Essence Maximum Definition Volume Mascara

Brand: Essence

Shade: Black

Ideal for:

1.   Lengthening eyelashes
2.   Shaping lashes
3.   Routine wear

Deserved Rating:

1.   Packaging:
4.4/5 – I don’t generally like the packaging of the tube but I really like the wand bristles. They are made in a manner that they pick up even the tiniest of lashes and lengthen them. The upper packaging is kind of cheap with a weird glossy red color coated all over it. Wish it was a little matte and decent looking. Anyways the wand is great and the bristles are amazing for adding length to your lashes.
2.   Texture:
4.8/5 – Smooth texture. No clumping seen so far!
3.   Volume:
2/5 – Not ideal for adding volume to the lashes!
4.   Length:
4.8/5 – Great for adding length to the lashes! Picks up the tiniest of lashes as well!
5.   Shade Color:
5/5 – Perfect black!
6.   Overall Rating:
4.2/5 – Great for adding length to the lashes so would be great if they remove the word volume from the packaging because it is not for volume it is only for lengthening.

Do I recommend it?

Yes, but with limitations for those looking for volume + lengthening. You would find it great if you are just looking to add length to those tiny winy lashes hiding somewhere.

Why is it a hit?

Does not clump
Adds perfect length without making the lashes look heavy
Looks natural
Not too dramatic
Great application wand

Why is it a miss?

Cheap outer packaging
Does not add volume at all

Beware!

If you are looking for a mascara to add volume +length
If you don’t like the color red
If you are looking for something dramatic for that smokey eyes touch

Brace it with:

A nice matte or shimmery blush on top
A nice pinkish or champagne highlighter
Bright smokey eyes
Natural make up looks

Ingredients:

AQUA (WATER), CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), NYLON-12, CANDELILLA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA) WAX, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROGENATED STEARYL OLIVE ESTERS, DECYL OLIVATE, STEARIC ACID, CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA) WAX, PALMITIC ACID, PVP, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALLANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TBHQ, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES).