Telescopic Explosion

Cost?$7.99

Stores? Drugstores

Brush? Porcupine ball

Definition? Very good

Volume? Good

Clumping? Yes, but fixable

Smudging? No

Lengthens? Very good

Curls? Yes

Regular or Waterproof? Regular

Stay power? Very good

Easily removable? Yes

Grade: A-

Comments: I have a friend who has the most amazing lashes. They bother her because they sometimes brush against her glasses! I asked her what mascara she used and she told me L'Oreal Voluminous. So of course I bought some right away and was pleased, but not amazed, with the results. (I later found out she is also blessed with great lashes.)

I was impressed by L'Oreal and decided after watching countless commercials on TV that I would try the new Telescopic Explosion mascara. When I opened the tube, I was shocked to find a little porcupine ball for a brush. I very carefully applied the first coat and was pleased to find out that the brush was a handy little tool that could reach every little lash, break up clumps (it is a little clumpy), give good definition, and really stretch each lash out to full length.

It not only stayed on well all day, but was easily removable.

Caution! Be very careful with the brush. It has wicked little spikes that could poke your eye if you get careless!