Fresh Supernova Mascara ($25)The Claim: Get the ultimate dramatic lash with this conditioning mascara enriched with panthenol, protective linden extract, and nourishing meadowfoam oil. The rich formula thickens, extends, and delivers an ultra-glossy finish in one coat. Lashes are scientifically proven to have 34% more eye-opening curve after applying Supernova.
The Packaging: Lately I seem to have become even more packaging-obsessed than usual, and this is definitely one cute mascara! The tube is a nice matte black (I'm loving matte mascara tubes lately) with a fun contrasting white pattern. I really like it!
The Packaging: Lately I seem to have become even more packaging-obsessed than usual, and this is definitely one cute mascara! The tube is a nice matte black (I'm loving matte mascara tubes lately) with a fun contrasting white pattern. I really like it!
The Brush: The brush is nothing too special: it's comprised of your conventional mascara wand bristles, evenly spaced apart, and it gets the job done but doesn't do anything extraordinary.
The Formula: I kind of like that Fresh decided to focus on the mascara's formula rather than going over the top with the applicator, although the formula could still use a bit of tweaking. The beauty of Fresh's Supernova formula is in its lightness; there're days where I've applied 4-5 coats of this stuff and I still can't tell that I'm wearing mascara, it's that light and flexible. Supernova coats lashes in a glossy, deep black layer of mascara while providing beautiful length and lift to the lashes. The volume is mediocre at best, but there's definitely some there unlike Givenchy's Eye Fly which was super super wispy. I don't find that this mascara holds a curl very well, but it does provide some really nice lift to my normally sad, droopy lashes which I love.
This would make a great everyday mascara as removal is also a breeze except for one small factor: it smudges -- like crazy! It doesn't clump or flake and it's definitely non-irritating, but after two or so hours of wearing this mascara I definitely notice the onset of raccoon eyes.
The Verdict: Fresh's Supernova is one of the lightest lengthening mascaras that I've tried to date, so it's pretty tragic that it smudges so quickly. The shiny patent look and soft length it gives my lashes is beautiful, but it lacks the drama I look for in my mascaras and seems a bit overpriced at $25.
RATING: 3.5/5
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- Part 25: CoverGirl LashBlast Luxe Review
- Part 24: Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Review
- Part 23: Rimmel Sexy Curves Review
- Part 22: MAC Plush Lash Review
- Part 21: Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Review
- Part 20: Imju Fiberwig Tiny Sniper Review
- Part 19: Givenchy Eye Fly Lash Extender Revew
- Part 18: YSL Faux Cils Review
- Part 17: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Review
- Part 16: Maybelline Colossal Review
- Part 15: Hourglass Superficial Lash Review
- Part 14: Bourjois Liner Effect Review
- Part 13: L'oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Review
- Part 12: Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume & Curl Review
- Part 11: Max Factor Lash Perfection Review
- Part 10: Lancome Oscillation Mascara Review
- Part 9: Max Factor Volume Couture Mascara Review
- Part 8: Diorshow Iconic Mascara Review
- Part 7: Exceptionnel de Chanel Review
- Part 6: Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Review
- Part 5: Shiseido Mascara Base Review
- Part 4: Chanel Inimitable Review
- Part 3: Diorshow Review
- Part 2: Yves Saint Laurent Everlong Review
- Part 1: Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Review
- And see my cursory review of Guerlain's Le 2 de Guerlain Holiday Mascara here.
14 comments:
Boo it sucks when mascara smudges... I had the same experience with Dior Show. Nice review & lilac shadow!
Marce sadly most mascaras seem to smudge on me, and I'm sure the fact that I wear eye cream day and night doesn't help. But still, a good mascara shouldn't smudge after only a few hours!
Aw that's too bad it smudges on you...I find I don't ever have that problem because my eye area is very dry! (which is why I've been excited over your eye cream posts!) For $25 you should LOVE this mascara!
TWENTY. EIGHT. MASCARAS. JEN.
I am so accustomed to seeing mascaras with gimmicky brushes that I actually get skeptical when I see regular old brushes. Weird.
Ah, my heart sank when you talked about the smudging. Even FnS WP smudged on me so this probably doesn't stand a chance. Other than that, it sounds like my dream mascara hahaha. Oh well.
Aleksis I have terrible issues with smudging! But yes I totally agree that for $25 a mascara should really be something pretty special.
I know Ana =X. But but but...in my own defense some of them are long gone by now! =P And some were gifts :). I'm not crazy!
Deb there's certainly been a proliferation of gimmicky-wanded mascaras within the past few years, not that I'm complaining because some of the applicators have been pretty exceptional. But it seems that we've forgotten how to appreciate a good, solid mascara that's not too fancy =P.
Catherine Max Factor's waterproof mascaras are great in the no-smudging department, as are Majolica Majorca's. Have you tried them? :)
I really like the results it gave your lashes as I do prefer clean seperated yet long fluttery lashes. Quite a bummer that it smudges so easily, especially for a price tag like that!
I think Fresh's Supernova mascara is a good product because as what I have seen on your photo, your eyelashes look beautiful.
MilknCookiie I know a lot of other people experiences the same smudging issues I did -- it's relaly a shame because it otherwise makes a great daily mascara.
Thank you Patrice! I love how weightless it feels on my lashes, it's pretty amazing that you can just pile it on and yet feel like you're wearing absolutely nothing.
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