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Here's a review of Ever Bilena's Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara.

Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara

Price: Php 185.00

Where to Buy: Ever Bilena counters in department stores nationwide

Ever Bilena Volum Curl Mascara Wand

My favorite drugstore mascara: the Maybelline Hypercurl Volum' Express Mascara recently went beyond it's usable state so I knew I had to pick up a replacement. I was thinking of grabbing another tube of it but then, while I was at the Watsons Store, I chanced upon an Ever Bilena kiosk and I saw their Volume Curl Mascara. With their black-pink packaging I thought they could be cousins - albeit EB's has a more magenta cap. They're at about the same price point, both *claim to be* waterproof and both are designed to add volume. In my playbook, running out of a certain product is a chance to try out another. So there, I picked up this Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof with hopes that like the Maybelline Hypercurl Volum' Express Mascara I will get a bang for my buck. It turns out, like most products it has its pros and cons. Here's the rundown.

In Action

The Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara in action: Without Mascara VS With Mascara

So I obviously love how this mascara curled my lashes. It brings volume, holds a curl and really opened up my eye. The big wand certainly helped in bringing the volume. It's also clump-free as you can see in the photo. I just didn't use it for my lower lashes because the wand is too big and I didn't want to end up with some mess. I also felt like I could poke my eye with it. LOL.

Look at this photo below. I took it at about 5 in the afternoon. That's about 8 hours of wear time already and my curls are still holding up, see? So I really have no complaints about its staying power or its lengthening or volumizing ability.

However, what I don't like about this product though is that there are times that I end up with dark, raccoon-like circles at the end of the day. It happens when the day is hot and my lids are sweaty. When the weather isn't so humid, there are barely any issues.

This mascara also takes a while to dry up after application so try not to bat your lashes right away because you know what's bound to happen. Waiting a whole good minute will do.

Being a waterproof product it's stubborn to remove with my Micellar water.

Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara Rating

Packaging: 3/5

Performance: 4/5

Longevity : 4/5

Quality: 4/5

User Friendliness: 3/5

Price: 5/5

Overall: 3.5/5

Have you tried this mascara from Ever Bilena?

Share you experience in the comment box below.

XO,

Carissa

PS. Here's a makeup look I created using this Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara, along with another Ever Bilena product. Light and simple makeup lang, ideal for the office.

Here's a list of the products I used. Click the fonts in bold if you want to read the review about the product.

Primer: Quick FX No-Shine Mattifier

Foundation: The Ordinary Serum Foundation in Shade 2.0 YG

Concealer: Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer (miraculous coz I have soo much to conceal!)

Powder: Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One UV+Lightening Oil-Control Two Way Cake

Brows: Maybelline Fashion Brow 3D Brow & Nose Palette in Dark Brown (also used the lighter shade in the palette as transition shade for eyeshadow)

Eye Palette: Zoeva En Taupe Eyeshadow Palette (Shade: Handmade - duo-chrome peach that shifts into a subtle gold when applied)

Mascara: Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara

Blush: Laura Geller Beauty Baked Gelato Vivid Swirl Blush in Cantaloupe (also it doesn't seem so obvious here)

Contour: Ciate London Bamboo Bronzer in Palm Island

Lips: Ever Bilena Matte Liquid Lipstick in Sexy Nude

Review: Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara

by Carissa Ramosa on Sunday, October 21, 2018

Here's a review of Ever Bilena's Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara. Ever Bilena Volume Curl Waterproof Mascara Price: Php 18...

It's always exciting to be able to find good products that are incredibly low-priced. Meet my latest cheap thrill which I grabbed from the hallowed aisles of Watsons. :)

Maybelline The Hypercurl Volum' Express Mascara

Maybelline The Hypercurl Volum' Express Mascara

Price: Php 199.00 (4.30 USD) but I got it when it was on sale for Php 169.00 (USD 3.65)

Where I Got It: Watsons Robinsons Place Tacloban Branch

Other Locations: Available where Maybelline products are sold

My Take

I'm not much of a mascara girl. Like blush-ons, it's not something I wear everyday or a lot. However, there are days that I feel like wearing 'em and therefore, even if I don't wear 'em much, I still want to have one on hand. And you know, just have something when you want to add some drama for a night-out (which I don't do a lot, BTW). Ha ha. Oh! I have no social life. Me and my man are certified home buddies.

Very black.

I think this mascara is perfect for me: it's affordable and it works great. It defines the lashes and thereby prettifies me but it doesn't look like I've overdone it, especially when I'm just wearing it to the office.

It doesn't smudge and is waterproof, which is perfect for this tropical country called the Philippine, where it's perpetually sunny. I work in a non-airconditioned workplace but it doesn't budge, even when my eyelids are already sweaty.

Manufacturing date is well indicated: expiration is usually 1 and 1/2 to 2 years from MFG date.

At the end of the day though, you might have a hard time removing it because it sticks well and leaves a dark residue; you might need an oil-based makeup remover for that, something that is gentle in the eyes. I use Human Nature's Sunflower Oil, although technically it isn't a makeup remover but

is a multipurpose stuff.

It is shaped like so.

So this is a close-up look of the spoolie and you can see that it slightly bends in the center for enhancing those lashes.

This photo on the back of the cardboard that contains the product details, in my opinion and experience is kinda accurate. It really does make the eyes come alive.