Tuesday 22 November 2011

Review: L'Oreal Million Lashes Luminizer

I'm not sure how, but I seem to have avoided trying L'Oreal Million Lashes despite the fantastic reviews online, it's just not something I've thought of buying. Until now. I was in Superdrug the other day and of course I'm a huge sucker for their current '3 for 2' offer on all of their cosmetics. While perusing the beauty displays looking for makeup (that I don't need by any stretch of the imagination!) I spotted L'Oreal's latest addition to their Million Lashes range... the Luminizer.

These mascaras are designed to accentuate the colour of your eyes. They come in three shades: plum for hazel eyes, blue for blue eyes and green for green eyes. My eyes are about smack in the middle of being Hazel and Green, but I decided to go for the green shade, not really knowing what to expect (my previous experiences with coloured mascara have not been positive in the slightest!)

The mascara itself is essentially an almost-black forest green base, with a slight green glimmer to it... very pretty indeed. The brush is large and plastic, with fine bristles. It seems to catch a little excess on the tip which needs to be wiped off before use.

The effect of the mascara is fantastic. It's seriously volumising, yet defines the lashes just the right amount while adding a serious amount of length. I am  so impressed by this mascara I honestly can't believe I haven't tried it sooner!

L'oreal Million Lashes Luminizer (Green Eyes):
Normal Mascara:
As for the 'luminizing' effect, I'm not so sure. On the one hand, it is very subtle, which is definitely a good thing when it comes to coloured mascara. On the other hand, I'm not sure if it really 'luminizes' the colour of my eyes... maybe a little? What do you think? I think it makes them look a slightly deeper shade of green.

As it's L'Oreal... it's not the cheapest mascara on the high street at £11.29 but in my opinion it's well worth it! (And the Superdrug 3 for 2 offer is still on!)
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  1. kate xx22 November 2011 at 07:04

    Wow your lashes look AMAZING with this on! maybe its just the macscara or maybe its the added green, but either way they look gorgeous! and so fluttery in the outer corner! perfect! :) x

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  2. Elodie22 November 2011 at 07:17

    I am not one for coloured mascaras, but your lashes look incredible in this! Maybe I'll give the black version a try. : )

    On another note, I am so disappointed I couldn't make it to the Handpicked Media Event... I was meant to, but got stuck at the office. The new issue of the magazine comes out today, so I really couldn't miss yesterday. Next time!


    http://www.elle-yeah.com

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  3. Ophelia22 November 2011 at 07:41

    Cool concept though!

    http://cestlavieophelia.blogspot.com/

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  4. Max22 November 2011 at 07:45

    I know this sounds really silly, but to me the colour just looks more intense, deeper with more tones.
    Looks fab though, may pick one up :)
    Max
    x

    www.beauty-tothemax.com

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  5. Eileen22 November 2011 at 08:11

    Whoa, that effect looks great. Even though I have boring brown eyes, I'm gonna try one of those!

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  6. kelly rudd22 November 2011 at 08:15

    I'm not a fan of this mascara it flakes really bad . X

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  7. Lesley-Ann22 November 2011 at 08:49

    I've recently rediscovered my L'Oreal Volume Millions (the non-coloured version) and am absolutely in love with it. It creates the best fanned out, separated lashes. Love it!

    http://boscy.blogspot.com

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  8. Anonymous22 November 2011 at 10:06

    Always wanted to try that mascara but for my straight lashes i need one that holds the curl well. does this do it? xx

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  9. coline22 November 2011 at 10:07

    Gorgeous! I'll be trying that out asap!

    munchmecat.blogspot.com

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  10. Bajangyal22 November 2011 at 10:14

    I'm not convinced, It seems a decent mascara but I would probably still choose a regular mascar over the luminizing version..

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  11. Amy22 November 2011 at 10:32

    I really love the mascara! Not sure whether I would buy this one though. I use the extra black one and I love it :) xxx

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  12. Perdi130922 November 2011 at 11:04

    I have this one and it makes my eyes pop.
    Can I recommend the Gold Barry M eyeliner pen to you, use it in the inner corner of your eyes.

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  13. Silvia Quirós22 November 2011 at 11:38

    The shade is beautiful! thanks for sharing

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  14. x-Makeup-Meoww-x22 November 2011 at 12:53

    Oh wow that is quite a difference! Need to check this out!
    -x
    http://makeupmeow.blogspot.com

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  15. Kasia 22 November 2011 at 14:41

    I love it! Gonna have to try it some time. :)

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  16. Amy_NC2022 November 2011 at 15:26

    I've definitely got a love hate relationship with million lashes, I only bought it recently to get the free Infallible eyeshadow and was pleasantly suprised as I remember not loving the effect... I'm not sure how much of a difference the green makes to the colour of your eyes but your lashes look good!

    www.thebeautybowl.blogspot.com

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  17. Emily x22 November 2011 at 15:42

    Your lashes are so long! I have tried this mascara in the normal 'black' shade (with the gold tube) and loved it! x

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  18. Emily22 November 2011 at 15:59

    I really want to try this! It makes your eye lashes look amazing :)xx

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  19. Megan Dorothy Thompson22 November 2011 at 16:30

    I think it looks really good and I want to buy it soon, to bad I have no money at the moment :( xxx

    www.bellepearl.blogspot.com

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  20. Abigail Horsey22 November 2011 at 17:00

    Woww your eyes look amazing! They have really lengthened and volumised your lashes. This is definitely on my christmas list. (I am using Volume million lashes so it will be nice to have a change) Thanks for the review, it was very helpful xxx

    http://velvetpassion.blogspot.com/

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  21. Imke22 November 2011 at 18:00

    i'm not a fan of coloured mascaras, but i love the volume million lashes. you should definitely try the black one, you will love it, too :)

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  22. Bonnie22 November 2011 at 18:32

    I have the original volume million lashes and I think its my favourite mascara ever!

    Please visit my new blog and follow it - more posts will be up soon!

    http://beautybybonnie25.blogspot.com/

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  23. Elena22 November 2011 at 18:44

    I have seen it also in stores but wasn't really convince, like you I am not too keen of the coloured mascaras... I think the concept is cool but some people don't really have true blue, true green or trye hazel eyes, it's more subtle so I think they are too limited in their range (and some people have grey eyes.

    Fleur, would you be nice enough to make a tuto/advices video on how to wear a coloured mascara, keep the rest neutral, go for the total coloured look or mix with others specifics colours? I really wonder :)

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  24. GabriellaSofia22 November 2011 at 19:40

    This looks incredible! I want it :) Having said that, my eyes are super-brown so I don't know which colour I'll get...
    Love
    gabriellasofia

    www.hautefuture.blogspot.com
    x

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  25. Anonymous22 November 2011 at 19:48

    your lashes look amazing

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  26. Zoe22 November 2011 at 19:55

    I love the concept of this, cant wait to try out the plum one! I love the fact that its subtle colour as well though, bright green mascara probably isnt the best look!

    As you said, your eye shade is in the middle of brown and green so maybe the one for brown eyes would have a greater effect?

    http://zozeze.blogspot.com/
    xo

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  27. ♥ J23 November 2011 at 05:55

    It looks black w/ green shimmer when swatched, but looks like a very natural black on lashes! very pretty and nice review!
    ♥ http://cottoncandyc.blogspot.com/

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  28. Bohemian Chick23 November 2011 at 11:40

    I just wish that I had lashes like yours! Wow!

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  29. Herryponting24 November 2011 at 07:33

    I like eye shadow .,Beautiful eyes I think your eyes is under the depth of love..
    Clearly Natural

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  30. Unknown25 November 2011 at 20:22

    That is a difference and it looks lovely :)

    http://changingtidesofsummer.blogspot.com/

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  31. MissLauren26 November 2011 at 20:13

    that looks good xx

    my blog : http://ravingbeautyx.blogspot.com/

    RavingBeautyx

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  32. Beauty in Crisis17 January 2012 at 01:29

    Although just like u i dont believe the luminizing part and i'm not into coloured mascaras as well i loved this colour! I will check in person but i think its like a weird flattering black!!
    beautyincrisis.blogspot.com

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  33. MissJammyxo26 February 2012 at 20:10

    If you don't have green eyes..
    I did a review of the brown/hazel eyes version on my blog
    http://missjammyxo.blogspot.com/
    If you are interested PLEASE check it out :))

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  34. Unknown28 January 2016 at 13:03

    super review and i like this product
    certified organic argan oil

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