Givenchy Phenomen' Eyes by Givenchy, Mascara Review

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Phenomenal Flop!

I have a beauty- and fashion-savvy friend who never, ever lets me down when it comes to giving me the best advice possible. When I first whined to her that my brows were thinning, she suggested that I use "Divaderme Brow Extender" (available at the best price at the "Time for Me" Catalog online). This innovative product consists of clay and a profusion of fibers which mimic your own brows more n...read moreaturally than anything I have ever seen! I later complained to her that all of the clear lip glosses I had been using were tacky. She sent me a gift card for an ultra-smooth, non-sticky sheer gloss from Joey Maalouf (sold online from the Maalouf salon in Birmingham, Michigan). I was smitten and carry it with me everywhere. It feels like liquid silk on my lips. And so I phoned her when I wasn't getting my regular wonderful results from "Definicils" and other mascaras I keep as staples. She has spectacular, nearly-transparent blue eyes which she knows how to define perfectly, as people are always taken aback by the beauty of them. She told me to try Givenchy's "Phenomen' Eyes" and said it was the only mascara she used. But my astute diva also warned me that I would have to learn how to work with the mascara before forming any opinions. She explained that the wand was quite unique, basically a handle with a fuzzy ball on top. I've been around the block more than a few times with makeup--I wasn't afraid. It was a disaster! Givenchy suggests that you do not overload the brush with product, but hold it horizontally and gently pull lashes from the outer corner outward. Then, the brush is to be used in a diagonal fashion, catching all fibers at the root and pushing them upward and outward. Was I done? Oh, no, not yet! Again, holding the brush diagonally, I was to move lashes from the inner corner of my eye toward my nose. Finally? With the wand upward and the "ball" downward, tenderly coax upper lashes upward. All that came to mind was a game I played as a child--"Twister." Only "Twister" was more colorful and far more fun! My limbs were almost wrapped around each other as I attempted to follow the instructions, but my lashes were not phenomenal. They weren't even noticeable. This item is not worth the trouble. Givenchy, you can do better than this and you know it. . .

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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I had to return this to the department store. I just could not work with the wand.

MissPurple | 611 reviews

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I didn't know you could return makeup after opening...

I bought this after I read an article on the best mascaras. I should have known it would be difficult to use because of the wand. The mascara had no effect whatsoever on my lashes. It was nonexistent. If I knew I could return it to Sephora I would have done so but because I didn't know I just ended up giving it to my sister.

beautypoet101 | 586 reviews

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