Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara: The Mega Plush Review

I haven't purchased a mascara in what seems like FOREVER. For the longest time, I gave up on mascara. The one that I owned was a flaker so our relationship didn't last too long. Also, that mascara was impossible to remove. It may have been that I was trying to remove it incorrectly... but let's just say it was not on my good side. 

After a long break, I was ready to get back into the game. I opted for a waterproof formula this time, since I heard that that's what you need to keep your eyelash curl. Below, you can see the packaging. Maybelline claims that this is a gel-mousse mascara... I have no idea what that means. They also boast that this mascara is never brittle or flaky, something I was looking forward to. 

Below, you can see both the container and the brush. Both are pretty standard fare for Maybelline, I think. I don't know if I love it. It doesn't flake, that's for sure. However, it is still quite difficult to remove. It doesn't do too much for volume. I put it on and my lashes feel spidery, not full by any means. Even after putting several coats on, it still doesn't feel full. 

It smells a little bit weird, but that might only be because I put the wand to my nose and inhaled. I do have to say that this is fabulous at keeping my curl. While I've learned through this product to always bet on black stick with waterproof, I'm still searching for the perfect mascara.