CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara, Vegan Formula, Volumizing, Smudge-Proof, Cruelty Free, Very Black, 1 Count

For Dense or Long Lash, Ecologically-Conscious Girlies – Very Black 825
I got this because I like the non-waterproof version of this – CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara, 835 Black Brown (ewg score of 1), and with so much snow lately, I needed a good waterproof mascara.I got the Very Black 825 in particular because it has a score of 1 on ewg.com/skindeep – while the non-waterproof 835 also has a score of 1. Not the other colors though, which is worth noting if you don’t like irritants near your eyes.Among other ewg friendly mascaras, I love this one because it separates the lashes and does not create a “spider-y” look that other mascaras, especially tubing ones, can have. (essence | Lash Princess Mascara Primer and essence | Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara are not my bag, but would be good if I had less and/or shorter lashes)This waterproof formula is more prone to clumping compared to the non-waterproof, but I guess that is to be expected for waterproof.It removes okay; I use “Farmacy Makeup Remover Cleansing Balm – Green Clean – EWG VERIFIED” followed by “La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser | 2% Salicylic Acid” (EWG score of 4 due to Salicylic acid and menthol – which I think are good for its purposes). Whatever is left is easily removed with a cotton pad or two and “Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil.”

Decent waterproof hold
Suuuuper hard to remove even with oil, but will hold well in humid and hot environment. Love the dark brown color.

No flaking, long lasting😍
Love this formula. There is no smell (that I notice anyway) & it makes my lashes look really good. I use a curler & a comb used to run through lashes after applying the product. I do this with any mascara to get my desired look though. If you have trouble getting it off, try using a melting balm makeup remover. Will change my review if anything changes but right now, I’m in love!

Game changer!
From wife – I had given up on mascara for a long time because they irritated my eyes so much. This product changed everything. I got both the regular and the waterproof in brown. It doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything! No more rubbing my eyes and smudging. Very cost effective – great value for the cost.

It has the same effect as the orange one, but it lasts a little longer i find. There’s very small amounts of black residue that get left under the eye area after long use but it still looks great and has a good lift.

I bought this because my regular mascara was starting to irritate my eyes (Maybelline Great Lash waterproof). This mascara doesn’t irritate my eyes, but I don’t care for the brush – t’s too large, making it difficult to put mascara on without getting it on my skin, or it goes on too thick. I wish it had the smaller brush like Maybelline.

Perfect!