I remember when I was younger and swearing by using two, always Maybelline Great Lash first for volume and then L'Oreal Telescopic to separate my lashes with the spiky little brush. Now, I feel I can say, with confidence, that I have tried the majority of mascaras that have been on the market so I feel quite qualified to give an honest opinion of anything new.
The latest mascara to land in my makeup drawer surprisingly is from Lush. Lush is known for their wide range of bath and shower products but did you know they also have a makeup range? Lush Lashes is the brand new, low preservative, jet black mascara that harnesses the benefits or natural, lash conditioning ingredients to deliver volume and luscious lengths.
The packaging is very minimalist and entirely reminiscent of the rest of the Lush packaged product range. It contains ingredients like coconut oil (to soften), wheatgrass (to condition), beeswax (to help hold the curl) and rosemary (natural antiseptic).
I have very straight lashes naturally so my absolute must do step in my makeup routine is curl my lashes - make sure you do this, it really makes a huge difference - In the interest of transparency I do tint my lashes very black and after trying this mascara have given myself a lash lift. I do all my beauty treatments (where possible) myself as I'm qualified to, I'll share details of this treatment soon but would recommend waiting til the salons open before this, your beauty salon needs you!
The Lush Lashes mascara really is jet black. I will say, if you are looking for a really impact-full, full volume mascara then you should skip this. If you love a natural, but lengthening, mascara that really helps to separate and define the lashes then this one is absolutely for you.This mascara has a very straight, spiky brush so applies thinly and evenly without clumping. It's more of an everyday mascara than a night out product and 100% one of the best I've tried for bottom lashes. It doesn't smudge or flake with wear but removes easily with miscellar water, although I will note that, as with most mascaras, if you tend to get oily around the eye area then this may vary.
Have you tried the new Lush Lashes Mascara? Let me know in the comments or on social if you have I'd love to see your photos too.
Lush Lashes Mascara (£15.50) is available on the Lush website.