Who doesn't want longer eyelashes?
A mascara that claims to stretch eyelashes by 130% has to worth a whirl, doesn't it?
Well not when it comes to Bourjois Mascara Elastic.
Am I alone in thinking the handle on Bourjois Mascara Elastic is totally odd?
I'm actually quite fearful of it, one slip and bam eye gone!
Okay slight exaggeration but you see my point or maybe you won't if you use this haha!
I'm here all night ladies and gents.
The handle is not only ugly aesthetically but really irritating when it comes to using it.
The thinness of the handle makes it difficult to grip and also throws it off balance
as the actually wand is rather weighted...pointless design completely!
the brush is jam packed with tiny little bristles that seem to hold on to mascara rather well.
The idea behind these brushes is that unlike natural fibre brushes these not only distribute
the mascara on to the eyelashes but also combs as it goes.
There does seem to be quite a bit of excess mascara on the wand when you remove it from the tube
so I do suggest wiping a little of the excess off before applying to prevent clumping etc.
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| Up-close you can see how messy it is. |
but man was it terrible, there was no visible added length what so ever!
The mascara clumps despite being combed through with the plastic brush
and then again with a mascara comb.
When applying it does not distribute well at all, preferring to clump close to the waterline
and not applying to the ends of my eyelashes.
Like I did you may may think oh I just need to build it up a little, coat by coat
but nope this made no difference at all.
It is too wet in formula and flakes through out the day.
I have shade 41 Black Unlimited and a black pigments go this is pretty weak.
It's only redeeming features are that it is scent free and does not irate my sensitive eyes
but this is in no way a mascara I would re-purchase nor recommend to anyone.
Product Summary
Round Up - An under performing lengthening mascara that does not lengthen at all!
Availability - Boots £9.49
Really informative post.. like you I don't like Bourjois mascara's. The only mascara I love is Lancome.
ReplyDeleteShame that the wand / handle on this is so weird. I guess they were trying too hard to be different and never thought about it properly!
It's funny that companies make all these claims and then when you try the product the hype makes you hope for better outcome, but you are still left feeling let down.
The one Bourjois product I can't live without are they're pink tweezers I have had my pair for 3 years and they were £2.00 and are still going strong!
Have a nice week.
Best wishes
Claire
pinkchickclaire.blogspot.com xx
oh god what a poor mascara! especially at the high end of highstreet brands! thanks for the warning :)
ReplyDeleteAwww I usually like Bourjois mascaras, but I haven't tried this one and it doesn't look like I will any time soon (or ever). I don't like the look of the handle either, it kind of reminds me of a jousting pole - not something I want near my eyes.
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I get on pretty well with this actually. I do agree that it's messy so I only use it if I'm also doing heavy black liner. It doesn't smudge on me as much as other most mascaras (I have an issue!)but does a little. If you let this dry out a little and apply carefully it gives a nice effect. I did one coat of this one one eye and They're Real on the other and there was very little difference (much to my surprise). I agree that the handle is stupid and wish the wand had the little spiked ball on the end like They're Real! xx
ReplyDelete@pinkchickclaire _ I completely agree the handle was trying too hard and failed haha! I like lancome mascaras too they used to have one called l'exterme and it was amazing! x
ReplyDelete@victoria - my thoughts exactly :) most welcome! x
@chrissy - Me too the clubbing one is fab but this one well no haha! haha a jousting pole I like that haha! x
@stacey - I might re-try it when it dries out but all in all I thought it was pretty shoddy. Yes I love the little spike ball at the end its so great for the tiny little lashes. Yes what is that handle all about?x
Such strange packaging! And more importantly such disappointing results - will definitely give this one a miss!
ReplyDeleteI hate the packaging for this! Shame it didnt perform well! :/
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@fluff and flipperies - I couldn't agree more. Skip and if you are looking for a bourjois mascara pick up their clubbing on its fab :)x
ReplyDelete@zoe - Just a mega miss really :( x
So glad I didn't pick this when I got a choice from this mascara and the Bourjois Coup de Theatre 2 in 1 Mascara False Lash Effect...had no problems with it...yet!
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i got this in a gift set free after several bourjois purchases, and i am yet to try it, but this review is already making me feel like is it even worth bothering xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review on this. I saw an offer in Boots the other day where if you buy the Bourjois 'Healthy mix' foundation you get this free. Because of the offer of a free mascara worth £9.49 I was tempted to purchase the foundation.
ReplyDeleteBut I'm glad I didn't now, as this mascara sounds terrible!
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I got this free with my Bourjois healthy mix serum, but haven't tried it yet. The design, like you said, puts me off completely. Is it supposed to look like a stretched eyelash? Complete guess, but there's gotta be a reason for such an ugly design surely?! Not in a hurry to try this out! x
ReplyDelete@paige - ah wise choice :) x
ReplyDelete@emily - If you got it for free give it a whirl you never know :) x
@laura - the foundation is great well worth the money (well the original is the serum version not so much)yep the mascara really did nothing for me :( x
@heidi - I have no idea what is supposed to be haha it just looks odd and I agree you'd think it have a purpose but nope...so odd isn't it? x
Sadly it didn't do too much for your lashes, and the wand sounds awful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame :(
You're right! That wand design looks uncomfortable and there's no added length. :( Bummer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great review thats clearly honest! The handle would have thrown me I would definitely drop it all the time!
ReplyDeletei have this mascara and i'm with you on this one, its terrible! I never reach for it. tempted to just throw it out but it seems like such a waste of money :( And also, what foundation are you wearing here, your skin looks absolutely amazing! xx
ReplyDeleteThis does look very disappointing, although I'm tempted to buy it just to see what the heck that handle is all about!! x
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@vintage make-up - so glad people can see that it did nothing :( x
ReplyDelete@eden - the wand is a nightmare...it's in the bin now haha! x
@jimmi lou - thanks :) yes it is a complete pain ugh! x
@amy - bin it, I have haha! It's loreal true match the one with the cheesy beyonce advert? x
@stundon - oh don't so many better mascara's out there for that price! x
Noooo! How disappointing. I've had previously really good experiences with Bourjois mascaras and got the elastic one free with healthy mix foundation. Had high hopes for it :/
ReplyDeleteI still say give it a whirl if you have you might as well :) but yeah I was really disappointed x
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ReplyDeleteI was going to get this based on what they said............So glad I found the review you posted......... It saved me money! Thanks!