When it comes to choosing my next makeup product, 100% of the time I like to go with things that have been recommended to me. Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration – sometimes I buy things because they’re new, or they’re on offer, or I’m kind of drunk (looking at you, duty free airport purchases). But, erm, a good 70% of the time… I like things that have been tried and tested by someone else first. So when my bezzie Katie told me about the Bourjois Twist Up the Volume mascara, and that someone at work had asked her if she was wearing FALSE EYELASHES when she had it on, I knew I had to get my grubby hands on it.
Twist Up the Volume is so called because you twist a part of the lid and it basically creates a second wand. What magic is this, you ask? Photos may explain better…
Now usually I would think this sort of gimmick is a bit naff, but OH MY, it is just fantastic. In all honesty, the mascara before twisting is pretty fantastic anyway – the bristles separate lashes well and the formula is super black and of that ‘wet’ consistency that I personally think works really well (think Benefit’s They’re Real). But once you’ve twisted the wand and used the other section it just adds a whole other level of fantasticness. My lashes are separated, lengthened, curled and jet black. And the lasting power is amazing; this looks practically as good at the end of the day as it does first thing.
I’ve been such a high-end mascara fan in recent months that I didn’t expect to ever be this impressed by a highstreet mascara again. Although at £10.99 it’s definitely not the cheapest of drugstore mascaras, it’s still the best I’ve tried for a really long time and I couldn’t recommend it more.
Have any of you tried Bourjois Twist Up the Volume mascara? What do you think?
looks nice, although my fav drugstore mascara will always be lash sensational by Maybelline 😀
Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Ah I don’t actually think I’ve tried that one! Will have to pop it on my list 🙂 xx
I love Bourjois so I need this! They’re definitely my favourite high street brand xx
Glossy Boutique
They’re gradually becoming mine too! Love their lipticks 🙂 xx
I did wonder about this, but thought it would be too gimmicky for me…but oh I am sold!
Annabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
You would LOVE it, I’m sure! xx
I love the sound of this. It makes your lashes look so long. I’ll be adding this to my basket next time I’m in Boots!
The Beauty Harbour
YES, you have to – let me know how you get on with it 🙂 xx
oh is there anything better than being asked if you’re wearing false lashes when you’re not?! (I’m easily pleased)
Love the look of this! NEED NEED NEED!
Photo-Jenn-ic
Exactly, that’s what swung it for me! Though I haven’t had that compliment myself yet, sob… xx
This sounds like such a great product! Definitely very unique, with the twisting wand and all. Great review!
xo Kiki
http://colormekiki.com/
It’s definitely the first one I’ve seen like it 🙂 xx
Ooh I haven’t come across this one before! I will have to check it out as the results are impressive 🙂 xx
Jasmine Talks Beauty
I really recommend it, a few weeks on and I still love it 🙂 xx
Oooh I need to try this still! Also which falsies are those in the photo? X
xx.
Definitely! And they’re Eylure 🙂 xx