Brush Crush: LOreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara

When times get tough, the tough go mascara shopping. Pitch that old mascara you’ve been nursing and curb your beauty addiction for less than $10 with L’Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara. The new mascara is fortified with plumping hydra collagen and has a supersized brush that generously swipes lashes with a dramatic pop of black. On the thickness scale, we give the consistency about a six (on a scale of one to 10) and thought that the formula didn’t quite deliver the volume promised on the package. But what makes the mascara stand out from other brands we’ve tried is the over-sized big momma brush. This miracle-working wonder has tough bristles that expertly lift, separate and precisely comb through lashes to sweep away any trace of clumps. Plus if you’re into layering, you can pile on a few coats without lashes sticking together like a thick, gooey wall. The jet black formula is long lasting, doesn’t flake and won’t smudge into dark circles under eyes. Best of all, at the end of the day you won’t have to scrub with makeup remover because all traces melt away with a gentle facial cleanser. Get the new L’Oreal mascara at most drug and mass market stores for about $7.99. More at lorealparisusa.com.