Saturday, May 10, 2014

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

12 comments:

  1. Too bad that its expensive great review though :)

    Lou of, steal-thestyle.com

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    1. Yeah, too bad for the price! Thanks, Lou. :)

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  2. lovely review!:) I haven't tried this mascara, but it looks amazing!

    www.Lorietta.cz

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    1. It is amazing, Lorietta. Kinda pricey here in our country though. Thanks for reading! :)

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  3. wow, would love to give this a try! i'm looking for a new volimuzing mascara to use eh :)


    xoxo,
    Gelleesh.com

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  4. would love to purchase a travel sized though.

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    1. Same here. I never really get to finish a tube, they just expire on me! :P

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  5. Estee mascaras are usually on-point talaga! But tbh, the newer fiberwig mascaras outperform EL for me.

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  6. reminds me of benefit they're real mascara =)

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    1. I haven't tried They're Real yet, dami raves about that one! :)

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