Bad Gal is one of those mascaras I want to get round to trying, but the price tag had put me off. Don't foget, in the UK we can't return cosmetic products so it would be a waste of £14.50 if I didn't like the mascara. So, buying this magazine was a great way of trying it out!
It comes with the huge brush that Bad Gal is known for. The tube contains 4.0g of mascara so it's going to last a little while. The full size Bad Gal comes in a few other colours (plum and navy, I believe, as well as black), but this mini is only available in black.
As usual, I just put on as much as I would for a normal "daytime" application. Just look at the mess! I actually got mascara on my browbone! It makes my lashes huge! My lashes are thicker and longer, plus it looks like I've got more of them. But it seems quite wet, and stays that way for a few minutes. To wear this I'm going to have to not blink for a couple of minutes after application. I found the large brush quite cumbersome as well. It was difficult applying to the smaller lashes at each edge. The middle lashes got an even coat, so they look much thicker than the outer hairs. Also, I curled my lashes before applying mascara. Not that you can tell. I don't usually have an issue with the curl coming out of my lashes after applying mascara but the curl is gone!
It's not waterproof, and I did notice a little smearing under my lower lashline by the end of the day. Again, this is not usually an issue for me. It removes easily with my usual make up remover.
I'm glad I got this mini before buying a full sized tube. I'll use this tube up, but I'm not impressed enough to spend the £14.50 on a full sized tube.
ok i am going to the shop to buy the mag tomorrow.. i wish i knew earlier
ReplyDeleteI've not tested mine out yet. Knowing me I prob won't til next weekend or something.
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I had the same experience with a sample I got at Sephora. I found the brush really cumbersome and not really good for those with shorter lashes.
ReplyDelete@Yinka - the last post that's in my feed is your inked post. Clicking on it tells me your blog doesn't exist.
ReplyDelete@subtlevoice - good luck! It's selling out in larger places. I got lucky since I'm in such a small town.
ReplyDelete@lipstickrules123 - I prefer smaller brushes too. It's an ok mascara, nothing spectular.
I completely agree with what you are saying! I also have lash blast which has a huge brush but I have never got into such a mess as with this mascara! And I had the issue with curl as well, a couple of hours later they had no curl whatsoever!!!
ReplyDeleteI was going to review this but I think you have done it perfectly! I am so glad I didn't spend the money on this mascara!
I swear by cheaper brands sometimes, I have just reviewed the Collection 2000 Glitter Liners and I love them!
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Becky - you might try Make it Big mascara by mark, an Avon brand. I'm not sure they ship internationally but if they do it might be worth a try! It's $6 USD if I recall correctly, and the formula is a lttle drier than Badgal but still has the big brush.
ReplyDeletei got it *jumps around in circles* :).. it makes my lashes really long.. but yeah.. messy!! my lashes nearly touch my brows now.. thats way too long and no thick enough!! :)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, lot's of people love it, but I find the brush too hard to use and the formula too wet so it requires a lot of patience. Not worth the price and just a bit, well... meh! hehe
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I like the mascara reviews! It's funny when expensive products disappoint us...
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