Maybelline Great Lash Mascara Review

The cute packaging and the great price lured me in a very long time ago as a wee beginner in this wild world of cosmetics...

I love the dark, blackest black it makes my lashes, but it takes FOREVER to dry, once it does finally dry (and I've cleaned up the remnants from everywhere else on my face) don't even THINK about applying another coat cause this baby is SET and going nowhere! Lasts ALL DAY though without smudging, which I never expected. And washes off like a dream! The struggles of getting most mascaras off are a trialing time for anyone!

I CAN'T MAKE UP MY MIND, and I do keep going back to use it so it can't be all bad...

I tried this mascara as it was getting a lot of hype for it and was a great price. I liked how it had a small wand to apply although I had to use a cotton tip to mop up mascara getting on my eyelids and underneath. I have sensitive eyes so although it did not irritate my eyes I found that by the end of the day I had smudging under the eyes. I wouldn't purchase this mascara again.

The packaging is cute and simple. It's compact, travel friendly and the colour is quite cute too. For me though, that's almost where all the good things end. I don't like the brush. It's too big and I feel that it makes application very messy and the product constantly flicks onto my lids. It doesn't thicken as it says it does and I find that there is almost no difference between wearing it and not wearing it. Sure, it lengthens and darkens them a bit but it doesn't give my lashes volume. I also find that it takes a very long time to dry so would not be good for those in a rush, and it might also be this same reason that causes this mascara to smudge super easily. One good thing about it is that it doesn't clump. It separates and would be good for an everyday, no-makeup makeup look or if you're just starting out with makeup. Personally though, I would not repurchase.

This is definitely a good mascara if you aren't prone to oily eyelids. It's great at separating your eyelashes and lengthening them. It also makes your lashes look quite natural. Having short lashes myself, I have found that other mascaras tend to make my eyelashes look quite clumpy on the second coat, but this isn't the case with this mascara. Definitely a worthwhile investment.

I do have oily eyelids and find this product does smudge, but really enjoy the look this mascara gives me so still continue to wear it. It smudges onto my actual eyelid and underneath my bottom lashes, but when I set my eye are really well after applying my foundation this does minimize the smudges. I also tend to apply this mascara first to get my lashes how I want them to look before applying a coat of another mascara that doesn't smudge, but I always make sure that the second mascara has minimal product on the brush so it doesn't look clumpy.

This mascara separates and lengthens your lashes well and doesn't tend to clump, however it doesn't give your lashes any volume or curl. It's really easy to remove, however it does tend to smudge a bit during the day, particularly under my lower lash line. Nice compact product which fits easily in my makeup bag and the brush isn't overly big which I like - means I don't hit my top eyelid with it! The mascara takes a while to dry so you need to wait a while after application. Although it is an affordable product, I think there are better on the market - but for the price it does the job.

This isn't a bad mascara but it isn't one of the best out there. It has an alright formula and a basic wand shape. It would be good for young teenagers that are just starting out in the beauty world.

I do like this mascara however its not my favourite from the Maybelline range. I love how the brush is small it allows me to coat the bottom lashes, and get the lashes closest to my inner corner. I love that the consistency of the mascara isnt too wet or too dry. a downside was though that i did experience abit of smudging under my eyes.

This mascara has always been in my makeup kit and to be honest I've always used it and bought it again even though it's not the best. The brush on it is great especially to do lower lashed however the product is hard to use and is very liquids so tends to get on the eyelid and other places.

I really like this mascara for a quick day to day look. I don't tend to reach for it if I'm doing a nighttime look or something a bit more dramatic as it doesn't really give me a huge amount of length or curl.

At the same time, I love using it with fresh daytime looks or if I just want something quick to put on. The colour is nice and dark, which i like!

I like the packaging - its small, sleek and easy to hold and use. Last of all, its really good value for money, and easy to just pick up from the supermarket or Farmers etc!

I really wanted to like this mascara since so many other people did and it is one of the cheapest here in NZ. However I just don't love it, the formula is fine, doesn't flake onto my face and comes off really easy, so I like that. But the brush makes the application frustrating. It doesn't separate my lashes and can make them clumpy.