Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara by Maybelline

Cost? $8.99

Stores? Drugstores

Brush? Skinny caterpillar

Definition? Good

Volume? A little

Clumping? No

Smudging? No

Lengthens? Yes

Curls? No

Regular or Waterproof? Waterproof

Stay power? Yes

Easily removable? No

Grade: B+

Comments: I bought this out of curiosity. I had read reviews that were favorable of Lancome's vibrating brush, but didn't want to spend the money to see if the vibration made a difference. So I tried Maybelline's version. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of working the wand. There is a button on the wand that you push to make it vibrate. Pushing it while applying the mascara is a trick for someone like me who can't walk and chew gum at the same time. I'm not sure that the vibration made any difference and I didn't use it enought times to see how many times the vibration would work.

Actually, the mascara went on nicely, giving good definition, volume, and length. It wasn't the best mascara I've ever used, but because it's waterproof, I saved it for tear provoking moments.