Hi Darlings, today’s review is going to be of the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara.
My sister got this mascara for me for Christmas as part of a kit Marc Jacobs made for the holidays, which I’m going to review in the next few weeks.
I loved the kit because it had two full-size items, one mini and the cutest pochette (that I used on New Year’s Eve). But even better it made me realise that a pricey mascara is such a good gift for me because it’s the one product I never splurge on for myself so it’s an amazing treat.
You all know I love Marc Jacobs Beauty and of course, I’ve heard amazing things about this mascara so I’m excited to share with you my thoughts.
You can get it here for 26$
PACKAGING
I absolutely LOVE the packaging, it’s so chic and fancy. Normally it comes in a cardboard box which I don’t have because as I said mine was part of a kit.
The spooly has an hourglass shape and it’s made of soft bristles, but it picks up a little too much product.
FORMULA
The formula is not too thick or too liquidy and it’s very black if you are not careful it tends to transfer on your lids when you apply it. But once it dries it doesn’t smudge or flake off.
EFFECT & APPLICATION
I do two coats to get the best results but if you like to do more you can definitely build this mascara up without the spidery effect. Overall I think two coats are more than enough the get the best result.
This mascara is very lengthening and volumizing. Since is so dramatic I don’t like to use it on my lower lashes (mine are pretty long though).
It’s slightly clumpy but I love the way it looks on my lashes.
I find that it holds a curl quite well but it could be better. One of the things I love the most about it is that once it dries it doesn’t make the lashes really hard. They remain soft and flattery.
LASTING POWER
This mascara lasts all day on me without flaking or smudging.
I find it fairly easy to remove with micellar water, I don’t have the black halo around my eyes when I wake up.
RATING:
- Colour: 10/10
- Longevity: 10/10
- Application: 9/10
- Packaging: 10/10
- Effect: 9/10
- Formula: 7/10
GRADE: A
I absolutely adore this mascara, I actually got compliments on my lashes when I wore it because they are super long and voluminous. Guarantee is too expensive and my Maybelline one is just as good so I won’t repurchase it but I’m definitely enjoying using it and if you like to splurge on mascara this is a good one.
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I seem to like the mascara wands with the hourglass shape so maybe this one is for me. Maybe I missed it but which Maybelline mascara do you usually use?
Total Temptation! It’s seriously the best!
I’ve heard nothing but great things about this mascara; haven’t tried it yet though. But wow, you have amazing eyelashes anyway! You barely need mascara!
Thank you girl! I am lucky because they are long but they could use some volume most mascaras look terrible on me as it looks like I have 3 super long lashes ahhaha
Have you tried the Hourglass Caution Extreme Mascara yet? It came out last year I think. It’s my current favorite for volume & length.
I haven’t, I normally don’t spend much on mascaras to be honest, I was lucky this was a gift xx
I usually don’t either, but you can buy it in mini size from Sephora. I think it was just $14.00. I love mini mascaras cause it’s like sampling! ?
I’ll take a look, finding hourglass here is a bit tricky since both the Sephora I usually go to don’t carry it, I’ll keep that in mind though
I have super sensitive eyes. Do you know if those with sensitive eyes can use this? I would love to give it a try!
I really don’t know since I don’t have sensitive eyes, I wouldn’t feel comfortable recommending it
Love the look- I’m always struggling to find the perfect mascara- love that this doesn’t flake!
It’s amazing! Xx
This seems like a spectacular mascara! I’ve never tried it before, but your reviews are always so honest I feel it would be great (: your lashes are so long and pretty even before applying it
Thank you for all the compliments ??
This looks like a great mascara! I love brushes that have this shape.
Same xx
I remember trying this mascara a year or two ago and really loving it! It’s nice, but perhaps not nicer than drugstore mascaras in my opinion! Fancy mascara is something I just can’t bring myself to splurge on!
Same, there are so many good drugstore options it seams like a waste!