Every time Maybelline mascaras go on sale at the drugstore, there's always one person holding a fistful and panicking/dazed/confused as to choosing which tube to buy.
I don't blame them. I've been there....which totally explains why I have 5 tubes....
I really don't know why Maybelline decides to release a new mascara practically every month (seriously man, its like they have nothing better to do each month than repackage a previously existing mascara and call it a ~new~ one)(eg. 'Falsies Flared', 'Falsies Black Drama', 'Cat Eyes Colossal' 'The Colossal Smoky Eyes'...ja feel??!?)
BUT, complaints aside, pretty much everyone agrees that Maybelline generally makes fantastic mascaras. But with a multitude of their mascaras out, how on earth does one even choose which to try????!I don't blame them. I've been there....which totally explains why I have 5 tubes....
I really don't know why Maybelline decides to release a new mascara practically every month (seriously man, its like they have nothing better to do each month than repackage a previously existing mascara and call it a ~new~ one)(eg. 'Falsies Flared', 'Falsies Black Drama', 'Cat Eyes Colossal' 'The Colossal Smoky Eyes'...ja feel??!?)
IT'S OK, I GOT YO' BACK. WE GON' SEE AND TEST SOME CLAIMS OF THE VOLUM' EXPRESS LINE, AITE?
The Colossal:
- "7x the volume"
The Falsies:
- "False lash effect; More visible lashes; Fills in the gaps; Instant volume"
The Mega Plush:
- "Massive + supple volume; Mega volume, no brittle feel"
One by One:
- "Bold volume without the bulk"
The Rocket:
- "Explosive volume, even from root to tip; 6x clump-free volume"
........ooookay. What does it all mean? Because these diagrams are hella awful ಠ_ಠ
So yeah I made my own chart.
(BLOW IT UP, BLOW IT UP!)(All mascaras are waterproof)
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NOTES
Colossal
- I enjoy this mascara! A little length, a little volume; love how natural this appears on the lashes! (So yeah, definitely not "7x the volume" that Maybelline claims)
Falsies
- Personally not a fan of the curved shape of the wand. Makes applying mascara slightly weird for me.
- Smudges on the lower lash line, despite claims of being 'waterproof'. If you have super oily lids like me, stay awaaaaaaaaay.
- Definitely does give a 'false-lash' effect; definitely more lengthening than volumizing. I do feel like it clumps my lashes together to make them more visible/dramatic. Make sure to separate clumps after several coats with a spoolie, because it can get very clumpy.
Mega Plush
- Love how natural it appears, even after several coats.
- WAND IS AWFUL. I originally thought the Mega Plush wand would be stiff and easy to bend, but it's basically just a flimsy sham of a wand that requires more pressure to apply properly.
- Formula does smudge on lower lash line despite 'waterproof' claims. If you have super oily lids, watch out!
One by One
- Tube automatically wipes off excess mascara. So convenient, and it makes the lashes less likely to clump. Definitely "bold volume without the bulk"!
Rocket
- LOVE LOVE LOVE. The tube also automatically wipes off excess mascara, depositing minimal mascara on the lashes to add length and volume without clumping. Definitely "explosive volume from root to tip"!
- Pigmentation could be a lot better though, since it's not nearly as dark as the other mascaras.
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CONCLUSION
The ones I really enjoyed include the Rocket, Colossal, and Mega Plush (despite the awful wand), because I really do enjoy the natural look. However, you can definitely build all of these for more ~thick~ and ~luscious~ lashes. Some of these waterproof formulas do smudge on my oily lids, but others have said it doesn't smudge for them, so it really depends on your own lids.
A majority of them do tend to look the same, so don't sweat if you're at the store being indecisive as to which to purchase!
Have you tried any of these mascaras? Which of Maybelline's mascaras are/is your favourite(s)? ʘ‿ʘ
Have you ever opened up 4 tubes of mascara at once?
I always stand in Shoppers busting my brain out, trying to figure out which one to buy! ;o; (In the end I get scared off by the selection and opt for my regular Japanese one). I definitely like the Rocket one the best, the eye chart was really helpful LOL. I always say I'll go try out a Maybelline mascara, but never get my ass out to Shoppers. ;-; But I think I'll go pick myself up a Rocket with my new years money, hohohoho.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR!!! <3
I THINK EVERYONE DOES TBH. Shoppers/Walmart occsionally does sales when the mascaras go slightly under $5, so GRAB ONE THEN :D
DeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO! c:
Such an informative post! Thank you! :)
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I actually love you so much for this post, I saw it on my bloglovin dashboard and I got SO excited!!! My favorite is the one by one because the wand is stiff and excess mascara is scraped off so there's no clumps and no mascara smudges on my eyelid.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Xx
Yet Another Make Up Blog.
D'aww, thanks!! ʘ‿ʘ
DeleteYeah, that was my first Maybelline mascara, and was so impressed when it did that!
There are almost too many mascaras to choose from but this is very helpful! Xx
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Agreed, and thanks!
DeleteFreaking great post! Now that I see these lined up, they look sooo colorful and beautiful! Singapore has only gotten the falsies and the rocket, we never got the rest! I personally have tried the colossal and it was horrible on me, toooo natural for me and the brush was very difficult for me to get enough product on my lashes. I personally LOVE the Magnum volum express one and the falsies (brushes very similar), I totally need to try the rocket, it seems so much like the covergirl lash blast!
ReplyDeleteYupp, definitely eye catching! Shame about the Colossal for you, but then again, mascara is personal, haha.
DeleteNEVER HEARD OF MAGNUM EXPRESS, GOOGLING THAT NOW :D
I haven't tried Covergirl Lash Blast, but I've also heard that the two are similar!
I own six different mascaras and none of them are maybelline, maybe I should try one of these out - thanks for the guide! x
ReplyDeleteWhoah, you've never tried a Maybelline mascara?!
DeleteHaha, you'll eventually try one out!
Super helpful and organised post! Your blogs are always so easy to read and clear. I totally get what you mean by the repackage haha, even though between some of the mascara's the difference is miniscule!!
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking the effect that rocket gives you though.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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Thankyou! And I know right?? The amount of mascaras they have out/that are limited editions is ridiculous!
DeleteThis is a really good post Vanessa! I need to get my hands on the Rocket mascara as I've heard so many good things about it and your lashes look amazing with it on!
ReplyDeleteI have five mascaras on the go at the minute, oops. I have the Falsies but I don't really like it that much anymore, because like you said, clumps your lashes together! I hate removing it too!
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Thanks! Yeah, after I posted this, I realised a lot of bbloggers/youtubers have the rocket as their favourite mascara of the year, so huzzah!
DeleteAhhh, yeah, the Falsies is such a hassle to deal with :(
Oh man this post is so what I need. I'm the worst person at buying mascaras. I just freak out when there's too many and end up buying nothing*-* Though saying that I've been using the Lancome Doll Eyes mascara for a while and quite like it (though I got that as I gift so someone else got it for me lol). Thanks for sharing your post Vanessa, now I feel more prepared to venture to the Maybelline stands once again hehe^^ x
ReplyDeleteAw yiss :D
DeleteHA, I know that feeling. Too many choices, too overwhelming. I haven't tried that Lancome mascara yet, because high end mascaras intimidate me!
I died at such length; That was my breaking point! The best is the little glass things with the cartoon lash drawings at CVS that you can pick up and put over your eye. As if that would give you an idea as to what your lashes are going to look like!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I should really pick up one! I've been faithful to my Covergirl and Revlon mascaras, but I'm willing to cheat on them and pick up a Maybelline one ;)
OTHX :D
DeleteWHOAH, haven't heard of that glass thingamajig before, but that does sound much more helpful than the diagrams on the packaging!
PFT, there's too many brands out there for mascara. Gotta cheat a bit ;)
Great post Nessy! (I've been waiting for this post ever since you mentioned it to me.) I absolutely adore The Falsies and The Colossal purely because I absolutely despise plastic bristles, ew god they make me cringe so hard and it really irritates my eyes. Only exception I've found is the They're Real by Benefit.
ReplyDeleteOoh what is even all this modern technology of automatic mascara wand wiping?! Why have I never noticed this in mascaras before?
The pictures are great aswell, I'm actually mesmerized at how pretty you made the mascara's look even though I usually think the Volum' Express line has the ugliest packaging (sorry not sorry). xo
(I will forever cackle at 'Nessy', not even going to lie)
DeleteYeah, I know what you mean about plastic bristles! I'M THE OPPOSITE, ACTUALLY. Benefit's 'They're Real' is THE most uncomfortable thing to ever touch my eye, ugh. But I really like the Rocket, even though it's got plastic bristles!
WHAT?? Idk, inside the tube, there's a piece of plastic that scrapes off all the excess mascara on the wand when you pull it out! Hard to explain, but if you pick up One by One or the Rocket, you'll understand!
(LOL,SORRYNOTSORRY, EH)
Was so excited to see this when it popped up on my bloglovin' :) Great post dear! Will definitely be checking out the Rocket and One by One Mascara! How on earth were you able to make eye charts look nice?! I didn't think that was even possible... LOL. And pretty pictures :B Me likey!!
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DeleteLOL me neither. The DSLR apparently makes everything look 1000x better, hah ;)
i LOLd so hard at the eye comment and that cartoon pic my dog woke up! i was not expecting that ahaha. okay i need to recheck the maybelline store here next week, this is the first time im hearing about one by one and megaplush :( i dont think we have here but base on your reviews i might try rocket next. i recently have been using falsies - its super clumpy and really difficult to remove, i still love the effect tho but looks like rocket is better.
ReplyDeleteLOL niccccce :D (I laughed when I sae your comment, ngl)
DeleteWhoah, you've never seen One by One/Megaplush?? (Maybe it's a Western thing?)
Yeah, it is pretty clumpy and a hassle to remove @_@
The Rocket is probably my fave. But I also enjoy the Cat Eyes one and I remember loving the Falsies (a week or two after I opened it). Great post!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the Cat Eyes yet! A lot of people enjoy the Falsies, but it just wasn't for me :)
DeleteI think I like rocket the best! "such length" omg HAHAHAHA
ReplyDeleteOTHX :D
DeleteReally helpful review, thanks! I never buy Maybelline mascaras because they're all in the same packaging and they make SO many, and I can't help but think to myself if you'd made the perfect mascara why would you carry on making so many more? I love the look of the last one though so might give this a try! Great eye chart, so helpful. Followed your blog now x
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Thanks!I know what you mean! The number is starting to get ridiculous!
Deleteoohh I've never tried any of those but I hear a lot about themc:
ReplyDeleteHaha, you will eventually!
Deleteyou are AWESOME. the eye chart. the write up. as alwyas enjoyed everything and thank GOD you did this b/c i SO didn't want to have to buy everyone to figure out which one i like. looks like its 'the rocket' for me. i tried the 'falsies' one in the past and it did nothign for my lashs and smeared everywhere. i pretty much dumped it after using it twice b/c i coudln't put up with it.
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A Beautiful Zen
YES, I AM AWESOME. BUT I ALREADY KNEW THAT. (jk)
DeleteYeah, I wish there were more comparisons done for Maybelline mascaras, but eh.
I know what you mean about the Falsies smearing everywhere, ugh. And I have the waterproof version too! :(
SUCH A BRILLIANT POST AS ALWAYS VANESSA :')
ReplyDeleteFirst off THE COLOURED TUBES LOOK SO PWETTY
secondly, you're amazing for doing an eye chart! That must have taken a fair bit of determination and effort! I only own one of these, and thats the yellow one haha, and at first I didn't love it, but on the rare occasion I do opt for mascara this is the one I pick! I'd love to try the falsies though, everyone adores it and they seem to love the rocket too! once again a brilliant post :')
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DeleteI know, haha. I seem to be a sucker for Maybelline's colourful packaging! (Baby Lips, mascaras...ugh)
YEAH, YOU HAVE NO IDEA. MY EYE WAS SOO SENSITIVE BY THE TIME I WAS DONE USING MAKEUP WIPES/OIL TO REMOVE EACH MASCARA ;-;
Yeah, everyone does rave about the Falsies and the Rocket! I think they're both either a hit or miss, haha.
Thankyou again! c:
It is so sad but true, but your first line describes ME perfectly at the drugstore! Mascaras are my must-have eye makeup product, and I absolutely love Maybelline's line of mascaras! I didn't like the curved Falsies mascara wand either, but I adore the Colossal and One by One! The Mega Plush and Rocket are on my "next-to-try" list!
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HA, that's great. (But it is true though, I've seen so many people do that and I get genuinely concerned for them!) Yeah, the curved Falsies wand is just weird for me to use, haha.
Deletesuch mascara, wow
ReplyDeleteBack in the day when I used Maybelline, I had only ever tried The Falsies (waaaay before Super Colossal Rocket Dynamo Punch Mascara or w/e) and I loved it!
It's funny you say you don't like The Falsies cause your lashes look SO GOOD with it on!
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A+ 4 doge.
DeleteI never remember which mascara was released first, because I got into this whole ~makeup~ game late.
ORLY? THX. (But then again, mascara is a personal preference, heh)
I've not had much luck with Maybeliine mascaras but you've convinced me to give them another chance. I love your helpful eye chart! I usually have 2- 3 mascaras in rotation but I've never cracked open 4 at a time. You're such a renegade lol.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Vanessa! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday and that 2014 will be nothing but sweet and happy for you and that your very growing blush collection will keep growing ^_~
Rowena @ rolala loves
Darn! Which ones have you tried? :(
Delete(And ha, we all know how rebellious I can be. Toss mascara out after 6 months? How about no)
Thanks Rowena!! (You make it sound like I'm growing a garden of pinks/plums/corals, LOL)(But yeah, hope you also have a fantastic year! c: )
I keep forgetting I haven't commented on this yet! >.<
ReplyDeleteThe only two that I've tried (of these) are OnebyOne and The Mega Plush. I liked OnebyOne better (my Mega Plush broke! The thing in the tube that takes off excess mascara came out! I was so mad omfg). My all time favorite Maybelline mascara though is their Full 'n' Soft one. Aaaaah it's heaven <3
Pft, you don't have to comment if you're too lazy to!
DeleteWTF MEGA PLUSH. YOU HAD ONE JOB. (Eh, I guess it's kinda for the best because LET'S BE REAL HERE--WE BOTH HATED THAT WAND)
Ahhh, don't tempt me into opening my Full n Soft! I literally have no more room to store an open mascara!
I took pictures of myself (not just randomly, for a post. although randomly taking pictures of myself isn't that abnormal) bending the Mega Plush want and making disgusted faces at it. True story.
DeleteOpen it! It's a really nice formula; not too wet or dry so achieving multiple coats is actually manageable!
This was too funny with the pic of the multi-eyed puppet!! I love this review- it's really helpful to see them all lined up and you put it all together so nicely. Thank you for the great post :D
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks! It really is! So much easier to compare and pick which one you like best! c:
DeleteI haven't tried Maybelline in a long time. I used to use that old school mascara that came in the hot pink tube with the lime green lid.
ReplyDeleteI've also never opened multiple mascaras up at once.
This was a great post :)
xoxo Jackie
Something About That
Thanks! Hrm, Great Lash? Or Lots of Lashes? If I recall correctly anyways.
DeleteI love Colossal, I just finished my latest tube of it a few days ago. I'm going to miss it but I have too many mascaras-in-waiting to justify buying a new tube just yet :'(
ReplyDeleteTHERE ARE WAY TOO MANY MASCARAS IN THIS WORLD TO TRY -shakes fist at the cosmetic heavens-
DeleteThis is such a helpful post. It's funny how mascaras work differently on everyone's lashes, I personally enjoy The Falsies a lot and have bought it many many times after using each one up, somehow it doesn't smudge on my lower lashes which is a plus for me. The Rocket sounds like a great mascara and I think I'll definitely try it out as I have also heard great things about it from MissGlamorazzi talk about it in her 2013 favourites. :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed--everyone's lashes are different, and it always amazes me how one mascara varies in effect from one person to another! A lot of people really enjoy the Falsies (and it doesn't smudge for them), but my eyelashes + lids are too finicky for most mascaras.
DeleteYeah, I was surprised to see it show up as a favourite from so many youtubers! (EssieButton/MissGlamorazzi)
Great comparison!! I've tried the colossal and like it, don't really like mega plush though. I think I'll pickup rocket next time!
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Yeah, the mega plush wand can be a deterrent in application @_@
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