waterproof my ass

You know something Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express, if you run all over my face and smear off on tissues/the back of my hand when I cry, you are NOT waterproof.

I'm generally a big fan of Maybelline mascaras in general, and have found them to be about as 'waterproof' as one can ever really expect. I've yet to find a formula that doesn't flake or smear or bleed at least a little bit by the end of a day, or under stage lights, in rain, through tears, etc., but this was absolutely ridiculous.
This was not :dab up the excess under and around my eyes with a tissue, and have my makeup and I look alright, this was giant black smears under and above my eyes, and on my cheeks, as well as the back of my hands, and Mon Amore's shirt. Lame.

*Correction*
I was mistaken and this formula does not claim to be waterproof, which I find somewhat comforting. However; I fail to understand why on earth anyone would bother making mascara that is not waterproof, for the aforementioned reasons.

in brief

In love with: fiberwig
Seriously liking: LashBlast
So unimpressed with: spinlash.

Tarte Lash-Hugger addendum/ Tarte Rejuvelash

a) Mon Amore noticed my mascara yesterday and quite liked it.

b) I perked up Tarte Lash Hugger with Tarte Rejuvelash late afternoon. I was surprised how much it did. It really brought back out the definition of the mascara that I applied that morning. It's a clear 'lash refresher' and it really lived up to its name. I'd highly reccomend this one for late-day/night touch-ups.

c) I totally failed to mention that it's eco-friendly!

Tarte Lash-Hugger

Tarte Lash-Hugger:

(sorry the picture of my eyes isn't more clear)

I like this product. Its curved brush really helps to get into all of the little corners.
















The black color is nice, although not as dark/ intense as some.
The texture was relatively smooth and not too crunchy or spiky.
It had great staying power through a hot sunny day, and my rubbing at my eyes, even though it isn't waterproof.
Its a nice, pretty, natural look. Not the extreme 'holy crap look at your eyelashes' kind of look that I am perpetually seeking, but nice nonetheless. I'll keep using it for a modest day-time kind of look.

the eyes the limit

Products up for review in the immediate future ie) already in my possession, in no particular order:

Tarte Lash Hugger
Tarte Rejuvelash
Maybelline Volum' Express X 5 waterproof
Maybelline Volum' Express x 7 washable
Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express
Maybelline XXL Volum + Length microfiber washable
Sephora Mascara Fantastic Color
Fiberwig

Mascara I'm dying to try/review that I do not yet have:

Maybelline Stiletto
Maybelline Full N' Soft
CoverGirl Lash-Blast
L'Oreal Voluminous
L'Oreal Volume Shocking
Benefit BADgal Lash
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Aqua Lash
Rimmel Sexy Curves
Bare Essentials Buxom Lash
Sephora Atomic Volume
Tarte 4 Day Stay Lash Tint
Urban Decay Big Fatty
Too Faced Lash Injection
Bare Essentials Weather Everything waterproof mascara

If you happen to have samples of any of these, or, you know, just happen to want to send me some, I'd be eternally grateful!