FREE Super Fruits Eye Balm with $130 or more purchase

Monday 10 September 2012

Veracious Product Review: MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

My latest product review is of one of MAC's several mascara options, Zoom Lash. Although MAC holds a large contingent in my makeup stash, I've always steered clear of their mascaras because they tend to get panned on all of the beauty review websites I've visited. Good reviews of MAC mascaras are generally hard to find! I received a free sample of Zoom Lash with a purchase I made a couple months ago, so I finally decided to put my preconceived notions aside and give it a try!



The sample comes in a sleek, sturdy, pint-sized black tube. I have to say, it's quite adorable!


Although the tube is much smaller than the full-sized version, it is long enough that the brush is of normal proportions. Thus, I'm hoping that the performance of this tiny tube is representative of what the mascara truly has to offer!

Here are a few pictures of my eye without mascara. I also abstained from eyeliner so that you could see the effects of Zoom Lash on its own.

"Before": No mascara or eyeliner




And here are a few pictures of my eye with two coats of Zoom Lash. I apologize for all the creepy eyeball closeups, but hopefully they give you a good idea of the effect ;)

"After": With two coats of MAC Zoom Lash Mascara in Black




As you can see, the difference is quite dramatic! Zoom Lash does an excellent job at lengthening my lashes without clumping or caking. It adds a fair amount of volume too! I've worn it a few times now, and it has never flaked or smudged on me, even in the most sweltering of weather. All signs of a fantastic mascara!

And here are "Before" and "After" photos of my whole face, without and with Zoom Lash. It really changes the whole look of my face, without being over the top.


Dorky expression, but lovely lashes! :)

Overall, I'm very pleased with the performance of this mascara. It adds clump-free drama to my lashes without smudging or melting in the face of the summer heat. I'm not in need of mascara at the moment, but I'd definitely consider purchasing the full size of this down the line (though MAC is on my crap list since Estee Lauder changed their animal testing policies). I suppose this proves that I shouldn't let a few (or several) bad reviews dissuade me from trying a product that might be just right for me. Lesson learned! :)

What are your thoughts on MAC mascaras? Any fans of Zoom Lash out there?
 

22 comments:

  1. Wow that mascara works great!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Jennifer! I'm really happy with it so far!

      Delete
  2. I've only ever heard bad things about MAC mascaras, but this really does look fantastic! x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I was in the same boat, but I've been really pleasantly surprised by this one :)

      Delete
  3. WOW! That made a massive difference. Your lashes look fantastic!

    http://abundanceoferica.blogspot.ca

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Erica! It really does make a huge difference, but without being over-the-top dramatic. I've been loving it so far :)

      Delete
  4. That looks so pretty! Love the all natural look.

    www.fashioncontainer.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. Thanks so much, Joellen, for reading and following! I'll check out your blog for sure :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. that mascara looks AMAZING. and i love how it leaves your lashes still thin and clump free for that natural beauty look. i kind of want to try this now

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! I'm really loving it so far. I always like a natural look that's still high-impact (if that makes sense?) and this mascara fits the bill! :)

      Delete
  7. Your lashes look really good with that mascara, it's funny because it's a MAC one and I don't usually heard about them being good, but these may be the exception, maaaaybe I will tried but I am sooo used to drugstore ones xx

    www.lam-style.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I felt the same as you at first- I've only heard bad things about MAC mascaras! That's why I was so pleasantly surprised by this. It's definitely worth a try!

      Delete
  8. It worked great! I defienetly need to try this one, lovely post!

    http://perlaxmakeup.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Perla! I've been really liking the mascara so far :)

      Delete
  9. Wow your lashes look amazing!
    www.thriftyfriday.blogspot.com -This week is "Low Cost Fragrances"

    ReplyDelete
  10. uhhh, I've got to try this on! It seems super efficient!
    your lashes look gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks, Sandra! It really has been doing a great job at making my lashes look super long :)

      Delete
  11. Oh wow that really looks amazing, great review <3 x

    http://lolitasfashionideas.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete
  12. wow! your lashes look gorgeous! The mascara really helps with lifting and lengthening.

    ReplyDelete

All of your lovely comments make my day! Thanks for taking the time to share your musings, ideas, and opinions. Feel free to leave a link to your blog- I'd be happy to check it out :)