I grabbed this on a Target run for cat litter and zero expectations. Three hours later I texted my sister a blurry mirror pic with the caption “look at these lashes.”
The wand has these tiny rubber bristles that actually grab every single lash—even the invisible ones in the inner corner. No clumps. No raccoon eyes by noon.
It’s CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume—$12.99 at any drugstore. The brand claims it’s “clean” mascara that still delivers full-on drama. I rolled my eyes. Then I tried it.
The Brush
20 micro-rubber bristles that comb and coat without that spidery look.
The Formula
Builds in thin layers—you can do 1 coat for natural or 4 for fake-lash energy.
The Wear
Zero flakes. I fell asleep in it (don’t judge) and woke up with intact lashes.
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They swapped out the old wax-heavy base for something lighter. It’s basically a lash extension in a tube—but it washes off with warm water. No oil cleanser needed.
- Beeswax: Holds curl without that stiff shellac feel
- Carnauba Wax: Makes it flexible, not crunchy
- Panthenol: Conditions lashes so they don’t snap off
- Iron Oxides: The blackest black I’ve seen at this price point
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First application: wet, almost too wet. I almost wiped it off. But 30 seconds later it set into this soft, flexible film that doesn’t budge. My lashes looked like tiny black feathers.
Week two: I wore it through a spin class and a crying session (Happy Death Day 2U hits different). No streaks. No panda eyes. The only surprise? It actually made my lashes feel softer after a week of daily use.
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My lashes look thicker, longer, and somehow healthier. The volume is real—not that “my lashes are stuck together” fake volume. But if you want waterproof that survives a pool day, keep walking.
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This is the mascara I’d grab if my apartment was on fire (after my cat, obviously). It out-performed my $28 Tarte tube and didn’t flake once.