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Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Mascara (£9.99)

I recently spotted this mascara in Boots and it brought back memories of when my mum used to use this all the time, back then it was in a more rounded tube and was navy blue in colour, clearly they have had a packaging re-think and brought it a bit more up to date with a sleek black and gold theme which I much prefer. I can't say much about the formula, I am assuming it hasn't changed because it is, after all one of their most famous mascaras, but I didn't use it back in the day so I can only speak for now.

I wanted to find a go-to mascara, one that I can just endlessly repurchase without thought and I think I have found it. This has a traditional fibre wand which is definitely my preference (I usually stab myself in the eye when using the newer rubber wands), it is also traditional in shape being just slightly tapered at the end and the colour is blackest black which is another check off the list. The formula is long lasting and doesn't transfer into my eyelid which is a pet hate of mine, it holds a curl well and separates the lashes nicely, it does clump if there is too much product on the wand which I would say is the only downfall but I do like to add a lot of volume to my lashes as they are so blonde and so short. It doesn't really lengthen but I rarely find mascaras to actually be able to pull this off and find they generally look longer if they are curled nicely from the root which this mascara does. So all in all its a winner for me, and oldie but definitely a goodie.

Have you ever tried this? What is your go-to mascara?

Like many other beauty bloggers I have recently purchased the new L'oreal mascara by the name of Miss Manga, the advertisements for this mascara were so eye catching and cute to not actually buy the product. I went in blind with this one having not read any reviews whatsoever before purchasing. The packaging boasts 'mega volume' and the adverts liken the effects to that of pretty little dolls, long, spidery lashes, not clumped together but nicely fanned out and each individual lash separated perfectly.

I really like this mascara. I have read a few reviews since buying it to see what other people have thought of the product, and surprisingly I only found one person who actually loves it like me.

I'm not really sure about the claim for mega volume but I definitely think this mascara separates lashes well, it holds a curl in nicely and is perfect for a 'daily use' mascara, it's not too extreme and leaves lashes looking doll like and pretty, I feel like it actually lengthens my lashes too which I love because my natural lashes appear pretty short because they are curly.

The wand is cone shaped, tapered if you will, so it's great for getting in the inner and outer corners and for turning on end to reach individual lashes. The wand has a flexible section just before the bristles so it can bend back and forth to suit different application positions, I haven't found this feature particularly helpful since it doesn't move that much when pushed against the lashes as there is never enough pressure applied, but it's a pretty cool little invention nonetheless. The bristles are all different lengths which makes sure you catch every single lash and I think this is one of my favourite features about the mascara. 

I have been using this every day since purchase and I will definitely buy another one when its all gone. Hope this review was helpful. Did you like it?