The eyes are the most expressive facial feature of any human being. They reflect a person’s sadness, agony, anger and joy and reveal one’s honesty and sincerity among many others; hence the label “the eyes are the windows to a person’s soul.” However, if I may rightfully add, a person’s eyes can likewise be an expression of beauty.
On a side note, the eyes and the smile are the first two that I notice in a person, be it the opposite sex or not. Why? Because the eyes light up a person’s face which creates a huge difference.
Big doe-eyes ala Audrey Hepburn and Kelly Rowland reflect youthfulness and naiveté while sharp eagle-eyes ala Megan Fox and Keira Knightley mirror seduction and ferocity. However your eyes look like, keep a good eyeliner and a volumizing mascara to do the trick in defining and making your eyes pop.
As much as I’d like to cover both eye make-up essentials in this post, only mascaras will be featured for two reasons: 1. I haven’t tried enough eyeliners to make a good judgment; 2. This post is going to run forever if I cover both products here. Now, since I’m still on the lookout for the best mascara, aka Holy Grail mascara, on this planet, I’ll only be able to make a comparison between the two mascaras I recently road tested. My recently purchased Max factor 2000 Calorie and Maybelline Volume Express mascaras have yet to be opened and tested.
On one corner we have the L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara. True to its name, this mascara comes in a sleek silver tube that resembles a telescope. (see photo below)
What it claims?
For clump-free, perfectly defined longer lashes. L’Oreal introduces new Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara for lashes with telescopic length, perfect definition and a clump-free, natural end result. The patented No Clump Brush cleanly defines and lengthens up to 60%.
Why I like it:
· While this doesn’t add any volume of some sort, I love how the awkward rubber brush cleanly lengthens (a bit) and separates my lashes.
· It doesn’t smudge nor flake even after having it on for 12hours.
· It holds a curl quite decently.
· It can easily be removed with water and any facial cleanser.
· It’s perfect for coating the lower lashes.
What disappoints me:
· It doesn’t do what it claims to do --- lengthens lashes up to 60%
· It makes lashes appear somewhat “spidery.”
· I can’t really dislike it for not adding volume because it never promised to do it anyway.
The final verdict?
It’s a pretty good mascara for its price of Php450.
Will I repurchase?
I haven’t decided yet. Maybe, maybe not.
On the other corner, we have Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara. This one comes in a simple black tube. (see photo below. photo taken from http://askmewhats.com)
What it claims?
100% smudge-proof full-length mascara lengthens up to 50%. Resists smudging and raccoon eyes for up to 12 hours.
Why I like it:
· It lengthens lashes! While it may be hard to believe, this mascara really lives up to what it claims to do --- lengthens lashes up to 50%. It made my lashes so long that they would touch my eyebrows!
· It separates lashes.
· It holds a curl really well. Believe me, this one keeps my lashes curled until I leave work at midnight.
· It can easily be removed with water, even without any soap or facial wash.
· It doesn’t smudge.
· It gives me an-almost-false-lashes –look without the annoying glues and whatnots.
· It doesn’t run even when you cry. Trust me, my eyes get so watery every time I yawn, which would be around every ten minutes.
· The price. For Php349, this baby is a steal.
What disappoints me:
· Same with L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara, I can’t really hate it for not giving me that volume I so want my lashes to have since that’s not what this mascara was made for.
· It doesn’t make lashes shiny/glossy.
The final verdict?
I would say that Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara has become an instant favourite after I compared it with L’Oreal Clean Definition Telescopic Mascara by wearing one type of mascara on one eye. Though both are lengthening mascaras, Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara does a better job at it.
Will I repurchase?
Definitely. Unless, I find a better one.
The Winner?
It’s Maybelline Unstoppable Shiny Black Mascara, hands down. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth with it.
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