There's a new mascara on the block! Luckily for me, I was searching for a new one when I found it in the store. It's called Fake it and it's from Catrice. Which is one of my favorite brands. Because it is usually inexpensive and of good quality.
I have very light eyelashes that need a bit of "oomph". Volume and length.
Let's see how did this mascara work for me.
Catrice FAKE IT Volume & False Lash Mascara
Fake it and feel it: Give your eyelashes and XXL upgrade with the Catrice FAKE IT Volume & False Lash Mascara. The fiber brush in hour-glass shape creates long, curved, and volumized lashes. Use the deep-black mascara for an intensive, shining, or even dramatic look: the false lash effect that you are dreaming of. The formula is long-lasting and smudge-proof. With our FAKE IT Volume & False Lash Mascara, you have XXL eyelashes all day long - in every situation!
I like the chunky packaging as it feels easier to hold in my hands. The wand has a special shape so it grabs the external lashes (which are usually the shortest).
Plus the yellow design just called my name as it's so fresh, so Summer, and it feels a bit trendy. Especially considering it's a mascara.
We all like seeing before & after photos, so here's one to compare my lashes with and without mascara.
Please excuse the dry flakey skin. I swear the camera picked up all the stuff it shouldn't. :P
It is a bit messy on my hooded eyes as it leaves a tad of marks on the upper eyelid (and sometimes the lower one). But I feel it does so less than most mascaras I've used. Especially the big, volume ones that I love so dearly.
But I do love the effect it gives me. Instant big lashes. Enough voluminous. Perfectly black. This time I didn't pick a waterproof mascara (I don't think it comes in a waterproof version). I don't mind, tho. It stays on for the whole day and even with some water, I can see it clinging to my eyelashes. It won't survive anything more than some rain, so don't go swimming it. :) It doesn't crumble during the day. That is important to me.
Beauty TipAfter you have applied your other eye-makeup, the mascara will help you to complete your expressive look with volumized lashes. Pull the wand with the fiber brush out of the bottle and ensure to use the right amount of product to avoid clumping. Begin to apply the mascara at the base of your upper lashes and wiggle the brush back and forth while pulling it to the tip of your lashes. Pay attention to apply most of the product at the roots to make your lashes appear longer and more curved. If you want, you can apply several layers for a bolder and more intense look.
PROS:
+ gives me bold lashes
+ love the yellow packaging
+ stays on the whole day without crumpling
+ quite inexpensive (6eur)
+ formula feels just right (not too dry, not too wet)
CONS:
- doesn't come in a waterproof version
OVERALL:
I am a fan of Catrice mascaras. Usually, I pick the sister brand Essence, but as I grow older I find myself choosing Catrice more and more.
The Catrice Fake It Mascara has a perfect consistency (not too dry and not too wet), the most amazing black color (what, I used some weird mascaras), and the staying power of a determined woman.
Plus the price is a fraction of other brands (6 euros vs 15 euros). For me, it is a win! Now I need it to come in a waterproof version.
