Review: Maybelline Full 'n Soft Mascara

Hello my lovelies! I'm sick in bed today so I wasn't able to film any tutorials or take pictures of a FOTD but I thought I would bring you a review of a product I have been trying for the past couple of weeks.

i know I have mentioned it in a few videos before, but I LOVE drugstore mascara. I can honestly tell you that I have never before spent more than $15 on a mascara in my whole life because I have been perfectly happy with mascaras from the drugstore!

I recently bought Maybelline's Full 'N Soft mascara after hearing some good reviews. I have been using it for the past couple of weeks and while I think it is good, it has not become a new holy grail product for me. 

This mascara would be the perfect everyday mascara for someone with average lashes. I really like the shape of the brush as it grabs onto every lash but never clumps. Because the mascara is very soft and flexible after it dries, it basically never flakes! I also had no problems with smudging throughout the day (I was using the "washable" formula for reference). 

The main issue that I had with this mascara is that it took a lot of work to make my lashes stand out at all. My lashes are very short and have hardly any volume on their own, and because I don't have much to work with in the first place I really had to work with this to get to it coat every lash and get the effect that I wanted. As I said before, this mascara would be perfect for somebody with decent lashes looking for a natural-looking mascara. If you have short, thin lashes like mine, you may want to look for something that gives a little more oomph for a little less work.

Overall, I will continue to use this product but I don't think I will be repurchasing it after this tube has run out. I love the "soft" part of "Full 'N Soft" but it just did not deliver on the "full" part. 

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good drugstore mascara that both lengthens and volumizes without clumping, smudging or flaking? Perhaps I am asking for too much :P

Thank you so much for stopping by for some Cosmetic Confessions! Have a beautiful day!

xoxo, Caitlin

My Favorite Mascaras of the Moment!

As I write my first post concerning mascara, I must say I am definitely not a snob when it comes to mascaras- it is all drugstore for me! Mascaras should only be used for three months before being tossed and drugstore mascaras are completely comparable to or even  better then their high-end counterparts. Here are my top mascara pics and also check out the YouTube video I put up all about mascara tips and tricks:

Youtube Video: Lovely Lashes

My first mascara pick is L'Oreal Telescopic mascara in both Clean Definition and Carbon Black formulations. This mascara is all about length and it sure delivers! L'Oreal Telescopic makes my lashes look longer than any other mascara I have ever tried and the formula stands the test of time as it does not flake or smudge after long periods of time. I do slightly prefer the Clean Definition formulation over the Carbon Black one just because it separates the lashes better.

My second mascara pick is L'Oreal Bare Naturale mascara. I use this mascara when I want to add volume to my lashes and it does exactly that without clumping at all! I find this mascara very easy to work with and as a bonus it is made with natural ingredients and is paraben free!

My final mascara pick is Cover Girl Lash Blast Length mascara. This pick is a recent find and to be honest with you I rarely ever use this mascara on my upper lashes. Instead, I have found that this is the perfect mascara for the lower lashes because it does not cause clumps and the brush makes it easy to apply without getting it all over the lower lid!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope this mascara information was helpful and don't forget to check out my YouTube video for more mascara tips! Have a great day!

xoxo, Caitlin

FTC Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased by me with my own money. All opinions expressed are my own and I am not being sponsored to do this post.