Mascara - Just have to share this wonder.

[LadyEloise]

I bought an Essence Instant Volume Boost mascara and forgot I had it. I've started using it now and it's great. Super volume, doesn't flake and is cheap as chips.
I normally use Chanel Le Volume which is great but oh so expensive or the latest Dior one in the soft tube. I was unimpressed with the new Maybelline one that is being heavily marketed/advertised.

I'm not sure where they sell Essence make up in UK.
I'm in Ireland and they sell Essence in pharmacies or Penneys ( Primark in the UK )

In the UK it's sold in Wilkos.
My DD & I use that mascara (obviously our own individual tubes) in rotation with YSL Volume, Benefit They're Real & Diego Dalla Palma Lash Booster mascaras.

BritishBeautyBlogger website gives the Essence mascaras good ratings
britishbeautyblogger.com/?s=Essence++mascara

Is this the one in the black tube with green writing?

I’ve just started using the Essence Lash princess mascara (Black tube with green writing) this week and it is amazing and very cheap. I ordered online from Justmylook.com which has free delivery on all orders. They also have 3 for 2 on all Essence this weekend.

Good tip. I've been on a hunt for the perfect mascara for 20 years now.

Can you categorically state that it will not end up under my eyes??? I swear my eyelashes repel all mascara and even tubing mascara seems to flake now

I bought a £2,50 mascara from primark on the word of a few people last week.

It's the lash effect one.

Absolutely brilliant. Doesn't run down your face and makes your lashes look instantly longer and for £2.50!!

Was previously using a ted baker one which is lovely but not as effective

Worth a shot if it's super cheap but like GloriousTechnicolour I end up looking like a panda unless I have a decent waterproof so would be interested so know if it does smudge. I found benefit good but got clumpy, I've been using a No7 one for a while that doesn't smudge but it's not super volumising.

It's not waterproof.

Essence is the only mascara I use these dys. I've spent an absolute fortune on expensive mascaras in the past, and nothing is any better than my £3 Essence one from Wilko! I always buy a couple at a time as I'd dread running out !

Essence does do good mascara. I love their blushes too.

It's a brilliant mascara but I find it smudges. I think there is a waterproof version?

I have the waterproof version and it was very disappointing, did little for my eyelashes. I agree the normal one smudges a lot.

The non waterproof one doesn't smudge on me at all.
I have very sensitive eyes and they react to so many products but not to this one.

Ive got 2 essence mascaras. The no panda eyes one and a waterproof lash effect. Both really good and have a really satisfying to use chunky brush

I use essence princess lash mascara too, it's brilliant. My eyelashes are rubbish, very short, and this is one of the few mascaras that actually gives me nice lashes. I prefer the non-waterproof one. It doesn't rub off under my eyes but does transfer a little to my oily upper eyelids but that happens with all mascara anyway

After this thread I ordered loads of Essence makeup from JustMyLook. I hadn't heard of it before and we don't have a Wilko's.

First try yesterday of the waterproof mascara, waterproof gel eyeliner and whipped mousse foundation.

Mascara - good. Didn't smudge! Still on today as wouldn't budge last night when washing my face... Took a few layers to get a dramatic effect but that's ok.

Eyeliner - a little bit of a harsh line but pretty good. Didn't smudge and the line can be softened if done when first wet.

Mousse foundation - I've never used this kind before so didn't have another brand to compare it to. Wasn't sure when it first went on, thought it was a bit dry or something but it actually kind of settled in and lasted well all day. Wouldn't wear it on a night out or a long day at work but I'll try it again for day to day.

I'm struggling with makeup at the moment. I'm mid 30s and I wonder if my skin/look is beginning to change slightly. The makeup of my 20s/30s looks a bit odd on me now.