As a mascara junkie, I am always on the hunt for the latest and greatest. I love formulas that are glossy and smooth (read NO CLUMPS). Yeah, you know my story of The Clumpy and The Restless – not a good thing. While I normally go for a volumizing mascara, recently, I’ve opted for a lengthening one for the day, and I am leaving the volumizing one for the evenings (er, that is if I ever have an evening, because I would rather just plop on my couch and watch my stories). Since starting a new job at an office environment, I feel that a lengthening mascara offers a clean, professional look that makes me look polished AND awake.
I was happily surprised with Avon SuperExtend Mascara, and in my book this is definitely a keeper. I am in love with the glossy formula, and on my lashes, it has not clumped AT ALL. The black one is perfect for everyday use, and the bristles on the brush do a decent job at separating your lashes.
As usual, I curl my lashes, and then apply two coats of mascara. I wiggle the wand at the base of my lashes, which causes to deposit more color there giving me the appearance of a thick lash base, which I LURVE. It lasts all day (no raccoon eyes, peeps), and it holds my curl through my workday. I’ve even gotten a few compliments on how long my lashes look. :)
Bare eye
One coat
Two coats
Now, removing the mascara is something I am still getting used to. This formula essentially forms little tubes around your lashes. If you were to grab one of your lashes between your fingernails, you can pull off this tube. BUT PLEASE DON’T DO IT! I happened to have a cat hair fuzzy (thanks, Shadow) stuck on my lashes, and upon removing it, this what happened. Anyway, because you have these little tubes on your lashes, I’ve found it takes SEVERAL cotton pads and waterproof eye makeup remover to remove this mascara completely. You have been warned!
Overall, I like this mascara, and I like the effect of long, glossy lashes. For $8.50, you might as well give it a try.
So, have you tried Avon SuperExtend Mascara? Did you love it? Hate it? Please tell!
P.S: Check out the previous episodes of The Mascara Diaries, here and here.
Disclaimer: A sample of this product was provided by Attention for the review.
