Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Review /First Impression

I spotted the new Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Mascara ($8.99) at CVS last week and I've gotten a lot of requests for a review on this! I guess a lot of people are really curious since the original Lash Sensational is so popular, so I decided to do sort of a first impression post rather than an actual review since I've only worn this 3 or 4 times. Let's take a look...

Lash Sensational Luscious has a "fanning reservoir brush" that's supposed to create a "dense, supple fan effect". The formula includes precious oils to make your lashes feel soft, not brittle.

The color scheme of the packaging is the exact opposite of the original Lash Sensational...the tube is matte black with pink accents. The shape of the tube is identical.

The brush with the Luscious formula is totally different than the original Lash Sensational. The original has a curved brush that has short bristles on one side and longer ones on the other. This brush is the straight and the bristles are the same all the way around. They're short and spiky with a gap in between each row that is hollowed out near the bottom. I'm guessing that's what they mean by "reservoir brush". I'm guessing that allows the brush to hold more product and therefore get more mascara on your lashes in one swipe.

The formula is very wet, much like the original and the first time I tried this mascara, I wasn't a fan. It deposited way too much mascara on my lashes and made them feel very heavy. But by the second time, it seemed just the tiniest bit drier and I really liked the results it gave me. It added a lot of volume and length and definitely have that "fanned out" look.

It's not a completely combed out, separated result, and my lashes did clump together slightly, but it's clumping I can definitely deal with. Sometimes you need a little bit of clumping to give a more dramatic look...if your lashes are too separated and fluttery it looks more natural and subtle.

Before using Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious

After using Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious

After using Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious

Overall, my first impression of the new Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious is that it's a keeper! I really like the drama it gives with only one coat. You can probably build up to two but any more than that, and it will definitely start to get clumpy and heavy. My lashes stay soft all day and I didn't end up with raccoon eyes at bedtime. I did see a few flakes underneath my eyes, but I prefer those to smudges any day. 

Bottom line...if you liked the original Lash Sensational, you'll probably really like this one too. It has a similar wet formula and creates nice drama with minimal effort.