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I’ve always been that resident Gen Z mascara girlie, the one who can’t be bothered with elaborate eyeliner wings or complicated eye makeup but absolutely refuses to step out without good lashes. Mascara is my armour, my shortcut to looking put together when everything else is falling apart. But here’s the thing: mascaras and I haven’t had the smoothest relationship. Between the horrors of eyelash fall (don’t laugh, it’s real), stubborn waterproof formulas that refuse to budge, and clumps that make my lashes look like they’ve all signed a group project gone wrong, I’ve been stuck in a loop of perpetual disappointment.
So, when Maybelline New York announced the launch of their Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara on Nykaa, I’ll admit, I was intrigued but sceptical. Instagram had already made this mascara a viral sensation, with girlies flaunting their long, fluttery, perfectly separated lashes. I wasn’t sure if it was one of those “works only on influencers” products, but curiosity won. And let me just say this: one swipe later, I understood the hype.
The Mascara That Gives You Bubble-Like Volume Without The Clumps
The Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara isn’t just another mascara; it’s Maybelline levelling up the lash game. At its core, it’s designed to give you the perfect trifecta of volume, separation, and zero clumps, a dream combo we’ve all been chasing. The magic lies in its lash-inflating formula and spiral inflator comb brush. Together, they coat every single lash, keeping them defined and perfectly lifted without that dreaded sticky, spidery look.
I tested it the way any sceptical mascara lover would. One coat: pretty, clean, no clumps. Two coats: fluttery, lush, still no clumps. Three coats: long, dramatic, editorial-worthy lashes and unbelievably, still no clumps. It’s rare when a mascara performs exactly how you’ve seen it work online, but this one? It’s a bona fide beauty guru's promise delivered.
The Overworking Perfection
And let’s talk staying power because, honestly, this was the real test. I wore it during a full-blown Bombay monsoon day, rain, humidity, puddle-hopping, the works. Two hours of travel, an eight-and-a-half-hour office shift, three cups of chai, and a mild existential crisis later, my lashes looked exactly like they did that morning. My under-eyes were smudge-free, my lashes were still lifted, and not a single flake in sight. Basically, while my face was living its best creased, end-of-day chaos, my lashes were holding the fort.
The Cleanest Removal
Removing it was shockingly effortless. With my regular gel cleanser, the formula slid off like it was never there. No endless tugging, no losing half my lashes in the process, no raccoon-eyed aftermath. Maybelline does recommend using an oil-based cleanser if you want a quicker breakdown, but honestly, I didn’t even need it. That alone makes this mascara a game-changer for someone like me, who wears mascara almost daily but dreads the nightly cleanse.
Key Takeaways
After years of trying every mascara under the sun, I can confidently say that the Maybelline Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara deserves every bit of hype it’s getting. It’s lightweight yet dramatic, buildable yet clump-free, and durable yet surprisingly easy to remove. If, like me, mascara is the only eye makeup you regularly commit to, this one’s going to earn a permanent spot in your makeup bag.
FAQs
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Is the Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara suitable for sensitive eyes?
It’s lightweight, doesn’t flake, and works beautifully even for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
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How many coats can I apply without clumping?
Up to three coats, and the spiral brush keeps every lash separated. Want more drama? Go for it, the formula is designed to stay smooth.
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How do I remove the waterproof formula safely?
An oil-based cleanser works fastest, but even a good gel or balm cleanser will do the job without causing lash fall or panda eyes.
