Korres • Abyssinia Oil Mascara - Volumising/Strengthening • Mascara
(28 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.6 |
| Would buy this product again. | 64% |
| Package Quality | 3.9 |
| Price | 3.5 |
| Ingredients | |
AliceinNeverland on 9/18/2012 12:22:00 PM more reviews by AliceinNeverland
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I love ....
1. The brush, its small, easy to use, and handy
2. The consistense, no clumps
3. The lashes stay soft and natural looking.
4. It doesnt kill your lashes
I dislike....
1. How it smudges under my eyes, sometimes. However its also easy to remove / clean, comparing to other mascaras
2. it doesnt create any dramatic effect
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*TOP REVIEWER* sara942 on 6/25/2012 10:54:00 AM more reviews by sara942
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
This mascara is pretty mediocre. I got it in a value set and after using it, I would never have purchased it full price. I'm using it up as a daytime mascara to wear to work as it looks natural, doesn't clump and it's not too wet so I don't have to worry about smudging it on my face while applying. It doesn't really volumize like it says, but it does define and darken. Korres mascaras also don't smear or flake throughout the day which is another plus worth mentioning. Honestly, had this been available at a drugstore price I would have been more impressed, but I have much higher expectations of high-end products. Korres' Provitamin B5 & Rice Bran Mascara works way, way better so I'm just going to stick with that.
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*TOP REVIEWER* savethemarianne on 4/15/2012 3:57:00 PM more reviews by savethemarianne
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I wanted a natural mascara that would benefit my lashes, so I found Korres as a cheaper alternative to Dr Hauschka's. It was more thickening than my Une volume mascara, as I find Korres can be built up with a few coats, however I found it was too clumpy for my liking and I'd probably stick to one coat. The black is very dark which is good. I was hoping this would be smudge free, but I found it did smudge a little bit underneath my eyes after a few hours. It was ok, but as I need smudge free, I would probably stick to Une which is both cheaper and more staying. Also, notably, although it's meant to be a natural brand, it does have some PEGs in which I wasn't that impressed about.
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*TOP REVIEWER* stls on 3/29/2012 7:25:00 PM more reviews by stls
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium Eyes: Green
I really like this mascara! It's my favorite for daytime, actually.
Adds the perfect volume and length to make lashes look full, curled and pretty but not overdone. At the same time they remain soft and the curl holds all day! No more crispy spider leggy lashes, yay!
I got the brown one and love the color, it's still dark but more subtle than black.
I like the brush too, it's small and handy- can reach every lash with ease.
The downside is that I still use a lash primer and application ends up uneven sometimes - but that's only until you get used to the brush. Would recommend!
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Paolita on 9/15/2011 5:28:00 PM more reviews by Paolita
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
I am from Greece so Korres is everywhere here! So I thought why not give it a try..I have tried many mascaras,Guerlain's Le 2, Chanel,Givenchy..They all created long lashes but DRY! So,I was searching for a mascara which would create long lashes without dry them out. And that's what Korres do! I bought Abyssinia oil mascara in cobalt blue,which is a stunning medium blue colour, stays true all day without smudging or feathering! Lashes are at last soft and long! Love it!
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*TOP REVIEWER* darkharbour on 6/17/2011 11:07:00 AM more reviews by darkharbour
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
I got this in the violet shade which is a true and vivid purply plum. This has a small appliactor brush that gets loaded up with mascara, applies gloppy and heavy, does not lengthen much at all, and thickens just a bit. Maybe when it dries out a bit it will work better.
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*TOP REVIEWER* DuchessofGrapes on 5/23/2011 1:53:00 AM more reviews by DuchessofGrapes
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I'm really disappointed at how this product worked on me. I have fairly thick lashes that are pale. So I need a decent, yet highly pigmented mascara, and it's an added bonus if the product is moisturizing. I don't know if I got a bad tube or what, but this flaked and made my lashes look sparse (although it lengthened well). All my lashes clumped together into that gross "spider lash" look that I can usually avoid with most mascaras. I love Korres products and had such high hopes for this, but to no avail. The one thing I will say is that it was fairly easy to remove and very pigmented. Sorry, Korres, but not a repurchase.
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sbetsy on 5/14/2011 8:54:00 PM more reviews by sbetsy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal Hair: Red Eyes: Green
I love this mascara. I have very sensitive eyes and this does not irritate. Watch for value sets - the makeup ones seem to usually include one of these. It isn't going to add a ton of volume to your lashes but it is buildable.
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mascaraparade on 2/24/2011 4:54:00 PM more reviews by mascaraparade
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
LOVE this mascara. I got it first in the Sephora lash stash set, which i buy every year to find new mascaras. I tried this one about two weeks after I got it. I'd never used a Korres product before, so I was pretty skeptical of how well it would perform. But when I used it, I LOVED IT! It makes my lashes look youthful and fresh, and it really does condition them. It adds some length and defines them pretty well. It gives a little excess product, but it's not a major thing at all. I purchased the full size version about a month later-- which, I must say is SLIGHTLY different-- but not any less good to me. I would buy this mascara over and over again. It's in my top 5 favorite mascaras! Mascaras work differently depending on what type of lashes you have, but this worked great for all my friends I've given makeovers to. Not too dramatic, not too boring.
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annasol on 1/12/2011 3:03:00 PM more reviews by annasol
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
This mascara is not too special especially for its price. Does not really make your lashes longer or with more volume. For this price I would buy another one. Only plus point is that Korres puts less nasties into its products.
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BeTheChange on 1/11/2011 5:18:00 PM more reviews by BeTheChange
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I like this mascara. It's nice and dark and does a great job at lengthing and thickening. I really like the wand. It's nice and small to get those little lashes.
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Dabink on 12/18/2010 9:49:00 AM more reviews by Dabink
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm Hair: Red, Curly, Fine Eyes: Blue
I really like this mascara for my fine lashes. It is not sex kitten mascara, but it is soft - doesn't dry out, doesn't irritate and it is a good mascara overall. It's expensive, so I don't like that - but it's so hard to find the perfect mascara!
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*TOP REVIEWER* MSFIT75 on 12/11/2010 7:57:00 PM more reviews by MSFIT75
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Oily, Dark, Warm Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This is a good gentle daytime mascara for me. I like the easy application, the long lasting aspect of the mascara itself & once applied. It doesn't deliver dramatic lashes or a sexy vamp but it's nice enough for the daytime & it doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes.
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juicycouturegirl13 on 8/31/2010 3:49:00 PM more reviews by juicycouturegirl13
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I got this mascara, along with many others, in a sample size mascara kit from Sephora called LashStash deluxe mascara sampler. I had just got around to trying this mascara out today. The brush was not huge (like BadGal lash) and I was pleasantly surprised with how well it went on my lashes. I curled them and did two coats. My lashes are much longer and aren't too thick or gloppy. I'm always searching for a great lengthening mascara! The black color is not harsh either. I also love the fact that this mascara strengthens your lashes. Korres Abyssinia Oil mascara gives a natural (but not too natural) look for everyday. I love this mascara! I want to purchase a full size, but it's kind of a hefty price for mascara. Overall, it was a good experience though!
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thatssoblasian on 7/22/2010 7:31:00 AM more reviews by thatssoblasian
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I got this mascara in the golden goddess pack. I was a bit disappointed in this mascara because I wasn't able to achieve a lot, if any, volume with this mascara. I feel like I got more volume with just using Korres' provitamin mascara; however it did define and slightly lengthen my lashes. This formula also works with extremely sensitive eyes (like mine).
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RubyJuly89 on 6/27/2010 4:14:00 PM more reviews by RubyJuly89
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
The mascara applies very evenly and goes on really smooth which is great, and it makes your lashes feel nice and soft all day, no flakey hard lashes! It is fairly voluminous especially on my fine lashes but, the price is pretty steep, $26.00 CAD. I like this mascara a lot, you can go for a more natural look or a dramatic look. Plus it never clumps on me which is fantastic since, as anyone with fine lashes knows, finding a mascara that doesn't clump is hard. I would repurchase but its kinda a pain since the only store near me that carries it is Sephora and it's half way across the city for me, that or I have to order it online. Other than that it is great just, not very budget friendly.
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lsmiles13 on 6/22/2010 10:00:00 PM more reviews by lsmiles13
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I was pleased overall. I probably wouldn't buy it again, but the brush was interesting.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Chickadee on 5/13/2010 1:40:00 PM more reviews by Chickadee
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I hated this the first time I tried it, and I was disappointed, because I wanted to like this as a more natural product. I have had issues with my eyes burning a little after I apply eye makeup, so I thought this might be less irritating. Which it probably is, but it just doesn't wow me. It's good as an everyday mascara, although it doesn't volumize very well. I do feel like my lashes are more conditioned when I use this. For me this works best under a primer, such as Lancome Cils Booster XL. Overall, an OK everyday product, but nowhere near to my HG (YSL Faux Cils.)
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sumansaran on 5/5/2010 4:27:00 PM more reviews by sumansaran
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Considering that I am not a mascara person and have not faithfully used many, I happen to really like this mascara and would repurchase if it weren't out of my budget. The formula was a good balance between inky/wet and creamy and actually evenly coated my lashes. There wasn't any major clumping and a few swipes of a lash comb helped ensure that. I also liked the medium-seized brush which caught more lashes than I thought I had. Stayed put all day - no flaking or smudging (unlike Dior Show!), and didn't show any sign of removal until I actually washed my face with water. Also, while on, this didn't make my lashes feel dry, brittle, and spidery. Overall, a really good and surprising find at Sephora - Korres always surprises me (their shadows are great, too).
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*TOP REVIEWER* abfabjeanius on 4/28/2010 8:55:00 PM more reviews by abfabjeanius
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I got this mascara in the midnight eyes smokey eye kit, so from a price perspective, I can't complain. However, for what it claims to do (ie. Volumize) - I can't say that this really does. It gives an okay amount of volume in two coats, but when compared to, say, CG's Lash Blast Fusion, this seems to fall short. Korres gives a much more natural effect which would be nice for every day. I also notice the black pigments are not super black - more like a soft black. It does feel nice and weightless on thr lashes, which is a plus. Overall, a decent mascara, and I would definitely repurchase in another kit, but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to purchase it on its own.