Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof - Very Black

A great 'every day' black mascara. Not difficult to remove, so will rub off a bit when swimming. It doesn't irritate my eyes.

Good mascara, works well

Really applies effortlessly, coats your lashes with a very dark black pigment of mascara. Gives a very dramatic finish.

I used to use this years ago and then got sucked in by advertising & diverted to other brands. I did try it again a few years back but was disappointed. I like the simple brush as it makes less mess than a lot of brush types but initially I didn't think it was that great. However, in the recent cold snap I went away for a few days & happened to stay in a very cold house. This then worked really well. Since then I've been storing it in my fridge. It seems to improve the consistency of the first application which is cleaner & thicker. The only issue with this product is that it's barely ever in stock anywhere, and the price online is almost double what it would be if I could find it in local shops.

It said waterproof on the packaging (which was not hygiene sealed) but it isn’t waterproof. Just ran down my face and smudged everywhere. Rubbish.

This was request as the person uses this already so can’t be bad

I don’t like thick mascara but go to pool most days and this one sours me fine ,brilliant service ThankYou

This is my all time favourite go to mascara! I do use other mascaras but I always have this one too. It gives you a clean finish without overpowering the lashes. It also holds the curls nicely all day. A really winner 👍🏻

Good

I have been using this mascara for a few years now and it works great for me. It’s not super thick, but you can add a second coat, if needed. The brush separates my lashes well and there’s no clumpiness. It does not run or smudge, even when crying and it washes off easily with coconut oil. It’s also much less expensive than other brands. It’s a great product.

Admittedly, I bought the waterproof (very black) version of this mascara because the pink and green bottle. It's really nostalgic for me since my mom used to use Great Lash washable when I was little, so I was really hoping the waterproof version would become a stable in my makeup routine. This mascara did not disappoint me at all! I'll be comparing it to the IL MAKIAGE Black Card mascara my sister gave me since it's the only other mascara I've owned. Price: DIRT CHEAP! Black Card nearly gave me a heart attack when I looked up the price ($30+). Honestly this mascara proves to me that just because a product is considered a "drugstore" brand, doesn't mean it's garbage. High prices don't always make the product better so don't knock it till you try it. Product amount: Great Lash has 12.7ml of product compared to Black Card that has only 9.5ml for about a 6th of the price (don't quote my math on that). Application: Great Lash has a shorter wand which I like. I feel I have better control over the wand and can maneuver it better than Black Card, which can feel long and awkward especially if you prefer to not change hands when applying your mascara. I was a bit skeptical about the Great Lash brush because I had gotten used to the unique, silicone brush shape of Black Card, but I like this classic brush better. I haven't poked myself with it thus far, it catches all my lashes surprisingly well and applies the mascara pretty evenly so it's not hard to get a more natural looking lash. Meaning I don't get a bunch of clumped or heavy feeling lashes if I get my application right. If I do get a clump I use a sewing pin to fix it because I apparently like living dangerously - I'll get a proper lash comb eventually. Unlike Black Card that claims (and delivers) curl and length, Great Lash doesn't promise a curling effect, but it did add some curl to my lashes -some length too- even if it wasn't as dramatic as Black Card (again a more natural look). If you want a big curling affect to your lashes then you'll need an eyelash curler, and this waterproof mascara will definitely lock that curl in for the day. Is it water proof?: YES! My dog decided she wanted to play outside while it was snowing/raining and I happened to be wearing this mascara so I figured it was a good time to test it. I had rain and snow on my lashes and this mascara didn't budge until I removed it with micellar water all in 1 waterproof from Garnier. I did notice a few ladies mention their mascara was flaking when they went to bed but I haven't had that issue at all. Maybe I touch my eyes less (oil from your skin can breakdown waterproof mascara a bit). Also, let's be real, if you're expecting your mascara to pull off a 16+ hour day without some wear and tear you're looking for a miracle, not a mascara. Black Card isn't waterproof and it will flake in a few hours or if you touch it, so you can't set it and forget it like you can with Great Lash. It also won't hold a curling effect created by an eyelash curler (think of how curly hair is straight when wet). Overall: Buy it! You won't be disappointed and your wallet won't go into cardiac arrest.

This product is good

Excelente qualidade