Lash Accelerator Mascara, Extreme Black, Pack of 1

Love this. I feel like my eyelashes actually grew. I get complemented on them.

(Edited @11 weeks use, reordered 2nd) This mascara is AWESOME! HIGHLY recommended as part of my lash care and regrowth routine. I have tried many varieties of many brands of mascaras, my old favorite was CoverGirl clump crusher. Rimmel Lash Accelerator clumps less, flakes less and stays softer, not brittle, and is easier to remove. Also tried the 'Endless' version of Rimmel's Lash Accelerator, and it had more issues with application, some initial clumping and minor flaking, although still preferred to Covergirl and other brands. The regular Lash Accelerator Mascara is by far my favorite. CHARACTERISTICS & APPLICATION: The extreme black is a great intensity, better than most extreme black colors. The mascara goes on smoothly with a "medium-not-too-thin" consistency. It stays wet a little longer than most, which did take a bit to get used to. I now prefer this slightly thinner and wetter consistency because it gives me time to separate the lashes and comb/hold them 'up' for a curl without having to use those evil eyelash-ripping pinching curler contraptions. I can also build volume with this mascara by applying several coats, and it coats to the tip of the lash without clumping on the ends, so lashes appear as long as naturally possible. The Endless version did not really do any better at lengthening. MASCARA WAND: I really like the mascara wand brush. The brush is one of the new types of plastic/rubber bristles, and it is tapered at the ends but full in the center. It works really well for coating top lashes in the traditional upward horizontal sweeping/curling motion, but also works well on individual and bottom lashes by vertical application with tip of wand. MASCARA WEAR AND TOUCH-UP: The formula is flexible when dry and it does not flake or crumble, and seems to wear well through a 12 hour day without reapplying. If you do want to touch it up, no problems with the current mascara clumping or crumbling underneath. The mascara really isn't water resistant, but I do not worry about it running or having spots where the lashes touch my skin in a typical day, and I have very long lashes now touching eyebrows (see growth tips below). I certainly wouldn't go to a funeral or be caught in a downpour and expect it to hold up, but a watery eye here or there can be managed. I would not expect a heavy application to hold up during a workout or outside in extreme heat, but a light application should be ok. HOW LONG MASCARA STAYS FRESH: I have now used this same tube for 11 weeks. It showed no signs of drying out or breaking down until about week 9, and I used it average 4-5 days a week. At 4 weeks it was just about the same as when I first opened it, maybe better because it had a chance to dry a bit. I am still wearing it, waiting for my reordered tube and putting up with shortened daily wear time. Many times I will like a mascara for the first week or so when it is freshly opened, but the formula will degrade quickly and within two weeks I am dealing with bad mascara - not the case here. Since mascara should be replaced every 3 months minimum, I feel I really got my money's worth, especially since it is a bargain to begin with. DOES IT REALLY ACCELERATE LASH GROWTH? I'm not sure the mascara causes your lashes to grow any faster or longer, but it will keep the lashes you have in good shape and prevent breakage because your lashes are soft, flexible, and not brittle with this formula. REMOVAL: I personally remove mascara with coconut oil, so I cannot speak to ease of removal with other products, but two passes with the oil is sufficient to remove all traces of mascara. The battle for long lashes can easily be lost by a mascara that is too difficult to remove - you tug at eyelashes causing fall out - no problems here with that. OVERALL, pretty much exactly what I want in a mascara, FINALLY! Only improvement would possibly be to have it a little more water resistant during wear. I do not know if there is a waterproof/resistant version, I haven't seen one, but I would give it a try, and if not, Rimmel please make one! LASH REGROWTH AND LENGTHENING ADVICE - If you truly want longer natural lashes, I recommend cleaning your eyelashes with a mild yet effective makeup remover where your lashes are not being pulled and all makeup traces are removed. KEY POINT- never pull at your lashes, ever! I use refined coconit oil & remove traces of oil with a baby wipe before the next step. I then apply Rapid Lash to the base of my lashes at night, let dry, then coat my lashes especially tips with Ardell Brow and Lash Growth Accelerator. Don't get this in eyes it can sting but is fine just on lashes. The Ardell doesn't really 'accelerate', but it does deep condition your lashes and protects lashes from breakage during sleep - think of it as you would conditioner your hair to keep it healthy, it's the same principle. Must wash off the lashes in a.m. or mascara application will suffer. Apply Rimmel Lash Accelerator as part of normal makeup routine WITHOUT use of eyelash curler. Apply moderate coat to lashes, then hold lashes in an 'up' or curled position with lash comb (or I prefer to use side of my finger ;-)) while mascara dries. Expect that some mascara will come off (onto your finger) during this process. Build mascara to desired thickness and length repeating the 'hold to curl' process. You don't have to let it completely dry between coats, but it doesn't affect the application either way. MY LASH REGROWTH STORY -- Through a 6 month botched 'experiment' to enhance my look by using false strip lashes & glue of various brands, most of my natural lashes fell out, and I became 'addicted' to falsies since my lashes were gone. Had to go with no lashes to try to regrow - not a good look, but whatcha gonna do? I saw little results of regrowth until I started the daily routine I outlined above. Within 6 weeks my lashes were 'normal', and in 4 months I have as much length and volume as if I were wearing falsies, thanks in part to Rimmel's Lash Accelerator Mascara. (And now at 6 months my lashes are over twice as thick and reach my eyebrows! I can still see new lashes continuing to grow in!) I hope they never discontinue this mascara, it's great! Obviously I love love love makeup, been wearing makeup for 27 years. Thanks for reading this review, hope this helps!

My favorite mascara, waterproof but not too permanent.

I love this mascara, it goes on smooth and does not clump at all. I have longer eyelashes naturally but this mascara really accentuates them and makes them look naturally beautiful. I took away one star because this mascara is not water resistant so you get raccoon eyes if your face gets wet, it does well in the rain if you face doesn't get soaked but just lightly wet.

I usually don’t wear mascara that often because I find that the more I wear it the more my lashes become weak and actually start to fall out. I decided to look into getting a mascara that had a formula that could lengthen and strengthen your lashes while you wear it. This one works so well! My lashes have definitely gotten longer since I started using it and I can wear it on a day to day basis without having to worry about my lashes falling out. The formula is also really good quality because it doesn’t clump your lashes like some other mascaras do and it layers really nicely. It’s also very affordable which is a huge plus. I highly recommend this mascara!

Great product lashes look and feel greatn stays in place and the price is perfect!

I love this mascara, sad I can't find it in stores anymore

The brush applicator has a unique and versatile shape so it gets to all lashes and separates them perfectly without any clumping. I love the formula, not super goopy, not too thick or dry. My lashes lengthened significantly immediately after 2 applications. My go to mascara was the covergirl clump crusher but I have to say, this one knocks it out of the park and takes the top spot!!

Le mascara a une texture s'étalant bien et recouvrant les cils uniformément. J'ai pas du tout aimé les frais de douanes de 10E que la poste vous fait régler à la délivrance du colis, alors que dans l'annonce rien n'est spécifié sur cette pratique. On ne m'y reprendra plus.

AMO demasiado este rímel, no es a prueba de agua lo que lo hace perfecto para el diario ya que así no me maltrata o tira pestañas. Yo sí noto que cuando lo uso la longitud de mis pestañas es más, pero yo siento que es por lo mismo de que es muy gentil y no las tira, incluso al retirarlo, les da más chance de crecer lo que tengan que crecer. Si quieres que el rizo te dure no lo recomiendo, para eso mejor busca alguno vs agua. :)

This has been my fav mascara for years but Rimmel has discontinued it. I was so excited to see that I could still get it. Thank you, thank you. I’m in love with Amazon

I about love this mascara. I have to admit I didn't really believe it would make much of a difference in making my lashes look longer... but it actually made them look longer!! After a few weeks of use I started to notice. Also it makes my lashes hold a curl better. I will definitely buy this product again!

Love it. The brush took a little getting use to. Totally different then what I am use to. Definitely noticed a bit of growth in my lashes.