L'Oreal • Voluminous Mascara in Blackest Black • Mascara

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mommala on 4/17/2013 9:18:00 PM more reviews by mommala

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Picked this up on sale and maybe it was on sale because it was old. The first couple of times I used it, I got nice separated black lashes. After that, the wand came out clumpy and the mascara was too thick. Good black color, however. Better ones out there that last longer- won't repurchase.

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linh989 on 8/13/2012 3:30:00 PM more reviews by linh989

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Personally, I love this mascara. I have bought a few mascaras after this and always find myself going back to this one. I have short stubby asian lashes and after curling and applying, I get a nice decent length. I don't have a smearing problem and I don't get clumps. Definitely will continue to use this throughout the future.

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RosieJ on 8/12/2012 9:33:00 AM more reviews by RosieJ

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I just threw my L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in the trash after testing it out for 2 weeks. This mascara did give me alot of volume and length and I liked the fact that it was very black. The problem was that it smeared something awful on me. Everytime I would look in the mirror I would have two black eyes. It also was very difficult to wash off at night, even using cold cream. I went back to using Cover Girl Lash Blast Volume Mascara which isn't quite HG and I just ordered Jordana Extreme Lash to try out. Hopefully the Jordana mascara will work out beter for me then L'Oreal Voluminous.

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beautybabe17 on 7/13/2012 4:24:00 PM more reviews by beautybabe17

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is my every-day mascara! I have naturally dark and quite long lashes, but these make them even better! I pair it with Sephora's Full Action 'Extreme Effect' mascara, and it is great! Blackest black is a great color for me, and removal is easy, while the product does not smudge throughout the day. Highly recommended.

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Yessy0010 on 7/11/2012 2:36:00 PM more reviews by Yessy0010

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Other    

First of all, I gotta say this mascara really gets the job done and I would recommend it to anyone. Some people think the formula leaves the lashes too wet, but I found that it gives volume and length and although it could be darker in color, it still is very black. This mascara is great for day to night hangouts.

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CaliK on 4/16/2012 9:53:00 PM more reviews by CaliK

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This seemed to be everyones HG mascara so i figured i would have to jump on the band wagon and try it out. The first few times using it, i was not a fan. It was very wet and made my lashes stick together and look kind of spidery :/ But once i let it dry out a little I used it again and liked it a lot! It made my lashes long, thick and dark! This is a good mascara for a night out or a smokey look but still isnt my HG mascara... I prefer "My Biggest Lashes" to this and i would suggest anyone who likes Voluminous try my biggest lashes and tell me what you think!

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*TOP REVIEWER* nicolegryne on 12/26/2011 10:25:00 PM more reviews by nicolegryne

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Dark, Neutral   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is it! This is my holy grail mascara! It must be. I will wear this for awhile and then get bored. I'll try something new, get bored with that, and come back to this. I then wonder why i left this mascara. I'm sold... until i get bored again. Then i will return to this.

I love this because it doesn't flake, adds length, dramatic volume, with lush lashes. Love it!

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realcutiepie on 11/4/2011 5:40:00 PM more reviews by realcutiepie

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

I have tried soooo many different mascaras over the years: Cover Girl Lash Blast and Lash Blast Fusion, Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping (epic fail) Dior show(eh) and Benefit Bad Gal ( good but expensive) I feel so bad for cheating on my Voluminous because honestly there is nothing better out there.

For the record, I have the lamest eyelashes on the planet. They are thick but super short and stick straight. I have to curl them and layer my mascara to make them look like they even exist. This mascara is the ONLY one that preserves my painstakingly created curls. I can easily layer as many coats of this as i want and it never clumps or makes my lashes spiky or crispy feeling. Lately ive had problems with various mascaras irritating my eyes ( Lash Blast) but this never does.

I've never described a product as Holy Grail but as I type this I know this is my Holy Grail. If I ever have the audacity to cheat on this again, I deserve what ever I get, but I know that Voluminous will always patiently wait for me and welcome me back.

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LawWriting on 5/10/2011 12:25:00 AM more reviews by LawWriting

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Love it! I have been a faithful Lancome mascara user, until I have tried this! I can actually say that I would not mind wearing one or the other, and that is huge :)

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danishfilipina on 4/26/2011 9:52:00 PM more reviews by danishfilipina

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this mascara for a few years now because it's definitely my favorite. I love getting thick, dark, long eyelashes and this provides that bold look that I love. I've used the Carbon Black one as well, but for me, the Blackest Black formula is a lot better & darker. It's smooth and really easy to use, you can create a soft look with just a few swipes of this mascara, or add on a few more for those fake lashes look.

It doesn't get clumpy until a couple of months, and that's when it's best to get a new one. It hasn't ever dried out for me either! My favorite mascara so far!

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tigrrlily on 11/30/2010 11:36:00 PM more reviews by tigrrlily

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using Voluminous for more than 10 years - I've tried all different types of mascaras - drugstore, department, etc - but I keep coming back to Voluminous. I love the thickening quality and I don't tend to have clumping issues, though I can see how that would be an issue, as the formula is quite thick. I usually scrape off a bit as I'm taking the wand out of the tube. I like both the waterproof and the regular formulas. It doesn't seem to lengthen or curl very much, so just keep that in mind. It's definitely not for everyone, but it's a pretty decent bargain (usually between $7 and $9, I've found), and it's my HG of mascara!

*I tend to use this mascara on top of the primer side of the L'Oreal Double Extend mascara/primer duo - the combined effect gives me the length I want.

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macleveland on 11/18/2010 8:49:00 AM more reviews by macleveland

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Black    

In the past, I was a devoted Voluminous mascara user. I loved the way that it thickened my lashes and made my lashes seem miles long. After craving something "more" from a different mascara that I had been using, I went back to Voluminous. I was very disappointed. When the formula is wet (new), it clumps quite badly on the brush which results in a lot of clumping on my lashes. It does nothing to curl my lashes and while it does make them thicker, it is just not the effect that I was craving. I now have to apply this mascara and follow it with a sweep or two of my Cover Girl mascara (to hold a curl and lengthen). It seems the formula for Voluminous has changed in the last few years and not for the better. I will finish this tube but I won't be repurchasing this again.

I do want to add that it does seem to stand up to a trip to the gym and a blubber fest during a chick flick. Bonus marks for durability. :)

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SelfTanningQueen on 11/10/2010 6:16:00 PM more reviews by SelfTanningQueen

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

By far one of the best mascara's out there! Please ALWAYS ask me what mascara I use and this is it!! I love it!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* MSFIT75 on 11/9/2010 11:17:00 PM more reviews by MSFIT75

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Oily, Dark, Warm   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I've read reviews about this mascara. I've read how it thickens & lengthens blah blah blah. Soooo, I stashed my HG Mascara in order to try this out only to once again be disappointed with a drugstore brand mascara. It seemed to dry out quickly & I didn't have the same great results everyone else raves about. Nope. I'll stick with my Cargo HG mascara - this one is getting tossed!

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