A volumizing mascara designed to build dramatic lashes with a curved brush and longwear formula.
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How we score →Mixed
5 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The finished lash effect earns clear praise from those who've tested it, with one noting the dramatic lift from lash to lash and reaching for the full size after trying the travel version. Another expert has made it a regular part of their routine. That said, not many gurus have weighed in on this one yet, so there's not a lot to go on so far.
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A volumizing mascara designed to build dramatic lashes with a curved brush and longwear formula.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.
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