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Serial Sampler #19

I have a mascara mini/sample to share with you today. I actually purchased it myself and I bought the mini just in case I didn’t like it, and I also have a lot of other mascaras that need using up anyway.

It is BADgal BANG! by Benefit and it is a 4g mini of the full sized mascara (8.5g).

It is described as being smudge-proof, water resistant, lifting, lengthening and volume building. The mascara is cruelty-free, but not vegan (contains Beeswax).
I have previously used the original BADgal Mascara by Benefit and this one is quite different. I remember BADgal being very dark, wet and kind of clumpy, but BADgal BANG! is definitely an improvement. The brush is skinny and kind of arrow shaped, which is perfect for getting your very inner corner lashes and your lower lashes. It definitely lifts, lengthens and separates your lashes, but the volume is not the best. The volume is workable and the formula isn’t clumpy so you can apply more than one layer to build more volume. The colour is very black. I’m not sure if it is really smudge-proof because if you rub your eyes (when the mascara is dry), the mascara will smudge and flake a little. I haven’t tried the water resistant claim, but I imagine that if you douse your face with water it could probably run down your face as it isn’t actually waterproof, but if you get caught in a bit of rain you should be ok. It doesn’t run or smudge when you apply setting spray. Overall, I do quite like this mascara. I have tried better, but I would still consider re-purchasing it in the full size.

You can buy the full sized tube for £22.50 ($25.00) and it is available for purchase from; BenefitCosmetics.co.uk and BenefitCosmetics.com.

| I purchased this mini mascara for £12.00 from BenefitCosmetics.co.uk |
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