L'Oreal Volume Shocking Mascara in Blackest Black

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the companies nor getting paid to advertise the products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

I don't remember when I bought this *sigh*. I decided to pick this out from my zip-lock bag full of non-used mascaras. Yes, I have that many mascaras that can last me over two years!!! I've been good about not buying mascaras, even though, I want to try the new ones that are out. I must resist! I have too many as it is. Anyways, it's been more than two months of using this. I think it's about time I review this.

Product Review: L'oreal Volume Shocking Mascara in Blackest Black

Where to purchase: ULTA, drugstores, mass merchandiser, and online at lorealparisusa.com

Price: cannot remember

Made in USA

Description from the website: Volume Shocking 2-Step Volume Construction Mascara is the first two-step mascara to build super-lush, luminous lashes with extreme volume. Step 1: Apply Lash Defining Base Coat that defines and smoothes lashes, perfectly preparing them for exceptional volume building. Step 2: Apply volume Constructing Top Coat. Perfect Dose Comb coats lashes with Expansyl-rich, ultra-volumizing mascara from root to tip. It thickens lashes to the extreme to build breathtaking volume.

* Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested.

* Removes easily with soap and water.

* Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

* Fragrance-free.

Thoughts: Before I start, I must apologize! I usually keep my packaging until I review my product so I can post the information on the back. Unfortunately, I must have thrown it away before I put it in the zip-lock bag full of my non-used mascaras. I'm sorry!

Now for my thoughts about this mascara... When I bought this, I couldn't refuse the 75% off sticker. Now looking back, I should have refuge for several reasons. One it's not waterproof and from my experience, I have better luck with waterproof mascaras. Speaking of waterproof, this one comes in waterproof. Unfortunately, the review on the waterproof from MakeupAlley is worst than the one I used (click here to see the review). The reason why I like waterproof is because it holds my Asian lashes longer than non-waterproof ones. Secondly, this mascara was very clumpy. It would make my lashes stick together which definitely did not give me volume! Lastly, I have hoping the primer (step 1) would give me length. I felt it didn't even do that.

Pros:
* From L'oreal, which I love their HIP line.

* Step 2 comes with a comb which is great for the bottom lashes.

Cons:
* From L'oreal, which I tend to not like their non-HIP line.

* The packaging of the mascara is bulky.

* Two step process which isn't good for lazy person like me!... lol~

* Didn't lengthen my lashes.

* Didn't volume my lashes.

* Very clumpy.

Would repurchase: No.

Rating:  2/5 Tobey's Paws

Here's how the Step 1 side of the mascara looks like.

It's the silver part of the mascara. You primp your lashes to increase the length.

Here's how the Step 2 side of the mascara looks like.

It looks like a comb which is great for the bottom lashes in my opinion.

Here's how my lashes looked like after I used both sides of the mascara.

I usually would tell you what eye makeup I have, but I can't recall. It looks like my typical gold and browns.


Other L'Oreal products reviewed/swatch:

HIP Metallic Shadow Duo

Electrified

Shocked

Lash Architect Waterproof

Black Noir

Lash Boosting Serum

It's that time of year I'm going to age one more *sigh*. I hate ageing, as well as, I stopped celebrating my birthdays. No one seems to remember except for my family members. It's all good though. The only reason I'm posting this is because I don't want anyone to miss these free birthday goodies. I'm going to start with Starbucks.

I received a postcard saying you can get any drink you want. It doesn't matter the size or drink. I ordered my mocha frappucino... hehe~ I forgot to take a picture of it! :/

Here's how the front/back (don't know which part it is... lol~) of the postcard looks like. I think it's so simple and gorgeous. I love it!... hehe~ :)

You're probably wondering how I got this postcard... hehe~ ;) When you go onto their website, you need to register your gift card. They will ask for your information like your name, address, and birthday. When it gets close to your birthday, they send you a free birthday reminder (click here to register your card).

Now I'm going to talk about Aveda.

I received their birthday reminder too through snail mail. You can get a personalized item from perfume, absolute, massage oil, and sea salt. I decided to get sea salt to exfoliate my body... wheee~

I was expecting something small, but they give you quite a good amount of products. I'm pretty impressed!!! :)

Now you're probably wondering how you sign up for this. Whenever you go visit them, they will ask for your information. I've gone in the past for freebies and they got my information. I'm sure you can go there and ask to sign up for their newsletter. ;)

I'm going to end with the famous Sephora birthday goody.

Last year, they gave out three mini-lipglosses (click here to see my post on them). This year they are giving out a mini-set of eye products; eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara.

The first one is an eyeshadow in #23 Aspen Summit.

This is in #11 Silver Green.

The last in the package is a plumping mascara in black.

Here's a swatch of the eyeshadow and eyeliner.

If you're wondering how to get this, you need to apply for their Beauty Insider card. You can go to Sephora and signed up for it. It's free! ;)

I hope this helped for you to sign up for the birthday goodies. Good luck and tell me if you got them!!! :)


Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the companies nor getting paid to advertise the products. This post is written with my honest opinion.