L'Oreal PRO XXL VOLUME MASCARA

This mascara looks glamorous from the outside, promising the full-volume lashes of glamorous movie stars. I loved the double application brushes being at each end with the easy-to-read numbers clueing you in of the order so you don't have to find the primer first by trial and error.

The primer is very easy to apply with a long straight brush to make it quick and easy to apply in a couple of swipes. There were no instructions that came with my sample, so I waited 30 seconds before applying the mascara to allow dry time. The mascara brush itself is also long, but has a curve to it to encourage curl of the lashes. It coats the white primer really easily and well, with the two coats combined achieving the promised XXL volume with ease. My lashes have never looked so long! The coating looked natural and not at all clumpy, separating the lashes beautifully. I was really happy with how it looked. Unfortunately, throughout the day, I had to keep wiping under my eyes as it did travel and smear and was especially worse on a humid day. My eyes can become sensitive toward the end of the day with some mascaras, but this one was wonderful in that regard and washed off easily at the end of the day.

I did like the result of the long lashes though, so I will be trying a more proven fixed mascara overtop of this one to see if that helps it stay in place.

Create instant fullness for your lashes in two easy steps thanks to the L'Oréal Paris Pro XXL Volume Mascara. I love long thick lashes, so I was excited to give this mascara a go. This is a 2-step mascara, which is designed to give volume and boost to your lashes creating a dramatic, intense look with longer lashes and a curl. The packing is an eye-catching silver tube, with a brush at each end, that feels comfortable enough in your hand but is heavier than a standard mascara. It doesn’t have any instructions printed on the tube itself, aside from identifying 1 and 2, so I took a bit of a guess at how to apply (you can also search this on the web). Firstly, you coat your lashes with the volumizing mascara primer then follow on with the ‘black booster’ to intensify the look. Each wand has a different shaped brush at the end – longer for the primer and curved for the second coat. I found doing the two steps closely together produced a better look, than letting the primer dry between coats, as it was easier to glide over the top. My eyelashes appeared to be thicker and longer with this mascara, with a dark black, but I’m not sure I saw the ‘3D’ affect I was expecting. I was concerned the layering of two products would result in a ‘clumpy’ look but this mascara didn’t clump nor flake off, even when wearing it all day – which was relief! Overall, this is a great mascara, but probably not something I would use daily for work or popping to the shops - more of a 'going out' mascara when I have additional time to apply, dry, and wear.

I have really enjoyed trialling this mascara. It really does give you great volume. The two step application is great and the primer goes on well, the brush isn’t too big and then the mascara has a great curved brush and application is very easy. The ends on the mascara tube are numbered so you always open the right end of the mascara, great for ease of application. This mascara isn’t waterproof, and I have had some smudges at times. I usually prefer a waterproof mascara, but that aside, this mascara is very easy to wash off at the end of the day. All in all a really good mascara and application is easy. I would buy this mascara and use it on a regular basis.

Love using this mascara. I feel as I've got older my lashes certainly aren't as full and long as what the use to be. This mascara has definitely given them the oomph they need. It is super easy to apply with the 2 steps. I haven't found it gluggy at all. And it seems to last quite well all day at work with my glasses on. Highly recommend!

Was stoked to finally receive the new L’Oréal pro xxl volume mascara. Item did not come in any sort of packaging but the mascara itself had both ends labeled with 1 and 2 to indicate which side to use first. I do have long lashes but volume is something my lashes lack and am always in search of a good mascara that does the job. Pretty simple and easy to use. The first step and I guess the most important step is to PRIME. The primer is white same as other mascaras that come with primers. The wand for the primer is nice and straight and pretty long which I like as it made application a lot easier and I was able to cover a lot of lashes in one stroke. The second step is to apply the actual mascara. The wand for the mascara is slightly curved to give that perfect lash lift effect. The mascara colour itself is darkest black which is something that I love personally and look for in mascaras. Again step 2 was very easy to apply. Now the result- WOW VOLUME!!! I loved how this looked and the amount of volume my lashes got by using this product. Great daily use mascara and I would highly recommend this to people who are looking for volume. The trick is to PRIME really well and wait a minute or two before applying the mascara. Only thing to remember is that this is not waterproof so have to be mindful of that. Overall a great product and does pretty much what it claims to do.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this product as I had tried a similar product a few years ago with disastrous results (clumpy, straw-like). The first application (the white primer) went on nicely without any clumping. The black mascara went on smoothly and didn't look too spidery or thick. It didn't make my lashes look much thicker but they were considerably longer. I haven't noticed difference with lifting the lashes. Overall a nice product and not a bad price tag either.

Have been using this for a week, i usually use a primer and a separate mascara but am loving how compact this is! also extends the lashes lasts all day!

Was a bit confused when it arrived as it didn’t come with any packaging so wasn’t sure what to do with a 2 ended mascara. Thankfully Mr Google had the answer, which in hindsight wasn’t that difficult to work out. First use the end (1) and apply, then use end (2) and apply. (1) Is a brush coated in a white substance (primer), which when applied adds volume and length to your lashes, then (2) Is a second brush which is the black mascara and this is applied over the first coat.

On first use, I only applied one coat of each and it definitely adds length, and some volume. On second use I tried adding two coats of the black mascara, but it tended to become a bit clumpy so my advice is to stick to just the one coat of each. Also best to apply them straight after each other, I didn’t find any need to let the first coat dry before applying the second. It stayed on all day without flaking and was easy to remove with my normal cleansing routing in the evening.

The only downside was when applying the black mascara the brush did get quite clumpy on the end, so my tip is to keep a tissue handy to wipe off the tip of the brush.

It definitely made my lashes look longer and more noticeable. I’d highly recommend and would absolutely purchase again. The females in my family just might find one in their Christmas stockings this year to try!!

I am such a fan of this mascara and would recommend it to everyone. I was a little critical before trying this as the 2 step to apply seemed like it would be annoying but it’s super quick and is seriously worth it. It’s a bit strange having white lashes for a minute once you apply the primer but it makes your lashes so thick! 100% gives you a heap of volume and length I am so impressed. I have had slight flakes under my lower lash line at the end of the day but nothing major and am overall super happy with this. The packaging makes it feel quite expensive but it’s a very reasonable price point. It also comes off so easily with a cleanser which is great as I don’t have to rub at my eyes. I will even be buying this for my mum for Xmas. It is quite a long tube as it has primer and mascara so it’s not super travel friendly but otherwise it’s awesome.

With trepidation I opened my mascara package, hopefully to find one to meet my needs. I have short and sparse lashes. So the label says XXL Volume. We know L'Oreal makes great products, but could it solve my lash problem. Here goes ... It is a two step process, but easier and quicker than I expected. The first step seemed to isolate and prime lashes ready for the big promise of things to come. The second step coats and highlights the lashes easily. They looked longer and thicker. They didn't smudge or flake off at all and best of all, they didn't need a second or third coat as other mascaras have needed. My lashes looked great all day, was I impressed, yes! Happy with the product, yes! Would I buy it again? YES! The price is comparable with most mascaras, it didn't irritate my eyes like some others had, therefore in my eyes, it's a winner.