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We Tried It: Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara

Does this 3D mascara really amp up lash volume by 500 percent? We found out

by Jessica Amaris | COMMENT

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Application You have to work quickly when applying the 3D mascara, as the fibers are intended to stick to the freshly applied product (so don't want to wait around for it to dry). The results? Fluffy (yes, fluffy), lengthened and voluminous lashes. The straight application wand proved to be a pro at reaching hard-to-get-to places (like the inner and outer corners of the eyes) and distributed a hefty amount of product onto my lashes to give my eyes noticeable drama. The brand claims that you'll "see up to a 500 percent increase in average volume with your first coat." While the mascara did amp up my lashes, I wouldn't say it boosted them by 500 percent. If that were the case, I'm pretty sure we'd all look like Jenna Marbles in her 100 coats video.

Just as I feared, this mascara was not kind to sensitive eyes. When I went to swipe on the fibers, the little hairs almost immediately started irritating my eyes. Because the wand contains a lot of product, a few hairs fell into my waterline and left me (blindly) searching for a Q-tip for the next two minutes to alleviate the burning sensation consuming my eyeball. However, once I removed the fibers from my waterline and swiped on the second coat of normal mascara to lock it in, my eyes were fuss-free and remained that way for the rest of the day. Of course, I couldn't stick with just one layer either — not once the 500 percent volume gauntlet was thrown down. Once my eyes calmed down, I swiped on a second coat of the normal mascara, followed by the fibers, and watched as my lashes became even more dense and flutter-worthy (with no irritation the second time around).

Image via Jessica Amaris

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