Hi Darlings, today’s review is going to be on the Essence Instant Volume Boost Mascara.
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 short bristles and it has a cylindrical shape. I’ve never tried a mascara with this shape but I have to say, I’m not impressed so far because it does not allow a uniform distribution of mascara on all lashes.
FORMULA
The formula has quite gloopy 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 clumpy. It doesn’t do much for my lashes. It doesn’t really add volume to them, which according to its name, is what it is supposed to do.
As you can see from the pictures, the effect is terrible. The wand doesn’t allow a good coating of the lashes which end up looking like a clumpy mess.
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: 5/10
- Packaging: 7/10
- Effect: 5/10
- Formula: 6/10
GRADE: D
Sadly, I don’t like this mascara. It looks so bad on me, the clumpy effect is terrible, it makes me look like I have 3 lashes glued together. The lasting power is okay and it’s very black but I won’t recommend it only for those reasons plus, essence mascaras dry very quickly so I can only imagine it getting worst over time.
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I am not a fan of the clumpy look. Does not look natural. Thanks for your review.
Thank you for reading, yeah that’s not a nice look I agree x
It’s so hard to find a good mascara. I have straight lashes so when I add mascara it usually straightens them out. Thanks for this review! I’ll be staying away from this one as I keep searching for the perfect mascara.
Have you tried using an eyelash curler first? I do agree though, stay away from this one ?
Bummer! But at least you didn’t spend a lot on it, right?
Yeah, their mascaras are always hit or misses but yeah at least it was affordable
Thank you for posting this review! I almost purchased this the other day. Sorry it didn’t work for you!
Thank you for reading x
I have this and I love it. Their mascaras are amazing. I receive so many compliments wearing this.
I’m glad it worked for you, mascara is such a personal preference
This review was refreshingly HONEST! I love when people tell it like it is and I HATE goopy mascara that transfers onto your lids. Skipping this one – thank you!!!
Thank you so much for reading! xxx
Oh wow! The grade of d was slightly surprising! I was hoping that you would find that this mascara would live up to its name!
It really doesn’t in my opinion
Thank you for sharing the before and after picture. I do agree that it looks clumpy. I have experienced that shaking the mascara thoroughly before using it may help with a more even texture. Love your review.
Thank you for the tip, the problem here is not really the formula but the brush which makes impossible to comb through the lashes x
Yikes, I completely agree with you. It made your eye lashes all clumpy. I hate that feeling and I especially hate when it instantly does this! Gross!
Omg totally agree x
I have been looking for a new mascara and I will not add this to the list! It’s so hard to find a good one!
Omg totally, I like the Maybelline total temptation though ?
I have a hard time finding any mascara that doesn’t Clump like that. I don’t wear any makeup except the occasional mascara and I want it to look like I’m not even wearing it. Now I know definitely not to buy this one!
Skip it! It’s the best choice x
I really don’t mascara that makes the eyelashes stick together as one big strand. It looks bad and a mess. I rather have each lash highlighted.
Agree x
I also don’t appreciate the clumping effect to the lashes since I love the lashes individually standing out in bold. Although the packaging is pretty.
Yeah I agree x
Ahhh it’s a shame this mascara wasn’t good for you! I got excited when I saw instant volume boost in the title and then it all faded away when I saw you’d given it a grade D xx