Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express Mascara in Waterproof

Walgreens: $7.49 for .30 oz.

I'm not sure if this picture of the wand truly does it justice, but let me introduce you to my best friend of the drugstore make up world: Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express (in waterproof, of course).
The mascara itself is a little heavier than the one described in the Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara review (not really very noticeable, though), but if that mascara had a little sister, this would be it.
I found that this mascara really darkened and lengthened my lashes. Used in combination with a lash curler, a few coats of this stuff will very much play up your eyes.
The only negative about this product is that I've found that almost too much product comes out on the wand. I usually find myself having to either wipe some off in a tissue, or scrape it off of the wand back in to the tube. Other than that, though, it is a great product for the price. By far one of my top drugstore mascara choices (and let me tell you, I am picky when it comes to my mascara!) Give it a try!

Urban Decay's Big Fatty Mascara in Waterproof

Sephora: .61 oz. for $20

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P235801&categoryId=B70

I don't know what it is with me always beginning with my first impressions of products I'm reviewing, but once I again I'm going to tell you how I first encountered this product. As you may know, I live in South Dakota and we don't have a Sephora here, so I have to rely on friend's trips to cities that have the stores, or ordering online to get my Sephora products fix. One of my friends took a trip to California and visited a Sephora while she was there. She asked if I wanted her to bring me anything back, and I told her that I'd love to try one of Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliners. She responded with "I think maybe you need the big fatty mascara too..." and I replied "Are you implying something here!?" ;-P All in good fun, mind you.

But let's get back on topic! Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara is seriously amazing. I am a huge mascara buff - I love love love trying out new mascaras, especially the cheap drugstore kinds. So how did I end up falling in love with this guy, you may ask? Pure chance - I'd really never heard of it until my friend brought me back a tube of it.

Let's start with the appearance. I absolutely love the retro look of it. Of course you aren't going to go out and buy a mascara just because it looks cute (or who knows, maybe some people do?) - it's what's inside that's really important. The texture of the mascara itself is fabulous - it's like whipped and light and fluffy...nothing heavy that's going to clump your lashes beyond all hope. The wand is double the size of a typical wand, but I think it is what makes this mascara so special. There are so many bristles that it's actually quite difficult for your lashes to clump together. The waterproof version of the BFM is without flaw. I've never had it flake, smear, drip, or smudge whatsoever. Even after crying hysterically, through the drippy eyeliner mess, my mascara still remains - tried and true!

I know what you are all thinking - $20 for a fricking mascara that will be either used up or dried out with in a few months...are you on crack!? I'll admit, it is outrageous. As much as I love the results, I truly can't justify spending that much money on a tube of mascara when I can get a drugstore one that I love almost as much for less than half the price. Honestly, I've never purchased this mascara myself...the few tube's that I've indulgently enjoyed have all been given to me.

If you are someone who can afford to spend $20 on a mascara, I'd definitely recommend checking Urban Decay's Big Fatty Mascara out...you won't be disappointed. I've found my tubes to (surprisingly) last 4-6 months, which is fantastic. Maybe that can help justify the cost for those of you who don't splurge often?

For those of you wanting a fabulous mascara at a drugstore price, check out this review:

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara