Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance Mascara - 01 Stunning Black 8.5ml/0.3oz

I'm completely extatic about discovering EA products! I've been aware of this make for ages but as its not widely advertised or marketed, at least here in The UK, so I never really got introduced to it or tempted to try any if the products. What a mistake! I'm cautious with manufacturer's statements and reassurances and I always set my expectations realistically, so I can deal with a disappointment and parting with my money. I bought EA beauty set and amongst all products was a full size Grand Entrance mascara. I did not read any reviews prior to using it as I always try to remain unbiased. We, unfortunately, live in a times of online haters where numerous individuals express their explicit views on products without any rational judgement or any attempt of becoming objective and factual. Apology for getting off the subject. My first encounter with this mascara was exciting, I love the packaging with the red colour theme, almost reminding me to rememver to put Red Door fragrance on before leaving for work! The brush is of an incredibly ergonomic shape, matching pretty much my eyelid shape, so allowing for easy application. Bristles are perfectly combing and separating my lashes, there are no clumps and I actually don't need to use a comb after application. My lashes lack almost everything in their appearance - naturally, they're quite sparse, light, thin and rather short. It's incredibly difficult to find a mascara that would correct all these characteristics but Grand Entrance did the impossible, namely became a remedy for all my complaints and all this with ONLY ONE COAT! I got left gobsmacked the first time I used it - initially, I thought: here we go, I wonder how many layers I'll need to make my lashes look decent for once. But after the first ice breaker use, I knew Grand Entrance will be with me for a long haul! It creates a wonderful dramatic effect just with one coat. It makes lashes feel soft all day, doesn't flake, doesn't smudge on the upper or lower lid, essentially, it's a most amazing all in one mascara. My lashes have a beautiful deep black colour, they're perfectly separated, long, thick and the effect remains brilliant until my evening make up removal routine. To those of you that are yet to try this mascara, I'd say Ladies, you won't regret it! I used almost all designer madcatas in the past and yes, they did deliver, but not on all aspects. If they separated lashes well, they only gave a merely natural effect. If they provided spectacular effect, I had to comb and brush my lashes forever to rid of excess mascara. Grand Entrance is my very top pick and I hope that it never gets discontinued. Thumbs up, EA! :-)

The only mascara that makes my lashes longer, doesn't smudge in the heat and I'm not sensitive to! I'll never use another brand or kind again!