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4.5
I purchased this mascara after watching an online makeup tutorial (the person doing the tutorial does celebrity makeup). I have purchased just about every brand of mascara, ranging from just a few dollars, to close to fifty (yes, embarrassingly, I've paid that much before for certain French-made mascaras with popular well known manufacturers). But I was never quite satisfied. Either it didn't last all day (heavy smuding under eyes, flaking, etc.), or it immediately clumped. So I decided what the heck - I'd try this since it came with such a wonderful recommendation from a well known makeup artist. Max Factor isn't sold in the U.S. any longer apparently, but I managed to find it on Amazon. When it came, I tried it immediately. First of all, I noticed there was no scent, which was nice. It glided on smoothly. It separated the lashes and lengthened them - to my amazement. A product that actually reflects what's in its name?? Yes! It does give a false lash effect, but in a more believable way, in my opinion. I don't think anyone would think I am wearing false lashes - just that I have incredibly long lashes (which I do NOT, btw). But with this mascara, it certainly looks like I do. Which is the point, right? The very first day I wore it to work, I had someone comment that I looked so good that day - and that I looked 'refreshed.' It really opens up my eyes. I wear it without eyeliner most days and it just looks great. I've slept in my makeup since buying this product, and it does smudge some, but that is to be expected. But I swear to you that it STILL looks good. No flaking under my eyes, just a soft smudge under my eyes that almost looks (dare I say?)... good. When I do properly remove my eye makeup, this mascara comes off like a dream with no heavy tugging. This is without a doubt the best mascara I have ever used. It's a reasonable cost, goes on smoothly, separates lashes, lengthens lashes, lasts all day, doesn't clump, doesn't flake, and comes off with ease. What else could anyone ask for?
