Lash Type: Painfully straight, wispy, and long lashes
Mascara Habits: Former lash extension wearer turned daily mascara user
Shade: Blackest Black
"As a former lash extension enthusiast, I need all the lift, length, and volume my lashes can get. I've used the OG Telescopic mascara since high school as it's great for adding length to my lashes and I love layering it with the Lash Paradise mascara to add volume. The new L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Instant Lift Washable Mascara ($15) caught my attention because, with the lift and volume it promises, I immediately thought that maybe I won't need to layer my mascara anymore to achieve my desired outcome.
I have painfully straight lashes and just a single coat of this mascara lifts them while adding length, which I will never turn down. I was apprehensive about adding a second coat because my lashes tend to get clumpy and that's hard to undo once I've reached that point. But, for the sake of a good review and my love of long, voluminous lashes, I added another coat, and then I turned the wand over to put the double-hook brush into action. I'll admit, it does a fantastic job of separating my lashes and the mascara doesn't smudge or look clumpy. After a few days of wearing this mascara, I've reached the conclusion that not only does it speed up my makeup routine, but it also gives me the lift, volume, and length that I crave for my lashes."
Designer: Sarah Duvivier
