Benefit BADgal Bang! Volumizing Mascara

The BADgal Bang! Volumizing Mascara from Benefit Cosmetics is one of the newest addition in my small vanity as you may have already seen on my New in Beauty: Winter Edition post. The unique and rugged packaging is what caught my eyes first and after using it for a while, I find that the quality didn’t disappoint me as well.

Firstly, Benefit claims this mascara to last for 36 hours and whether that is true or not I honestly do not care since I do not need to wear mascara for that period of time (who does anyways?). A mascara that’ll last me for 12 to 14-hour (max) is honestly more than perfect for me. Anyways, on to the exciting part…

What I liked about this Mascara

This may sound redundant but again, the packaging is what I loved first about this mascara. It has both feminine and masculine vibe in it which I find really unique and interesting. It’s something new. Another thing I love is the mascara’s wand applicator. It has very tiny bristles which made the application super easy. It glided so softly on my lashes and helped to apply the product evenly. I find it very usable for the lower lash as well because it didn’t smudge while I was applying it, something that can be impossible for mascara’s with fuller or bigger wands.

This has a watery consistency so it has a tendency to clump if you are not careful. You probably only need one or two coats to avoid the spidery lashes and you have to wait for it to dry (10-20 seconds) after every application. The finish is amazing especially if you have thin lashes like me. It gave me full volume and it elongated my lashes as if I was wearing false lashes which is absolutely a big yes for me! The color payoff is also stunning because it completely darken my lashes which helped for a fuller finish. Longevity is yet another plausible aspect for this mascara because I did not notice any decline on the quality after 12 hours of wearing it. It did not smudge or create any creases on my eyelids which is always a plus for me but it incredibly was very easy to remove at the end of the day!

What I did not like about this Mascara

I honestly does not have much to dislike about this mascara but this can be annoying if you do not know how to properly use it. First of all, this is not buildable so if you over use it there is a high tendency that you ‘ll be walking all day with a super clumpy lashes! The wet formula can be a big bummer as well especially if you are looking for an on-the-go mascara since. You need to let it the product dry first if not, it can make a big mess.

The Verdict

Overall, I actually love this mascara. Well, I actually love any mascara that promises and delivers to lenghten and volumize the lashes like this one did. Once you get the hang of using this properly, life will become easier! LOL.

Have you tried this mascara yet? How did you like it?

xoxo,