In the past I have not been a huge fan of Revlon mascaras, though I cannot say I have tried a ton since I have pretty much hated the ones I have tried. I decided to give another one a shot recently – the Photoready 3D Volume Mascara in 002, Black. Since my main interest in mascaras is a thickening formula, this seemed worth trying.
According to Revlon, the Photoready 3D Mascara is meant to magnify, multiply and amplify lashes 100% with 2 coats. It is available in 3 shades: Blackest Black, Black and Blackened Brown as well as a Waterproof version. The company also states, “The exclusive reflective formula magnifies and multiplies the look of your lashes, easily creating the appearance of bigger, bolder volume.” Sounds perfect for me, but does it really do what it says? The shape of the wand is a bit like Benefit’s “They’re Real” wand. With the main portion being kind of a standard shape, medium size brush with a extra bristles near the edge of the tip to help get every last lash. I like this kind of brush because I find it quite easy to use and the extra bristles really do help get the lashes in the outer corners. The brush is plastic which I almost always dislike because it seems like they often distribute too much product making for heavy, wet lashes. Not so with this mascara! The brush picks up just enough mascara to coat lashes without weighing them down. My lashes do not feel heavy and do not look like they have been drenched in a sea of black goo. I can apply a second coat relatively soon after the first, though I do not find the extra coat necessary for daily use. The formula does not seem to clump and actually does seem to help separate and define lashes a bit. Though the formula is not the absolute best at creating volume, lashes DO look thicker. Again, not the best lengthening formula, but it DOES lengthen quite nicely. It seems that the wand helps to curl lashes a tiny bit, though probably not as well as most strictly curling formulas (which never seem to do much to me in the first place). It does not flake and is relatively water resistant. Lashes do not feel crunchy or stiff after applying the Photoready 3D Volume, though it is not the softest formula either. All in all, the Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara is a really good all-around mascara.
I kind of like the packaging. It is a slightly rounded rectangular tube and feels a bit thicker than other mascara tubes. I kind of like the chunkier width of this mascara because it feels more substantial in one’s hand and is very easy to hold…not that I typically struggle to keep mascara in my hand. In one sense it looks like kind of cheapish plastic, but in an expensive way, if that makes any sense. I really do not care about the look of my mascara tube since it is rare that I do not use it away from home. Well, I am not really a stickler for expensive packaging that does not affect the inside contents anyway unless it has some sort of interesting gimmick. We are all a sucker for gimmicky packaging once in a while, right?
If you are looking for a good all-around mascara that will
do a little bit of everything, but not create AMAZING results in any one area,
I would definitely suggest this mascara. And if you want some added volume or
length, why not try a coat of the 3D Volume followed by a coat of your favorite
volumizing or thickening mascara? I have not done this, but I think it could
create beautiful results.
Revlon’s Photoready 3D Volume Mascara is available at drug
stores and discount stores and has a suggested retail price that I believe is
around $8.00.
For more information about Revlon and their animal-testing
policies, check out my post here.
Disclaimer: This product was purchased by me, for me. I am
not affiliated with Revlon in any way, nor have I been compensated for this
review.
