Clinique High Impact Mascara

I received a sample size of this as part of a gift with purchase, the full size costs £15 which frankly I resent. I’ll spend a whole lotta cash on a product that is going to last like blush or eyeshadow but mascara is in your collection for a matter of months then bye bye. Regardless of it being overpriced, which most mascaras are these days, I do quite like this one. I’ve been choosing it over my No7 Exceptional Definition mascara because it’s easier and quicker to use (no combing through over and over again) and it gives a lovely effect. 

Now Clinique claim that this will give length, definition and volume. I’m always a little sceptical about mascaras that claim to do all of these things. I certainly don’t notice a lot of added length and whilst the volume is there it isn’t anything dramatic. It’s just a good dark and defining mascara that I can throw on without too much hassle in the morning. The wand is a traditional bristled affair although it is slightly large so those with small eyes like me need to be careful. 

I haven’t noticed any flaking or smudging and it comes off easily with warm water. I like it but not enough to buy it in the full size. If it appeals to you it comes in Black, Black Brown and Brightening Black (which looks blue on the Boots website oddly) xx