If there's one beauty product that you can guarantee I'm going to try as soon as a new one launches, it's mascara. Despite the current trend loved by the likes of Molly-Mae Hague for going mascara-free, as I've got fairly small eyes and fair lashes, I wear a couple of coats of mascara almost every day – and the best ones have the power to make me look (I think) and feel loads better.
I've got a handful of long-time favourites, including my ride-or-die Gucci Mascara L'Obscur and some brilliant budget alternatives, but when I heard that Benefit, who make some of the very best mascaras, had launched a new one – BADgal Bounce Mascara – I just had to try it out.
Here are my thoughts... READ MORE: No streaks' Dove gradual tan under £5 in bundle – and cheaper than Boots and Superdrug READ MORE: ‘I hate wearing lipstick but this viral make-up product has changed my mind’ Pros Quite a 'dry' formula that doesn't easily transfer onto lids Feels very light and airy on the lashes – not crispy or clumpy Lasts well – it didn't flake or smudge on me during a regular eight-hour day at work Love the packaging Cons Not very lengthening Double-sided brush is a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, and it could benefit from a pointier end for coating tiny hairs Benefit BAGgal Bounce Mascara – which costs £27 from major retailers such as Boots, Sephora and Cult Beauty, as well as Benefit's own website – combines a lightweight formula with a unique dual-sided brush to give, Benefit says, a 'full, fluffy and lifted look', and 242% more volume.
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