Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara – Review & swatches

First off, there are so many Scandal Eyes mascaras on the market, it’s hard to pick one. Luckily, I have had the chance to try almost all of them and of all, I like this one better though it has its downsides too.

Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara
The first oversized volume mascara with Lycra for soft and flexible lashes. Flexible formula enhanced with weightless Lycra technology makes lashes look full and voluptuous but remain flexible, never stiff or brittle! Layer it on now and later for buildable drama!

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara -- Before & After Application (2 coats)

My thoughts
The new Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara comes in a chunky green tube. I guess it's the US version that comes in a black tube. Again, the wand it comes with is quite big which could be a turn-off for those with small eyes or hooded lids. But the good thing is that the formula is alright; not too gooey or runny though it takes a minute or two to set completely. This is definitely not the kind of formula that allows you to do multiple coats and if you do that, you will end up with bunched up lashes probably because the bristles don't coat each lash individually during application. Since the wand is huge, it tends to accumulate too much of product so make sure to get rid of the excess; just pull out the wand whilst twisting it on the way out so that it goes on neatly.

The results? Well, the lengthening effect is good but what I love best about is how well it thickens my lashes in a single coat. As pointed out earlier, the product takes a bit longer to dry so applying a second coat can be achieved with ease. However, if you apply too much, it could clump your lashes together so application could be tricky! I definitely agree that it doesn't make my lashes feel stiff or brittle so I find it pretty comfortable to wear on daily basis. It holds up the curl, doesn’t smudge/flake and stays put all day. I’ve got it in Black which is indeed very pigmented so no complaints.

Overall, it's a good mascara if you expect it to make your lashes fuller without the brittle feel. You'd enjoy this mascara if you apply it right.

You might like it if…

• You expect it to thicken your lashes without making them feel stiff
• You expect decent lengthening
• It doesn’t smudge or flake all day
• You like how the formula is really black
• You find it affordable

You might not like it if…

• You think the wand is huge for your eyes
• The wand holds too much product therefore clumping lashes together
• It takes some time to dry completely

My rating

3.5/5

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Lycra Flex Mascara is priced at £6.99 and could be purchased from Boots and Superdrug stores in the U.K. It hasn't yet launched here but hopefully will hit Pakistan soon for around PKR 850.

What do you think about it? Have you tried it out yet?

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