Lancome Hypnose and Oscillation Mascaras

Lancome Oscillation - Take your lashes to a whole new level with this revolutionary vibrating mascara that delivers 7,000 oscillations per minute to re-create the application technique of a makeup artist. This lash-transforming powerhouse does it all: lengthens, separates and multiplies with just the press of a button (Lancome). RRP: £21.00 

I had high hopes for this product because it's been featured in Michelle Phan's Videos. In there, she mentioned they are great for lifting up lashes and that it's lightweight and dries up quickly. After reading a few more reviews, I decided to give this a try. My verdict? - drugstore quality! It doesn't stand up to any of those claims at all - for me at least. I found that it took a while to dry (compared to Benefit They're Real!) which equals to messy eyes if you're not careful. It's formulation isn't anything fancy either - it's very similar to Rimmel's Lash Accelerator which is 1/4 of the price.

Right (Oscillation only) Left (Hypnose + Oscillation)

Lengthening wise, its actually quite good. Two coats of this results in my ideal length and they don't clump together. Also, when dry, it's also quite lightweight and it doesn't make my flimsy lashes stiff, instead they're quite soft - i love touching them.

Regarding it's 'curl holding' ability - it doesn't even match up to They're Real!. The moment I applied this on my curled lashes, I can immediately see them start to droop again. I tried pushing them up with a Q-tip whilst drying but failed miserably.

Honestly, for something over the £20 price band this is just not worth the price. Maybe I'm not using this vibrating mascara correctly, but I just don't see anything special with it's special wand. It's not a terrible product, but it's not the best either.

TS TIP: I was experimenting once and I noticed this actually gives good results when applied before Hypnose.

  Lancome Oscillation and Hypnose mascara (Google Images)

Lancome Hypnose - Turn up the volume of your lashes for hypnotising eyes! Control the look of your lashes – from subtle to sexy! With our exclusive SoftSculpt™ formula and patented Powerful brush, you can build up to 6x more volume…without caking or flaking. Result? Truly hypnotic eyes! (Lancome) RRP: 23.00

I actually really like Hypnose and I think it stands up to all the hype. It gives amazing volume to my sparse lashes and I haven't experience it clump yet.  However, compared to Benefit's They're Real! it doesn't hold my curl as well which is unfortunate since this aspect is very important to me when it comes to mascara formulation. It doesn't stay wet on my lashes for too long though which is a great plus, because you all know how impatient I am with mascara application. I love using this as a 2nd or 3rd coating after my Benefit They're Real! mascara - it gives a great false lash effect like no other!

The way I'm using this at the moment, it actually lasts quite a long time. It has been over a year since I bought my first tube and I still have a lot left! It's amazing how it doesn't dry up inside its tube. Overall I'm very pleased with Hypnose and I definitely will repurchase this again despite the high-end price.

How about you? Have you tried one of them before? What's you're favourite mascara? Post below!

Love lots,
AJ