Rimmel London Wonder'Luxe Volume Mascara

Being one with stumpy non-existent lashes, volume, lengthening and darkening are all the things I look for in mascara. Rimmel Wonder'Luxe Volume Mascara is just my thing!

The packaging of this mascara is oh-so-pretty in it's chrome pink luxe look. It's nice and chubby, so you feel like it's got lots of potential like the expensive versions out there. I love that the handle is square'ish for easy and steady application. My eyes can be sensitive with mascara, so loved that there's no scent with this product. I didn't really feel my eyes were itchy with use either - so in my books that's a big win!

First use observations. Pulling the spoolie brush out, there was just the right amount of product. I didn't have to wipe excess off. The brush itself has a curved side with bristles, and a rounded side with lots of bristles. For me, I applied first with the curved side, to coat the lashes nicely, and separate them too. The brush works well and doesn't clump the lashes together with too much product (I'm prone to user-error in this area with other mascaras!)... The curved side starts the process off, and the rounded side I am assuming thickens the lashes with product, and lengthens them as well. For me, I definitely felt like the mascara delivered on volume, by the bucket-loads, but not as much lengthening. That said though - for day-time dramatic lashes, I thought it was fantastic and was perfect for what I wanted. I liked the final result. Not over done. Not under done.

The mascara itself dries relatively fast. I always manage to sneeze just after applying mascara, and this was no different but the transfer was minimal. Dry, the mascara is actually really nice and soft - not hard like concrete, so the luxurious oils certainly make this a very pleasant mascara to wear, instead of having 'cornflake-crunch' lashes. With nourishing oils though, I found that I was a little 'panda-eyed' by 3pm, but I'm an eye-rubber too, so I don't help the cause. Despite my smudged eye-look in the afternoon (perfect for day-to-night wear! :-) ), a good amount of mascara was still on my lashes which I don't get with very many mascara's. Removal - so easy, it comes off with my regular cleanse, and there's no residue left afterwards. It's definitely a gentle and nourishing mascara against others in the price range.

All up I was really impressed with this mascara. It's gentle on lashes, while also has a bit of 'wow' to it with the volume it gives lashes. The smudging is the only down-side for me, and it's not as lengthening as others out there, but I think this is a great day time mascara for those that like a little drama to their lashes without being over-done. I'll happily re-purchase this one. Thank you Team BR & Rimmel for the review opportunity! xx

I was lucky enough to be picked by BR to trial this mascara. I typically use more premium brands so I was interested to see how this mascara performed. The packaging was quite big for a mascara. It had a nice shape and is very pink and shiny. The wand itself was quite typical and had a rubber end with little bristles which seems to be a popular brush type more generally at the moment. It worked well and didn't put too much product on my lashes. I usually struggle with new mascaras and find them a bit too 'wet' for the first couple of weeks of use but this wasn't the case with this one. The black colour of the product was exactly what I expected and gave a dramatic look. The product stayed where it should, there was no transfer or bits falling off my lashes and when I wanted to remove it, it was easy to remove with the usual wipes I use for the rest of my makeup. I will continue to use this mascara after the trial period ends as it's not too different from Benefit Roller Lash that I've been using before starting this trial. A good product, a good price and good results!

I have this in extreme black so packaging looks slightly different but it is Rimmel wonderl uxe line and has oils in it which is supposed to help condition lashes so they are softer feeling not hard and rough. I really really like what this brush did to my lashes they do look full and even seem longer with little effort of re combing and coating. Best one I have come across in a while and no clumps. I would re buy this for sure. While my lashes don't look super thick it seems to get every little lash I have so very defined and full looking

Got this one from the beauty vault . I’m a high user of mascara . I like to make my false lashes pop . One thing coat does the job .

I never really choose rimmel for mascara . I always go back to Too Faced Better than sex ,Elizabeth Arden or Eye of Horus. I haven’t met a mascara yet that can beat these three.

Comes in chrome pink packaging easy on the eye . Consistency was horrible . Clumpy mess . Maybe it was dated not sure but not good. Used it multiple times tried mixing oil no change.

I wouldn’t go for it again or recommend it. I am thankful that I got to try it out.

Sorry to be brutal but this was a miss. It's clumpy, and doesn't separate the lashes. I ended up washing it off each time. Pretty packaging, but that's it I'm afraid.

I got this from the beauty vault (thank you beauty review!) When I opened it I was let down by the brush. The bristles are so small and I knew this was not going to help cover the lashes and it didnt. It's a okay mascara but it definitely doesn't deliver on the volume it promises. It smells like standard mascara. The one thing I do like is that when I close the cap it clicks which is satisfying. Overall its okay for day to day makeup. Not my favorite.

Picked this up in the vault. Metallic pink packaging. Same shape exterior as the rest of the brands Mascara range. Curved comb type brush. Really nice at creating volume and separating lashes. Like this Mascara so much I prefer to wear ot by itself without eye makeup, so my lashes stand out instead. Recommend this Mascara over the Wonder Extension.

I love a good mascara, especially one that promises extra volume, so I was looking forward to trying this one out. The addition of Argan, Maracuja, Marula & Camellia oils to help condition lashes also really appealed.

First impression is that the packaging is great. The colour and design of the tube really appeals, and the wand fits comfortably in the hand. The colour of the mascara itself is also very good – a nice deep black.

The brush is slightly curved with silicone bristles - shorter on one side, and longer on the rest of the brush. The brush picks up a lot of mascara from the tube, but as the formulation is quite thick, you can end up with a lot of excess – I found I had to wipe the excess off before applying otherwise it took a long time to dry. I found it difficult to master the application with this brush – my lashes tended to clump together rather than being nicely defined. I decided to give the mascara benefit of the doubt and trial it for a week to see if I could get a better result with practice (and looking online for tips!), but even then, it was very hit-and-miss. On the days I did get a decent application, my lashes felt very stiff and plasticky once the mascara dried. Once dry, the mascara took a lot of effort to remove completely.

Overall, this isn’t a product I would recommend, and it is mostly due to the brush. It is disappointing as I am a fan of other Rimmel products and have used other Rimmel mascaras in the past with no issue. I have seen suggestions from other users to try applying the mascara using a different brush – I think I will try this tip before throwing the mascara out.