Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Curling & Volumizing Mascara

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have short and incredibly straight lashes, with hooded eyelids that make them stick straight down, so I’m usually very skeptical about mascaras that promise to hold a curl when they aren’t waterproof. Unfortunately, this one didn’t do much for me - it felt a bit dry, applied sparsely from the brush, and didn’t hold my lashes in the promised curl.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this mascara because it helps make my lashes look longer, fuller, and more curled. It’s easy to apply and gives my lashes a nice look without feeling too heavy. I also like how i can add another coat to build up the look.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My eyelashes are the most stubborn, straight lashes in the world. As such, I usually can only use waterproof mascara that must be made of like straight up plastic to hold my lashes in the curl. With this mascara, I was able to maintain the curl for about 2 hours (better than most mascaras) but then my lashes dropped back to their normal straight state. Not to mention, after a couple hours I did notice some substantial flaking under my eyes. As far as pros go, the wand is super easy to get into nooks and crannies, and I found the formula to be extremely wearable and non irritating on my sensitive eyes. Definitely not replacing my go to mascara, but one I may reach for on a day where I’m looking for something more natural and breathable.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my I love this mascara! I have super straight lashes and it gives me some curl even without my eyelash curler. It stays on all day which is a must for a mom on the go. It is a little difficult to remove at the end of the day but a little melting balm takes care of that.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well, hello there, gorgeous. Pull up a chair, because we need to have a very honest heart to heart about a whirlwind romance that took a heartbreaking turn. My eyelashes and I have been through the trenches together. We survived the pink and green tubes of yesteryear, the crunchy clear mascara phase, and more late nights than my under eye creams care to admit. Lately, putting on mascara has been mostly reading glasses perched on the very tip of my nose, mouth hanging wide open, squinting into a magnifying mirror that shows every single pore, all to try to avoid the dreaded heavy, crunchy clumps that look like a pack of tired spiders huddled together for warmth. I was expecting more of the same with Lancôme Lash Idôle Curl Goddess. Though shockingly, right after first application, I was ready to hand whoever invented this little beauty a medal, a parade, and half of my French fries. That morning, I had used my trusty metal eyelash curler with zero mascara before running off to work with the Curl Goddess in hand for later. By the afternoon, I was excited to put this French made mascara to the test! I started with one eye first. The wand has this clever little curve that hugs your lashes like a friend you haven’t seen in a while. I went in for my first coat, and wouldn’t you know it? One swipe. Just one! I didn’t have to pump the wand or wipe excess glop off on a tissue. It glided across my lashes like butter on a hot skillet. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had a mascara go on this smooth in my entire life, and I’ve been batting these babies since MTV actually played music videos. The Curl Goddess eye woke right up, lifted to the heavens, and fanned out with zero clumps. Once I did the other eye to match, I looked like I’d actually gotten eight hours of sleep. Now, divas, we are on this ride together, so fasten your seat belts. Right after I put the Lancôme Curl Goddess on (and visible in the photos taken immediately after applying), I noticed tiny little black flecks had already dropped onto the skin under my eyes. I thought, Okay, no big deal, I’ll just brush those away. Fast forward two and a half hours. Just one hundred and fifty minutes! I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and nearly gasped. Full blown SWEATSCARA! The black pigment had migrated right underneath my eyes, giving me a smudge less Curl Goddess and more Alice Cooper. And because this stuff is a 30 hour long wear formula, getting those dark shadows off my under eyes required a rescue mission, oil, and a lot of patience. So, let me save you some heartbreak (and some extra concealer and powder). If you want the smoothest, easiest, most gorgeous curl of your life for a quick lunch date or a one hour event, she is an absolute dream. Your lashes will look feathery, lifted, and fabulous. However, if you’re planning on running errands, going out in the heat, having a hot flash, or wearing this past the two hour mark, keep a Qtip, a little oil, and some setting powder in your purse- or maybe stick to a tubing mascara for your marathon days. I still love the lift she gave me, even if our romance was a little short lived, though I am officially taking back the medal, cancelling the parade, and keeping all of my French fries! Two and a half stars: goes on so smooth, gorgeous on the lashes, just a little too adventurous under the eyes!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received for free. I have extremely oily eyelids so almost every single mascara I’ve tried tends to flake/smudge on me, and the ones that don’t always need a dedicated mascara/eye makeup remover. I don’t know how this mascara does it, but I didn’t get a single flake/smudge 12 hours later. It also removes easily with just my regular foam cleanser somehow (I checked for residue after with a micellar water soaked cotton pad). I used just a single coat and I immediately noticed my sparse, short lashes looked fuller and longer.