Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal mascara

Okay I admit I don't need to buy any new mascara as I have quite a few in the cue. But as a makeup nut I just had to try the new Colossal mascara by Maybelline when I saw it. I was drawn in by the pretty packaging. The pink tube sucked me in. Plus the claims of the 'double pump' action was something I had to see for myself.

Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal mascara

The tube is just like the previous Colossal mascara; a bullet-y type shape only a hot pink. The brush itself is oval, tapered on the ends and huge in the middle. I do have to be conscious of the thickness of this brush when I am rolling it at the base of my lashes. Sometimes I get a little crazy when I am in a hurry and press to hard when applying. BahMO! Mascara on my lids. I pressed the bristles right through my lashes and right on to my lid. Ooops.

Pumped Up brush

This version of the Colossal mascara has a 'double shot' brush meaning the big brush head scoops up more mascara. Maybelline has infused this mascara with a pumped up collagen formula that will provide more volume. I find the formula is a little wet but it is thick enough to coat the lashes for a natural look in one coat.  Two coats give me that va-va-voom that I usually strive for. I do get some volume from this mascara but I find I can build up length pretty nicely with the Pumped Up mascara.

I did find this mascara a little messy though. The tip of the brush always seems to goop up with product and I have to wipe that off before using. I guess that is the sacrifice for the brush being able to scoop up more mascara with each pump.

Pumped Up Colossal on lashes (2 coats)

My thoughts? While this mascara is supposed to provide amazing volume, I think it does better at giving length. I do really like this mascara but I think I still prefer the Maybelline Falsies over the Pumped Up Colossal mascara.

Have you tried the Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal mascara yet?