Tuesday, 28 December 2010

The Body Shop Big & Curly Mascara Review !

Hi there ladies, I thought it was well overdue to do a little review about The Body Shop mascara Big and Curvy. Over the xmas period i have been alternating between false lashes and mascara on days when I'm feeling lazy. It is so hard to find the perfect mascara and i love reading other peoples reviews on them.

I love the pink packaging of this mascara.


 The brush tapers to a thin end and the bristles are shortish but quite spread out.
I dont have a personal favourite when it comes to brushes but i do find it easy to apply.

 So the above photo is with just 1 coat of mascara. I like the fact that it is quite a wet formula and even with 1 coat it makes my lashes look a lot fatter.

2nd coat applied
The formula is very thickening and it works well for my short stubby lashes. I am a little disappointed though to find it doesn't hold the curl very well at all. The name would suggest otherwise? But having said that my eyelashes don't hold a curl well with most mascaras.

It costs £10 from the body shop and is only available in black. I don't get any smudging with this and i find it fairly easy to remove. The colour is a nice dark glossy black which stays that way throughout the day.
I would give this mascara 8/10 
Have you tried any of the body shop mascaras? What is your favourite mascara right now?

Posted by nicoletta at 12:07

12 comments:

  1. 나니28 December 2010 at 12:12

    I was actually considering getting this mascara - obviously cause the name would indicate that it'd hold a nice curl. But after reading this review.. : / nahh.. I need a mascara that holds a curl WELL. Cause my lashes are so stupid..

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  2. Glitterish Allsorts28 December 2010 at 15:55

    Your lashes look so glossy in the first photo! X

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  3. Nikosmommy28 December 2010 at 17:55

    Great results! I will have to try this mascara for sure! My lashes are super curly but way shorter than I'd like. I like wet formula's that lengthen well so this might just be the ticket!!! :)

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  4. TheBristolBeautyBlog28 December 2010 at 18:05

    Love the packaging, but I really need a mascara that holds a curl, especially with my dead straight lashes! x

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  5. Dyna28 December 2010 at 19:02

    thanks for sharing. I haven't tried any body shop mascaras but I might try this one out.

    http://xdynax.blogspot.com

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  6. Red28 December 2010 at 19:34

    The latest one I tried was the BIg Fake lashes mascara from Collection 2000. Gives mega volume with 2 coats! Cheap too. By mistake got the waterproof one and is a bit difficult to remove it.

    www.theredpipette71.wordpress.com

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  7. All Made Up28 December 2010 at 21:39

    I've been well impressed by the makeup at the body shop but I havent tried the mascara yet. Judging from your pics it looks really good and the colour is really dark :)

    At the min I'm using No7s Extreme Length. It's an old favourite that I keep going back to ♥

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  8. nicoletta28 December 2010 at 22:51

    Thanks for all your comments girls. I find it so hard to find a perfect mascara. I think i'm wanting too much really ha. Oh well the hunt continues xx

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  9. Rebecca28 December 2010 at 23:52

    My perfect mascara has to be Dior Show. It's the only high end product that I've consistently bought because I can't find one to beat it! That said I'm pretty happy with Eyeko magic mascara at the moment, which is more purse friendly and also in very pretty packaging!

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  10. nicoletta28 December 2010 at 23:55

    Hi Rebecca, ive not tried the Eyeko one i might check it out thanks x

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  11. Tracy D30 December 2010 at 17:14

    I really want to go & check out more Body Shop make-up, I used to wear a lot of their line and don't know why I stopped. I am loving the L'Oreal Voluminous right now, in Brown/Black. New follower to you, your blog looks great!

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  12. Stacey2 January 2011 at 13:46

    your lashes look fab ... my HG mascara now is the No7 one in the green tube ... not sure what its called, the brush has like 3 different types of bristles if that makes sense lol!

    ♥

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Thankyou for all your comments, i appreciate each and everyone xx

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