Product Review: L'Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara

L'Oreal Paris introduces Telescopic Explosion Mascara, the first mascara at mass with a spherical brush and smooth formula to lengthen and separate every little lash. Already a success in Europe, this breakthrough mascara revolutionizes the mascara application process, making it possible to apply from every angle to reach every last lash for a completely fanned-out explosive effect.

What I don't like:

• it takes me a bit longer to apply than the traditional wand mascara
• you need to get used to the spherical brush - to avoid messy application
• it clumps on the second coat
• the ball brush doesn't curl up lashes- so it's still a must to use an eyelash curler before and after application.

What I like about this product:

• formula is made of a soft-wax system of paraffin, jojoba oil and palm oil for soft texture and Pro-Vitamin B5 for lash conditioning
• the round brush makes applying mascara fun!
  
• the spherical multi-angle brush reaches lashes at the roots
• small, it reaches even tiny corner and lower lashes
• lengthens, thickens and separates every little lash
• at the end of the day, the mascara stays on well and doesn't smudge

Additional Benefits:

• Ophthalmologist and allergy tested
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara will be available by November 2009 in two shades: black and blackest black for a suggested retail price of $9.49. It's definitely a mascara to look out for. ;)

Product Review: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

“It’s the sexiest thing your lashes could ever wear!”

I know it sounds kinda funny that I could possibly think a mascara looks or sounds sexy, but this product does to me!

Maybelline New York introduced their newest mascara not long ago and it's taking beauty addicts by storm. Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara, is supposed to widely increase and lengthen lashes, much like a stiletto does for legs. That is to impart provocative length and black-patent shine.

What is Special with This Mascara?

• The Grip & Extend brush grasps each lash and coats from every angle
• Elastic formula stretches lashes for provocative length
• Pro-Vitamin B-5 formula conditions and smoothes for black-patent shine
• Contact lens safe and Ophthalmologist tested

Available in three shades: Very Black, Soft Black and Brownish Black

Recommended Use (as per packaging):

• Sweep Grip and Extend Brush upwards from root to tip to grasp each lash and coat from every angle to achieve extreme length and shine
• Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look
• Do not let dry between coats
• Repeat for lower lash line
• Removes easily with soap and water
• For a truly dramatic, wide-eyed look, curl your lashes with eyelash curler before applying mascara

Recently I had the opportunity to try Lash Stiletto in Very Black and I love it. After a few days of wearing this mascara, here is my review.

The packaging is fabulous; so classy and it is actually shaped like a stiletto (the heels)! The wand is defined enough to get EVERY lash and it is small enough to give a good control. I can finally go after the lashes closest to the inner corners of my eyes without poking them and causing teary eyes!

The mascara really does a nice job of lengthening lashes and adding volume. My lashes were thicker, but not clumpy. It is good in giving a natural curl and keeping my lashes separate. I didn't experience flaking or smudging with Lash Stiletto. Best of all, it doesn’t cause my eyes to become itchy. I am highly impressed with this mascara.

Check out some backstage shots for the new Maybelline's Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara’s ad:

Have you tried Lash Stiletto yet? What were your thoughts?

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And my good news:

I will be hosting a giveaway for Maybelline's Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Mascara! I'll post it as soon as i finalize the mechanics of the contest. So stay tuned!