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Essence No limits Volume Waterproof Mascara

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July 23, 2012
Essence No limits Volume Waterproof Mascara

Like every other Essence product I have tried, the No Limits Volume Waterproof Mascara (in black) did not disappoint. For only R29.95 I picked up this turquoise-colored bottle with both, myself and my wallet, smiling. Definitely value for my money - since it lasted about a year and a half, with daily use! Now does that live up to the phrase "stretching your Rand, or what?!" With this nifty tool my lashes looked fuller, longer and perfectly sculpted, with only one application a day! I also love the fact that the wand is of a medium size and can reach the corner of my eye perfectly!

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3 reviews
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3.6
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5.0(3)
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2.7(3)
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3.0(3)
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4.0
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5.0
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3.0
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4.0
I love Essence products mostly because they are cheap and effective, but this mascara didn't really work for me. It smells funny and irritated my eyes occasionally.
Yes, it did stay when in contact with water, but when I would remove it with eye make-up remover, it would feel dry and very little would actually come off. It also dried up quite quickly, considering I don't use it every day.
I would much rather suggest the Essence Get Big! Lashes (Volume Boost Waterproof). :)
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3.7
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5.0
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3.0
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3.0

It lives up to the points on the bottle:
? maximum volume and brilliance (brilliant in deed!)
? smudge and water-proof. Not once did I have to wipe off runny mascara from my face.


For an added BONUS, my lashes looked a bit longer, although it isn't branded as a lengthening mascara.



Pros:
? Budget- friendly
? Smudge and water-proof
? Lasted about a year and a half with daily application
? Creates great volume and the added bonus of length
? No clumping
? The brush is perfectly sized and can reach those short lashes and the corner of your eye perfectly
? Lasts until taken off with a make-up remover


Cons:
In all honesty, this fabulous product has only pros.
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Essence No Limits Volume Mascara - Waterproof
(Updated: July 02, 2015)
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3.0
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5.0
Quality
 
2.0
Effectiveness
 
2.0
I'm usually a huge fan of Essence make up but unfortunately this is a less than stellar product. I find the formula to be very dry and doesn't go on too great. The brush is big as is usual for a volumising mascara and its quite easy to use but the fact is, it doesn't create volume. Maybe its just my eyelashes?

As for the waterproof element, by midday I had to clear up my raccoon smudges top and bottom but I didn't look as bad as Taylor Momsen. Getting this off is really a problem and I used eye make remover and eye pads after I showered. I still couldn't get if off as the remnants were left on my lower eyelash area which is so sensitive and rubbing it continuously left my skin very irritated.

I've really started to rethink buying cheaper make-up, maybe its cheap for a reason???
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