Double Extend Mascara

After seeing numerous commercials for L'Oreal's Double Extend Mascara, I was both intrigued and skeptical of the product. Would this really create the illusion of lash extensions without the cost of going to the salon or was I going to be sorely disappointed as I have been with other two-step mascaras? The only way to find out was to take the plunge and buy the mascara. L'Oreal products are definitely not the least expensive drug store cosmetics; however, their quality is always impressive for the price. In my area, Double Extend sells in the $12 - $18 range of cosmetics.

Like many other two-step mascaras, Double Extend has both a white base coat, and a dark tinted top coat. The base coat covers the lashes extremely well, usually with just one coat. I find that I do need to apply two coats of the black top coat in order to ensure that the base coat is completely covered. Double Extend does a very fine job of adding length and definition to my lashes, without clumping or looking too fake and overdone. I do; however, miss the volume I get with L'Oreal's Voluminous mascara.

Double Extend is not offered as a waterproof formula, as the one "perk" as advertised is that you can gently remove the mascara with water. I typically prefer waterproof formulas, as they tend not to smudge or run with activity. With Double Extend, I don't have to worry about smudging or the dreaded "raccoon eyes", as the formula stays put on my lashes until I wash it off with water. I've even fallen asleep with my makeup still on, and the mascara still looks as great as when it's first applied. Removal is extremely easy, as with a little bit of water, the mascara "tubes" slide gently off my lashes, without leaving any residue behind.

Would I buy this product again? Most definitely. L'Oreal Double Extend works as advertised and is the must-have mascara in my makeup bag.