Estee Lauder Sumptuous BoldVolume Lifting Mascara in Black

I'm excited to share with you a mascara that actually volumizes and lengthens my (nonexistent) lashes like there's no tomorrow.

Estee Lauder Sumptuous BoldVolume Lifting Mascara in Black

Bold, weightless volume

What I have with me is the deluxe sample, so it's cute and travel-friendly. The full-sized version comes in a luxe gold packaging.

Estee Lauder Sumptuous BoldVolume Lifting Mascara (Full Size)

Estee Lauder Sumptuous BoldVolume Lifting Mascara (Sample Size)

I'm not sure if this one has an old formula hence the thick, pasty look on the brush, but it's not really clumpy when I use it on my lashes.

Swatches:

Without mascara

With mascara

With mascara | Without mascara

Just for comparison, on the left is the one with 2-3 coats of mascara, while the right side are my natural lashes (only curled). I'm impressed with the outcome, since it looks as if I were wearing falsies!

Pros:

• Really volumizing
• Makes my lashes look really thick and long
• Lashes have a separated look
• Buildable but won't clump even with multiple layers
• Effect is really natural, lashes don't look "hard" or spidery
• Water-resistant, not waterproof (personal preference)
• Waterproof version also available
• Formula is not wet, it dries easily
• No irritations

Cons:

• Doesn't hold my curl, I have to "refresh" the curl by midday using an eyelash curler
• Expensive for something you'll have to throw away in 3-6 months
• I'm not sure if this one's an isolated case, or mine's just an old stock but it crumbles a bit after half a day or so

Price: about P1,000.00+
Available in Estee Lauder counters in Rustan's Makati, Shangri-La, Alabang, Gateway, and Rockwell

This one's my HG mascara for now. What's your favorite mascara? :)

Love,

Helen