Review: Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara

Today, I am going to review the Maybelline mega plush volume express mascara which is the one with the gorgeous green and pink tube. I wasn't going to try out any more new mascaras but I got sucked into the packaging.

The mega plush mascara is available at Priceline for AU$19.95 but they always have sales on mascaras so I'd definitely recommend that you wait for them. Also very happy that they have a waterproof version because I only wear waterproof mascaras.

Mega plush waterproof mascara in Very Black.

The brush is pretty big and has a curved head, with shorter bristles at the ends and longer ones in the middle. The wand also has a bending mechanism so it's not a solid straight wand.

Bend-y wand.

(Do pardon my poor photography skills, this is the first time I'm doing close-up shots. Maybe I will try taking at a different angle next time.)

Top: No mascara, Bottom: With one coat

This mascara does lengthen my lashes and coats them evenly. I didn't find it difficult to reach the lashes at the inner and outer corners. I do quite like this mascara because it is super natural looking. I tried applying more layers but the difference was barely noticeable so I didn't bother taking another shot. It did make my lashes look slightly darker(i.e. thicker) but just very slightly and the good thing is that it didn't clamp as I was layering it on.

I would consider this formula to be on the wetter side which was pretty nice for me. When it dries, it doesn't leave my lashes hardened which is also a plus. The brush head was easy to work with although I find it doesn't really volumize. The wand also does not really make any difference to my mascara application as far as I can tell.

And if you were wondering, yes, I did curl my lashes for this shot but I think it's just the way my short lashes are. People always talk about mascaras "holding the curl" but that never applies to me. I don't notice that curling my lashes or using a waterproof mascara makes my lashes more lifted. So I can't comment on the "holding curl" ability of the mega plush. Sorry!

Overall I am enjoying it for everyday. It makes my lashes more noticeable but without the clumps and not looking over dramatic which is what I want in a mascara. Hope this review helps! (: