As a minimalist with make up, I was nervous but excited to try something new. No rhyme or reason, I just picked a mascara off the shelf of my local Walmart. Flamed Out claims to "curve lashes up and out" and give an "instant volume boost". Unwrapping and applying it for the first time was exciting and fairly easy. The different shaped brush applied product in a thin even layer while separating my lashes, not clumping them like other brands. The curved shape of the brush led me to get product on my eye lid almost every application. Instructions say to add a second coat focusing on the outer lash line. This is where Flamed Out fizzled out in my opinion. The second layer went on less smooth and was much more dry and clumpy. I was left with defined lashes, which is great in my book, but I cannot say there was a volume boost. The volume boost would come with a few layers, but the dry texture of the additional layers was enough for me to keep it minimal.

This product is for you if you want to sweep on a single layer of mascara for a natural look and be out the door. I would not recommend this product if you are someone who wants to build layers of product for dramatic lashes.

I bought this mascara because it was the cheapest on the shelf, and was that ever a bad idea. It is supposed to give you bold eyelashes, but I find unless you lather it on, it doesn't do squat for my eyelashes. Will not be buying this product again.

Not the best mascara from covergirl. Doesn't do much for my lashes and causes some clumping. The brush is too large and hard to use.

Worked great... for a week, then fell flat :( will not purchase again.

I have tried a few mascaras in my day, and this one was not my favorite. One thing I did like was its curved wand, really exctenuating my lashes but I found overall it was quite clumpy and dried out quickly.

Not in love.. it doesn't lengthen or voluminize lashes as much as I'd expect. It also smudges on me after a couple hours. Not impressed!