L'Oreal Paris Makeup Voluminous Original Curved Brush Mascara, Black, 0.28 Fl Oz

The L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara is a popular choice especially for those with thinning lashes. The mascara promises to lift and build lashes up to 5x volume without clumping or smudging. The makeup is available in "carbon black" which uses deep carbon compound pigments giving it an obsidian appearance or "blackest black" which uses black iron oxide pigments. The carbon black color is a great choice for a nighttime look while the brownish black shade is a good option for daytime wear. With regards to the longevity of the product, most customers replace their mascara in 3 months to avoid gunk buildup on the brush, which can lead to eye infections. Reviews of the product in the black-brown shade noted that it is close in color to the traditional black shade. The mascara does not add much length or volume according to one reviewer, though another noted that it is effective in volumizing and lengthening. While many have been using this mascara for over twenty years, the product did not work for some who complained that the formula is too wet, dries out too fast or smudges easily.