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.
