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Maybelline New York The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara | Mascara Monday | Review, Photos & Swatches

May 29, 2013 • , , , , , ,
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
Remember I mentioned that there are 3 mascaras that I have repurchased in recent years, the first one was revealed, and the second one is a cult favourite — Maybelline The Falsies Mascara.  Truth be told, I'm not here to review the original The Falsies, rather its little sister — Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara* (CA $10.99).
Mascara Monday is an irregular series of reviews about mascaras that are posted on Mondays.  For your information, I have pin straight lashes that don't hold curl properly.  They are also thin and not quite long.
Coming out in the next month or so in North America, The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara is a dual-ended mascara for both your top and bottom lashes.  It promises to "push up and fan out" your upper lashes and "magnify every tiny bottom lash without clump or mess".

Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
On the upper lashes side, it comes with a twisted brush (its twisted-ness is demonstrated above).  For some reasons, I feel that this wand is supposed to be used with the "rolling technique".  So I like to roll the brush outward from the roots of my lashes.  I find that this way I get the most coverage and volume.  To add more length, I would then go back and brush regularly through my lashes till I'm satisfied.

On the lower lashes side, it comes with a thin and long brush.  It's perfect for the bottom lashes because it's such a small brush, it can "find" all the baby lashes that you have.  I also like to use it for the inner corner of the upper lashes because there are some baby lashes there that could use some magnification.

Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
How the twisted is the Upper Lashes brush of The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara?
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara - The Lower Lashes brush is really tiny
As for the formula, I think both sides have the exact same formula.  Maybelline claims that it is smudge-proof with great hold power.  I have tested this mascara through regular and long days, windy and rainy days.  On one super windy day, my eyes got super watery (I was tearing up) and it does smudge because I do have the regular formula here.  When weather is nicer, it lasts through the whole working day (8 hours or so), but it starts to smudge when it hits the 9 or 10 hour mark, which is not bad at all.

The formula is nice, not too wet, not too dry.  It gives a nice curls, even though I think the formula is a little heavy that my lashes drooped a little when first applied.  But that doesn't bother me, because it also hold curls quite well.  I also like that the shade Blackest Black I have here is really black.  It really makes your lashes show up more.

The best part of the mascara is definite the lower lashes side.  I don't normally wear mascara on my bottom lashes because most things smudge on me, but this doesn't do that (on a regular day anyway).  And holy cow, it makes a huge difference and really does help to achieve the Big Eyes effect!  And let's take a look at how it actually performs (excuse my poor application, it was after work and I was tired).

Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
T to B: Before, After (front, lower angle view, upper angle view)
Note: I tight-lined left eye to show the difference between tight-lining and no tight-lining
Overall, I really like this mascara, it definitely lives up to its family name, "The Falsies".  It is quite long-wearing without the smudge mess on a regular day (but on windy or rainy days, you'll need something more waterproof).  It also gives you volumized and length curls, along with those defined and magnified lower lashes.  For more watery eyes, I would recommend to check out the waterproof version when it becomes available.  

Maybelline The Falsies Big Eyes Mascara
Size is identical to their old XXL Volume Mascaras
Ratings

Value:9/10
Quality:9/10
Longevity:8/10
Practicality:9.5/10
Packaging:9.5/10
Overall:
9/10
On another note, I know this is super belated (and probably shouldn't be called Mascara Monday), but what the heck.  It's originally planned to go up on Monday though, so it still counts, right?  Oh, and doesn't this mascara reminds you the discontinued Maybelline XXL Volume Mascara and Lash Discovery Mascara?

Also, there's still some time left to enter my Too Faced Boudoir Soft & Sexy Eye Collection Giveaway if you haven't already!  And if you're a fan of Benefit Cosmetics or you just always wanted to try out their products, check out another Giveaway The Office Chic is holding on the Benefit The Rich Is Back Makeup Kit!

Until next time,


x Rica

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*Disclaimer: Products mentioned in this post were provided to The Office Chic for review consideration (noted with asterisk).  As always, all the opinions expressed here are my own and are in no way influenced by any advertiser, affiliate, public relations firm or brands.

39 comments

  1. ArianneMay 29, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Whoa you have SO many lashes. Would love to see that upper lash brush GIF'd. :)

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  2. JessicaMay 29, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    This looks amazing on you!!!

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  3. AmpersaandMay 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    That's amazing! I love my mascaras with a huge brush, but I also wear mascara on my bottom lashes everyday, which means I usually need a different mascara for the bottom lashes. I've been loving the original Falsies too, so I will be getting this as soon as it hits the shelves. Do you know when they're coming out in Canada? *excited face*

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  4. Sataa ZaidiMay 29, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    wow you have pretty full lashes,I have tried the original falsies and I like that I hope they release this one in my country soon after reading your review I am tempted to buy it

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  5. TOBeautyReviewsMay 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Pretty good I have to say I'm impressed!

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  6. RicaMay 29, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks Arianne. And haha, I can already imagine it... let's see what I can do lol

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  7. RicaMay 29, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks Jess! I'm quite in love!

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  8. RicaMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    They are already here! :D I went to the drugstore and saw their new display! It's pretty exciting because it seems like we got it before the US hahahaha

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  9. RicaMay 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks girls! I hope they do too, it's really nice :P

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  10. RicaMay 29, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Me too! I have started to wear mascara on bottom lashes again because of this!

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  11. Irina GnatiukMay 29, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Like the result! Your lashes look amazing!

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  12. JennyMay 30, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    I saw this today! I was intrigued but then I remembered that I don't have any bottom lashes - well, I do, but they are so messed up that I don't even bother (short, all of them goes sideways, a bald spot in there - the most annoying thing ever) lol sorry about my lower lash rant.. just jealous that your lashes look amazing ! :)

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  13. MatejaMay 31, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    This looks great on you. Love the review.

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  14. Olivia FrescuraJune 1, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Need to try this! I used to have a double ended mascara from AVON and it was amazing! It's so smart to do a mascara with a wand for bottom lashes too.

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  15. RicaJune 2, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    thanks girl!

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  16. RicaJune 2, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    lol... It "discover" your lashes... even those invisible ones! I actually like to use the lower lashes side to "find" the baby lashes on the upper lash line too!

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  17. RicaJune 2, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks :)

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  18. RicaJune 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    You do! You need to! hahaha... The last double ended one I tried, I think, is the Maybelline XXL one. It's a different concept though. I really like the lower lashes wand, it's good for all baby lashes :)

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  19. Shopping ObsessionJune 4, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I love Maybelline mascara and Flasies flared is the only one I wear now. Wonder if this comes in waterproof. I'm in Canada also. Would you mind telling me where you got yours from?


    New follower of your awesome blog :)


    http://shoppingobsessionblog.blogspot.com

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  20. RicaJune 4, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Hi! Maybelline makes some great mascaras! I have seen this available in a few different shoppers, so check them out! :)


    Thanks for following!

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  21. OPI AddictDecember 14, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I really like how this volumizes your lashes! :)

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  22. Katie McCurdyDecember 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Awesome, detailed review. I've been wondering about this mascara...thanks for sharing your thoughts!

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  23. BelleBDecember 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    love your review :)

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  24. Rini SetianiDecember 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    thanks for your review. I want to try this mascara :)

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  25. ElenaDecember 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I actually haven't tried any Maybelline Mascaras. I haven't seen this particular product in stores here, but I would really give this a try! esp for the lower lash brush... I never put mascara on my lower lashes because they are so so tiny and rare... this would be great for me!

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  26. Youngned DerinDecember 27, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    I love Maybelline mascara

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  27. Youngned DerinDecember 29, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Great ideas! This actually helps me out a lot, LOL I never know what to get people:)

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  28. Camille LDecember 29, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Thanks for the review..I haven't tried any mascara from Maybelline before..

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  29. Carla AllioJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    It's another option for me to try. I love Maybelline's mascaras, those are the best and look great on you! Thanks for the review! :)

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  30. Rabia AkhterJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    . I love Maybelline's mascaras <3

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  31. Samantha MJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    I'm not usually a fan of double-ended mascaras but The Falsies is one of my favorite mascaras ever so i might just give it a chance afterall... xx

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  32. Riffat SaeedJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Maybelline products are best.

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  33. Domniki SarriJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    I love Rocket mascara from Maybelline!it's awesome!

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  34. AtomicPanda82January 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    I absolutely LOVE the Falsies! I don't use this one, but another one in that line. It's great that it doesn't irritate my very sensitive eyes, either!

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  35. DashaJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    I could use a new mascara, thanks for sharing! :)

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  36. Riffat SaeedJanuary 14, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    I love Eyemakeup & mascara is must. I used Maybelline masacara, not this one. I loved it.

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  37. Anne ConsolacionJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Looks like a good one! Will be waiting for the waterproof version. ;)

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  38. Gabrielle AgathaJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I haven't tried mascara from maybelline, I just use maybelline baby lips lipbalm everyday.. but, thank u for the info :D

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  39. Helen gatbontonJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:10 AM

    I use mascara

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