VOLUM EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL® CAT EYES WATERPROOF MASCARA

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Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara instantly plumps lashes for dramatic volume, without clumps.

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Average rating for this product: 4.2 out of 5 stars

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17 out of 44 (39%) of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Ulli

Austria

Review1

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Age55 to 64

GenderFemale

SKIN TONE:Light

EYE COLOR:Blue

HAIR COLOUR:White

1 out of 5 stars.

Enttäuschend

Ulli

21 days ago

Doesn‘t keep what she promises!!! Waterproof is probably a joke, does not last even in a dry state.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

14 days ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback on our The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We are sorry to hear that this formula did not provide the waterproof results or the long-lasting wear you expected, and we have passed your comments along to our team for review. For the best results, we suggest ensuring the cap is closed tightly between uses and allowing the product to set completely after application. We invite you to explore our other waterproof options to help you find the perfect match for your lash goals! XO

lovebird18

Tampa,FL

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Hazel

HAIR COLOUR:Red/Auburn

5 out of 5 stars.

LOVE IT!

lovebird18

2 months ago

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome mascara! Love it. It makes my lashes so full.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

goobie1

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

GenderFemale

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

2 out of 5 stars.

not maybelline's best

goobie1

a year ago

barely works for my eyelashes. weighs them down after applying and undoes any curl i previously made. does a poor job at volumizing my lashes. very wet formula that does not hold a curl and does not volumize! brush is also very messy

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

a year ago

Consumer Care Center

Hello goobie1! Thank you for sharing your comments on the The Colossal®. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve all of our products. We apologize that you did not end up liking this product and appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope you continue to try our products with great success.

Elle22

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

5 out of 5 stars.

The Best for Creating Thick, Long Lashes!!

Elle22

2 years ago

Best, beautiful, rich mascara ever!!! It makes the lashes long and thick!!! I do have fairly long and thick lashes to start with but this makes them much fuller and extends them. Been using this for years!!! I will never use another type of waterproof mascara.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

2 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts regarding Maybelline New York Volum' Express The Colossal Mascara. We are glad you like the product! Your comments will be shared with the team. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Mariannew

Concord NC

Review1

Votes0

Age65 or over

SKIN TONE:Light

EYE COLOR:Blue

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Just bought last week

Mariannew

2 years ago

Smudges terribly. Bought new, went unto a meeting cane out with extreme racoon eyes. Only used on the top lashes

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

2 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Greetings! We apologize for your unsatisfactory experience with the Volum Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We acknowledge the disappointment this brought you. We will relay your feedback to our team for their consideration. Thank you.

Need old formula back

Los Angeles

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Changed the formula - not good anymore

Need old formula back

3 years ago

Changed the formula - not good anymore. Used to hold lash curl; no longer. Also not as pigmented:/ Bad choice to change formula.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

3 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! Thank you for reaching out about our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We are sorry to hear about your experience with our product. It is possible that minor changes have been made in the formula of a product; however, the performance should meet or exceed previous results and may not be noticeable at all. There are different reasons why a formula might be changed; availability of ingredients, changing industry requirements, and product improvements are common examples. The ingredients listed on the physical product are always accurate listing. We hoped this helps. XOXO!

Pascale

Review1

Votes0

Age65 or over

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Green

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

Super less oily waterproof mascara

Pascale

3 years ago

What I like the most about this mascara is that it is very waterproof, longlasting and most of all less oily and therefore you get beautiful separated eye lashes❣️Thank you Maybelline from Lone Marianne in Denmark

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

3 years ago

Consumer Care

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Volum' Express® The Colossal® Washable Mascara. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the results you are getting. We hope that you continue to use our products with satisfaction!

tauntemary

Jennings, La.

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Hazel

GenderFemale

5 out of 5 stars.

A replacement mascara for me!

tauntemary

3 years ago

I've switched to this mascara because the one I was using changed their brush! I'm so happy I read the review for the one I have been using for years and the reviewer mentioned this one!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

3 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara. We are happy to hear you enjoy the product. Try pairing with our Color Strike cream-to-powder eye shadow pen, its provides up to 12HR bold color impact in a strike, zero fallout! Crease-resistant, fade-resistant, and smudge-resistant. We hope you will continue to use our products with great satisfaction!

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Kyverin

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Review1

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Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Hazel

GenderFemale

2 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful for an hour

Kyverin

3 years ago

So I usually wear SkyHigh waterproof and love it but stores were out. With living in high humid location it’s not always easy to find good ones. Sadly this one didn’t do so well. It applied and looked great for about an hour of being outside. After that I started to get the raccoon eyes. It was flaking and smudging so bad I had to remove it part was through my day. Have refused to try again.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

3 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi Kyverin! We appreciate your feedback on our Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara. We are sorry to hear that this product did not give you the results you were looking for. We hope you can try out our Lash Sensational® Waterproof Mascara. This cult-favorite mascara delivers supple, separated lashes that never feel weighed down. To learn more about this product, please visit this link here: https://tinyurl.com/yaq3mry6, We hope you can try it out and find better results!

Cherry1

Review1

Votes0

Age45 to 54

SKIN TONE:Light

EYE COLOR:Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Smudge under eye within 2 hours

Cherry1

4 years ago

Horrible smudge under eye within a short time, I wipe it off and then more smudge later, basically it continued to smudge all day until there is nothing left on your lash.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

4 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! We do apologize that Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara caused smudging. This is never a result we want for one of our consumers. However, we have a suggestion! Since you are applying on your top lid, we recommend first applying our . Since this product did not suit you, we recommend checking out our Sky High lengthening and volume mascara for sky high lash impact from every angle. This Long-lasting mascara delivers full volume and limitless length. We hope you give this a try.

MACOlossal

Review1

Votes0

Age45 to 54

1 out of 5 stars.

Bring back old formula!

MACOlossal

4 years ago

Why was the formula change? The old one was the best! This one makes a line on my upper lid if i dont stay still and let it dry. pleas please listen to all of the comments and bring back the prior formula!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

4 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your feedback about our Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara and we apologize that you did not see the results you were expecting. We will be sure to pass along your feedback about your disappointment. We hope you give our waterproof mascaras a chance! We suggest trying our Lash Sensational Sky High mascara instead as it delivers full volume and limitless length. Exclusive Flex Tower mascara brush bends to volumize and extend every single lash from root to tip. Waterproof mascara formula infused with bamboo extract and fibers for long, full & lightweight lashes, that don't flake or leave you with raccoon eyes! We hope you give this product a try! Thank you for choosing Maybelline. XoXo

Dimsum

New York, NY

Review1

Votes0

Age45 to 54

SKIN TONE:Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Not waterproof!

Dimsum

4 years ago

I purchased this mascara for it's waterproof claim but it smudges when wet.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

4 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi Dimsum! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Volum' Express® The Colossal® Waterproof Mascara. As avid makeup lovers ourselves, we understand your frustration. We suggest trying our Lash Sensational Sky High Waterproof Mascara for long lasting-results with limitless length. You can learn more about this volumizing waterproof mascara here: https://tinyurl.com/ybf76v5p. Thank you for choosing Maybelline! XOXO

Joie

Review1

Votes0

Age25 to 34

1 out of 5 stars.

Please Bring Back Old Forumula <3 RIP

Joie

4 years ago

This has been my go to mascara for the past 15 years (I'm only 30 lol that sounds like a long time) it is the BEST OF THE BEST. Time and time again I've tried other mascaras that get popular either through "hype" or have a lot of good reviews and EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I come back to my Day 1, Colossal mascara as it simply never compares. I love it so much as it really builds up my lashes the highest, thickest, more separated than any other and most importantly, it keeps the curl all day (no need to curl your lashes after applying mascara, which can be damaging). I also love that the removal process is easy and preserves my original lashes. I recently purchased the waterproof version with the new blue writing and noticed that the formula has changed dramatically. My lashes no longer stay curled, which is critical because once they go straight you can't even tell how thick or long they are anymore, therefore defeating the purpose. I don't feel like this is the same product anymore, which after 15 years makes me really sad as I know there is no other mascara like this. Please bring back the old formula that we all know and love. Thank you!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

4 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi There! Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with us regarding our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We understand how frustrating it is when a formula we love is no longer available. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve our product and services. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team! We recommend you to try out our Sky High lengthening and volume mascara for sky high lash impact from every angle. Long lasting mascara delivers full volume and limitless length. You can learn more about the product here: https://tinyurl.com/ybunmjnk. We hope you will love this product as much as we do! XOXO

Tired of wasting my money

Kansas

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

GenderFemale

2 out of 5 stars.

Hardly any product in tube

Tired of wasting my money

5 years ago

Not sure why but the last 3-4 tubes I've purchased in the last year and a half has barely any product! I'll use it a few times and then the brush is dry. I keep it closed and in a cabinet. It's not a cheap mascara so I feel I'm being ripped off. Too many in a row are not worth the money. Used to last a long time!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

4 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! Thank you for your feedback on our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara! We are sorry about you experience with this product and we will be sure to let our team know about your feedback. For further assistance, please call us at 800-944-0730 from M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET. Thanks for reaching out again!

Emina

Sweden

Review1

Votes0

Age18 to 24

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

HAIR COLOUR:Dark Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Bad

Emina

5 years ago

This mascara is not good. It smudges under my eyes and it’s supposed to waterproof. I have tried other mascaras that weren’t waterproof but even they didn’t smudge as much as this one.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

5 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there! We appreciate your feedback and are disappointed to hear that you experience with our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara was not not up to your expectation. We will be passing this valuable information on to the rest of our team as we are always looking for ways to improve the performance of our products. Since this product did not suit you, we recommend checking out our We suggest using our original Lash Sensational Mascara, this mascara this mascara unfolds layers of lashes for a sensational full fan effect, thanks to its exclusive fanning brush with ten layers of bristles. This mascara delivers supple, separated lashes that never feel weighed down. We hope you give this a try.

MR18

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

HAIR COLOUR:Blonde

GenderFemale

3 out of 5 stars.

It used to be the best

Tabi85

5 years ago

I've been using this mascara for most of my adult life. It was visibly better than any high fashion mascara. But more than a couple years ago, something had changed in the formula. The maskara that once lasted all day long, now leaves a trace below the eyelashes after 3-4 hours. As I work in a high-paced environment, sometimes I forget to check myself in the mirror. I cannot count how many times I've seen a patient, looking like a panda. I still use it because it's still better than most maskaras. But it is not as good as it used to be.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

5 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi There! Thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience with us regarding our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. Feedback from our consumers is very important to us and helps us improve our product and services. We know how frustrating it is when a product does not meet your expectations. We thank you for giving this product a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team! XOXO

Rafaela

Ohio

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

HAIR COLOUR:Dark Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Bring back the old formula

Rafaela

6 years ago

Loved this mascara before but just bought a new one and was very disappointed!! I feel lost now that I have to find a new mascara that gives me volume and lengthens my lashes.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

5 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there, thank you for sharing your interest with our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We are sorry to hear that this product was not your favorite. We want to assure you that you are being heard. Consumer feedback is so important to us as it helps us when making decisions about our products, such as this. We will be forwarding this along to the appropriate department.We hope you continue using Maybelline with great satisfaction! XOXO

texasbama

Waco, Texas

Review1

Votes0

Age18 to 24

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

HAIR COLOUR:Dark Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

BRING BACK OLD FORMULA

texasbama

6 years ago

The waterproof colossal mascara used to be my HOLY GRAIL but you discontinued it and replaced it with this awful formula. It’s smudgy and doesn’t hold and lengthen the lashes like it used to. I am so disappointed and frustrated!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

6 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Stellar star

Rupert Idaho 83350

Review1

Votes0

Age45 to 54

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

HAIR COLOUR:Light Brown

GenderFemale

1 out of 5 stars.

Waterproof .... no!

Stellar star

6 years ago

This product leaves black under my eye like it melts off my eyelashes. I’ve tried others from maybelline and never had an issue... Not impressed

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

6 years ago

Consumer Care Center

JZchi

Chicago, IL

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

SKIN TONE:Light Medium

EYE COLOR:Brown

HAIR COLOUR:Dark Brown

1 out of 5 stars.

New formula is very disappointing

JZchi

6 years ago

What did you guys do to the formula!? The new version is terrible. It does not hold the lashes up or thicken the lashes like the old version. Bring back the old!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

6 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hey There! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We know how frustrating it can be when a product does not meet your expectations. Feedback from our consumers are important and helps us improve our products. We will be passing along your comments to the team. We suggest trying our Volum' Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara. The clump-free formula delivers bigger, thicker, and fuller lashes for dramatic volume. We hope you give it a try and love it! XoXo

Big Kitty

Kirkland, WA

Review1

Votes0

Age65 or over

SKIN TONE:Light

EYE COLOR:Blue

HAIR COLOUR:Light Brown

4 out of 5 stars.

Tweeks Requested

Big Kitty

6 years ago

Needs to come with a curved brush and come in dark brown waterproof. Formula could be a bit less thick.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Trixiet127

Texas

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

EYE COLOR:Hazel

SKIN TONE:Light

HAIR COLOUR:Blonde

1 out of 5 stars.

Not waterproof. Disappointment

Trixiet127

7 years ago

Don't buy it. It is not waterproof. I have smudges daily. I end up looking like a raccoon by lunchtime. So not professional! Already looking for a new brand to wear! Such a disappointment bc I've been wearing their mascara for over 20 years!

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on maybelline.com

Response from maybelline.com:

7 years ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi Angel! We appreciate your feedback on our Volum' Express The Colossal Waterproof Mascara. We are sorry to hear that this product did not give you the results you were looking for. We hope you can try out our Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara. This fresh liquid formula captures lashes from root to tip for a full-fan effect. To learn more about this product, please visit this link here: http://tinyurl.com/yxt5pd9w. We hope you can try it out and find better results!

Cherrymama

Review1

Votes0

Age35 to 44

5 out of 5 stars.

Helped curl my eyelashes!!!

Cherrymama

7 years ago

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VOLUM EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL® CAT EYES WATERPROOF MASCARA

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Ulli

Enttäuschend

Ulli

lovebird18

LOVE IT!

lovebird18

goobie1

not maybelline's best

goobie1

Elle22

The Best for Creating Thick, Long Lashes!!

Elle22

Mariannew

Just bought last week

Mariannew

Need old formula back

Changed the formula - not good anymore

Need old formula back

Pascale

Super less oily waterproof mascara

Pascale

tauntemary

A replacement mascara for me!

tauntemary

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Kyverin

Beautiful for an hour

Kyverin

Cherry1

Smudge under eye within 2 hours

Cherry1

MACOlossal

Bring back old formula!

MACOlossal

Dimsum

Not waterproof!

Dimsum

Joie

Please Bring Back Old Forumula <3 RIP

Joie

Tired of wasting my money

Hardly any product in tube

Tired of wasting my money

Emina

Bad

Emina

MR18

Different formula

MR18

LadyKathryn

Please bring back the OLD formula!

LadyKathryn

Tabi85

It used to be the best

Tabi85

Rafaela

Bring back the old formula

Rafaela

texasbama

BRING BACK OLD FORMULA

texasbama