Lancome • Hypnose Drama • Mascara
(388 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.2 |
| Would buy this product again. | 46% |
| Package Quality | 3.8 |
| Price | 4.2 |
| Ingredients | |
Aline7 on 6/7/2010 4:24:00 AM more reviews by Aline7
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Other Eyes: Brown
Why the bad ratings??
This mascara is awesome! My new love!!!
I put 3 for the price because i dont like it but it is comparable to other high end mascaras.
This is for the non-waterproof version.
if you have not so great lashes leave this. if you have decent lashes... i would so go for it..
Other mascaras that i like... high end: ysl faux cils, Dior diorshow, Benefit BadGal, Mac Zoomfast Black Lash
drugstore: Loreal Voluminous carbon black
i never liked the original hypnose but this is a keeper!
Love!!! pure love!
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prettyLA on 6/1/2010 5:01:00 PM more reviews by prettyLA
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Dark, Warm Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I bought this mascara with high hopes. The sales associate raved about it and I was excited for it. But it was very basic for me and I was kind of disappointed. It definitely isn't one of my faves, but I use it every few days or so.
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Marisglady on 6/1/2010 4:51:00 PM more reviews by Marisglady
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
Ok, this does provide great looking lashes! But I kind of hate everything else about it. I had to really work hard to apply. The wand is big, wide, and has a weird shape, which I don´t like. The formula is really wet, and the wand carries too much product , so I have to clean it in the tube first, and take the excess of. Then, the bristles are long in some places of the wand and really short in others, and in my humble opinion, I think this is supposed to provide volume at the base of the lashes and definition to the lengh...What actually happens is that it clumps at the base of the lashes, and the tips of the longer bristles end up touching my lids and appling mascara all over...In the end, I still have to comb my lashes and clean my lids...It´s not worth it.
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cclovex on 5/30/2010 10:18:00 PM more reviews by cclovex
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Medium Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I was very disappointed after applying hypnose drama. It clumped my lashes and did not do what it claims it will do. after a few days sitting on my vanity I decided to give it another try and when I opened the mascara it was completely watery and melted! It was sitting next to all my other mascaras which were not watery at all. so I don't recommend this mascara. I do love the wand though. Just the formula IS REALLY BAD.
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skindeep09 on 5/30/2010 9:54:00 AM more reviews by skindeep09
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Wasn't impressed. Tried it after a Sephora rep talked me into getting her new favorite mascara, but it completely fell short for me. Not too worried about length or curl as my lashes don't really seem to need too much help in that department, but I am all about volume and this did not deliver. It was ok but nothing special as far as adding thick dramatic lashes. It also flacked, which I am not used to happening at all with my usual Too Faced or Clinique mascaras. I returned the next day.
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*TOP REVIEWER* starbuck65 on 5/30/2010 7:53:00 AM more reviews by starbuck65
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
I bought this thinking that it would be a more dramatic version of Hypnose...It's not. Hypnose is one of the best mascaras I've used, love it. Hypnose Drama is one of the worst. The formula is very watery compared to the original, watery to the point that it's messy. Some reviewers said that it took a long time to dry, I thought it dried too quickly and unlike the original, once it dries you can't put another coat on. The brush is very different from the original, it's absolutely horrible, I don't like it at all and unfortunately the brush from the original is not interchangeable with the Drama. I did get a bit more length but not the volume compared to the original and despite combing through still looked spidery. I'll stick with the original formula- it's fantastic!
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iJulianne on 5/28/2010 11:51:00 AM more reviews by iJulianne
Age: 36-43 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I have been a long-time user, and lover, of Lancome’s Hypnose mascara. When the Hynose drama came out I thought I would give it a try. I am so disappointed with this mascara! It is nothing like the Hypnose. The formulation was super thick and the brush did nothing to help in the application. I have farily long lashes that are of average fullness and the mascara, despite my best efforts was super-clumpy and thick. I had to use a clean wand/brush to try to un-due the damage which, due to the thickness of the product, ended up removing much of it. Don’t waste your time and money, stick with the regular Hypnose or alternately Dior Show.
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lucky7wedding on 5/18/2010 9:39:00 AM more reviews by lucky7wedding
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I love this stuff! After using Chanel, LORAC, drugstore brands...you name it...this is one mascara that really made a 'wow' impact for me. Truly looks like I am wearing fake lashes! I look like the AFTER picture for a Latisse ad. :) Love it!
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SurahBarbie on 5/17/2010 9:58:00 AM more reviews by SurahBarbie
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
this is one of the best mascaras ive tried,really opens my eyes.
Pros:
-dramatic
-highly pigmented
-really volumising
-lengthens like crazy
Cons:
-smudges
- Flakes
-clumps
-dries so so fast
Overall i would buy again its one of the best on the market and deffo earns its hype,it just needs to last longer.
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alleeb on 5/17/2010 more reviews by alleeb
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Tan, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
Wasn't my favorite. It clumps terribly and doesn't separate well.. The U and "hump" technique the brush gives you doesn't do anything for me.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Cutekitti on 5/16/2010 12:13:00 PM more reviews by Cutekitti
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I am torn. It does make beautiful lashes but it takes a lot of work to do so. I was talked into this by the SA at my local lancome counter after going to to pick up my beoved defencils. It is very very clumpy and thick. I have to whipe of the brush and the use as directed and THEN I use a spoolie to go over my lashes one more time. I can wear it everyday as it makes my lashes to big to wear behind my glasses though I wear it on days I do contacts. I probably wouldnt buy it again but I do like the end effect.
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Lilibeth on 5/11/2010 6:45:00 PM more reviews by Lilibeth
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Blue
Since I have this mascara I forget to use my lashcurler. This is the best new mascara in ten years! (and I have them all!!!)
This mascara has a quality that no other mascara has: not only it makes your lashes thicker and beautiful deep black, it also spreads the lashes like the tail of a peacock.
It gives the face an open fresh look.
Don't get confused by the form of the brush. Follow with the bow of the brush the form of your eyelid and comb the lashes. That's all.
Fake lashes would wish they look like my lashes LOL.
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lushjunkie on 5/9/2010 7:25:00 AM more reviews by lushjunkie
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
I was so exited to try this out and was SO DISAPPOINTED !!!
it made my lashes hard,clumpy and awful ! Its also really ,,harsh´´ to your eyes when you aplly it ! Horrible product there are WAY BETTER mascaras at the drugstore !
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ayutateishi on 5/8/2010 12:44:00 AM more reviews by ayutateishi
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
This is a GREAT mascara. I personally think that it is one of Lancome's BEST mascara. Most of Lancome's mascara either flake horribly (Definicils Pro) or Smudge horribly (Definicils). This DOESN'T! It gives a good amount of length and TONS of volume. I even slept with this on...and while the curl completely went away, it only flaked a TEENY BIT. and I'm a Contact Lense wearer with sensitive eyes, and this doesn't bother me! It can feel a little heavy on the lashes though. I use the Shu Uemura lash curler. This mascara doesn't hold a curl very well. After 7 hours, the curls is completely gone. ONE coat is everyday natural, and TWO is insane volume and REALLY DRAMATIC LASHES! THREE coats is CLUMPCLUMPCLUMP. I really like the brush of this mascara. I also really like the formula. It's not so wet like other Lancome mascaras. The formula does have a STRONG rose scent. It's not unpleasant, but you can definitely smell it while applying the mascara. It goes away after a while.
I like this mascara a lot, but it is a little too dramatic for me. I would buy again, and keep it in my makeup kit for special occasions, like dances and such.
PROS:
-Lots of Volume with no clumping (clumps at the third coat...but you really don't need a third coat)
-Good amount of length
-Really dark
-Flakes only a TEENY bit (but I rub my eyes a lot)
-Doesn't smudge (I have REALLY watery eyes, and it might smudge just a little...and I mean so little you can't really tell)
-Doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes
-Nice brush
CONS:
-expensive
-rose scent (which I personally don't really care for. It's not bad or untolerable though)
-doesn't hold curl really well
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Rice27 on 5/3/2010 10:45:00 AM more reviews by Rice27
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green
I can see the mixed feelings on this mascara but I'm gonna have to say I LOVE IT. There's a technique to it that never fails me and I was tought this buy my favorite SA makeup artist, Fred :) He told me: use the "s" curve side first, going side to side in short motions as you move up along the lashes, if that makes any sense! THEN turn the "s" curve down and move the other side of the brush up the lashes to push them up and volumize. At that stage you do not move side to side. I was sold on this product because of the results from this application! It looks like I have false eyelashes on and even more so when you do more than one application. EVERYONE is distracted from any flaws on my face (I have so many) to my long, dramatic eyelashes! It really makes my green eyes pop. I have no issue with the drying time...it seems to be the same as any other mascara...it's not waterproof though, if that matters to you.
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Femf8al on 4/30/2010 6:05:00 PM more reviews by Femf8al
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
have to admit this mascara is problematic, but I love it. I went to sephora to get my usual favorite Hypnose in deep black but they where out so i got this instead. First time i tried it, hated it. It was the epitome of clump. The color was great though. Very dark glossy black. So, i played around with it. The "S" shaped brush concept is useless because no matter what you do too much product is deposited. I apply it using the side with the bristles (not the flat part) and carefully swipe. Sometime it comes out perfect other times a bit off looking. Then, before it dries (this is why I do an eye at a time) wipe my lashes with the side of my finger to get rid of any excess and separate (which i find myself doing to most mascaras anyway ). Beautiful long lush defined lashes. I get asked all the time what mascara i use. dollymix fit (i think thats it) has great pics of this on her blog.
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KaylaMarie03 on 4/27/2010 2:11:00 PM more reviews by KaylaMarie03
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium Eyes: Blue
Love it! Say Hello to big bold lashes! You must learn how to use the mascara or you will hate it! I used the regular hypnose for a long time and the virtuose and still love them but this one really amps up your lashes!!! Curl your lashes first! Then in a zig zag motion apply the mascara! It's okay to separate your lashes with your finger! Try it! Use the tip for your bottom lashes.
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larsonwendy on 4/20/2010 3:09:00 AM more reviews by larsonwendy
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
It lengthens- but it also clumps up a storm.
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Jeanjeanvaljean on 4/14/2010 2:46:00 PM more reviews by Jeanjeanvaljean
Age: Unknown Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green
This is the first Lancome product I've ever owned. I received a sample size of this from a kind MA when making a large Armani purchase a month ago. I ignored this mascara for a few weeks and then tried it out. Wow!
This is a fantastic volumizer. It builds nicely, though I generally only use one swipe. It can make my (long) eyelashes truly horrifically long (ie, touching my eyebrows long.) But it's volumizing abilities ... wow!!! This lives up to my old love, Dior's long-discontinued Maximeyes.
There are some cons to this. It does flake a little, and it takes a while to dry. The flaking really is minimal, though. Also, though it ostensibly comes in both black and brown, I've only ever found the black. And it does not come in a waterproof version, either.
About my eyelashes:
I have long blonde eyelashes. They're not thick (can eyelashes be thick?) but not thin, either. I've never needed to use a curler on them, since they curl up naturally on their own. So I have no idea whether this mascara can 'hold' a curl or not (it did not affect my natural curl, though.)
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niomi on 4/13/2010 6:43:00 PM more reviews by niomi
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I don't know why there are so many bad review of this product - I really like it. I've only been using it for a few days so maybe my opinion will change but it's been a positive experience so far.
I went to the makeup counter and asked the lady for something that would give good volume and told her that i didnt need a "lengthening mascara" because my eyelashes are already pretty long. She showed me this new mascara and (maybe it was an impulse buy) she was wearing it and it looked great!
When i put it on the next day i saw the cons to it - The brush was a little tricky to maneuver and i did accidentally touch it to my eyelid a couple of times and also i was impatient and made it clump, but now after trying it for a couple days and figuring out how to use the brush and being patient it goes on so smoothly and my lashes look fantastic!