Is Maybelline's Colossal Mascara Magical?

I have a confession to make...    I used to not care about wearing mascara or not (EEK!). Most days, I would do everything to my face minus the mascara. For some reason it just was not important to me. Well, the past few years I have grown up to realize that mascara really does complete the look and it can make your eyes pop, depending on what mascara you are using.

Through trial and error I have tested and tried several mascara's through out the years. Loreal Voluminous mascara was a tried and true favorite until I noticed just how wet of a formula it really is when it is first broken open. Wet mascara for me does nothing for the lashes. I would have to wait a few weeks for the formula to dry down some for it to work like magic. 

Well, about seven months ago I purchased Maybelline's Colossal Volum' Express mascarra in their waterproof version because I was going on a trip to Florida and would be riding water rides. I needed something to make my lashes pretty, hold their curl and not run down my face.

I am pleased to no end to inform you that I have fallen in deep undeniable love with this mascara! The waterproof version proved true to its claim and not once did it streak down my face. It was a pain to get off the lashes, though, I must confess.

I loved it so much that I decided to try their regular version of this mascara for everyday use. I picked mine up at Target, and it was the very last one! I purchased mine in the color Glam Black for about $6.00. 

The wand is short compared to some other mascaras that I have tried. But, I find this to be a benefit because it gives me a feeling of more control of the wand. The wand is not flimsy whatsoever, but is steady and firm so you do not have to worry about it bending uncontrollably during application.

The brush is wonderful! In my uneducated opinion, I believe that the thickness of the brush along with the formula is what gives not only Colossal length but Colossal volume as well. Allow me to demonstrate for you...

Before

After

In the above pictures I did not curl my eyelashes with an eyelash curler before I applied mascara. This is all the mascara's doing! I never knew my lashes could look so pretty!

As far as the formula goes, this is not wet nor dry, but an in between consistency, which is perfect for creating and holding the length and volume! I do not notice any clumping when I wear this mascara, which is great! It gives enough separation so it doesn't look like you have four thick eyelashes.

The curl and length last all day long without my lashes drooping, which is amazing! I cannot say if it would perform the same on your lashes since all lashes are NOT created equal. But, this works so well, that I have repurchased it again and can say that I found my favorite drugstore mascara!

Maybelline has come along way with their mascaras and I will definitely be keeping my eyes on what they bring to us next!