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Is Maybelline Kidding With This?
As I wrote in a previous review, I pretty much grew up using Maybelline’s “Ultra Lash” in a simple white tube (occasionally “borrowing” my mother’s Estee Lauder tube, something never to do with mascara because of the possibility of germ contamination and eye diseases). I’m sorry it’s gone now, as it worked well. I could build as much coverage as I wanted and still appear natural....read more When I grew older, I tried their “Great Lash” (not truly a great product, but still good). And then my experimentation grew to include nearly every drugstore and department store brand possible. Like many women, I was looking for “THE” mascara which would make my lashes much like Scarlett O’Hara’s elongated, curly, full black ones, the ones she would simply bat and have men falling at her feet. When Maybelline New York's "Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length Washable Mascara" appeared on the shelves (approximately $8.50), I was reviewing items for another popular online beauty site. The marketing campaign was orchestrated brilliantly. Commercials kept flashing seductive, mile-high shoes and flashy black patent. A sultry voiced announced the benefits; I was convinced—this was IT! It was my understanding from ads that “Stiletto” would take my lashes to the sky, give them a glossy finish, and separate them perfectly. Talk about deception in advertising! “Stiletto” was one of my greatest disappointments. It did nothing—absolutely nothing—in terms of adding any length (or volume). There was no gloss. It had been misnamed; it should have been termed Maybelline’s “Slip-On Shoes” Mascara. Or perhaps “Maybelline’s Flip-Flops” (emphasis on “FLOP” here). What in the world did it have in common with stiletto heels? It tinted my lashes, but the brush wasn’t particularly useful and I had some problems with clumping. I have to mention this. There was a distinct ugly odor, very hard to describe, which emanated from the product as I used it and remained when I finished. Perhaps I had bought a tube from a bad lot; I got a refund and purchased it elsewhere. The stench remained with my new tube. And there were still no spikes for me. The next move? At least it was washable. I removed it and threw the tube in the trash can, where it belonged.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 8 people said helpful
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Dreadful.
I liked how shiny and dark the formula was, and the brush was fine, but this BURNED my eyes like crazy. I will NEVER use this again.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 12 people said helpful
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Okay, but there are far better mascaras
I like that this makes my lashes ultra black, but it flakes off pretty easily. I wouldn't say that this defines and lengthens the appearance of my lashes. It's just a general mascara like anything else.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 11 of 12 people said helpful
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adds tons of length
this mascara is incredible. it lengthened my lashes twice as normal length and over time, it really did make my lashes grow long just as the package claims. i noticed my lashes were still long even after i took off the mascara. as far as holding a curl, this does not hold a curl for very long at all. i noticed my lashes were back to normal in less than an hour. overall,i highly recommend. especially if you want length. it is easy to wash off as well.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 11 people said helpful
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Ick
This left me feeling like I had daggers for eye lashes. The finish was strange and my lashes felt brittle and "crispy." Just ick!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 6 of 7 people said helpful
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Not too bad
I used to have this mascara a few years ago, and I liked it. I mean it was not the best I've ever tried, but it worked for me. I loved the way it gave me long lashes and did not really clump. It's a pretty good one.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 3 people said helpful
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Not too bad
Honestly, I didn't find this THAT bad at all. It smells kind of funny though; plastic and chemical. It did flake a bit and didn't add any volume.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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For party eyes!
This mascara grabs my lashes and pulls and defines each one. It's great for going out to parties but too much for working in an office. These lashes say PARTY TIME!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 5 people said helpful
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Long Lashes
I like this mascara because it seemed to lengthen each of my lashes and has a great color. I liked that it didn't clump or curl the lashes. It has a strong smell, but it really works.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
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It's been a LONG time since I've used Maybelline!
I'm a mascara junkie, so as my tube of Bare Minerals Flawless Definition became a tube of "When did I last buy this? When did I start using this? If I can't remember, then it's time to toss it, even if it smells fine and still works like a charm.", I started to search for something new to replace what I already use and love. I've NEVER been a fan of Maybelline mascara. I roll my eyes whenever peo...read moreple claim I spend too much money on mascara when I could "just buy Maybelline Great Lash". No, they do NOT "do the exact same thing". If that were true, no other company would make mascara, and yet there are thousands of them on the market. I was willing to try this product to see what all the fuss is about, and I actually scored two tubes in the original packaging, brand new, for under $3 on Ebay. A steal considering the price at Walmart always makes me walk away. The first thing I noticed was the smell, which is not at all appealing. It's unpleasant. I really don't like the brush/wand either, but it's also not the worst one I've ever seen or used. The actual mascara formula is all right, for a drug store brand, but if I'd paid retail for this, it would be going back in a heartbeat. This mascara is flaky. I tried it out without any other make-up on my face or eyes and the formula got on my lids. Easily removable with a damp Q-tip, but would have been a bigger problem if I'd had shadow and liner on since this formula is wet and wouldn't have been as easy to remove with full eye make-up on. It did lengthen my lashes and with two light coats and a brush through with a metal lash comb, my lashes are long enough to be extended over my browbone. That's pretty good length for a person who has long lashes and still likes her eyes to have a little bit of the "Wow" factor. However, even though this is safe for contact lens users, I will not recommend it to them because I wear contacts and this stuff is, as I said, flaky. If you're going to use it as your base coat and seal it with a better mascara, maybe it will be fine, but on its own? NO. I've had it on for over an hour now and it's still wet enough that it comes right off if you simply touch my lashes. That's NOT the sign of a quality product, it's a sign of a product that doesn't dry in a timely fashion. For a drug store mascara, it's better than a lot of high end mascaras I have tried, but for every single day wear? I've got to take a pass. The one plus, this is free of parabens, pthalates, & sulfates. I was extremely surprised by that.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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