First Look: Maybelline's Colossal Big Shot Mascara

I'm doing something I've never done before on the blog: a first look. A tease of a post on a not-yet-in-stores mascara. And I had to because it's something special: it's the Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Mascara.

Isn't that packaging dazzling? All of the details haven't been released yet, but here's what I do know: it's all about big, bossed-up lashes. Y'all know I'll update this as soon as I do! I was sent this and decided to try it...and of course share the good and the bad with y'all!

The key here is The Big Shot: a fully-loaded brush with deep pocket bristles--that means root-to-tip in just one dip. Quick application--I'm liking this already.

Consider this the gold standard (see what I did there?) for big lashes. I know I'm enjoying it so far, but the jokes I'll keep working on. It reminds me of a higher-end mascara, like YSL. Want me to do a dupe or not on that?

But how does it look? Here's a before and after--and I didn't even curl my lashes! I also skipped the eye shadow so you can see the lashes since I have hooded lids. You can definitely see some length in the pic on your right. I have gotten compliments on my lashes, how long they are.

Here's my makeup at the end of the day--I only reapplied lipstick for this shot (I was too tired to redo my foundation) and used artificial lighting, but the mascara stayed put.

Formula-wise, I love that it doesn't get clumpy (this did happen if I rushed) and dries instantly. It gives great length to my lashes without making them feel heavy--I know a lot of y'all would try it just for that reason. I don't think it makes me lashes look fake or too dramatic, just really pretty, if that makes sense.

Wear Time--My biggest complaint with Maybelline mascaras is that they usually flake off during the day. This one thankfully doesn't. Here's my testament to the wear time: I applied my makeup at 6am for my nephew's party at noon (I had a 5 hour drive). It lasted the entire windy day of chasing around little ones. And going up and down the bouncy slide, I might add.

It has lasted me through my day job, where I take care of two little girls who are constantly bumping into me when I'm on the floor with them, or pawing at my face. This mascara didn't irritate my super-sensitive eyes.

Removal--I do need makeup remover to remove it, but it's nothing like a waterproof mascara.

Overall
I'm pleased with wearing the Maybelline Colossal Big Shot mascara and can't wait to update this post once I have more info! So far, I've heard it will be released at the end of the year, so be on the look out!

Would you try this mascara?

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Taking the next couple of days off, so Happy Thanksgiving!