\nBut you know how it goes, new products are calling, and I cannot resist trying them…You know the drill, just want to see\u00a0if the grass really is\u00a0greener!<\/p>\n
I have quite long but very thin lashes and unfortunately they\u00a0are very straight. So, what I want is essentially volume and curl<\/strong>. Of course, if it doesn’t smudge, it’s even\u00a0better. Regarding brushes, I don’t have any\u00a0preferences, synthetic or more classic (big ones with bristles), I don’t mind, as long as it does the\u00a0job!<\/p>\n About the mascara formula itself, I prefer drier formulas\u00a0that I find easier to work with, on my fine lashes. Too “wet”\u00a0formulas have a tendency to make my lashes heavier and they don’t hold the curl correctly (if that\u00a0makes sense).<\/p>\n Sumptuous Infinite Estee Lauder<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I heard about it for the first time 5 months ago, in a French YouTube video channel, Coline<\/a>, and she seemed pretty happy about it. So I waited (and waited)(and waited)(and…) and 4 months later, the mascara finally landed in Dubai and I could get my hands on it.<\/p>\n Here is the official line from the brand:<\/p>\n “Stretch lashes to limitless length.<\/span><\/p>\n A multitude of gravity-defying fibers take lashes far beyond tips. Lashes are transformed\u2014longer, fuller, dramatic.Innovative stretchable fibers perfectly shape, plump and extend each lash, from roots through tips and beyond. Fibers are fused onto lashes as the mascara dries, setting and locking-in length.<\/span><\/p>\n 10-hour wear. Clump-resistant, flakeproof, smudgeproof formula. Sweat and humidity resistant.<\/span><\/p>\n Go Infinite with long, lush, infinitely daring lashes.”<\/span><\/p>\n Who wouldn’t want long, lush, infinite lashes? I signed up right away!<\/p>\n – Innovation: <\/strong>as always in mascaras, there is a double innovation here: formula AND brush. –\u00a0Application: <\/strong>it needs to be done in two steps. First, I apply the mascara on the lashes to provide some volume with the short bristles, then I ‘de-tangle’ them with the long bristles, as\u00a0if I was using a comb. –\u00a0Brush:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a synthetic brush, in elastomer, the new part, is the added row of long plastic ‘spikes’ that really help to ‘de-tangle’ and lengthen the lashes (check it out in the photo below). – Formula:<\/strong>\u00a0it’s a very “wet” formula, so it takes a little time to dry on the lashes. I personally prefer the “drier” formulas, easier to apply on my very thine lashes. –\u00a0Colour: <\/strong>a very deep black, very pigmented. <\/strong>It also exists in brown, if you prefer a more natural effect…\u00a0(which is really not my style, I always prefer the dramatic option)<\/p>\n –\u00a0Lashes<\/strong>\u00a0Separation:<\/strong>\u00a0no clumps with this brush and its “comb” effect. I can really volumise my lashes and lengthen them at\u00a0the same time, perfect!<\/p>\n –\u00a0Volume effect\u00a0:\u00a0<\/strong>it gives volume, yes indeed, but not the craziest volume I’ve ever seen, but hey, it’s OK.<\/p>\n –\u00a0Lengthening\u00a0effect:\u00a0<\/strong>now here you get your money’s worth! The lashes are really, visibly longer. So on me, they almost touch the upper eyelid! wink<\/span> (check out the swatch at the end of this post) –\u00a0Curling effect:\u00a0<\/strong>I must admit, I’m not really convinced by its curling effect, sadly… –\u00a0Long-lasting power<\/strong>: <\/strong>pretty good for a non-waterproof mascara. No smudging to declare if I don’t go outside in the crazy heat and humidity more than 10 minutes! The mascara won’t budge\u00a0all day. Of course, to remove it, you will need a suitable product (a cleansing oil<\/a>, what else?).<\/p>\n –\u00a0Price:\u00a0<\/strong>26$ on Est\u00e9e Lauder <\/a>website. Of course, it’s not exactly cheap, but hey, it’s Est\u00e9e Lauder… And it’s obviously very good quality (in case you need an excuse to buy it…;))<\/p>\n [wprs-pros][wprs-cons]<\/p>\n This is a great mascara that does the job well. Whether\u00a0it’s a must-have or not, I’m not sure… Photos credits: Est\u00e9e Lauder, bonniegarner.com<\/p>\n![\"Estee](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/Estee_Lauder_Sumptous_Infinite_mascara_review_closeup.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nA quick reminder about my taste regarding mascaras:<\/h3>\n
\nIdeally, I would prefer it to be\u00a0waterproof, because\u00a0I live in Dubai (heat and humidity are great at melting\u00a0my mascaras). However, if I find a great mascara that isn’t waterproof, I have a super secret weapon:\u00a0Lash Genius Waterproof Clear Topcoat by Anastasia Beverly Hills<\/a>,\u00a0which makes all mascaras waterproof. Genius, indeed! wink<\/span> <\/p>\nEst\u00e9e Lauder\u00a0Sumptuous Infinite mascara<\/a>:<\/h3>\n
![\"Sumptuous](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/sumptuous-infinite-estee-lauder-320x400.jpg\" "\\"Sumptuous")
<\/a><\/p>\nMy review of the Est\u00e9e Lauder Sumptuous Infinite mascara:<\/h3>\n
\nHere, the formula contains fibres which coat the lashes to provide extra-volume. In addition, it contains some ingredients which enhance and help the lashes to grow (I didn’t notice a big difference, but it probably takes time).
\nThe brush has a special ergonomics, with two sizes of plastic bristles: one to lengthen the lashes and the other to separate them.<\/p>\n
\nAnyway, the application is quite easy and the brush is really handy.<\/p>\n
\nThe brush is a\u00a0medium size, which I prefer. With the larger\u00a0brushes, I always end up poking myself\u00a0in the\u00a0eye with them! Anyway, it’s easy to handle and it always put the perfect amount of product on the eyelashes.\u00a0No need to “wring” before using it, it’s such a time-saver!<\/p>\n![\"Estee](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/Estee_Lauder_Sumptous_Infinite_mascara_review_detail_bristles_2.jpg\")
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\nBut the good thing is that after a month, when it has dried a bit, it’s perfect for me to use! It’s a bit like breaking in a nice new pair of shoes, it can take\u00a0a bit of time to get comfortable…
\nI’ve been using this mascara since mid-June, and so far, it is still not dry. I suspect that the formula will not last forever, but if I can use a mascara for more than 2 months, I always feel like it’s a kind of miracle!<\/p>\n![\"Estee](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/Estee_Lauder_Sumptous_Infinite_mascara_review_detail_bristles.jpg\")
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\nI confess that this is not really my priority in a mascara, but hey, it’s great to have longer lashes! (they’re never too long, are they?)<\/p>\n
\nThe eyelash curler<\/a> is really an essential everyday tool for me, and I still need to use it before applying this mascara. And since it’s not\u00a0a waterproof formula, the curl doesn’t really hold\u00a0a long time (waterproof mascara holds the\u00a0eyelashes curl better thanks to its specific\u00a0ingredients. These ingredients will help\u00a0‘set’\u00a0the eyelashes). If I apply my waterproof top coat Anastasia, it’s better, of course…<\/p>\nHere it is, on my eyelashes:<\/h3>\n
![\"Estee](\"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/08\/Estee_Lauder_Sumptous_Infinite_mascara_review_swatch.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIn summary:<\/h3>\n
\nI still prefer my dear YSL Babydoll<\/a> or le Volume de Chanel<\/a>, I must admit…
\nAnd with September around the corner and all the makeup launches coming up, I already know that I want to try new ones (I know I’m incorrigible). If you have tried the Too Faced Better Than Sex <\/a>mascara\u00a0or\u00a0Lanc\u00f4me\u00a0Grandi\u00f4se<\/a>, I’d be really interested in your opinion, lol!<\/p>\nAnd you, have you tried\u00a0the Est\u00e9e Lauder Sumptuous Infinite mascara? What are your thoughts? And if not, I’d love\u00a0to know what your favorite mascara of\u00a0the moment is…<\/h5>\n