Length and durability at top class – but a bit tricky to remove
I have tested the L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Waterproof Mascara Black for a few weeks as a test pilot at Smartson. I must say that I am really impressed – but it’s not completely perfect. First of all, I love the brush, it’s narrow and a bit flexible, which means it really reaches all the small lashes. I usually have quite straight and short lashes, but with this mascara, they look significantly longer and get a nice curl that actually holds all day. The result is very defined, and the lashes are separated without clumping, which is a big plus. The consistency is light and not too dry, which allows you to build up with several layers if you want a bit more intensity.
What brings my rating down is primarily the removal. Since it’s waterproof, it really sticks like glue, which is of course good at the beach or a night out – but in the evening, it can feel quite tedious to get it off completely. You need a good remover; otherwise, it can be a bit of rubbing, and that doesn’t feel very gentle on the lashes. I also noticed that it doesn’t give much volume, so if you like really full lashes, you’ll need to combine it with something else.
In summary: perfect for you if you want long, separated, and durable lashes that can withstand both rain and tears. Less good if you want dramatic volume or dislike fighting with removal. For me, the rating is 4/5 – a really good everyday favorite that I will definitely continue to use!
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