I saw this mascara for sale at Priceline a few months ago but it never really took my fancy until I saw Lisa Eldridge using it in one of her videos. I figured hey, if she says it’s good, it must be so, right?
Description:
Max Factor Xperience Mascara has a lightweight volumising formula that works in tandem with the volumising iFX brush to generate high-impact volume and leaves lashes lifted and soft. The volumising iFX brush ensures precision applications the leaves lashes smooth from root to tip, it also detangles and separates lashes as mascara is applied. The mousse effect formula contains carnauba wax for lightweight volume. The micro channels in between each soft flexible bristle hold more of the volumising formula, ensuring it is delivered to lashes. Available in: Black and Black Brown.
WRONG.
Sorry Lisa, you’re my number 1 makeup guru, and I love you, but in this case, I’m afraid I cannot agree with you. I very rarely condemn any beauty product I use, but I’ll give this an exception. This has got to be the worst mascara I’ve ever used.
First off, the smell. When I uncapped the mascara, an awful stench of chemicals greeted my nose. I don’t really mind subtle chemical-y scents, but this one is bad. It makes me want to hurl everytime I use the mascara.
Me going all cross-eyed for the camera
Next, the texture. For some reason, Max Factor mascaras have a pretty dry formula. I’ve tried a few Max Factor mascaras, and they always seemed as though they’ve dried up on the inside. It did not volumise my lashes despite how hard I tried. It was clumpy, and all round ugh.
I certainly regretted purchasing this, and I’m afraid it’s going into the trash. Mascaras aren’t something I’d give away due to hygiene purposes, so yep, I’m chucking this one.
Max Factor Xperience Volumising Mascara retails at AU$24.95 and is available at national pharmacies.
What I like about it: I quite rarely say this, but absolutely NOTHING.
What I do not like about it: Dry formula, and it stinks. Literally and figuratively.
The “it stinks”part is such a huge NO NO for me!
I can’t take things that stink. It makes my head hurt instantly. Major headaches! I find that stench heavy mascaras make my eyes sting too. Yuck.
oh such a shame, I’ve not tried this Max factor one but to be honest my favourite drugstore mascara of all times is MF False Lash effects and MF Masterpiece Max and their not so wet formula works well for my eyes as it’s not heavy or smelly either.
thanks for the warning. i’ll stay away from this.
You saved me! Thanks to Lisa I was considering buying it too. >_<
YUCK! Thanks for your awesome post. I will def stay away.
But yeah I’m the same – have chucked out countless mascaras cos they tend to just be heavy paint that weights down my lashes. My lashes tend to like MAC’s plush lash. It really works! Everything else is a lie (until proven wrong)
Love, Fifi
(Also, though you gals might like to know that if you click on my blog, there are directions to get a freebie Maybelline Baby Lips lip balm :))
http://fifipersonalshopper.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/freebie-alert-2/
Max Factor mascaras are drying in formulation & tend to clump. The more volumizing the formula, the worse they are. I think it’s a combination of the brush, the formula & its delivery system (the tube).
Having said so, the rest of their colour ranges are great (cheap & cheerful).
You could use the mascara as a brow groomer after diluting it with some basic toner (provided it’s not too dark)
Hii, I’m sorry to say this and dont mean to offend you in any way, but I think you don’t like it because you have hooded, Asian eyes.. It does not really work for your eyes, because obviously all eye-shapes are different and you have to remember that when applying make up. My eyes are almond shaped and i have long and curly lashes of my own and this mascara works like a charm for me, it’s the best drugstore I have ever used! It separates them perfectly and plumps them up with one or two strokes… I think you can even compare it to Chanel Inimitable! Amaaaziiinggg!