Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara has some pretty big claims, but does it live up to them?
This new mascara comes in four colors: Extreme Black, Extreme Brown, Extreme Indigo and Extreme Violet.
“What makes this mascara different is the synergy of the lightweight Extreme Bold Volume Formula™, a special blend of three customized lash building fibers, and the exclusive Extreme BrushComber™ that work together to give you the most outrageously bold lashes.”
For me pretty much ANY mascara on my upper lashes is a huge improvement because mine are sparse and not so luscious. However I did find that these work really well at both plumping and lengthening my lashes.
Black, Indigo, Brown
Normally I am not a big fan of larger sized mascara brushes like these because I find them harder to use. But these actually were really nice. I think because they weren’t super thick and are tapered at the tip, it makes them easier to wield.
The mascara is pretty much totally clump-free and the colors are rich and saturated.
Naked (hideous) lashes
Extreme Black
Extreme Black is very black, which is always what I am looking for in a black mascara. I like it SUPER dark and this fits the bill nicely.
Extreme Brown
Extreme Brown actually looks like more of a shimmery coppery/brown on my hand swatch, but you don’t really see the color on the lashes. It’s hard to tell it’s brown unless you see it in the sunlight, but it does look lighter than the black.
Extreme Indigo
Extreme Indigo is a really nice deep blue, that definitely looks blue on the eyelashes. It’s dark enough of a blue that I don’t have to layer it over black for depth, which is great!
Black, Brown, Indigo
Overall:
If you are looking for a nice, thick, non-clumping super black mascara I think Extreme Black is a great pick. I also recommend Extreme Indigo if you are into blues but don’t want anything too vivid. Extreme Brown was kind of just ok for me, I am not much of a brown mascara person, I never see the point of it. 🙂
These are available now at Estee Lauder counters and retail for $23.50.
What is your current favorite mascara?
-VV
15 comments
JUST bought this last week. Loving it very much. I find it is somewhat like DiorShow but a little more volume for me.
Hi Carissa,
Yes, I also love DiorShow and this is a good substitute!
I’ve been using max factor 2000 for the last decade! I have tried others but always gone back to MF. Recently I was also impressed with Chanels mascaras
Hi Jet Bruwer,
I have yet to try a full length Chanel mascara, I need to soon. 🙂
I need to try this mascara – it looks likes it lengthens as well. It certainly add the volume. Looks good on you.
Hi Sandy,
Yes it definitely lengthens nicely!
oh, those look promising! i’d love to try the violet….my current favorites are Maybelline falsies and covergirl lash blast 🙂
Hi Vonnie,
Lash Blast is great I used to wear that 🙂
Hi. I actually bought this mascara last week in extreme brown, along with the Wild Storm nail polish. I think it’s the best I’ve ever tried. The larger brush distributes the product more evenly … I haven’t experienced any clumping and that’s a first for me. I’m so happy with this mascara that I’m going to buy it another color…
I’ve been wearing this mascara for years and absolutely love it. I buy it every time I run out lol.
I’m loving BE Buxom right now. I am intrigued by the indigo and violet! Thanks for the review 🙂
They all look great on your pretty blue-grey eyes! I’m usually not too picky about mascaras, I can manage to make most of them ‘work for me’, but I’m really liking the clump-free application and the saturation of the colors here, maybe time to go mascara shopping!
My current favorite is Bobbi Brown’s Extreme Party mascara— when EL came out with this new “Extreme” mascara, I thought they seemed to be suspiciously similar, especially considering Bobbi Brown belongs to Estee Lauder! Regardless, this mascara looks really promising, and since it’s a PETA caring consumer cruelty free brand, what’s not to love?
I like large mascara wands. I have long lashes but their not thick enough for me. I love the colored mascaras. I just wish they’d show up with a stronger color.
Aww, your lashes aren’t hideous! 😛 But if you still think they are, want to review some lash growth formulas? Lol. I honestly don’t want to buy any until I know they work!
I always go for blackest black mascara myself, but that brown looks really pretty, and it’s fun to rock my Volturi royal blue 🙂 Still looking for a decent purple that doesn’t make me look like an 80’s cartoon….