When I got my Fembotika lash extensions taken out, I suffered from major lash withdrawal. I was back to bad ol’ lashes. They looked shorter and more sparse than I remembered. I knew it was all in my head though, and mascara became my best friend to — quite literally — fill the void.
Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara
In the past month, I’ve been wearing Annabelle Le Big Show mascara ($9.95), which promises a full volumized lash fringe in one coat.
For a volumizing mascara, I honestly think the Annabelle Le Big Show mascara can’t be beat. It does a great job separating the lashes and coating each hair with the right amount of product. The formula is between dry and medium-wet, so it gives you time to work the product through your lashes without getting a clumpy mess. The bristles on the wand really makes a difference, too. The wand is the same as that in Marcelle Power Volume mascara, except Le Big Show’s is tapered at the tip. This lets me get the smallest lashes at the corners of my eyes.
Annabelle Le Big Show Mascara
After one coat, it delivered nice volume and separation. I noticed a slight relaxation of the curl in my lashes, but it was barely noticeable. It made my lashes very black as it should. 
No mascara / One coat / Two coats of Annabelle Le Big Show (click to enlarge)
In the past, my experience with “one-coat wonders” weren’t very good. While pretty after one coat, they were very difficult to build up, and this is where Annabelle Le Big Show separates itself from the pack. This mascara builds very well, creating a false lash look without crossing over to spider lash territory (which is on trend this Fall, but I’m not totally sold on it). It wears fantastically, too; no smudging or flaking for a full day.
No mascara / One coat / Two coats of Annabelle Le Big Show (click to enlarge)
So do I recommend Annabelle Le Big show? Yes, yes, and yes, I do! Step aside, L’Oreal Voluminous. As long as Le Big Show is available, I will no longer require your service. Holy freakin’ grail.
Very impressive! Too bad we don’t have this brand in Europe!
You can always ask me to CP stuff for you, Jamilla. You have access to many of us Canadians
Wow, your lashes look great!!
I wonder how this compares to Maybelline’s The Falsies which is my go-to.
Thanks Lauren!
I had huge issues with Falsies. My lashes looked so ordinary with that on.
LOL, I love how much you love this one!
I’m afraid it falls just short of amazing on my lashes, but it’s still really, really good! And so very black ^^
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I thought it looked great on you, Rae! This is the kind of finish I always wanted from a volumizing mascara. Love it!
uh oh, you may have changed my mind about this…
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What did you think about it before, Dani?
After seeing the pictures I started frantically looking through the post for the price again. I was shocked to see that those results and that packaging could be had at a drug store price! Amazing find!
Isn’t it amazing? I *never* splurge on mascara. Drugstore is usually very good now with the new mascara wands and formulas.
Wow!! I’ll have to give this a try because I love the results! I can’t believe it layers so well!
It really does! I think it’s the brush mostly that lets it layer so well.
I haven’t seen this in stores yet but definitely want to try and find it now. It does an amazing job!
xx
Alicia
Thank you Alicia! I want to know what you think if you do try.
Will definitely have to grab this at the sale if it’s available (:
Oooo you have to! Do they usually have new stuff at the sale?
Holy guacamole! Ok I need this mascara. Did you tell me that Annabelle now delivers to the US?
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It’s Marcelle that ships to US now, not Annabelle. Not sure why, because they are from the same company. It’s a great mascara though. Make me a list!
I’ll work on my list this weekend. Gracias!
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This really does look awesome on you
Thanks! I’m so happy with this mascara!
No flaking?!
You may have convinced me to try a non-waterproof mascara!
I’m concerned about the loss of curl…apart from that slight initial droop, did your curl stay intact? (I have stubby Asian lashes so this is a biggie for me.)
Hi BooBooNinja! At the end of the day, the curl relaxes a bit more. My lashes don’t hold a curl well either if I don’t use waterproof.
Hi Arianne,
Thanks for writing back. I feel special
I may have to get this from SD the next time I find a coupon or when I run out of my mascara. (Which will take a long time… I need to start wearing makeup more often!) I like hearing rave reviews about drugstore items, particularly mascara which has such a short lifespan.
I was thinking… do you think starting with a layer of waterproof mascara (e.g. Maybelline’s define-a-lash lengthening, the green one) would protect against the curl droop?
Hi BooBooNinja! Yeah that’s a great idea. But, have you instead tried a good volumizing waterproof mascara? I love CoverGirl LashBlast Volume waterproof. Biggest lashes ever, and curled!
Wow, it definitely gives your lashes a big ‘oomph’ without looking clumpy or spidery (and despite that being a “trend” right now, I prefer lashes that aren’t) ;D Love!
I’m with you Danielle. I can’t embrace spider lashes just yet.
Love the way these look. Do you curl your lashes before applying?
I didn’t see these at the Shopper’s I went to. Are they out yet?
I do curl my lashes before applying mascara. They are out now, although my Shoppers near work doesn’t have them. Try another store; I think some stores’ stock just sucks lol.
this mascara looks awesome! will have to put this on my list once my current dries up.
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