The reviews are wild so I wanted to see if the claims were true

When I saw some of the crazy reviews on Glossier’s £14 Lash Slick mascara I knew I had to try it. I had long been on a hunt for a daywear mascara that did not clump, did not look too heavy, and did not smudge under my eyes throughout the day.

Among some of the more unhinged reviews of the mascara on Glossier’s website many said just that. One said: “There are zero clumps while using this! Makes my eyelashes look really long. Not as volumizing, but it really doesn't need to be.”

Another said: “This is the first mascara I have ever used that does not clump…ever! I love it.” Another added: “I swear it’s literally impossible to make your lashes look clumpy and spider leg-y with this mascara. I wear it everyday and it’s so natural and beautiful. My holy grail mascara.”

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The craziest review I read said: “Just got into a car crash and cried a lot but along with the cloud paints this mascara didn't budge and sis still looked kinda cute afterwards so I recommend.” Take that as you will.

I picked the Glossier Lash Slick up from Glossier’s website for £14 and it arrived a few days later. The packaging is a simple baby pink tube with the brand name wording and ‘lash slick’.

Inside, the wand is unlike other mascaras I have used previously. The end is long and thin with tiny little stubs, making the wand much easier to target and separate individual lashes.

Application is simple with the wand, and the Lash Slick is so easy to layer without clumping or looking heavy. Its main features are lengthening and separating, there is not much thickness or volume added so a more heavyweight mascara is probably more desirable for evenings.

It is perfect for me, as I have pale skin and pale eyelashes so anything too black and thick looks silly on my face. The best part is it lasts all day without smudging under my eye

I have tried so many mascaras in the past across different price ranges - Maybelline, Benefit and Nars for example, and while all have their uses, they all smudge below my eye within hours. Glossier’s Lash Slick is the first I have found which does not, and I am so excited about it.

The only downside to this mascara is that it dries hard on your lashes, making them feel quite brittle throughout the day. It is also harder to take off at the end of the day than others I have used before, but with a strong cleansing balm like the £11 Camomile Cleansing Butter from The Body Shop , it is no bother.

Overall, although I cannot attest to whether this mascara would survive a car crash, it is the best everyday mascara I have found for a while thanks to its lengthening and separating abilities. For £14, I think it is a steal.

You can pick up Glossier’s lash slick mascara for £14 online .

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