As a manga and anime lover, I was immediately drawn to the new L'oreal Miss Manga Mascara. With promises to help create big manga eyes, I knew I was going to love this mascara. I'd already seen this hyped up like mad online, with most people either loving it or hating it, and rarely a review in between. With that said, I had high expectations.
The packaging of the L'Oreal Miss Manga is just gorgeous and girly, yet still chic. I discovered that this actually comes in a few other shades (I may or may not have accidentally purchased a coloured shade the first time I tried to get my hands on this!) and I have since picked up a few of them, but I haven't had a lot of opportunity to test out thee other shades yet.
The brush itself was interesting to say the least. Take a close look, just under the actual applicator, there is a little bit of a bump which is where the wand actually bends. This is supposed to make applying the mascara easier, although I found it didn't help make it easier, yet didn't hinder my application in any way either. The brush itself is fairly nice, but I find that it gets almost too much product on the brush and with the bendy wand, it makes it hard to wipe the excess off in the tube before applying to your eyes.
No Mascara | One Eye | Full Mascara
As you can see, I first applied the mascara to one eye, to show the difference. Because of the excess mascara, it tended to create a more clumpy look. I know this is the point of the mascara, but if you see the second eye, it gives a more natural look as I used what was left on the wand, rather than putting it back in the tube for more product.
That being said, if you are able to get the excess off your brush before applying, this can be built up to give a very doll eye look. Although it gives that clumped up look, it doesn't look too spidery in my opinion. I was also thrilled to find that this did not smudge whatsoever - which is always a plus.
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At the end of the day, I really like this mascara for myself. I don't mind if it goes a tad clumpy because I am looking for a heavier look when I use this mascara. But if you're not interested in that, then this mascara is not for you. After using it on several occasions I can now see why people are so divided. I am lucky to be blessed with long lashes, but I can see this being a huge pain to apply for shorter lashes, and would probably result in a messy look. I could even see that the flexible wand might make application harder for those with shorter lashes.
A beautiful mascara. Not for everyone, but worth a go.
Have you tried the L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara yet? If so, what are your thoughts? Do you love it or hate it?
At the end of the day, I really like this mascara for myself. I don't mind if it goes a tad clumpy because I am looking for a heavier look when I use this mascara. But if you're not interested in that, then this mascara is not for you. After using it on several occasions I can now see why people are so divided. I am lucky to be blessed with long lashes, but I can see this being a huge pain to apply for shorter lashes, and would probably result in a messy look. I could even see that the flexible wand might make application harder for those with shorter lashes.
A beautiful mascara. Not for everyone, but worth a go.
Have you tried the L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara yet? If so, what are your thoughts? Do you love it or hate it?
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Hmm, I've been tempted to try this but I prefer a separated look and definitely have lashes on the short side! I've seen people wearing the coloured versions though, and the turquoise/aqua shade is stunning!
ReplyDeleteTasha // shiwashiful.
It looks super lengthening. You are right though everyone seems to either love it or hate it!
ReplyDeleteBeauty Wanderer
I love this mascara!! I don't find it makes my eyelashes clumpy at all (cannot deal with clumps and spider lashes).
ReplyDeleteAgree with you about the bendy wand, it's so unnecessary. Doesn't help but doesn't hinder the application either.
I LOVE this mascara I own it too and have almost finished my second tube as well
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Maliha Rao / Red Alice Rao
I love this mascara. At first I did hate it though and I think thats because the formula was too wet and clumped then after a week or so it was perfect and I loveeee it now.
ReplyDeleteSophie x
That brush is seriously weird. But I love how your lashes look!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind clumpy mascaras unless it's hard to comb. your lashes look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've tried it and I like how it looks but my stubborn lashes make it fall back down so i'll be trying out a waterproof version ASAP x
ReplyDeleteKatina | www.katinalindaa.com
Looks interesting! I've never seen a mascara with a brush that shape before. I must give it a go, I don't think I've tried a L'Oreal mascara before xx
ReplyDeleteMadeline | Madeline Loves
It's definitely different! I'm sure you would love it if you tried it! xx
ReplyDeleteAwwww that's a shame! They really need to bring out a waterproof version! xx
ReplyDeleteAw thanks so much! xx
ReplyDeleteIt really is haha but it seemed to work well! And thank you so much! xx
ReplyDeleteAw that's great! I bought it basically because of the hype haha! It's either love it or hate it, it seems so I was wondering what my thoughts would be hehe. xx
ReplyDeleteActually I totally agree, it got better as it aged haha! xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow you must really love it haha! I've almost finished my original tube too! xx
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I'm glad you loved it! And yess.. it is so random! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that haha xx
ReplyDeleteYup haha it's so weird! But it definitely helped my lashes! xx
ReplyDeleteOhhh I haven't seen anyone wearing the coloured shades yet... I have a few myself but haven't had a chance to play yet! I'm so glad they look good though! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat review :) I usually use Maybelline masacaras but this one looks interesting. Love how the masacara looks on you.
ReplyDeletei didn't like this much when i tried it awhile back but maybe i'll give it another go :)
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Thank you! Definitely give it a go if you get the opportunity! I love Maybelline mascaras too and this one is just as good! xx
ReplyDeleteI've had a few people tell me that! Some people say it's too wet at the beginning when they first open it... they left it for a week or so, tried it again and loved it! See how you go, hopefully you can make it work for you! xx
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't look too bad! Honestly I haven't even considered buying it, but your review helped! I love the idea of the coloured ones. X
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