L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara - Carbon Black - Reviews | MakeupAlley (2024)

I had high hopes for L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Carbon Black after reading and watching many reviews. In my opinion this mascara is horrible! Since purchasing I've tried it several times and...

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

I think what's most important about a mascara is the brush, and how it is applied. I started at the very tips of my lashes, allowing it to dry but not completely, added the next coat a little...

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

The Carbon Mascara is HORRIBLE. within minutes of applying the mascara to only my upper lashes the mascara had fall out to my under eye causing a smearing on my under eye skin

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

This mascara really grew on me over time. Initially used it a few years back and thought it sucked. Didn't get the hype. Maybe it's the fact that using lash serum has given me more lashes to play...

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

I'm convinced there is probably no perfect, HG mascara for EVERY person, since lash length and thickness often help determine the outcome of the final look. That said, I am a fan of L'Oreal...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

I bought a two-pack of this mascara on Catch after reading the reviews. It looks amazing when you first put it on but within two hours I look like a raccoon! I’ve tried setting powder and setting...

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

Smudges to high heaven.

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

I've used this for several years. It's something you need to replace every month because otherwise it will dry out, flake upon wearing, etc. I find if I put some powder under lash lines it stays...

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

OVERALL: DO NOT RECOMMENDI was looking for a drugstore dupe of my favorite high end mascara (I swear by Chanel inimitable). This one was nice in some respects but overall I WONT REPURCHASE...

Age

SkinOther, Fair, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

Smudges and gets under my lash line.

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

This mascara adds lush volume-and then flaked repeatedly during the day under my eyes. I kept wiping the flakes off and removing my foundation/under eye concealer along with it. The mascara is...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

HOLY GRAIL. I have tried them ALL. High end. - Dior, Lancôme, smashbox, benefit, geurlian, Mac, everythinggg and for 6-8 bucks this mascara beats them all. Honestly, it’s just as good as high...

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

Wonderful application, gives volume and length. Great color. Unfortunately, by noon, it smudges and transfers on my upper lid and under eye area and it looks just horrible. Will not recommend for...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

This has become my favorite mascara out of everything I’ve tried! No mascara gives me the volume and pigmentation that this one does. The spoolie is the perfect, average wand that makes application...

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

This one is an oldie and a goodie! Does great things for my lashes and lots of volume! Like❤️

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Relaxed, Fine

EyesGreen

Where do I begin with this utter disappointment of a mascara. After reading raving reviews about this mascara, I bought it thinking it would be a cheaper alternative to Mac Extended Play Mascara...

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

Honestly, I don't get the hype. The price is great, FOR SURE. But on the lashes, it's just kind of "meh" and it dries out fast. I think the reason influencers are so in love is because they wear...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

This mascara did not work out well for me. Although I have sensitive skin, I have never come across a mascara that made my eyes itch like this one. I wore this mascara yesterday and my eyes became...

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

This is my holy grail mascara-I have tried them all-It doesnt flake It give my lashes life - I DONT wear lashes ever spreads out my lashes beautifully and gives them a bold black color...

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

I'm a big fan of Dior Show mascara so when I heard this was a close match I had to try. Unfortunately this makes my eyes itch extremely bad. It must be something in Loreals formula because I...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown