My new fave everyday mascara: The Max Factor Glamour Extensions Mascara
Receiving a compliment is the best way for me to gauge if the new product I'm trying out is something special. The nature of my job allows me access to good cosmetics but honestly, most people don't notice anymore. That's why when someone compliments me on anything in particular I always take note! When I wore the Max Factor Masterpiece Glamour Extensions 3-in-1 Mascara (P745) to an event, about three people asked me what I had on my lashes. I was only too glad to rave about this new mascara from Max Factor to anyone who would care to listen, haha.
So what makes Glamour Extensions special? It's supposed to volumize, lengthen, and darken lashes with its Carbon Black Formula. The brush is new to me - it starts out narrow at the base then widens as it approaches the tip in a fan-like shape. It's not exactly round. It's flattish and curves inside. Sounds weird, I know, but it surprisingly makes for a highly effective shape in building up volume and separating lashes depending on which side you're using.
How I use this mascara might be a bit complicated but this is the best way to maximize the brush + formula, IMHO. For my first few swipes, I use the upper part of the curved shape. Then I flip the brush to coat my lashes with the inner curve of the brush to really pump up the volume! Afterwards, I comb through my lashes with the side "teeth" of the brush to separate them and prevent clumping.
It might take some practice to master, but then you'll get lashes like this after two coats:
Pretty eh? I don't have these many lashes, I promise! They seemed to multiply due to the fibers in the formula. I love how dark they look too. The only catch is that the mascara doesn't curl lashes all that well. The solution is pretty simple though - I just give my lashes a good curl before working the mascara in.
The mascara is water-resistant but not waterproof. This means that it can be removed with just micellar water! That's another plus point for me when it comes to an everyday mascara. I've worn this for 12 hours and it barely moved so it's a winner for me. If you get oily or sweaty around the eye area though, you might prefer a waterproof formula to avoid smearing or smudging.
Overall, I love the Max Factor Masterpiece Glamour Extensions 3-in-1 Mascara and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for an easy-to-remove mascara that gives a sparse, thin lashes a chance to steal the spotlight. Just make sure to curl properly before applying this to get your lashes to stay up most of the time. ^_^
How do you feel about this new mascara? Is this something you'd like to try?
