I was not born with long batty lashes. I must admit that I get lash envy when I see ladies with ridiculously gorgeous set of lashes.

I love a couple of mascaras, but they never deliver everything I am looking for. L’Oreal Voluminous packs quite a punch at fattening up my lashes, but they are never long enough. I love Rimmel Lash Maxxx for its non-clumping comb that lengthens my lashes beautifully, but I need volume! I thought I’d turn to a department store brand for my next mascara experiment.

You may have heard of Clinique’s new long-wearing mascara, Lash Power.

I put it to the test on my sad little lashes and oh my! Do I love this or what? Here’s why:

1. Length. Ridiculously long lashes. I’m not even kidding. My lashes are not stumpy short but they could use some help in this department. My lashes go on for miles with this mascara on.
2. Volume. A mascara that is made to build length also coats lashes fat.
3. Small Wand. I’m a fan of small wands because I am, to put it simply, a total klutz. This also ensures that I get to the baby lashes on the corners of my eyes.
4. Staying Power. This stays on and on and on. It has stayed on through tears and sweat. Absolutely zero smudging or flaking. Just apply warm water and slight pressure, and you’ll see the clumps literally go down the drain!

My only complaint is that it makes my lashes crunchy to the touch. But my are they gorgeous! The results are pretty dramatic. Definitely my new favourite mascara these days.

Naked lashes, uncurled

Naked lashes, curled

One coat of Lash Power

Two coats of Lash Power

Comparison photo: no mascara eye vs. Lash Power eye!
See the difference?

Have you tried this mascara? I’d love to hear what you think.

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