Maybelline Magnum Volum' Express Mascara

I bought this mascara because of all the hype in magazines and also the super huge billboard right in front of 1Utama. And also I was thinking, it is not very expensive so what the heck! I bought it :)

It is said to be able to volumize your lashes by 5X. Ok here’s my take on this mascara. I tried using it alone and I think it does work what it says, volumising. Lashes look more and it is really black. I use it together with my other mascaras. I normally pair it with the rest of my mascara (I have 3 different tubes of opened mascara; Benefit Get Bent , Kiss me and Fiberwig) and it works better for me. I will normally put either one of the 3 mascara first then followed by this Maybelline mascara for volume.

This mascara is also waterproof and smudge proof so you do not have to worry about getting panda eyes at the end of the day.

Verdict: It works best with other lengthening mascara. If used alone, it does not work much magic for girls with short lashes. It does clump-up so it is best to use a metal brush to comb your lashes after applying the mascara. I think it is ok to invest in this mascara because of the price and most importantly, it is waterproof.

P/S – The mascara comes in a tube as it is without a box, and there is no ingredient listed on the tube. So I do not know what goes into this tube of mascara. So for those who are really cautious about ingredients in cosmetic, this might be an issue.

Price: Affordable - RM 28.72(30ml) (this price is after discount normal price is about RM 30++)

Where: Watson & Guardian pharmacies nation wide

Kiss Me Mascara - It is BACK on the shelf

I was at Sasa yesterday and guess what!? Kiss Me mascara is back and with a CHEAPER price! it is now priced at RM 49.90 compared to previously at RM 58. They also have a range of eye liner and also fake eye lashes. Go check them out at any Sasa outlet.

Kiss Me Mascara - Has been discontinued

Kiss Me Mascara has been DISCONTINUED!!!!

I felt so sad. I was at Plaza Damas for lunch with a friend and she commented that she likes the mascara i was wearing. Then i brought her to Sasa. I tried looking for the mascara but can't find. So i thought maybe because the Sasa in Plaza Damas is a small outlet therefore they do not carry. Then i decided to ask the sales assistant and she told me that it has been discontinued.

I started texting my friends and all of them were really upset. Haihhhhhh...

Benefit Get Bent Lash Mascara

To be honest, I bought this mascara because it was on sale. . Before Chinese New Year they had this slash down on a lot of their products and I have teamed up with my sister and bought quite an amount of their products at discounted price.

This mascara claims to be able to push up your lashes like how wonder bras push up your boobs :). The brush is also bent at an angle. After using a few Japanese fiber mascara, I feel that the texture of this mascara is very thick and I am not so comfortable with it. It is also not waterproof nor it is smudge proof, by mid day, I already have panda eyes. Since I have already bought this, I now use this mascara and coat my Japanese fiber mascara over it so that it does not smudge.

I have a friend who uses the other range of benefit mascara called Bad Gal and she also have the same problem. I think these mascaras are not suitable for our country’s hot and humid weather.

Verdict : It provides a very good curl but it is not waterproof.

Price : Premium – USD 14.25 approximately RM 50 after conversion . Priced at RM 95 in Malaysia’s Benefit counter (6.5g)

Where : Metrojaya Mid Valley, Robinson, 1 utama, Parkson at KLCC, Pavilion and Gurney

Kiss Me Mascara

I have never heard of this brand until a friend recommends me. This Is a Japanese brand with a corny brand name :) They have 2 different types, Long & Curl and Volume& Curl. I choose the Long & Curl version because I have “invisible” lashes.

Comparing this to fiber wig, I think this color is darker and gives more volume. My lashes looks nicer if i give it 2 coats. Sometimes it does clumps up. The trick is, after the second coat, leave it for a while to dry up, them comb it.I normally use the metal comb which I bought from Daiso for RM 5 only. I think it is very handy.

This is a water-resistant mascara. It claims that it will not run off or smudge even when you rub your eye or CRY. I am not sure about crying, but I am sure that it does not smudge even after a whole day of wearing it. I did a test. I put some mascara on the back of my hand, then I try to wash it off with water. It does not go off. It will only go off when I use an oil base make up remover.

For people who are a little “lay back” there might be a little problem when it comes to cleaning up. You have to use a proper make up remover for water proof make up. This mascara takes more work to clean up but if you have a proper make up remover, it will not be a problem.

Verdict : Long lasting, water proof and nice color. Cleaning up will take some time.

Price : Mid-Range RM 58 (6g)

Where : Sasa 1 Utama, also available in other Sasa

Fiber wig paint-on false lashes mascara and Dejavu Lasting fine eyeliner

I bought this about 3 weeks back. Sasa was having a promotion where these 2 products came together at the price of RM 59. I think this is a value for money because the original price for the mascara alone is RM 59.

This is a smudge proof but not water proof mascara. I was a little confuse at first, when I asked the sales assistant, she said that smudge proof means that it will not smear (none smudge proof mascara will leave you with panda eyes if you are not careful). This mascara is not water proof, meaning when you get into water, the mascara will wear off.

I like it that this is a fiber type mascara and even if you accidentally rub your eyes, it will not smear, instead you will see small little fiber which looks like your eye lashes around your eyes. For a quick fix, go to the ladies and just wipe or pick off those little fibers around your eye area. No make-up remover needed!

The eye liner is also very easy to use. It is also smudge proof. This liner also allows you to draw a fine line. The one thing I do not like about it is that the color is not dark enough.

Verdict: Mascara is good if you do not want to worry about getting panda eyes later in the day and it separates the lashes neatly. It is also easy to remove and if you are lazy, you can remove it with water only. But sadly I do not think it helps much in lengthening and volumising my lashes. It still looks almost the same maybe because my lashes are short and sparse. But on another note, I have a friend who has very long lashes who uses the same mascara and have gotten a better effect. As for the liner, it does last you the whole day without panda eyes but I think the color is a bit to light.

Price : Mid – range : RM 59

Where : Any Sasa outlet

Marjolica Marjoca’s Lash Gorgeous Wing Mascara

This is one of the best mid-range mascara. The result is a lot better if it is used together with the base coat. This mascara really lengthens your eyelashes and the best part is that it does NOT smear even after more than 12 hours of wearing it! It still looks as neat as when you first put it on. For those who did not already know, this brand is a sister brand of Shiseido. I have not used any mascara from Shiseido before, but this one is definitely a value buy.

Verdict: A smear-proof mascara that works it’s magic at an affordable price. Suitable for those who are looking for a not so premium brand mascara at an acceptable price.

Price: Mascara : RM 45.90 (6g) , Base Coat RM RM 45.90 (7.5g)

Where to find : Watson.They have a 10-15% discount sometimes.