Max Factor False Lash Effect Deep Raven Black

This was far from love at first try, in fact I featured it among the disappointments in one of my monthly favourites and updates posts. It was very underwhelming in the first uses because it basically just tinted the lashes, but I didn't give up on it and after about two weeks it became a great mascara and if my lashes weren't so stubborn when it comes to holding a curl, this would be one of my favourites.

Brush is similar the original False Lash Effect, meaning plastic and big. I'm in general not a fan of such brushes because I'm very clumsy when it comes to such design and manage to often poke myself in the eye, but I haven't had such problems with this one. It one of those mascaras that fans out the lashes best and it's excels at definition. 

Since the formula thickened this is also a great volumising and lengthening formula, in fact this mascara reminds me a lot of the effect of Catrice Millionizer, except it's much quicker to apply since the brush is considerably larger. It creates a beautiful effect, however, it cannot keep my lashes curls no matter how I try. And it happens fast - one minute I'm applying this on freshly curled lashes, a process that took me quite some time, then I reach for some other makeup in the drawer and when I turn back to the mirror my lashes are already straight. Due to that it was also impossible to take pictures of the full effect of this mascara, so I'm sorry for ugly pictures, but this one looks so much better in person. Also these pictures were take when it was still new and it became better later, I just couldn't be bothered by trying to take better pictures with a mascara that drops my lashes and makes them look short on every picture. It was dumb to even include it.  

Like usual I get no smudging, running or crumbling at this mascara, but every formula works ok for me, very likely due to not having oily eyelids.

Price and availability: I'm not sure what the precise price for this mascara is, but it should be about 12-15 € like most Max Factor mascaras.

I have a love-hate relationship with this mascara. It could be perfect, just like Catrice's Eyeconista Millionizer, but the fact it drops my lashes just pisses me off and I currently have very little patience for such mascaras, especially since they make my whole day uncomfortable as the lashes hit my glasses. But since most of you don't have such lashes, focus on the good part of the reviews, as this creates a great effect, you only need to wait for it to dry and thicken a bit. I use it for my lower lashes only. 

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