Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara Review

Skin type: Combination-oily, sensitive
Skin tone: Fair

I was on the lookout for a drugstore mascara, which would give me beautiful lashes. I have never been intro dramatic volume or falsies, but a touch can add so much depth to eye makeup. Essence has the widest range of mascaras – some hits and some misses, and I got Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara. Isn’t the name very long and very appealing? 😛 Read on girls, to know my views about the mascara.

Product Description:
The I love extreme mascara’s “crazy” sister – for even more volume! The deep-black, creamy texture covers each individual lash with color and the extra-large plastic brush provides sensational volume. The mascara container is designed in the usual i love-colors, except they’re the other way around – in a cool pink with black lettering. Opthalmologically tested.

Price:
INR 349

Packaging:
The mascara tube screams girly! A bright pink one, slightly big, but lightweight. It won’t fit into slim purses easily, but you can easily toss it in your handbags or bigger slings. An attractive packaging with all the details printed on the body in a catchy way, which is sure to lure pretty girls.

My Experience with Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara:

Before I tell you my experience with this mascara, let me tell you my needs from a mascara. I need a mascara to be quick drying ( I blink way too soon and way too often), waterproof (my tear ducts and sensitive eyes make my life a mess) and defining. So more than extreme volume, I was looking for a mascara that would give defined and separated lashes, with some volume.

This mascara fails on many aspects! The wand is intimidating at first, with tiny spikes all over. But once you get the feel, it is an easy job to apply it on the upper lashes. It doesn’t work so well on my lower lashes. The formula is okay, neither too thick nor runny, and with 1-2 coats you can have better looking versions of your lashes: blacker, lengthier and well-separated. However, if you pile up on the coats, you end up with clumpy lashes which is obviously not a good thing.

It takes some time to dry completely, but feels almost like nothing on lashes. It is lightweight and doesn’t weigh down lashes. But it is not waterproof, and I could find mascara smudges on my finger as I touched my watery eyes lightly. The claims of sensational volume is exaggerated, and I would any day recommend L’Oreal Million Lashes Mascara or Maybelline Falsies Mascara over this. If you want to try this out, you can do it, but don’t expect much volume (if you want to avoid clumpy lashes) . This is better as a daily wear mascara.

Pros of Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara:

• Attractive packaging
• Defined lashes in 1-2 coats
• Lightweight
• Affordable

Cons of Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara:

• Not waterproof & smudge proof
• Gives clumpy lashes on layering up
• Doesn’t give extreme ‘crazy’ volume
• Intimidating wand

Would I Repurchase Essence I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara?
Nah! I would rather try out other options. You can skip this.

IMBB Rating:
2.5/5

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