Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review Essence The False Lashes Mascara Extreme Volume & Curl.
At this point, we all know what I think about Essence mascaras: most of them are good, but they dry out super quickly which makes me wonder if they are really worth it.
In case you are new here, in a mascara I personally want it all: length, volume, and it has to hold a curl. So if you are like me, what I like might suit you. If you are not, you might find something you like, even if I don’t.
You can get it from Ulta for $4.99.
PACKAGING
The packaging is classic of a mascara. The wand has soft bristles and it’s slightly curved. I usually like this shape; I find it really easy to use on both top and bottom lashes.
FORMULA
The formula has quite a liquid consistency and very black. If you are not careful, it tends to transfer onto your lids when you apply it. Once it dries, it doesn’t smudge or flake off.
EFFECT & APPLICATION
I always do two coats of mascara to get the best results.
I think this mascara is very bland. It doesn’t do much for my lashes. It doesn’t really add volume to them, nor I find it particularly good at holding a curl – which according to its name, is what it is supposed to do.
As you can see from the pictures, the effect is simply not there. My lashes just look more black. If anything, it makes my lashes a little longer, but I simply don’t need that. They’re already long.
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: 7/10
- Packaging: 7/10
- Effect: 6/10
- Formula: 6/10
GRADE: C-
Sadly, I don’t like this mascara. It does nothing to my lashes apart from making them black and very long, which I don’t need. Since the lasting power is okay, I would maybe recommend it if you like a more lengthening mascara. My sister likes it so I wouldn’t consider it a flop; it’s just personal preference.
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pretty good price & i like the shape of the wand! i’m SO bad with getting mascara smudged on my eyelids though ? always appreciate your honest & thorough reviews girl!!
Thank you for reading I’m so bad with mascara smudges I always get it everywhere ahah
Thanks for sharing your honest review! So it seems this brand has better lipsticks than mascaras haha
Usually the mascaras are nice, the lash princess is good
Thanks for the review. I don’t really need lashes that look longer, but I do need volume!
Same! Thank you for reading x
Good to know! I’m always looking for a great mascara and won’t waste my time on this one!
Thank you for reading xx
I love your honest reviews!! I am lacking so much curl and volume lol so this wouldn’t be the mascara for me. Your natural eyelashes are beautiful. 🙂
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you like it x
My issue is with volume with my lashes, and I never get a good enough curl. So if all this one does is lengthen it is probably not for me sadly. Appreciate the review so I don’t waste my time!
Thank you so much for reading! x
Wow I never heard of this brand before reading your blog, it’s really cheap! Sadly the mascara isn’t as good as the lipsticks!
Essence is a German brand, it is quite famous in Italy because it’s very affordable, it’s our version of Elf or Wet ‘n’ Wild, everyone used it in high school XD Usually their mascaras are quite good even if they dry up soon 🙂
Oh really ? hahaha It’s nice to have cheap make up brands, even if they’re not perfect!
I’m always afraid to try drugstore mascara. I have sensitive eyes but definitely don’t let that impact what I want in a mascara. My go-to is Roller Lash, and I’m yet to discover anything that lives up to it!
I’m not sure how this will work on sensitive eyes, since mine aren’t, but the results are good. I never splurge on mascara so I haven’t tried Roller Lash but I LOVE the eyeliner from the same line ?