Chanel • Mascara Exceptionnel • Mascara
(246 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.6 |
| Would buy this product again. | 54% |
| Package Quality | 4.1 |
| Price | 4.2 |
| Ingredients | |
beckhamlvr on 4/3/2009 11:49:00 PM more reviews by beckhamlvr
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Fine Eyes: Hazel
Weird brush. I am not a fan of it. Nothing exceptional about this mascara. It was ok but not great. Definitely not worth the price
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snowflakegirl on 4/2/2009 4:41:00 PM more reviews by snowflakegirl
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This has to be the ultimate mascara! The brush is great - you can just comb through for a more subtle daytime look or rotate the brush to vamp it up a bit. It really doesn't budge either! There is a video on the Chanel website which shows you how to use the brush for best effect - I'm easily confused so this was really useful!
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kisstina07 on 4/2/2009 2:53:00 PM more reviews by kisstina07
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
Love this mascara! I have long lashes that have a slight natural curl.. but with this mascara they look absolutely amazing. Used with a eyelash curler and it looks like I am wearing fake lashes. The only reason I did not rate this product a 5 is that it dries out quickly and its quite expensive. TRY IT!
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JulieZhu on 3/31/2009 7:34:00 PM more reviews by JulieZhu
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Black
i'm asian with long and very straight eyelashes but not like other mascara i've used,this one can really hold the curls and it does not smudge...like the design of the comb-like brush which gives you more length,volumn without clumping them. Will buy again...
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jmluu on 3/28/2009 2:27:00 AM more reviews by jmluu
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Black
Does not smudge. Very nice lenthening and thickening- more than any mascara I've seen so far. I really like this. Would buy again. And it's also very intensely pigmented. Lastly, it sort of curls your lashes too.
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MarinesWife03 on 3/19/2009 3:04:00 PM more reviews by MarinesWife03
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Red, Fine Eyes: Green
This mascare does dry out pretty quickly. I really like it though. I just wish it wasn't 40 bucks. It makes me look like I am wearing false eyelashes! I love it.
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LoocyWoocy on 3/17/2009 7:33:00 PM more reviews by LoocyWoocy
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
This is my current go-to mascara. Gives a lot of volume, especially at the base of the lashes, and a bit of length. I haven't found it to be too curling on its own, but I use this with Shiseido makeup base and my lashes stay curled and smudge free all day. An amazing feat, especially since I have short, straight lashes. Doesn't give the "false eyelash" look, but gives lashes more definition and makes them stand out. At $30 US, this is the most expensive mascara I have ever used - my first tube lasted about 4 months with daily use - but it is of great quality.
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sheilap on 3/17/2009 3:44:00 PM more reviews by sheilap
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I was looking for a mascara that would maximize my eyes. this exceptionnel by channel works great i love it... it dosen't leave your lashes clumpy like other mascaras out there...
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mule84 on 3/17/2009 1:44:00 PM more reviews by mule84
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Curly, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I got this as a sample on a magazine, and I'm looking for a new volumising mascara, so I was hoping to love this... but didn't.
My lashes clumped together, and (after spending forever separating them) I didn't feel that they were overly dramatic or voluminous. I don't think I've ever tried a mascara that clumps by lashes as much as this one, and it seemed to take ages to dry.
I'm not a fan of comb type brushes such as this, because I feel that regular brushes give a more separated look.
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smurf2004 on 3/15/2009 2:24:00 AM more reviews by smurf2004
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I haven't bought a mascara in years as I always end up with smudging underneath my eyes (oily skin?). So when one of my friends recommended I get a magazine which had a sample of this mascara, I was skeptical. She gave it such a rave review that I couldn't resist - she also hadn't worn mascara in years and this turned everything around for her - no need to use an eyelash curler even with straight lashes, no smudging. So I tried it last night and it was pretty much everything she said it was - the silicone wand and formula holds your lashes in a curl and coats pretty evenly. It stayed on all night and I got home expecting to see some smudging and there was none! Nor was there any flaking. It also washed off pretty easily with my usual gel cleanser so I didn't need to eye makeup remover. Although I'm not big on mascara, I'm so glad to have finally found one I can wear with confidence now :)
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*TOP REVIEWER* ThisGirl0 on 3/10/2009 10:22:00 PM more reviews by ThisGirl0
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Coarse Eyes: Green
Like many others, I got a sample of this from Allure. I tried it after a few days and really liked it a lot. The brush is probably the best I've ever seen. It has the plastic and synthetic spikes so it separates lashes wonderfully. It is a bit difficult to use it properly the first few times, but eventually one gets used to the twisting motion.
The mascara thickens very well but doesn't lengthen a lot - which was not a problem for me since I have relatively long lashes as it is. It seems a bit more "greasy" than other mascaras so it is harder to wash off, but comes off just fine with makeup remover. It does also flake a little bit, but nothing major; I didn't think that was a huge problem.
Overall I really like it and would use it if I didn't know of other mascaras that produce the same results yet cost significantly less. I did save the brush after I threw away the tube because it works great and separates lashes like no other.
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salsabrosa on 3/9/2009 3:59:00 PM more reviews by salsabrosa
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I think I may just have found my HG mascara. I've always used drugstore brand mascaras and some have worked out pretty great...but then I received a sample tube of this Chanel mascara.
Ladies, it takes a bit of practice with the brush to get it right, but OMG, I love it so much. I can cover every tiny hair with the brush. I don't just wiggle the brush through the lashes, I wiggle and rotate the brush since it has separate combs on each side.
I have naturally long lashes. They're not full, but this mascara makes them stand out so much more than any mascara I've ever used. It does not weigh them down for me at all.
CONS:
- Price! Too expensive for a product you should throw out in 6 months.
- A little harder to wash off than other mascaras I've used.
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enialennyl on 3/5/2009 8:45:00 PM more reviews by enialennyl
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I love this mascara. Doesn't irritate my eyes (I wear contacts). No clumps, no flakes, no raccoon eyes. Tried all four colors, my fav is the navy shade (marine). One of the best mascaras I've tried!
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*TOP REVIEWER* doree_001 on 3/5/2009 3:23:00 PM more reviews by doree_001
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel
It gives a good volume if you use it properly (you have a video on Chanel web site with instructions how to use it) but I don't want to bother with it.
If you are in a hurry you can make a mess with this mascara, it is really not the most practical mascara in the world (Inimitable mascara brush is my favorite). The brush is bulky, a bit complicated concept and I am really not very fond of it. It smudges if you don't take care, especially on lower lashes. I won't purchase again.
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chickflickhehe on 3/1/2009 8:26:00 PM more reviews by chickflickhehe
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I have been using this product for a few months now and it's underwhelming, especially considering the high price tag. I curl with Shu Uemura's curler (I have for years) and when I put on this Chanel mascara it weighs down my lashes and seems to DE-curl them! It adds the slightest bit of volume with three coats and lengthens only slightly. My main complaints are that it does not help the curl to stay, and the wand is terrible at separating lashes. It also does not have much staying power at all; you'll see little flecks of black near your eyes sooner or later, especially if it's raining/very humid/you rub your eyes.
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sarahcinnamon on 2/25/2009 11:04:00 PM more reviews by sarahcinnamon
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
If you want long, full, spidery lashes - this is not for you. It took me 3 layers to get a decent full lash look. I received a small sample tube from Allure magazine and I liked this for an every day look so I purchased the full-sized tube. It's expensive and very average in my opinion. I purchased in December 2008 and used it almost regularly and it's still going strong and hasn't dried out so maybe the price is worth its longevity. I won't repurchase because I like the false eyelash look that I get with drugstore brand mascaras.
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joneju on 2/23/2009 1:52:00 PM more reviews by joneju
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Medium Eyes: Blue
I recieved a smaple of this mascara at the Chanel counter and thought I wouldn't use it. But when I ran out of my last tube of Dior I decided to give it a try. I love this mascara! I was blessed with extremely long lashes and this just glides on. It did take a couple of tries to get use to the brush but I have that issue with any new brush. It is a little expensive but worth it.
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anniemcleod on 2/18/2009 8:14:00 PM more reviews by anniemcleod
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Nothing special. Wouldn't bother buying again. The formula itself is fine but feel it is the brush that lets it down.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Hollytron on 2/17/2009 10:00:00 PM more reviews by Hollytron
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I got this for my birthday in November and have used it completely (I must say, it did dry out very fast; it was very dry when I threw it away). (BTW: I threw this out at the end of January-ish.) It was very pretty at first, and did a great job at not smudging, but did flake a bit with all-day wear. Innovative brush, but I will not be buying again because the formula is generally very dry and prone to flaking. Not worth it for the insane price.
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fairymoore on 2/15/2009 4:23:00 AM more reviews by fairymoore
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I received this product from Allure magazine, so I cant say that I paid the 25+ price for it. Basically it was a sample size, but decent for a sample. I have some pros, but also cons with the mascara. I liked the color, which was a basic black, and it did give some lift to my lashes. The con was, it did not last that long, and towards the end I did have flaking. If the mascara were under 20$ it would be a pretty good mascara, but for the price that it does cost, I would not buy it. I can name many mascaras that work better and are a lot cheaper than 25$