Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara ($7) is a new mascara by Covergirl that promises volumized lashes (apparently 200% more volume to be exact) with zero clumps. The result? Big lashes that are separated.In general, I like Covergirl mascaras, and with this mascara having a striking resemblance to one of my all-time favorites Covergirl Last Blast Mascara, I was really excited to give this mascara a try. I love the formula of Last Blast, but I'm not a huge fan of the mega-big, stubby bristled brush.
The Covergirl Clump Crusher on the other hand has a really good, effective brush. It's not as large, the bristles are a bit longer to help separate the lashes better, and the actual brush is curved so it hugs the base of all of your lashes for more even coats. It also works really well at catching those little corner lashes.
I tend to favor wetter formulas, and this one isn't very wet (but it's not very dry either) and it doesn't over deposit product on the lashes, which I think is one of the big factors as to why it doesn't get clumpy.
I find that this mascara holds pretty true to it's claims and volumizes the lashes without clumping them together. It separates my lashes really well like Maybelline One by One or Make Up Forever Smokey Lash, and builds volume really well without looking clumpy, crispy or spidery. I wouldn't really consider it to be a lengthening mascara, as I don't notice much length, but I think it'd layer good with a lengthening mascara if you like combining mascaras.
Although I rarely ever wear mascara without a mascara base anymore, I tried this mascara both ways. As with any mascara, I prefer using a base prior. With a base, my lashes look a bit longer, and I'm able to achieve the look I want with two coats. Without a base, it takes me 3-4 coats to build my lashes up to my desired look.
This mascara holds up really well throughout the day without becoming sticky (some mascaras cause my top and bottom lashes to stick together.. so annoying!) and there is no smudging or flaking.
Also, it keeps the lashes fairly soft, so it isn't such a pain to remove. There is nothing I dread more than removing a crispy mascara.
Before and After
I overall really like this mascara and will re-purchase. I love the fact that it's so similar to my beloved Last Blast minus the big, annoying brush and clumps. And best of all, it doesn't smudge, which is a huge factor for me since every mascara seems to smudge under my eyes.
It might not give me huge, dramatic, glamour lashes I want, but it will do the job for every day.
The rating on Makeupalley is currently a 4.1/5 with a 78% re-purchase rate based on 126 reviews.
The Round-Up
Pros:- Great brush design - curved brush hugs the base of the lashes and applies the mascara evenly in less coats.
- Adds volume
- Separates the lashes
- No smudging or flaking throughout the day
- Easy removal
- Doesn't really add any extra length
- Doesn't give as dramatic lashes as I would like
