Maybelline colossal spider effect mascara review

No, it’s not Halloween yet, although that is the obvious time for Maybelline Colossal Spider Effect Mascara to launch (and it hits in October). I still love trying new mascaras after having had lash extensions for many years – the novelty has yet to wear off and there are three or four I’ve tried recently that have been truly wow, including this one. I’d say it’s not really an everyday mascara – the brush delivers a lot of product so you need to be careful how you control it, but rather than being about fat lashes, this one is all about the long and skinny.

Maybelline colossal spider effect mascara review
Maybelline Colossal Spider Effect Mascara

Maybelline is good at mascara – it’s really one of their strongest points, so you’d expect this to deliver well and it does. The effect is very black, very spiky, individually coated lashes that look super long and well defined. It takes a little while to dry on the lash so bear that in mind, and my advice is to try to ensure that when you take the wand from the tube, it’s not over-full. Expect to see it on every magazine page with the web-effect packaging which is like a gift for beauty editors compiling their Halloween issues!

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This is one of the few mascaras ever that gives length to my left eyelashes which are shorter than the right. I realize it was marketed for the clumpy look which was in vogue briefly, but it is...

About reviewer (276 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


So I'll be in the minority here, but I LOVE this stuff! It reminds me of the old Rimmel VolumEyes that was discontinued years ago. The German styled wand is very different from the typical spooly...

About reviewer (435 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


I’m laughing at myself. WHY did I buy this? Why would anyone? Aren’t “spider eyes” the clumpy mascara look we’re all trying to avoid? Honestly, I think I made the purchase out some sort of...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


I really like this...I rub a bit if on the Kleenex...(the wand) My lashes point down...this really helped them stand up and to be fuller...I will buy more..

About reviewer (67 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


I was having high hopes for this mascara, but the wand is awful. It doesn't do anything but give you ultra clumps. Was pretty disappointed with this one especially because I love this brand. It...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


I love the look of dark, full and voluminous eyelashes. This mascara is very black, does give good length, but not much volume. On the lower lashes it is a little clumpy , but this is Spider...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


I am in love with this! It definitely delivers what it promises! And oh my goodness it looks so amazing being out your lower lashes. I use 2 coats of this and 1 coat of colossal volume--people...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


I DO NOT like this. I love a couple other Maybelline mascaras, but this one flakes into my eyes and under my eyes onto my cheeks, clumps TOO much, and it does nothing for length. The brush is weird...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


I know with the word 'spider' with this mascara, one should expect some clumps, which this does deliver. However it really does the job to make your lashes look long and thick. But the clumping is...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


Initially, I didn't like this mascara. I found that it was making my lashes stick together but not in a thick, voluminous way. USER ERROR, my bad. This mascara is great if you truly want dark,...

About reviewer (296 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


I don't think people who read the name of the product realized that this creates the "spider lash" effect, which is clumpy! Its an acquired taste in style, really. I like reaally heavy mascara but...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


Mehh..I got this when it was on sale and decided to try it out. The bristles on the wand are shaped weird, doesn't work too good when I apply it normally. So I only use the fuller area of the wand,...

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


I can't believe people don't love this mascara! I love testing out new mascaras, and one of my favorites has been the Colossal. The spider effect one is even better. It makes lashes so dark and...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


Always on the hunt for the HG mascara. To me, long lashes are femininity. In my younger days my lashes brushed my eyebrows. Now weith hooded lids and aging that is a dream. Been been using...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


This was instant love. Unlike most mascaras I've used, the formula is quite viscous that it's worrisome at first. The wand's tapered shape takes some getting used to with the thick product formula,...

About reviewer (223 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


Such an odd mascara. When you first remove the wand you have to scrape off a ton of product and then there is still too much. The brush is one sided and very spiky, spikes going from biggest to...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


What can i say I love the creepy doll spider look. This save me sooo much time than with my NYC normal mascara. Not sure if the brush or the formula. I found it easy to remove but I do use a...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


Don't really like this mascara. You can make it work, but it takes some time. It looks too fake, especially with two coats. Not very comfortable to put on lower lashes.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


Great mascara! Superstar is still my fave and this is my second favorite. Very volumizing.

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


This is one of the worst mascaras I have ever used. It doesn't build volume, it doesn't lengthen, it barely makes them black. I got the waterproof formula and as a swim insttuctor and lifeguard...

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