CLIO Kill Lash Superproof Waterproof Mascara (001 Long Curling)

I have stick straight, very average looking natural lashes. I've relied on an eyelash curler for curling both before and after mascara application to keep my lashes remotely upright throughout the day, but most of the time my efforts have been in vain. In all my 25 years of wearing mascara nothing has ever been able to do for my lashes what this mascara does in terms of lifting and curling. I'm so glad one finally exists that gets the job done and makes it no longer necessary for me to curl my eyelashes twice ( Beware: I tried that once with this mascara out of sheer habit and my lashes completely stuck to the curler and would not release. I had to very slowly and gently wiggle the curler away from my lashes and this took a while. Thankfully they weren't damaged but I could have very easily ripped them out had I not been so careful. Take my word for it, DO NOT curl your lashes again after the first coat is applied. Trust me, it is not necessary and you will regret it). I always use two mascaras. One for lengthening and one for volume (my combination before this was Roller Lash and Lash Princess). My newest and favorite combo is Kill Lash and Tarte Gifted. I apply Kill Lash first immediately after curling and voila! With a single coat my eyelashes are sky high. It is something like magic! I then apply a coat of Tarte Gifted for volume and I can't tell you how amazing my lashes look. The main takeaway in this review however is that Kill Lash is the ultimate, end all be all of lifting mascaras. There is nothing else like it. It does great things for lengthening as well, but doesn't do much in the volume department in spite of its claims to. Of course, there is a trade-off for the fantastic results, which is that it is truly and utterly "Super Proof." I'm not sure if it's Waterproof technically, but it must be given the fact that this stuff does not, DOES NOT budge. It's almost everything resistant. Believe the reviews on this. Waterproof mascaras are a breeze to remove compared to this. It's like the most strong hold Hairspray for your eyelashes you could imagine. It makes the lashes feel hard (gives no flexibility) and definitely feels like it could be drying for this reason. As long as I don't sleep in it and take care of my lashes any potential for damaging them is minimal, if not nonexistent for me. I apply castor oil to my lashes every night regardless of which mascara I use, so for me it's not a real concern. It does come off with the right product and a bit of patience. The best product for removal is a cleansing balm like the one from Good Molecules. If you don't have an emollient eye makeup remover on deck before applying this mascara, I suggest you get one because you will find yourself very frustrated trying to take it off if you don't. Do yourself a favor and have a remover on hand before you use this mascara! Not deducting a star for being hard to remove because that is a unique aspect of the formula that helps it to function the way that it does. If it were easier to remove it wouldn't have the same holding power. Please never change it!

I’ve been using the Kill Lash Superproof mascara from CLIO for a few months now, and it’s honestly the best mascara I’ve tried. For context, I have straight lashes and deep-set, hooded eyes, so most mascaras either won’t hold a curl or end up smudging under my eyes after a few hours. Even tubing mascaras, which I’ve had some success with, don’t really keep my lashes lifted and tend to come off too easily. This one is completely different. It actually holds the curl I put in at the start of the day and keeps it there. I’ve worn it for 12+ hours, and my lashes still looked lifted, which is something I’m just not used to. Normally my lashes drop within 30 minutes no matter what I do. It’s also truly waterproof. I didn’t have issues with smudging or transfer, even with long wear. At the same time, it’s not overly heavy or clumpy. The slim curved brush makes it easy to get good separation and reach smaller lashes without making a mess. Removal is better than I expected for something this long-wearing. I do need to use an oil cleanser and let it sit for a bit, but it breaks down without too much effort after that. I’m planning to try a dedicated mascara remover to make it even easier. I don’t wear makeup every day, but when I want my lashes to actually look long and lifted, this is the one I use. If you have straight lashes that refuse to hold a curl, this is absolutely worth trying.

I tried this mascara on a whim when it was on sale. Things I really like about it: does not flake throughout the day, achieves a pretty natural look, keeps the lashes separate, the applicator is bristled, not silicone. Con: It can be kind of difficult to wash off; however, unlike most mascaras, this doesn't damage your lashes. In fact, my eyelashes may be healthier! Despite the difficulty in removing it, it's not irritating to the eye or anything. I really like this brand and will continue to use it. My teenage daughters (who spend way more on their makeup) really like this and keep stealing it from me.

This mascara is the absolute best. It literally lasts all day, and even pretty much all of it stays on through a nights sleep. It's almost still prefect when you wake up with it on, only a few spots to wipe off that it smudges from putting you face in the pillow. Besides that through is lasts the whole day. Not only that but it curls your lashes as well. It also is the perfect amount. The bond is just skinny enough to be able to get it on every lash well, and also the amount that comes out is not too goopy. You can keep adding layers and it still won't be too much. It's just the right amount. It's worth every penny.

I absolutely love this mascara. I have very short, straight lashes and it gives them so much length and volume without clumpiness. It’s not going to work miracles; you won’t look like you’re wearing falsies, but it’s a great formula. It has great lasting power and doesn’t smudge around my eyes at the end of the day. I’ve forgotten I was wearing it and rubbed my eye before, and no smudging! That said, because it has great staying power, it’s also difficult to remove. Bioderma and a cotton pad aren’t going to cut it, you need a cleansing balm or oil cleanser.