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Mascara - Maybelline - Volum' Express The Colossal

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rated 3.5(2507 reviews)

  • Average Rating: 3.55
  • 58% would buy again
  • Package Quality: 3.7
  • Price: $$

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rated 4 of 5 on 6/29/2012 3:42:00 PM More reviews by Nancy371

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown

This mascara makes my lashes look great, with every kind of make up.
It doesn't feel dry or heavy, and I can work it very easily.
It smudges a little after a few hours, especially if the skin around your eyes becomes oily, like mine.
I've been using it for over a year and it's probably the best drugstore mascara I've tried so far.
The smell and the size of the brush and the tube are not bothering at all for me.
I definately recommend it.

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rated 1 of 5 on 6/28/2012 5:49:00 PM More reviews by savbug7

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue

One of the worst mascaras i have ever tried. clumps very easily. brush is very very large (about the size of my eye:O) hard to get lower lashes seperated. very wet as well, takes FOREVER to dry. Terrible seperation, causes all of my lashes to stick together. Horrible! Do not waste the $7, all the other maybelline mascaras are 100 times better than this one!!

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rated 5 of 5 on 6/28/2012 4:46:00 PM More reviews by magicstar

Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Black

Thank God for this mascara,seriously its one of the best mascaras I have tried, high end included.This is a dream to apply,not too wet,not too dry and most importantly does not leave a flaky,crunchy look once dry,price is great too,around £7 in boots uk.

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewer on 6/27/2012 9:15:00 PM More reviews by agibeault

Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

This is one of the best mascaras I have ever used, considering the price. Gives lashes a full, fluttery look, minimal smudging and flaking (flaking can sometimes be irritating, hence the rating of 4). Holds up quite well in minor elements but if you are in extreme humidity, rain, or snow, the waterproof version of this is AMAZING. I will always come back to this (but do enjoy trying new ones, searching for an unrealistic result of false lash look). Highly recommend!

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rated 4 of 5 on 6/27/2012 12:52:00 PM More reviews by Lauren0011

Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Other

Love this! It has a nice thick brush, and it really amps up your eyes for a super dramatic look. I would buy this again and again. It does a super, super great job of coating your bottom lashes and really defining them. But you have to be careful when you apply, and use a really, really light hand. Buy this if you want lashes that have some va-voom!

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rated 4 of 5 on 6/26/2012 5:03:00 PM More reviews by chixxiemiss

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

I really like this mascara! it adds a lot of volume and makes my eyes look very bold and beautiful. it dry's fast and comes off completely with water. i have never had any smudging or clumping problems :)
the only con i can think of is that i must apply multiple coats, i usually apply about 3-4. but its not that big of an issue.
I have friends that use this mascara and love it! i would definitely recommend trying it :)

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rated 5 of 5 on 6/21/2012 9:48:00 AM More reviews by FBowen

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Dark, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Black

The 1st that i actually fell in love with.

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rated 3 of 5 on 6/20/2012 1:58:00 PM More reviews by LaDolceVita8

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Other Eyes: Black

I HATE THIS. It lengthens but not in a good way, my lashes look like long spider legs. And then it clump my lashes together into a mess. On top of that it looks incredibly flaky and doesn't hold a curl. Immediately after I put a coat on, my lashes are so weighed down, that they just point downwards. Everything negative you can ever find in a mascara, you will find in this one. Save your money people!

EDIT: So I tried this again after about a month and I have to say that suddenly its working for me. It does actually volumize nicely, however you have to be careful with it because if you put on too much, your lashes will clump and look spidery.

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rated 2 of 5 top reviewer on 6/18/2012 3:08:00 PM More reviews by admilly101

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Other Eyes: Blue

Meh, I was not very impressed with this mascara. Although I like how it makes my lashes look, it is very hard to work with. The formula is very wet and dries waaay too fast! I also dislike how the wand comes inside the tube. I like when you can see the wand, and then it comes with a cap. The mascara doesn't dry out as fast that way. Anyway, I am kinda disappointed :/ I like the One by One waaay better

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rated 4 of 5 on 6/14/2012 7:15:00 PM More reviews by Espressophia

Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown

I do like this mascara, BUT only for going out at night. It actually does lengthen my lashes like crazy and thickens them a bit, but it lacks in volume. I solved this by layering it over Maybelline Full'n Soft to get a nice thick coat at the base of my lashes. Be careful though, too many layers can result in stiff, spidery lashes and clumps/flakes, so don't go overboard.
This is great for getting a dark, dramatic look but it's too much for daytime. I felt silly wearing this to work and school... it just doesn't look natural. But at night with smoldering smokey eyeshadow this stuff is great.

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