Maybelline Magnum Super Film Mascara

I must say.. This advertisement has been making me look at that bright yellow tube every time I'm at a pharmacy.

The wand is pretty much like my favourite original Magnum. It's just the perfect size and all.

This is my curled lashes, before mascara. I didn't curl them too much here but believe me, it doesn't make much of a difference after mascara.

With Super Film mascara..

Volume : About the same volumizing effect as the original Magnum. Not too bad but easy to clump.

Length : Third pic may look like it lengthened a lot but my lashes just uncurled and appear longer. This does provide a little extra length.

Curl : Can't hold a curl well (refer to middle pic). Original Magnum maintains the curl from morning til night but this practically straightens my lashes upon application. As the result, you can't see my lashes in a full faced picture =_= Sometimes I curl it again after mascara but I feel that this damages my lashes as I have to pull them off my curler and comb through the clumps. Combing removes some of the mascara so I try not to.

Someone suggested using the heated eyelash curler after mascara so I tried it out with Super Film. Yes, it does work to re-curl my lashes but most of the time, it kinda 'melts' the mascara and clumps the lashes together. Not as damaging as a normal curler but harder to comb.

Even after that, you still can't really see my lashes here. I'm not feeling the 10x effect.. =(

I'm using YSL Matt Touch Primer, Loreal True Match Super Blendable Foundation (G3), Elf All Over Cover Stick (Rosy Beige), MAC Powder (NC 20), Elf Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder (Luminance), Daiso Multi Cheek Blusher (Beige), Elf Single Eyeshadow (Coffee Bean), Silkygirl Funky Eyelights Pencil (06 Metallic Bronze), Missha Eyeliner (White) & NYX Tinted Lip Spa (Orange Passion).

Last but not least.. Removal! The original Magnum was considered hard to remove but I ignored that cos I liked it too much. This however...

Washes off with plain water!!

NO tugging

NO rubbing

NO lashes falling

NO cotton pad needed

I was amazed! Didn't think it could actually be true until I tried it myself. Simply soaked my lashes with water (warm works better than cold), pinched lightly on my lashes with 2 fingers and the mascara came off. The mascara looked like seaweed shreds. Kinda disgusting. I even tried scraping my lashes after that and there was no residue. So suitable for lazy nights... LOL

Despite washing off with water, it doesn't smudge much (almost not at all!). For the record, I have oily combination skin and it was a hot day. Edit : After using it a few more times, this is really smudge proof!

Because of it's easy removal, I think this mascara would be good to use with falsies or extensions. Using oil based makeup remover may damage falsies and extensions / the glue in them. Also, all that tugging could cause your falsies to be out of shape.

Okay, I think some of you may be concerned about the removal part. What if it rains? Or you fall into a swimming pool or just somehow get your lashes wet? Well, unless you're using some super waterproof mascara, whatever mascara you're using is gonna smudge and you're not gonna come out of that pool looking sexy (panda-like, perhaps?). So instead of smudging, wouldn't coming off clean be better? I definitely prefer the latter =)

Price : RM35.90 / RM 32.31 (Introductory price)

Bought from : Pharmacies

Pros : Removable with warm water (and all its benefits), adds volume, smudgeproof, good for falsies/extensions wearers

Cons : Doesn't hold curl, straightens lashes, clumps, little lengthening

My conclusion : Still on the fence with this. Sure, removal is darn easy but I would also like a mascara that can give visible results. If not, what's the point of wearing mascara? Not sure if I'll purchase for my own (this is my sister's lol).