Sat 6 Jun 2009
Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express
Posted by shopgirl_tanya under Beauty, Cosmetics
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When it comes to mascara, Maybelline is a leader of the drugstore cosmetic brands, their Great Lash mascara is popular among many celebrities and celebrity stylists, at least that’s what I’ve read in the fashion mags. While I’m a fan of the Great Lash product, I actually prefer their new Colossal Volum’ Express, which has become my go-to mascara for thick, bold lashes.
Going eye to eye with a similar product, Cover Girl’s Last Blast, I still preferred Volum’ Express, the Lash Blast lacked the pop I was looking for; it had minimal impact.
However, Volum’ Express does lack in one area itself, it can get a bit cakey on multiple applications. Consider this a one-coat mascara.
Get it: You’ll find it for around $7 at your local drug or grocery store. For the best deal, keep an eye on the weekly ads at CVS or Walgreens for buy one, get one free offers.
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