I went into this review with a history of using their mascaras, and all being super clumpy and staining.
Maybelline have upped their game on this one. This mascara is definitely clumpless as they claim. You can youse a few coats to build up. When used on my lower lashes the brush is a big for them. This means that doesnt coat the ends of my lower lashes that well. It’s okay with me though because that helps prevent smudging.
It definitely lasts all day and appears to be pretty waterproof! Yes I have cry l-tested this.
I use a rosehip makeup wipe to remove my makeup and it took most of it off, and then in the morning there are remains. Thats why they recommend using an oil based makeup remover.
Overall I thtink this is a great dupe for Benefit’s Better Than Wet Mascara.
If you're after for a hard-working mascara, look now further than Colossal Up To 36HR Mascara. This beauty stick like the proverbial to a blanket. I have naturally long eyelashes, and pretty much every mascara will leave little blink marks on my cheeks. Not this though. It applies easily, with no clumps and dries quite quickly. It doesn't curl, but it definitely made my eyelashes look fuller. I found I did need a few layers to get the full effect, but I didn't mind that. I'd rather than than a thick, lumpy fluid. I did a trial to see how long it really lasted, and two showers, two sleeps later it was still hanging on. No flaking. No smudging. I'm 99% sure it'd last you through a marathon if you so desired! It came off easily with an oil-based cleaner. I liked the size of the product too - slightly smaller than my other mascaras, it'd be great to chuck in a handbag etc. Although, you don't really need to as you won't need to reapply it. I have quite sensitive eyes, often with eczema on my eyelids, and this product didn't irritate me at all. I'll definitely be looking to purchase again (I was part of the trial team). With masks now putting the emphasis on eyes, rather than lipsticks, a good mascara is a must. This ticked the boxes for me.
Tips: You will need to layer this mascara if you're after a volumising effect.