I too got this free in a Price Line deal. I was really impressed. I was just expecting it to be very oridinary but after 3 weeks of use, I'm hooked. I love that it lifts my lashes and seems to make them stay where I arrange them, if that makes sense. The formula is excellent: not too runny, not clumpy at all and separates each lash. It has very good staying power and doesn't smudge. If I blind tested this mascara I would have thought it was a high end brand. I will definitely be repurchasing my new holy grail mascara. If you like defined eyelashes that are not overdone, yet are lifted and very black, this is the mascara for you.

Hands up if you got this in the Priceline Beauty Bag? I've been a long time devotee of Max Factor's False Lash Effect and have been disappointed every time I've tried any new mascaras since. This was free so I had nothing to lose in trying it out. I was pleasantly surprised and have used it every day since getting it. It's curiously called 'Volumising Mascara' but I find it to be more lengthening than volumising. In fact, if I had to find a negative, it would be that it separates and defines my lashes, whereas I generally prefer a more volumised 'lots of lashes' look. I have pretty long lashes anyway and wear glasses, so length is not really a priority for me. Regardless, I have enjoyed this mascara for its staying power (which seems to be a common characteristic of Max Factor mascaras) and its ability to hold a curl all day. I would pay money for this.

Got this as a freebie/in a gift bag... wasn't expecting much at all but was pleasantly surprised by it's performance. I put 3 coats on my stumpy, thin asian lashes and it volumised and lengthened them quite nicely, but I didn't expect it to stay that way. I was pleasantly surprised as I forgot I had even applied it and went to the gym. After my workout (and having rubbed my face several times on my towel) I went to the change rooms expecting to look like a panda and surprisingly there was just a bit of minor flaking. Pretty impressed it survived several hours let alone a workout (btw I'm not one to wear makeup to the gym, I just forgot I had put this on!). It's still on now several hours later and the curl has held pretty nicely too. Only thing I don't like is the wand... i poked myself in the eye a few times haha! Good mascara though, especially if you hate ones that smudge all the time (this one doesn't). I only wouldn't buy it again because I like to experiment with different mascaras.

Love this product! I'm very picky when it comes to mascara but this one I really love. I got it for free in a Priceline pack (I spent over $60 on cosmetics and got a heap of free prodcuts) but I would defiantly spend money on it. Didn't clump, gave me volume and really separated my lashes. My new every-day mascara. One thing i noticed is it does flake a little by the end of the day, but nothing too bad. 5/5

This is my go to mascara! Its definitely an everyday mascara
It does everything it says its going to: adds lots of volume, and doesnt feel heavy at all
This is the best volumising mascara i have tried, the brush is great it separates lashes and does not clump, the formula is great you can wear it all day and feel like its not even there, its not too runny or sticky and it doesnt irritate my eyes at all

For my lashes this ist the best mascara on the market. I have very long straight and unruly lashes and this mascara tames them very good and makes them look more curly.

Fab everyday mascara, I swap between this and my lancome mascaras. I didn't like it when I first got it, it seemed very runny and didn't do anything for my lashes but after a week of being opened it seemed to thicken up, goes on lovely, doesn't clump and volumises just enough for daytime and stays put all day. Would definately buy again and way better than some expensive mascaras I've tried

I agree with the reviewer below - this is a very good everyday mascara. Defines my lashes well, without being sticky and clumpy and adds them a bit more volume, much better than many high end mascaras I've ever used, including those from Lancome, Chanel, Estee Lauder and Clinique. If it offered more volume, then it would have replaced my HG Dior Extase. I use Xperience on ordinary days at work and weekends.

Pretty good everyday mascara. Doesn't irritate, lasts well throughout the day and while you don't get any false lash effect eyes you do notice a difference and it's very buildable. It doesn't clump your lashes if you use a couple of layers.

I've waited a few weeks to write this review because i thought it might thicken up a bit like the 2000 Calorie one (which i like a fair bit and is not discontinued in Australia!). But after waiting 3 weeks or so, the formulation is still quite thin leaving me disapointed with this product! However, i have discovered a way to use this which warrants it's 4 star rating! By combining it with another mediocre mascara (Covergirls lash blast volume waterproof), it works wonders on my short, thin asian lashes! The CG one retains the curl (after using an eyelash curler!) and fans out the lashes while the Max Factor one on top volumises and provides legnth! It works so well on me, it almost looks like false lashes! :D For these reasons, i would buy this mascara again!

It's a pretty good mascara, doesn't smudge, thickens the lashes. The only problem is that it flakes a bit. For me the volumising effect is enough, but I already have quite thick and long lashes.

this is a pretty good daytime mascara, no good if you want a big, dramatic false lash effect.
it adds a little bit of volume, separates lashes nicely and doesn't leave them feeling stiff. it's got a good wand, not too big, so it's easy to get at all your lashes.
i do find that it tends to flake a little by the end of the day, but nothing too drastic.

this does not give any volume. i did not like it whatsoever, it also dry out the lashes and it looks like your lashes will break

Very good mascara!
I used to have YSL false lash in brown, Lancome hypnôse, HR lash queen and many other "quality" brands but I started to feel I paid for more than I actually got in the end. I have also tried L'oreal Volume collagene but I would say this one from Max Factor beats em' all!
I have quite short lashes, not too thick but not so thin either but I'm looking for both thickness and length and this provides me with both! I also usually use a primer under (clinique) as I find this is making them even longer :)
Ok price, I pay apr. 27$ for this, It could be a bit cheaper i think but its totally worth it compared to other more expensive brands as mentioned on top.

This mascara does't smudge at all for me.
It does the day time make-up mascara effect but won't be dramatic enough for evening make-up.
I found it add volumn but not adding the length.
Idealy I am looking for a mascara which does them both really.
I would recommend it to people with long eye lashes, but for me, as a Chinese, it doesn't reach to the effect I want sometimes.
Over all, good product and good price.

Pretty straightforward daytime mascara. Doesn't smudge or clump but even after two coats, no amazing voluminous lashes going on. False lash effect far better for dramatic eye. Doesn't smell the greatest either but I've found that max factor mascaras just naturally smell like they are off, the smell does dissipate though. Will not repurchase.

I absolutely love this mascara. It's the only mascara I've found that really doesn't smudge.

Does a nice job. Doesn't lengthen, but thickens quite a bit after a few coats. But it starts to ball at the ends. Does separate the lashes well, the brush is v nice. May repurchase.
EDIT: Finding that I come back to use this when I go out at night rather than my Lancome L'extreme, so adding one more lippy. Solid performer.

I really like this mascara. Of all the mascara's I've got, this is my favourite! I would definitely buy this one again.

I like it!! =) Didnt know what to expect from it, but it turns out to be a very very nice one! Does everything.. Length, volume, dramatic look. And it really does feel very light on the other hand. Very nice! Defenitely gonna buy again.