A couple of months ago, I came upon an ad in the Singapore Straits Times paper for a Maybelline mascara with a comb. I was intrigued. It reminded me of all those Japanese mascaras that come with a comb unlike the traditional brush. I wondered how it worked or how it’d fare but try as I might, we couldn’t get it here in Malaysia.
Well we will now! I have since seen it in Watson’s retailing for RM33.90 The mascara comes in a pink and black tube – pink isn’t me sorry but I’d forgive that to see how the comb wand works. The comb wand looks like a erm… comb and functions rather like a erm… comb. Imagine if you comb your lashes as you will comb your hair. That is what the Maybelline Volum’ Express Hypercurl Cat Eyes mascara, feels like. It takes some getting used to that I can say – no more wriggle at the root but gently comb up the lash.
Unlike other Maybelline mascara I’ve tried, the formula does not feel as heavy on my lashes.
But importantly, cat eyes! Do you get the cat eyes effect?
Well, if by “cat eyes” effect they mean longer looking volumized lashes, yes, you do because the comb separates your lashes while coating your lashes with mascara. You get a long lashed effect and volumized lashes. Judge for yourselves below
Apologies for the scary looking eye pic :P
I applied the mascara without first curling my lashes. There is a curling effect but it can be enhanced if you curl your lashes first to achieve the 75 degree curl as claimed.
What is nice is that it is lovely for lower lashes! I usually have a lot of trouble applying mascara on my lower lashes because the big brush heads would cause smudging But the comb does it very nicely indeed. I did not even need to tidy up my look!
Do note that if I were to add on lashings of dark eyeliner and strong eye makeup, and pile on the mascara we might get the vavavoom effect to mesmerise everyone with my alluring cat eyes. In fact I’m going to try it soon and I’ll post up a picture later :D
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Tip: When your Maybelline Cat Eyes mascara expires or dries up don’t throw it away. Keep the comb wand, wash it out and reuse it as a lash comb. Its awesome! I got this tip from a Maybelline insider and sometimes when I use other mascara, I wipe off the mascara from the Cat Eyes Mascara comb and use it to de-clump and separate my lashes. Beautiful kitty!!
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The formula is supposed to be waterproof which it just manages to pass the test with less smudges throughout the day; and yes it cleans off quite easily with any regular makeup remover.
If you’re a curious cat by now, Maybelline Volum’ Express Hypercurl Cat Eyes Mascara will retail at all pharmacies and Maybelline displays for RM33.90 or go to the Maybelline Cat Eyes Mascara site for more info and tips on how to get desirable lashes. If you want to test it out in person be at 1 Utama on 17 May 2009 for the beauty fair where you stand to be a part of history as Maybelline attempts 1500-1600 simultaneous makeovers … or so I’m told! Do not ask me how it will be done – that means 1500-1600 makeup artists? Are there that many around?! That also means at least 3000 people in one place! *swoons* I reckon they mean 1500-1600 makeovers in an hour or something less dramatic. Still, it might be interesting and I might be there at 10am so I’ll see you if you are :)
Hello Kitty kitty kitty…
So tell me – what do you use to create a cat eye look? I plan to use lots of black eyeliner winged out at the outer edge, black eyeshadow near the lashes and taken upwards, silver, grey or tawny colored eyeshadow on the lid and to highlight. Of course, not to mention lashings and lashings of mascara! Share your cat eye look with me on your blog or if you want to submit a picture, email me at parisb [at] mywomenstuff [dot] com by 13 May 2009 and I’ll upload a gallery in a week’s time together with my own look. :D It’ll be fun, come on!
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
p/s Cat Eyes Mascara is not mascara for cats! :P
my fav from maybelline has to be the XXL one. this cat eye mascara looks pretty cool for the short lash me. it does a pretty good job on u :D
Hey prettybeautiful
I was quite surprised at how it performed on the lashes. Wanna try the cat eye look? No need to use this mascara any one will do!
hi, just wld like to know, do you wear contact lenses? if yes, does it sting ur eyes when you wear this mascara? because i’ve experienced stinging eyes after wearing maybelline mascara =(
Hi fiza
I do not wear contact lenses. Other Maybelline mascara do not agree with my eyes – they don’t sting but the formula is too heavy and the chemical fumes are strong. This one is less irritating for me.
hi,paris! please allow me to answer this question. i wear contact lenses and i’m happy to report that it doesn’t produce that unpleasant stinging sensation to my eyes. i previously used the unstoppable mascara (silver) from maybelline and that one does sting..i totally understand your situation. :)
Thank you Abby85!
I’m using this new babe…Loving it and been intro to my friends…Luv it luv it luv it…
Hi Faye
Yay! Wanna show off your cat eyes? ;)
yargh! Want!
Hey Kahani
Get! LOL…
You should try Majorlica’s one. The new version got a diff brush thingy on top and bottom of the brush head.
Hi pf1123
I’ve been thinking of the Majorlica one but since I’m allergic to their shadows I’m not so sure about trying the mascara, both being eye products. I’ll see :)
This looks promising! The curling effect is impressive-wow!
Hey Monstro
It would be better if you actually curled your lashes first. :) Come on, share a look?
Cat eye eh? Hmmm I think I’ll give this one a go. I’ll go play with it tonight :D
PS: BTW, I think you meant 13 May (you had 13 April going on there) :P
Hey Tine
GAH! Thanks for pointing out the date! I just changed it. Can’t wait to see your look! :D
Thinking try out this mascara too, thanks for the review :)
I’m currently using Maybelline volume express, quite like the end result i’m getting. Also intend to try out Rimmel Glam Mascara a lot of good reviews.
Hi Julianne
I’d heard good things about Rimmel too. So that might be the next drugstore splurge :) You’re most welcome and I hope this helped you.
i tried this mascara,i felt the comb pick up a little bit too much of mascara,it when on my lashes too thick and clumpy.
Hi germaine
I actually had little problem with this one. Perhaps try wiping off some excess on the side of the tube or with a bit of tissue before applying? It goes on less clumpy then.
me too.. ive just bought it today…. i get clumpy result… i used loreal telescopi before.. it was much cleaner… no clumpy at all
I just got this but yet to try! I love the packaging :D Hope it’ll work since I really liked the other two Volum Express mascaras. But judging from your review, I think it will! i’ll be out of town on 17th. boooo
Hi Connie
Its sure better packaged than the fat volume express ones hehe… Aww… it’d have been fun to go have makeovers done! Do us a cat look – I’m sure you’d excel :)
I’ve bought this too, and I love it (And the cat eye look in general)! XD It’s really easier to apply compared to conventional mascara (Which I find rather tricky, being quite a newbie at applying mascara), and it does lengthen and curl my lashes even when I didn’t curl them beforehand. My only ‘gripe’ would be that since my original lashes are already quite long, applying mascara makes my lashes push against my glasses and I have to wait until it dries (Which is quite fast, BTW) before putting on my glasses, or else I’d get marks on the lenses.
It was also quite easy to remove for me.
I might do a cat eye look :D
Hey Stephanie
Can’t wait to see your look!
I really love the Maybelline Volume Express Hypercurl Cat Eyes Mascara because in enhance my eyes! when its claimed to achieve 75 degree curl…well gurls its the truth!
i wish i could try this mascara, i know i would love it! too bad its not in america! :(
I just stop using this and switch to Revitalash mascara so far its doing good!
it clumped!!! really don’t like it…
For Cat’s eye mascara, they also have the brush type. The traditional type of mascara applicator. It costs half the price of this wand/comb type applicator.