December 08, 2013

Rediscovering an old favourite - Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara


A few years ago the only mascara I used to use was Max Factor False Lash Effect in Black. It was (and still is) quite perfect for me - adds lots of volume, lengthens, curls and doesn't flake off. But then when I started blogging I also started trying lots of different mascaras and just forgot about this. Also truth be told, at $25AUD this is at the higher end of the "drugstore" mascaras so whenever I needed a new one I went for Maybelline or CoverGirl which were around $10 cheaper. But a few weeks ago when Priceline had their 40% off all cosmetics sale I thought I'd revisit my old favourite.

And?

And it's still great! The thick wand and plastic bristles still give lots of volume, still adds lovely length and doesn't make my lashes crunchy. The the only thing I don't like about it is that it needs to be "aged". What do I mean by that? This mascara is slightly too watery when you first use it, so normally when I buy it I open the tube, use it a couple of times then leave it for a week or so. During that "ageing" time it gets thicker and coats my lashes much better than when new.
Wearing 2 coats of Max Factor False Lash Effect in Black

So will I repurchase? Yes of course, but only when on sale. Because I can't guarantee that next time I need a mascara ones in the $10-15 price point won't grab me first.

Have you tried this mascara? Thoughts?

8 comments :

  1. I love it too! The wand takes a bit to get used to if you have smaller eyes but the results are worth it. I also find it a bit too wet at first but I find it happens with most mascaras xD

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    1. I agree, the wand does take a bit to get used to but once used to it and I used to get smudges all on my lids before, but now that I'm used to it I love it :)

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  2. Wow, I'm really surprised it was $25. Even for Australia I reckon that's too much for a drugstore mascara xxx

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    1. Definitely! That's why when it comes to mascara I always end up going the cheaper option as $25 is a bit much.

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  3. This is also pricier in SA than other "drugstore" mascara's but I'll snap one up when its on sale. Your lashes look perfect!

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    1. Thanks hun, I do love it, so I'll just have to keep an eye out for sales and stock up :)

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  4. I haven't tried this mascara before but I think I will give it a go. I tend to sway toward L'Oreal but change is good.x

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  5. I used to use this one too then just went nuts for bourjois mascara which are a tiny bit cheaper here and work better for me. Can't believe it's $25!

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