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Promise: “Finally, bold volume without any of the bulk.
• Patented Lash Catcher™ brush has 3 bristles per lash to make every lash count
• Catches, coats and de-clumps each lash to make them all fatter and flirtier
• Instant clump-free volume
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
• Washable, also available in Waterproof formula”   (maybelline.com)

Availability: All drugstores!

Packaging: I hate the packaging – it’s really tacky.  The tube is the same shape as all of Maybelline’s Volum’ Express mascaras, and this one is a pinky coral color with turquoise/blue accents.  I just really hate the One by One logo, and the cheap sticker that it’s on.  But, what really matters is what’s on the inside, so let’s get to that!!

Wand: I absolutely love the wand!! I’ll admit it’s a little short in length (I mean the actual length of the wand from the handle to the end of the bristles), which makes the application a little awkward, BUT there are so many bristles! It’s amazing how this mascara separates your lashes – it’s impossible to make a clump, it just won’t happen.  And the bristles at the very end are shorter than the ones in the middle so it doesn’t poke at my inner eye area like some other mascaras.

Formula: Ah-maz-ing!! It lengthens, it volumizes, it holds curl, and it separates. The only thing this mascara doesn’t do is apply itself.  You have to try it!! Check out the photo below to see what it looks like on. I left one eye bare so you can really see the difference.

Price: Pretty cheap! I bought mine for about $6!

5/5 stars! One by One is easily one of my all-time favorite mascaras!!

Promise: “Instant false glam in a tube.  The Falsies mascara delivers a false lash look; giving you a full set of voluminous, bold, fanned out lashes and the appearance of no gaps from any angle.  The pro-keratin and fiber-enriched formula is designed to deliver immediate results, distributing volume and visible intensity to your lashes.  The patented “spoon” shaped brush helps fan lashes out.  The Falsies mascara is designed to give the appearance of no gaps and spaces.  In a wink lashes you didn’t even know you had look visibly thickened.” (Maybelline UK website).

Availability: It’s available where most cosmetics are sold.

Packaging: I like the packaging, I think the purple tube with metallic blue accents is cute.  Some may complain that it’s not sophisticated enough, but come on people, it’s just a mascara!

Wand: Uhhh… the wand is huge, and sometimes bigger is better, but I’m not sure this is one of those times.  It’s slightly curved with a flattened shape – they call it a “spoon” shaped brush.  The thing is, it’s wider than the width of my lashes, so whenever I apply this mascara I have to try really hard to not get it in my upper waterline or on my eyelid.  I do like the slight curve though, it makes it easier to reach all the little lashes.

Formula: This formula just doesn’t live up to Maybelline’s claims.  It doesn’t clump at all which is good, but certainly does not give me the false lash effect I’m after.  It doesn’t hold curl very well and provides hardly any volume.  I guess it lengthens a bit, but who cares about length when your lashes are as thin as mine??

Price: Nicely priced between $6-8.

I’d read a lot of positive initial reviews when this product first came out and I was so looking forward to this mascara being great, but in the end it’s just okay… 3.5/5 stars.

Okay, I know this review a little behind the times (I just never got around to buying this mascara til now), but here it is anyway!

Promise: “Elastic formula stretches lashes up to 70% visibly longer in just one step,” “exclusive Grip & Extend brush grasps each lash to separate and lengthen from every angle,” “pro-vitamin B5 and silk protein strengthen and condition for hi-gloss black-patent shine.”

Availability: Drugstore product! Readily available.

Packaging: Super sleek and sexy shiny black tube with a red tip.  It looks like a stiletto heel of course!

Formula: Don’t expect any volume from this mascara!! I know Maybelline doesn’t promise volume with this one, but I thought there would be something… anything to boost my tiny lashes, but there wasn’t.  And for me, it didn’t really lengthen very well either. I had to pile on layers of product to get any length at all, and when I did, I got those weird wonky ends (you know the ones – where the tips of your lashes curve at weird angles).  But worst of all, and the reason I’m telling you not to buy this mascara, is the flaking!! Every time I wear Lash Stiletto I know it will only be a few hours before my cheeks are peppered with mascara flakes… Haha I’m not impressed.

Wand: I don’t like the wand either! There are a ton of bristles and they’re very thin, which is great for separating, but not adding volume or length.  The bristles are also very prickly, making the mascara application not so fun.

Price: Around $10 (Canadian).

Because I can’t fault Maybelline for not giving me volume (I’m am going to try Lash Stiletto Voluminous, don’t worry), I can’t take away stars for that. However, I can take them away for not giving me any noticeable length, for giving me wonky lashes, and for the freaking flakes!! 1/5 stars – I wanted to like it, but I don’t… at all.

Ok seriously, I got this mascara for $2.99.  That’s amazing! What’s really amazing is how great this mascara is…

Promise: “A ‘must have’ everyday beauty essential. Allows for the building of unlimited coats of mascara on the lashes, whilst maintaining perfect lash separation and definition, without clumping or sticking. Get ready for an eye opening experience!”

Availability: Everywhere – drugstore product!

Packaging: Pretty plain. But I think it suits the whole “basic mascara” thing it has going on, so I like it!

Formula: This is a really great defining mascara, and with a few coats you can build a nice amount of volume too.  The formula itself is a little watery, making application quicker than thicker mascaras you really have to work with.  Usually mascaras with a more watery consistency tend to clump after a few coats – but this one doesn’t!

Price: Normally less than $5!!  Craziness!

This is just a really nice product at a great price, I really can’t say it better than Rimmel already has in their claim. For being so great and so cheap, I’m giving Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara 5/5 stars!

Promise: Long, lifted, fluttering lashes with extra volume and 2x more black pigments.

Availability: This mascara is available practically everywhere as Rimmel is a fairly common drugstore brand.

Packaging: Very cute sleek black packaging with gold accents.  I love the girly gold letters and “quilted” looking cap.

Formula: This mascara delivers on all its promises except volume!  I had long, curled, “fluttery” lashes, but absolutely no volume. Also, because of the comb wand, there were no clumps to be seen, but my lashes could have been a little darker.

Wand: Glam’Eyes Lash Flirt has quite a unique wand.  Looking down at it, it has a + shape with four rows of combs on each side.  Two of the rows have shorter bristles for coating the lashes, while the other two have longer ones to separate and extend the lashes.  I like this wand, it’s pretty fun to use.

Price: At around $8 CDN, this product is priced right.

I really like this mascara for everyday wear, or for those who have amazing lashes naturally and are looking for a more defined look.  It really does make make my lashes look fluttery and delicate.  But for only delivering on some of their claims (where’s the volume Rimmel??) Rimmel’s Glam’Eyes Lash Flirt Mascara gets 3.5/5 stars.