Today I will be mini-reviewing two mini products (they're so cute!). They are samples of Benefit's BADgal Lash and BADgal Plum mascaras. I had wanted to try the BADgal mascaras for a long time but something always stopped me from buying one. I guess, now I know why. I got these samples free as my 100-point perk at Sephora in December when I was buying Christmas gifts. (YAY FREE STUFF!)
Ahh yes, cue that one obscure "artsy" photo.
Top: BADgal Lash, Bottom: BADgal Plum.
Packaging: These little babies are essentially clones of the normal-sized BADgals. The lettering and packaging are the same except for the normal-sized being longer/with more product. Each of these are 0.14oz, which is the same amount you get when you buy the A Little Bit BADgal Mascara. (Basically, I got these two mascaras for free but if I had paid for them, it would have been roughly $18.) Overall, I love the packaging of these, especially the Plum one, because it gives off a bit of a retro-vibe.
The cute little box and the ingredients (enlarge to view).
L: BADgal Lash, R: BADgal Plum
Product: The wand is pretty much the classic bristle-type comb except jumbo sized. Yeah, it is quite large. This may be a little harder to maneuver for people with smaller eyes but it distributed the product rather evenly when I used it. The wands are the same for both mascaras. The mascara formula is neither too dry nor too wet; it is the perfect combination of both.Like the majority of Asian girls out there, I suffer from pin-straight-lashes syndrome. I have a pretty decent length, but the problem is that they point straight down. BADgal Lash seems to provide a solution to this horrible ailment (harharhar).
Top: Natural lashes, Bottom: Curled + 2 Coats of BADgal Lash.
The BADgal Lash seemed to hold my curl very well and added very nice length and thickness to my lashes. It adds a natural-looking curl and length so it is ideal for everyday wear. However, if you are looking for drama, I don't think this is the best mascara for you. Rating: B+/A-
Top: Natural lashes, Bottom: Curled + 2 coats of BADgal Plum
The BADgal Plum, on the other hand, didn't quite cling to my curl but it did add some decent length. From far away, I could tell that my lashes weren't really black and up close I could tell that they were actually purple. Even though purple is supposed to compliment brown eyes, I didn't really see my eye color being brighter or intensified because of it. Rating: B-/B
After applying two coats of each mascara and letting them dry, I didn't sense any crunchiness. They both did not smudge over the course of the day and had the teeniest bit of flaking (just a smidgen). They are both pretty easy to remove (I use Mandom Cleansing Express Sebum) and require 1-3 cotton pads. I like these mascaras but I wouldn't say they would be the best I've tried nor HG-material (for me, at least). Overall, I really like BADgal Lash and I would prefer the BADgal Lash over the BADgal Plum.
8 comments:
Omg, you have such luscious, long lashes for an Asian. I'm so jealous! Don't even talk to me about lashes pointing straight down. Mines point down, are sparse, and wicked short. ARGH.
You have full lashes :D The mascara looks really good on you. I tried it once but it wasn't good on me at all! :p
what a cutie mascara. plum lashes, interesting!
I wish my lashes curled naturally like that after mascara, for the most part my lashes just don't look straight -_-
for some weird reason, my double-lids changed. so now my lids press down on my lashes, and i basically have to curl them ._.
You have really pretty and long lashes. Too bad the PLUM mascara didn't work out as well as the other.
I tried the BadGal Mascara and I simply adore it!! Good review :)<3
You DO have long lashes! O_O The original one looks pretty good. I'd recommend you try Maybelline Full N Soft! My fave!
free is stuff is always a bonus if a product doesnt work out.. even better if it does!! looks like you already have long lashes!
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