Review: Avon Smooth Minerals Mascara

I was originally going to do another nail polish review and swatch, but I thought maybe I'd take a break from nails and go with something I haven't reviewed in a while: mascara! I try not to have too many on the go at once, so that means I'm not always up to date with all the new ones, and it seems Avon is always introducing a new mascara. I haven't even opened the last "new" one Super Magnify... You have to wonder when it goes past being anything different than just the same old formula in a different tube?

The "hourglass" brush

"Dramatically soft lashes! Lashes look naturally lush and fluttery full. Formulated with a nurturing botanical blend. Lashes feel light, flexible, conditioned and silky soft. Clump proof and suitable for sensitive eyes." - Avon Book

I've been using it for a few weeks now and I don't mind it. I find that it thickens and lengthens my lashes pretty well, but it is more of a natural looking mascara; meaning lashes look better, but it isn't as obvious that you are wearing mascara as other formulas. I don't know what to think of the brush though. This has your average wire brush, but it is an hourglass type shape that curves in. I don't think it adds anything to application, and I always end up with a big glob of mascara on the end of it. I think this would have been fine with out the curvy brush.

Before- naked and uncurled

After- one coat Smooth Minerals Mascara and uncurled

I really don't think that there was anything wrong with the condition of my eyelashes before I started using this mascara, so I can't say much on that front (but do you really think conditions? colour me skeptical.) As for the softness... it wasn't a flakey, caked mess, but I wouldn't say that my lashes were any softer than any other mascara, they were just average. Wear was great though, no flakes, smudges or issues and removal was clean and easy.

Over all I don't mind this mascara, but I probably won't repurchase. There are just too many other mascaras out there to try!

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