Feedback Time! Maybelline New York The Rocket Volum' Express..

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I'm here to share my thoughts on Maybelline New York The Rocket Volum' Express. Once again, this is not sponsored. I bought this product with my own money.

Ever since I discovered Maybelline mascaras, I never looked at other brands ever again. For me, they are the best affordable mascaras out there because it really does thickens and lengthens my lashes. Well, now that I'm blogging, I'm looking to buy new ones from different brands so I can review them.

Maybelline was founded by a 19 year old entrepreneur, Tom Lyle Williams back in 1915. Their first product was a lash-in-brow-line and he named it Maybelline, after her sister Mabel who gave him the idea.
In 1991, they came up with their on tagline, Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's Maybelline. Very catchy! :) The company grew and grew and was sold to Schering-Plough and in 1996, acquired by L'Oréal.

Want to know what they have in store for you, check their local Facebook account and their international website.

 

The Rocket Volum' Express was launched here, if I'm not mistaken, during the Holidays last year. They were on sale at that time. Unfortunately when I got this, it's not on sale anymore. :l

From The Falsies I switched to The Magnum Waterproof then to The Magnum Superfilm because the magnum waterproof mascara was really hard to remove even if you're using soap and water. I remember complaining this to the beauty consultant but she told me I need their makeup remover to remove it. Lol! :) Seriously? Thanks but no thanks.

Nice advertisement! Is she wearing Falsies? ;P

Their advertisement may be a little deceiving but the picture I will show you later tells the truth.

Here's what the packing looks like here in our country:

How come the one we have here is Made in China?
 

The Exclusive Supersonic Brush:

Product description and claims:

"Why You'll Love It Explosive Volume in Rocket Time! 8X Bigger. Smoother. Even.
Now, the most explosive, beautiful lashes ever! Volum' Express The Rocket Mascara's patented Supersonic Brush with micro bristles loads on big, sleek volume instantly. Our fast-glide formula keeps lashes smooth. Zero clumps! For Best Result Apply the Supersonic Brush against the lashes and sweep from root to tip until a clean, voluminous look is achieved. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or with Maybelline® Clean Express!™ Classic Eye Makeup Remover." - Maybelline website

Hmmm... Zero clumps? If new, yes but if you have it for weeks and it's starting to dry already, it kinda clumps if you apply too much. Btw, I hate new mascaras. I love mascaras which are already a few weeks old. I noticed that the consistency of few weeks old mascaras are thicker on the lashes compared to new ones. 8x bigger? Well not really but close, it's 5x bigger! :)

I used to have thick long lashes but ever since I use lash curlers, I noticed they are not that thick anymore. That's why I stopped using curlers since mascaras automatically curls lashes anyway.


Aargh.. Enough with the chit chat!! For the evidence, here are the before and after pictures:

Please excuse the brow.

Zoom in all you want! You won't see fake lashes there. I applied the mascara 2x here.

Dang! I was surprised when I was checking the pictures. It's not everyday that I take selfies with my eyes closed so I never saw my lashes at this point of view. No wonder people are always asking if I was wearing false lashes. Btw, please don't forget that this is the result of a 2 month old mascara. Like what I said awhile ago, new mascaras consistency are not that thick compared to few weeks old ones.

To summarize, here's what I love and hate about the Maybelline New York The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara. Please take note that these are what I encountered. Our lashes differ so what worked for me might not work for you, vise versa.

What I HATE!

• Consistency. Dries easily! You have no choice but to buy a new one after 3 months. Also, I noticed at the end of the day, it flakes. It's hard to describe but when you accidentally rub your eyes, there are little black flakes coming from your lashes. It gets to my eyes all the time so I need to wash it right away.
• Finish. There's clumping if you apply too much. Not applicable for newly bought ones.
• Smell. It has a chemical smell but bearable.

What I LOVE!

• Consistency. If it's not new, expect your lashes to be this fuller and longer.
• Finish. Need I say more? Look at the pictures.
• Affordable. I know it's nearing 500 pesos but hello! For that outcome. I look like I have lash implants. I'm really shocked. (₱399 approx. US$9)
• Washable. I read on their website that some people are complaining that the mascara is hard to remove. Base on my experience, it's easy. Soap and water is enough. But if you are using astringent, it doesn't do the job properly.

Re-purchase?
- YES YES YES!! :)

Recommend?
- I'm already recommending this to you. Just be careful not to over apply or else it will clump. 2 to 3 application is enough.

Kiss Mark?
 

- I'm giving this baby 4 kissies!

Thank you guys for reading this. I hope it was helpful.

Tata for now! :)