Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Maybelline Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara: Falsies Alternative?


I'm a self-confessed mascara addict, especially when it comes to the best mascara drugstore brand in my opinion: Maybelline. I have tried my fair share of their products and even discovered my all time favourite mascara last year, the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara which I reviewed here and featured in my favourites more than once here on the blog. So when a new mascara claiming to give a falsies push up effect hit the market and started appearing quite literally everywhere, I knew I had to give it a try and put it to the test. Could this be a new favourite of mine? Keep reading to find out.


Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara comes in a non-waterproof formula only at the moment and is available in shade Very Black, priced at £7.99 in drugstores. When I first saw it, I thought it was a dual ended mascara given the shape of its packaging, but nope, just a normal one-wand-kind-of mascara. In fact, it features a plastic push-up brush with cup-shaped (aka sharp and spiky) bristles,  designed to effectively scoop lashes up at the root and pull them forward for volume and length. The formula is said to instantly plump and volumise the look of lashes, containing Styling Wax to keep them lifted. 

After wearing it for a week or so, I find this mascara to be extremely black and to give a very dramatic and volumised look. I've had no issues with the wand, it applies the product rather well and it stokes through my lashes quickly and easily without smearing my upper or lower lash line. This is partially due to it being a smaller applicator (and partially due to me getting better at applying this stuff), and I can proudly say that I have not poked myself in the eye just yet with it.


However (I really wish there weren't any buts), the formula is very wet and it is easy to make it look clumpy. This happens as a result of too much product on your lashes so the way around this is to wipe the brush on the side of the tube to get rid of excess product so you won't apply as much. I managed to make it work after a few tries and I confess that it did take bit longer than usual to get it looking the way I wanted (ie. clump free) so go easy with it and take your time. On top of that, there are some minor issues with removal as it leaves me looking like a panda unless I use an oil-based eye make-up remover.

Once coat, 10 hours after application.
All in all, I really like how it makes my lashes look longer and thicker. During the wear I didn't have issues with flaking, smearing, or smudging, nor did my lashes look or feel crispy. I wish the formula wasn't so wet and that it melted away like the Lash Sensational upon removal but I got this for £5.99 (introductory offer at Boots) so despite not being quite up to Lash Sensational standards, this is not a bad mascara at all. I would totally repurchase this, maybe in another shade once it becomes available. Overall, I'm glad I gave it try and found out what all of the fuss was about.  Sadly, it's NOT quite an alternative to falsies as Maybelline claims but it does get our lashes pretty close to that.

Will you be giving this latest release a try? Let me know below!
Thanks for reading beauties and don't forget to enter my giveaway here (ends Monday 01/02).

xoxo

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  1. oh no glad I found out this was a wet mascara, I normally steer clear of those! looks pretty though http://maybemayhemmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

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  2. Wow the result is amazing with just one coat! I will give this baby a try, thanks! :)

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  3. Wow the result is amazing with just one coat! I will give this baby a try, thanks! :)

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  4. I much prefer a smaller wand like this one, I just find the application a lot easier and it tends to help separate the lashes more. This one looks good on your lashes, I know what you mean though when formula is too wet. The consistency of the formula makes a big difference a lot of the time. Not bad for £5.99 though. :D

    Samio x
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  5. A ver pelas imagens, o resultado é bom!

    Isabel Sá
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  6. Wow, your eyelashes look amazing! I need a new mascara!!
    Have a lovely day :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  7. Ooh now I want to check this out! sounds like a great mascara!

    lifeisashoe

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  8. The mascara looks great on you! Too bad the formula is bit wet but all in all it sounds splendid :)

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  9. I'm not a fan of wet mascaras because it's always with a wet mascara that I end up sneezing like 30 seconds after putting it on. It looks really good on you & for £5.99 it's worth a try.
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  10. That looks great after 10 hours! Its a great price so I will be trying! x
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  11. I love how detailed your review is and it makes me pretty excited to try this out. Though I know it would be really late before this will be available from where I live xD

    Joyce // Joycentricity

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  12. My sister literally just came back from Boots with this in her bag, I'm super excited to try it out but I don't think anything will beat lash sensational for me haha ♥

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  13. OMG amaizing results!! I need to try!
    kisses...


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  14. You have naturally beautiful lashes, but this certainly looks to enhance them. Love the effect, kind of looks like a more affordable version of the Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes :)

    Wendy | XOBeautyAddict.com

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  15. it looks like a great mascara, Pam, your review is really useful and fair...thanks
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  16. Thank you so much for this review! I saw this but didn't pick it up because I haven't read any reviews on it. I'm not sure how the wet formula would be on my lashes but let's hope it'll help with curl.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  17. These products look very good ! :)
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  18. Love the rings! Great photos

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  19. Your lashes look amazing, despite the few struggles you had with these. I actually really like the look of the wand x

    Beauty with charm

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  20. Omg your lashes look amazing!!! I need this mascara in my life!!! I haven't seen it in my country yet

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

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  21. I love Maybelline mascaras too! I definitely agree that they're the best drugstore brand for mascaras. I think this one looks so gorgeous on your lashes though, it's hard to believe it clumps. But I find mascaras that clump really annoying, so I'm not too sure if I would try this yet.

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  22. I may just have to give that a try. Maybelline is my favourite mascara brand too. But your lashes do look good after 10 hours. That's excellent.

    Mich x

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  23. I love maybelline, your lashes look great, I'm not sure if I'll be trying this one out because I am kind of stuck on the Maybelline falsies big eyes mascara at the moment.
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  24. In last time I read a lot about this Mascara. I would looking for this Mascara in the Drugstore!
    Sophie♥

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  25. Your lashes look amazing! I will try this out but I am so picky haha, I have so many mascaras but only a few make the cut!
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  26. I am SUCH a fan of Maybelline mascara, and this one totally made your eyes pop! I'm going to have to give it a try!

    XO Sahra
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  27. Wow, it looks great! Thanks for sharing

    Kisses,
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  28. £5.99 is such a good introductory offer! I think I'll wait to they bring out a waterproof version before trying lashes look great, especially after 10 hours!

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  29. To be honest, I don't like maybelline mascaras. Since I decided to use only cruelty-free brands, I don't use any product of loreal. I think there are much better mascaras instead and you have such big beautiful eyes darling!
    Kisses,xx
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  30. Your lashes look amazing! I have so much mascaras sitting in my drawer already, but I am tempted to add this one as well. After all it is a new release...

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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  31. You already have amazing lashes, and they look even better with this mascara so yes, I am definitely going to give it a try ! Kisses my dear

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  32. I love the look of false eyelashes and your lashes look great here, I will have to give it a try and see if I can master it

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  33. I haven't tried it until now, altjhough I told you already that I've bought it just recently :D:D I just hadn't time to take pictures, so I didn't use it >_< shame on me... this one looks soooo gorgeous on your eyes :) I don't know if it looks better or not than the lash sensational, but I really love the look :) I personally prefer really huge brushes, but all in all I don't have a problem with any size :D so excited to try it out, since it looks so gorgeous on you *_*
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  34. Eu adoro as máscaras da Maybelline, não fosse a minha favorita também dessa marca! Essa parece ser ótima, é pena a fórmula ser mais liquida, normalmente não corre muito bem comigo
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  35. Fabulous post, have to try that mascara out! <3

    Chiara

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  36. Your lashes look amazing! I am tempted to pick this mascara and try it for myself despite being it on the wet side. Usually the 'wet' mascaras get better the more you use them :) x

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  37. Your eyes are so big and gorgeous! Also, the mascara looks great, pity the formula is so wet.

    Di from Max The Unicorn

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  38. I don't think I'll go with this if the formula is really wet. Do you curl your lashes? I wonder if it holds the curl!

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  39. Your lashes look amazing! Great product!

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  40. Dica maravilhosa amei o resultado desta mascara
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  41. Sold! I need to try for definite.

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  42. I loved the effect. Your eyes are so pretty.
    I never use Maybelline, however I would test one day.
    It's not a perfect result at all, but seems like one.

    (sorry if I write wrong , I don't know english very well)
    (you can correct me haha)
    xoxo

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  43. That product looks like it offers a great effect!
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  44. I've never been a massive fan of Maybelline Mascaras until I tried lash sensational. So I'm going be picking this up. I thought it was double ended to.. strange packaging! xx

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  45. Wow Pam your lashes look amazing! I love Maybelline mascaras although I always seem to get splatters above my eye when I use their products. I'm glad you haven't had that issue with this one as it drives me up the wall. I'll try to remember to pick one of these up when my current one runs out

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  46. Amazing pictures and great review!
    Super interesting :)

    Caro x

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  47. I prefer the Benefit Roller Lash but I liked your review

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  48. gostei imenso das fotos, estão incríveis!
    Bjinhos Sandra Color-s

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  49. Looks pretty amazing on you, Pam. But I pass. Maybelline mascara and I don't get along very well, lol.
    xox
    Lenya
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  50. I've been eyeing that for a while and I think I will get one! Thanks for commenting on Qing's Style. I hope you always keep in touch!

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  51. Great review. I hardly ever use mascara but this looks awesome. I may get one.
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  52. Wow, I'm impressed by this mascara! Your lashes look amazing and you have such a beautiful eyes, Pam! Have a great weekend! xx

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  53. Love your lashes!! Great post!
    Xoxo,
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  54. I have been looking for a very black mascara that I can layer on top of the mascara I always use and this may be the one! -Maireem

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  55. Wow, love this post!

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  56. Thank you for the review. I am just on the hunt for a new mascara.

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  57. Ooooh such a nice review of this mascara Pam! Your eyes look stunning in that closeup shot and I can see the effects of the product. I've heard the same though - that clumpiness is quite an issue to deal with. Glad you found a way around it though!

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  58. GOD YOUR EYES ARE SO PRETTY. I just can't! I feel like your whole family was blessed with the greatest genes of all times.

    Anyway. My mascara is running out. Well not running out, I just know it's time to buy a new one and although I'm completely obsessed with it and know I'll be repurchasing it soon (Estée Lauder one) I've also been looking for other ones. And reading different reviews (really, it makes me want to buy every single on available which would last me a lifetime), but I trust your judgement so much.

    I don't know, I don't like the fact that it's so wet, but for such a low price, even if introductory, I think I'd give it a go.

    Flawless as usual!
    Ella Pinto xx

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  59. Beautiful eyes! That mascara works like an absolute dream by the looks of it, I will definitely be giving that a try! Thanks for sharing :)

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  60. I really love this mascara, and I can't get enough of it. I even like the gaudy packaging haha xx

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  61. I stare in amazement on your lashes :)

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  62. I agree Maybelline do the best drugstore mascaras I really need to get my hands on this one xx

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  63. Hello,

    Wooow, amazing ! :D

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  64. I'm glad that this mascara works for you, but unfortunately it really doesn't work for me! I've actually done a review on it too! Great post.
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