Maybelline The Colossal Big Shot Mascara Review

I have been using this mascara for about the last 3 months or so and have finally got around to writing a review about it.I had big expectations on this and unfortunately it did not deliver for me.I found the formula was thick and made my lashes clump so most of the time I would have to wipe some of the mascara off on a tissue then apply to my lashes.I did find that my lashes had a bit more volume after two or three coats of this and it seemed to work better than any other mascaras in the maybelline range but colour wise,the black barely stood out on my lashes and it looked like I was not wearing any mascara so that was disappointing.This mascara tends to dry out quickly too but I did not notice any flaking or smudging and it was easy to remove at the end of the day and I just used my regular facial wash.For a day time mascara this works ok but it's not something I would use again for a night time look.

I’m normally a fan of Maybelline mascara, believing that generally for the price point you can’t go wrong. However, while I don’t dislike this particular mascara it’s not going to be my go to and here’s why. While I love the gold packaging, the shape of the tube annoys me as it’s unnecessarily colossal, doesn’t fit into my acrylic makeup tray compartments and takes up too much room in my makeup purse. Maybelline isn’t the only brand that packages mascara in unwieldy shapes, I just don’t understand the need! The mascara itself is okay. Okay as in, I like the wand shape and size, not too big, not too small, nice and straight, not curvy, therefore, makes the mascara easy to apply and less like to land on places other than your actual eyelashes. But, the bristles on the wand are stubby which I found to make the mascara quite clumpy on application. It certainly didn’t volumise as the name suggests, although it did enhance the length. If you have the patience to apply coats of mascara and brush through to separate your lashes then you might be happy with this product. If you are a more of a slap dash, one coat girl like myself, it might not be the mascara for you!

As usual maybelline have bought out yet another awesome mascara. The brush is great with heaps of bristles that separate and coat the lashes. I found it great on both the top and bottom lashes and would totally buy this again, I already have 2.

I love the packaging of this product, the tube is nice and eye catching and easy to hold. The brush has short rubber bristles which usually I dont like however this one is a little different, the bristles aren't as densely packed so it's easier to coat lashes. The formula is nice and very opaque black and coats lashes throughly with one swipe, also very easily coats lower lashes and really lengthens them. The formula does not run, I have cried, sweated and rubbed my eyes and it does not budge. Is easily removed with a makeup cloth and water. I will use this mascarra again.

I was elated to be sent this mascara to trial, I received the black which is lovely and intense and comes in a beautiful sleek gold packaging. Consistency: The perfect consistency for application, not wet and not dry, just perfect. Application: The applicator brush has a lovely shape, lots of bristles and slightly tapers at the end for easy access to corners and lower lashes. Fragrance: Hardly noticeable, but very pleasant. Quite like it if anything. Coverage: I like to swipe over my lashes a few times, the formula magically coats the lashes adding massive volume to my stumpy lashes. Longevity: Lasts all day perfectly, I have had no problems with smudging yet. Usage: After one week it is still going strong. Price: At around $25.00 this is on par with many other mascaras, altho I have only used this for 1 week, I am looking forward to seeing how long this lasts for before drying out. Packaging: Stunning shiny gold wand, sleek with screw lid. The shape makes it very easy to hold. Results: Stoked with the results, definitely adds volume and length to my stumpy lashes. Fave mascara to date. Recommendation: I would highly recommend this mascara, affordable, does what it says. I just wish there was a blue/black shade now!

This is a really nice mascara and I will definitely continue to use it. The volume it adds is exactly the right amount I like. I don't often wear false lashes so I rely on a good mascara to make the most of what lashes I have and this product has most definitely done that! The gold packaging is also something I really like aside from how good the actual product is! I also really like the applicator wand, it definitely seems to apply the formula to lashes in a way that increases the volume compared to using a more standard style applicator. Once applied it dries nice and quickly and I didn't experience any irritation or flaking whatsoever. Definitely recommend this one!

I have mixed feelings about this mascara. Which I will get to. I received the shade blackest black in the washable version. Firstly the packaging is plastic and gold. A bit blingy but not offensive. The brush end is terrible, it was so thick and full of mascara that the bristles had all clumped together. I had to swipe so much mascara off onto the rim that it made quite a mess and when I applied it, it just clumped all my eyelashes together. I decided to give it another go with another mascara brush as I did like the formula. The mascara wears well and doesn't flake off after a full day wear. It gave some volume but definitely not colossal volume in one coat. I liked how easy it was to remove with just my cleanser.   Apart from brush it's not a bad mascara just not another great mascara like Maybelline great lash.

I have been looking for a while for a product that doesn't clump or leave black marks under my eyes. I found it with this product.

The packaging is eye catching and easy to get into.

There is no strong smell, which I have found with some mascaras. It goes on nicely, with no clumps and doesn't rub off onto my skin.

Im definitely going to buy this.

You can never think about Maybelline without thinking of their legendary mascaras. I'm pretty sure the first Maybelline product I ever used was a mascara and this was long before I even used lipstick (it was all about lipgloss back when I was in high school!). Suffice to say I had some pretty big expectations for this product.

It actually hugely reminds me of their Mega Plush mascara in terms of the effects it gives your lashes. It does stay on a little spidery, but provides you some decently volumised, lengthened lashes even with just one coating. Once dried down (which is pretty fast) you can touch or accidentally rub your lashes and not be scared of having smudges or stains on your fingers! You can even safely curl your lashes afterwards to up (pun intended) your lash game.

I really feel Maybelline definitely improved their formula with this baby because it does not flake! That's one of things I despise when using mascara which is why I usually opt for fiber mascaras or bypass them all for my trusty eyelash curler (thank you Mama for my naturally long lashes).

I also love the fact that it's super easy to clean off. Other mascaras take a hundred million years to completely remove from not only your lids, but your undereyes and even when you think it's all gone, you wake up in the morning with dark undereyes. This does not do that! And I'm so incredibly pleased.

So.. would I purchase this from my own pocket? Hells to the YES. If Maybelline keeps pumping out mascaras like this then I'm forever ditching other mascara brands and exclusively going back to using them. Volume? Check. Length? Check. Easy to remove? Double check. Although I wish it separated my lashes out a bit more and was less spidery, the pros for me definitely outweigh the cons.

I have been wearing the Colossal Big shot since it arrived, and I am really loving how good it is.

Its easy to apply, and goes on smoothly and It defines my lashes rather well. I love that it is waterproof so to speak but easily comes off with my micellar water at the end of the day...

I definitely will be using this more often as I am a regular Mascara user and its still perfect to throw in my handbag etc.