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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara Reviews
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Description

Volume building mascara with a unique formula that builds lashes to four times their natural thickness. Patented Volume-Maximizing Brush thickens lashes evenly and smoothly, leaving them soft with virtually no flakes, smudges, or clumps. Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. Clump-resistant. Fragrance-free. All-day wear.

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    November 21, 2014

    My absolute favourite mascara - and I don't mean just drugstore brands - favourite all time mascara! Love the fullness it gives your lashes. It even gives a bit of length! Never lets me down.

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    5.0/5
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    November 18, 2014

    People always ask what mascara i am wearing they also ask if they are my real eyes lashes. I love the carbon black

    the brush is just right for me leaves my lashes well defined and thick in as many as 2 stockes. Have been buying this kind for years and also is so inexpensives for its results

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    3.5/5
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    Anonymous
    November 09, 2014

    This is a great drug store brand that is comparable to higher end mascara's. It last all day and really does provide a lot of volume. The only downside for me is that I still get "racoon eyes" from this mascara.

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    4.7/5
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    October 28, 2014

    This is definitely one of my all time favourite mascaras! I have tried many other mascaras but I consistently repurchase this mascara. It gives gorgeous volume without having my lashes clump together. Its a great time saver as I only need 1 coat for work. When I go out for the night, I usually put on more than 1 coat and have been asked on more than one occasion, if I'm wearing fake lashes.

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    4.3/5
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    October 24, 2014

    I have been using this mascara for at least 15 years. The Carbon Black Mascara is their richest pigmented of the line. I have blonde lashes, so it coats every lash extremely well and I attribute that to their extra fluffy, big bristle brush! A hands down favorite for me. When on sale, stock up! Sometimes Walmart will sell for 5.99.
    Can't beat that!

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    October 24, 2014

    This is one of my ultimate favorite mascaras. It is very inexpensive and for the price, delivers great results. I love the brush. I love that it doesn't smudge. It gives me volume and length. It defines the lashes of those who have short lashes. I try different mascaras, but always go back to this mascara.

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    4.7/5
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    October 23, 2014

    Can't live without this mascara. It's so wonderful! Brett (From Brett Brows) referred me to this mascara and I am addicted. My eyes looks so fabulous with barely any product. High end product, drug store price. It makes major volume, ladies! Celebrities even swear by it, and MUA usually have this in their make-up kits

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    October 23, 2014

    I have very long lashes naturally, but they're very light at the tips, so I need to curl them to look awake, and add mascara to actually make my lashes noticeable. I've spent many years attempting to find a mascara that will keep a curl in it, not flake, and not melt on my face. Coming off with makeup remover and not leaving that black residue under my eyes is a definite plus as well.

    The Voluminous Mascara was one that was recommended by Makeup Geek as a good starting department store product. Since I'm no beauty expert, I figured I'd keep it to a minimum cost wise until I really figured it all out. This was one of the higher priced drugstore mascaras, but I figured after trying so many of the less expensive brands and failing, that would make it worth it.

    When I use the mascara, I first curl my lashes, and then apply 1-2 coats. Standard use. I find that this mascara clumps pretty extensively even when brand new. After an hour or so, it starts to flake and melt, giving me the "raccoon eye" look, which is not what I'm going for. That's just sitting at my desk at work! If I go out, it melts even faster, and I end up having to go into the bathroom and wipe under my eyes to clean it up. With 1 coat! Very frustrating. On a picky note, it also somehow always manages to smear on to the lip of the tube making a mess and getting all over the tube and my hand. May be user error, but I don't have this issue with other mascaras.

    I had high hopes for a higher end department store mascara, but alas they were dashed. Its in my purse in case I have a mascara emergency and need to freshen up, but other than that, it remains unused.

    I have unusually oily nail beds that resist holding even gels and acrylics more than a week, so I'm not sure if this transfers to why my eyelashes don't hold this mascara well. I should note that I don't have this issue with my current mascara, Younique 3D.

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    4.2/5
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    October 23, 2014

    The volume you get is amazing!!! It clumps a bit due to the formula, but will give a signature look , if thats what your looking for. Amazing Mascara!

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    3.7/5
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    October 22, 2014

    My go-to mascara. Formula is a nice consistancy, the wand is not too big or small, the color is a nice, true black. It doesn't clump, smear, or flake. It lasts all day and gives lits of volume. I layer Miss Manga underneath to give some length first, which is the only minus for this mascara; it's not so good for lengthening. But overall, a great everyday mascara that is affordable, works like it should, and stays put without flaking or smudging. I'll always have this mascara in my makeup bag!

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