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L'Oreal's Telescopic Mascara, $9.48? Every new mascara promises the world: Lift! Length! Power! Seduction! But how many products deliver the goods? And how often must you try one only to be disappointed on a night out? Before risking it all, read on to find out if L'Oreal's popular mascara is right for you.
L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara
What's to Love
To begin with, women love the price of this product. For most women, mascara is a daily must-have. When you're using a product daily, you want something that can be replaced without breaking the bank. At under $10, this competitively priced companion is sure to keep you coming back for more. The Telescopic Mascara certainly has a fan club. Many women report using this product for years. What keeps them coming back for more? Simply put, the lift and the length both deliver. Many women agree that their lashes do indeed appear larger than life with this mascara. In fact, this mascara enhances so well that your lashes might even be mistaken for falsies. This mascara does not smudge often and does not irritate the eyes, making it ideal for those with contacts or sensitive eyes. It also removes easily with soap and water or with a standard cleanser. Finally, this adorable little bottle is actually shaped like a telescope. What else could make you more excited to explore new territory?
What's Not to Love
The wand is not everyone's favorite. Reviews lament about the applicator included with the Telescopic Mascara. Many reviewers describe the wand as being difficult to use. The unique design of this wand, with a flat side for lengthening and a comb side for separating, seems to cause more problems than promises. Reviewers complain of clumping and difficulty extending the product to the ends of their lashes. Although the fullness coveted by others is usually a strength, some users have found this mascara to feel heavy or stiff due to uneven coverage by the wand. Others describe the wand as weak and easily broken, particularly when returning the wand to the tube. It seems there is a learning curve for finding how to best wield this finicky tool, and it may be this mascara's downfall for some.
The Takeaway
L'Oreal's Telescopic Original Mascara is clearly a contender when it comes to affordable, heightening mascara choices. It is favorably compared against more expensive brands and even offers some additional variety. You can choose from three color selections: Black, Blackest Black, or Black Brown. Or, for a slightly upgraded product, you can try
L'Oreal's Telescopic Mascara Carbon Black, $10.59. The increased pigmentation (and price) of this big-sister product is noticed by users, and some say it even dries faster than the original formula. Whichever of these two popular products you choose, you will enjoy dark, thick, and skyscraper-high lashes.