Mascara Review: Mac Zoom Lash vs Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes

*A lengthy introduction..hehe

Since im an eye make-up lover, mascara is a product that i can't do without. On my hunt for a good mascara, im lucky to try out Maybelline Lash Stylist which is the first ever mascara that really WOW-ed me when i first tried it....Why so?

First off, before i tried it, i used to like:

• Covergirl Lashblast Waterproof- for waterproof mascara - it holds my curls, but it doesn't volumize my puny lashes & it's so hard to remove that i fear for my lash' safety.
• Lancome Hypnose - for non-waterproof mascara - i really like it but it smudges & smears, though not so much like what i have tried so far...but still! + its expensive (this is the deciding factor..lol)

When i get to try Lash Stylist I was flabbergasted! It holds my curl, it doesn't smudge plus i don't need to use muriatic acid to remove it..lol (unlike CG Lash Blast). Though it doesn't mean that its perfect, it still has a flaw, it clumps in a weird way, but i can live with that!

One of the hardest thing for those that got Asian lashes is that it's short & very hard to curl. Asian lashes are naturally straight. Mascaras that worked for women with naturally long & curled lashes might not work for those who got short lashes.

After the lengthy introduction, it's time for my comparison between Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara & Mac Zoom Lash.
Now let's go first to Mac Zoom Lash

This instant volume mascara power-lifts the lashes into length, curls them up...builds them faster than you can wink! Precision control wand glides smoothly down lashes to provide a gorgeously silky upward “sweep”. Smudgeproof and long-wearing!

Instant Volume,huh?
This is my first Mac mascara, honestly i'm not expecting that it would do a good job. I know that most mac products are good, but i think mascara is not one of them. Anyway,let's take a look at the wand.
I rather like the fact that the wand is thin enough to really coat each & every lash. I said that i never did care for mascaras with big wands after discovering the joy of maybelline comb wands. I even find a regular brush wand bulky & awkward to use. But with Zoom Lash's wand design i am willing to go back to brush wands.

As for the texture, i have to say that it's quite 'waxy' & thick. One coat is enough,twice for a dramatic look & more than that would be like wearing a super duper fake lashes...

As for Maybelline Volum' Express Hypercurl Cat Eyes
note: if im not mistaken this is only available here in asia. correct me if im wrong,ladies.

5x wild volume without the clumps
18 hours wide-eyed curl
75 degree curl with the unique Curl lock formula

5x volume sounds nice!
Let's move on to the wand
There goes my baby...I love Maybelline's comb wand. I tried Rimmel's Volum'eyes but i hate their wand. This one works for me, as i'm sure how it works for most Asian lashes.

As for the texture, it's 'watery' & what's great about this is that you don't need to scrape it at the edge of the tube (it's not like you can do it with the wand design). You're sure you are getting enough because of the comb wand. (need i stress more why i L-O-V-E this?!)

Ok, enough talk...time for the pictures! I applied both mascara just once. I don't need to apply it 2x since it will just clump.

i took this pic with flash inside the house

took this pic outside

I think it's quite obvious what works for me,right?
Ok,just little notes for each of the 2...

*Zoom Lash*

• it did not exactly NOT work for me because it did lengthen my lashes,but it weigh my lashes that's why i don't like it.
• can lengthen your lashes!
  
• i can still use this atop Maybelline, especially if i want a dramatic look
• it might not work for me, but it can work for those who got naturally curled lashes.
• you might want to use a primer to keep your curl
• the big no-no: it smudges & it flakes!
  

*Cat Eyes*

• as what i said, it's only available in asia
• doesn't smudge & doesn't flake
• i don't need to use muriatic acid to remove it! (pun intended)
  
• holds the curl! i agree with it as a hypercurl
• its way cheaper than mac!
  

What works for me might not work for others. I believe that mascara is one product that have different results. I described my lashes so for those who have the same with mine, feel free to try this. I think this is only available in asia because its formulated especially for Asian lashes.

Hope this helped.
Have a nice weekend,ladies!

Jaa ne~!
^_^

excess:
I just did a simple nail design for this week.

Disclaimer:
Mascara is a product that has different result for everybody. What works for me might not work for you especially if you don't have short,hard-to-tame lashes. My opinions are just based on what i experienced from the product testing.