Ok, so I finally got myself some 2000 calorie mascara and tested it against my masterpeice max mascara. I was actually really impressed with both products and thought I'd review them on here for anyone else who is looking for a good drugstore mascara during these tough financial times lol.
The packaging of both products is fairly standard, both are in screw top tubes. The 2000 calorie packaging looks a little older fashioned than the masterpiece max, which has gold coloured embellishments on the packaging. This is reflected in the price though, with the 2000 calorie retailing for around £8 and the masterpiece max retailing for around £10. Its probably also a reflection of the fact that 2000 calorie mascara has been around for a lot longer - I remember using this while I was a teenager and first getting into makeup.
In terms of amount of product for money, you get 7.2 g in the masterpiece max and 9 g in the 2000 calorie. Both have a 6 months expiry on them which is standard for mascaras, but I'd probably replace them in about 3 months... I'm not sure how clumpy either of these would get in the 6 months. I've had them both for about a month now and they seem to be holding up quite well in terms of not getting too thick.
Both of the mascara's have quite a strong chemical smell. My favourite high end mascara is YSL's False lash effect, which smells of roses. Both 2000 cal and masterpiece max have similar smells with the 2000 cal being slightly stronger. Neither smell lasts long after application, so I don't think this is much of a problem really.
The brushes of both are different too. Masterpiece max has a flexible plastic brush with distinct, quite well spaced bristles, while the 2000 calorie has a more traditional brush, with fairly tightly packed bristles. The brush of the 2000 cal is also slightly more pointed at the end. This means that it can easily get into smaller lashes, and in this respect is slightly easier to use for lower lash application.
Both mascara's have a good consistency and are easy to work with. They apply well and neither seem particularly prone to clumping. I find that there is a difference in the appearance of the mascara when on. I find that the masterpiece max is slightly more thickening while the 2000 calorie is more lengthening. I also find that the 2000 calorie is more buildable without clumps. The masterpiece max is buildable but after two coats it seems to clump slightly. Its also slightly less easy to apply to the lower lashes because of the brush. I find that the lashes also seem to curl and hold their curl slightly better with the 2000 calorie.
Ok so overall, I actually prefer the 2000 calorie. One to two coat gives a great daytime look while you could carry on building it up to vamp it up for a night time look. The masterpiece max is good too but I don't think I'd wear this for a nighttime or more dramatic look. Both mascara's pleasantly surprised me though, and are definately worth trying out. I'd definately recommend 2000 calorie with the masterpiece max a close second.
Hope this revie was helpful for someone out there!
J xxx
The packaging of both products is fairly standard, both are in screw top tubes. The 2000 calorie packaging looks a little older fashioned than the masterpiece max, which has gold coloured embellishments on the packaging. This is reflected in the price though, with the 2000 calorie retailing for around £8 and the masterpiece max retailing for around £10. Its probably also a reflection of the fact that 2000 calorie mascara has been around for a lot longer - I remember using this while I was a teenager and first getting into makeup.
In terms of amount of product for money, you get 7.2 g in the masterpiece max and 9 g in the 2000 calorie. Both have a 6 months expiry on them which is standard for mascaras, but I'd probably replace them in about 3 months... I'm not sure how clumpy either of these would get in the 6 months. I've had them both for about a month now and they seem to be holding up quite well in terms of not getting too thick.
Both of the mascara's have quite a strong chemical smell. My favourite high end mascara is YSL's False lash effect, which smells of roses. Both 2000 cal and masterpiece max have similar smells with the 2000 cal being slightly stronger. Neither smell lasts long after application, so I don't think this is much of a problem really.
The brushes of both are different too. Masterpiece max has a flexible plastic brush with distinct, quite well spaced bristles, while the 2000 calorie has a more traditional brush, with fairly tightly packed bristles. The brush of the 2000 cal is also slightly more pointed at the end. This means that it can easily get into smaller lashes, and in this respect is slightly easier to use for lower lash application.
Both mascara's have a good consistency and are easy to work with. They apply well and neither seem particularly prone to clumping. I find that there is a difference in the appearance of the mascara when on. I find that the masterpiece max is slightly more thickening while the 2000 calorie is more lengthening. I also find that the 2000 calorie is more buildable without clumps. The masterpiece max is buildable but after two coats it seems to clump slightly. Its also slightly less easy to apply to the lower lashes because of the brush. I find that the lashes also seem to curl and hold their curl slightly better with the 2000 calorie.
Ok so overall, I actually prefer the 2000 calorie. One to two coat gives a great daytime look while you could carry on building it up to vamp it up for a night time look. The masterpiece max is good too but I don't think I'd wear this for a nighttime or more dramatic look. Both mascara's pleasantly surprised me though, and are definately worth trying out. I'd definately recommend 2000 calorie with the masterpiece max a close second.
Hope this revie was helpful for someone out there!
J xxx
5 comments:
I couldnt last without a Mascara thats my one must own make-up product. I look kinda strange without it!!! lol.
I know what you mean - makes you look more polishe on "no make up" days, but really finishes the look off when you put more effort in too x
Too true. Im currently using Macs Mascara-X. Its really good - the best one I have used so far!!
Hi this is in reply to your questions about MAC pro, i haven;t actually bought any pro products yet but I'm going to the UK MAC Pro store on Satuday so look out for that review :)
Here are the details of the shop:28 Fouberts Place, Soho, London W1F 7PR
020 7534 9222
You can also order over the phone but i'm not sure what the phone number for MAC pro is, this is the normal MAC number 0870 034 2999 & if you phone them I'm sure they will put you through, that's what I did when I asked about the prices.
I hope this helps, I will take some pictures of my MAC pro haul so you can see what the blush palettes are like.
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Great Review, I really like the Max Factor 2000 calorie mascara it think it works as good as some high end brands and better tham most but I hate the old fashioned packaging I wish they would update it - the US packaging is sleek in black with silver writing - much more appealing!!
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