Having used the same mascara for a good few months, I thought it was about time I pop up a review on it. If you are looking for a mascara that separates and lengthens, while lasting throughout the day with no smudging or flaking, then the Doll'd Up mascara by Seventeen might be up your street!
Admittedly, I am someone who prefers waterproof formulas as I don't tend to trust 'normal' formulas not to transfer or even hold a curl. On first impressions, I thought this mascara was way too wet, and was sure it wouldn't work at all on me, and I was right at first but leaving the formula to dry a bit really makes a difference. I accidentally picked up the mascara in the brown shade, but it isn't noticeable on the lashes.
Admittedly, I am someone who prefers waterproof formulas as I don't tend to trust 'normal' formulas not to transfer or even hold a curl. On first impressions, I thought this mascara was way too wet, and was sure it wouldn't work at all on me, and I was right at first but leaving the formula to dry a bit really makes a difference. I accidentally picked up the mascara in the brown shade, but it isn't noticeable on the lashes.
As you can see, this has a curved plastic wand with very fine 'bristles' which has been designed to totally avoid clumps and perfectly separate each individual lash. Now, since the mascara does focus more on separation and length, it lacks volume but I think that's fine for an everyday mascara.
As you can see from the before and after image above, the mascara definitely lengthens and defines the lashes. I know, it's nothing too dramatic but like I said, perfect for everyday wear. The above image is just one coat of mascara, but it can be built up for a more dramatic effect if you wish. I already have quite long lashes, as you can see in the second photo but I imagine this would be perfect for those of you with shorter lashes.
My one gripe with this mascara is that it claims to hold a curl for 24 hours. It's more like 24 seconds on me, I'm actually amazed that my eyelashes behaved themselves so that I could take the pictures! I have seen this mascara result in a lovely, lasting curl on other people but I'm afraid it isn't quite strong enough to hold my stubborn downward-pointing lashes. I will say that the lengthening aspect of the mascara gives a lovely brightening effect to the lower lashes, leaving the eyes looking more open.
Overall, the mascara isn't groundbreaking or anything, but it is lovely for naturally enhancing your lashes. As I said, I didn't have much luck with the curling aspect of the mascara but I definitely appreciated how much more awake my eyes look after using it. I've heard many people rave about this mascara, and I'm a bit disappointed that it hasn't really impacted my lashes in a can't-live-without-it sort of way but at £6.29, you can't complain too much.
You can find the Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara here
Have you tried this? Let me know if you got on better (or worse) with it! -x
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