Review Detail
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AVON Mega Effects Mascara review
Overall rating
3.3
Price
3.0
Quality
3.0
Effectiveness
4.0
When I first heard about this revolutionary new Mega Effects mascara from Avon, I was filled with a rush of excitement that only a make-up junkie could comprehend! I was thrilled to be chosen as one of the first ladies in SA to try out this brand new take on the daily make-up staple; mascara.
Open up the box and the first thing you'll notice is that it comes with instructions. Yep - for mascara...who would've thought?! Don't do what I did and ignore them - save yourself the hassle and read their "how-to" leaflet :)
It's pretty simple actually - remove the pink lid and hold the pink handle, gently wiggling the wand from side to side to get it out the tube. Got it. Step 1 down, now to apply it...
I honestly thought the application would be much easier than what it was. My first encounter with this cool, modern-looking mascara wand was tricky and a bit frustrating, though I'm sure with practice it gets easier.
What did I love about it?
* First things first, the hot-pink & black packaging is stunning - great colour choice and the design is amazingly sleek and compact
* You can bend the handle of the wand to get the most comfortable angle for application
* The brush fits well and comfortably along the lashes and their natural shape
* I'm always looking for the blackest black mascara I can find, because often your regular black mascaras end up looking a bit grey in the light - the AVON Mega Effects lives up to its promise!
* It did not flake, crumble or smudge once during the day! :)
* It didn't irritate my usually sensitive eyes
* It doesn't clump
What I didn't enjoy about it:
* It was difficult to apply and definitely requires some time and a bit of practice to master
* Even though you can bend the handle to fit comfortably, it all felt quite awkward and unnatural - I guess that's just because the design is just so new and different to the regular wand I'm used to holding
* The application was quite messy, despite trying to be careful I had to clean up a bit around the lashline on my top eyelid
* Although it lengthened my lashes nicely, it didn't provide the volume it promised or that I really want from a mascara (even after applying 2-3 coats).
With it's eye-catching design and unique concept, along with a friendly price-tag of R99.95 (on www.avon.co.za) I definitely think this product is going to be a big hit!
Overall I say well done to AVON for making history with their creative and out-of-the-box idea and, of course, thank you to Beauty Bulletin for selecting me to test and review the product.
Open up the box and the first thing you'll notice is that it comes with instructions. Yep - for mascara...who would've thought?! Don't do what I did and ignore them - save yourself the hassle and read their "how-to" leaflet :)
It's pretty simple actually - remove the pink lid and hold the pink handle, gently wiggling the wand from side to side to get it out the tube. Got it. Step 1 down, now to apply it...
I honestly thought the application would be much easier than what it was. My first encounter with this cool, modern-looking mascara wand was tricky and a bit frustrating, though I'm sure with practice it gets easier.
What did I love about it?
* First things first, the hot-pink & black packaging is stunning - great colour choice and the design is amazingly sleek and compact
* You can bend the handle of the wand to get the most comfortable angle for application
* The brush fits well and comfortably along the lashes and their natural shape
* I'm always looking for the blackest black mascara I can find, because often your regular black mascaras end up looking a bit grey in the light - the AVON Mega Effects lives up to its promise!
* It did not flake, crumble or smudge once during the day! :)
* It didn't irritate my usually sensitive eyes
* It doesn't clump
What I didn't enjoy about it:
* It was difficult to apply and definitely requires some time and a bit of practice to master
* Even though you can bend the handle to fit comfortably, it all felt quite awkward and unnatural - I guess that's just because the design is just so new and different to the regular wand I'm used to holding
* The application was quite messy, despite trying to be careful I had to clean up a bit around the lashline on my top eyelid
* Although it lengthened my lashes nicely, it didn't provide the volume it promised or that I really want from a mascara (even after applying 2-3 coats).
With it's eye-catching design and unique concept, along with a friendly price-tag of R99.95 (on www.avon.co.za) I definitely think this product is going to be a big hit!
Overall I say well done to AVON for making history with their creative and out-of-the-box idea and, of course, thank you to Beauty Bulletin for selecting me to test and review the product.
Product Recommendation
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
Would you repurchase this product?
Yes