Itch reviews: Avon Supershock Waterproof Mascara and Mini Contest [CLOSED]

Peace be upon all of my lovely sisters.

Remember when I told you guys that I found a good + cheep mascara that I think is comparable to the Loreal Voluminous mascara? Well I think it's time to reveal the mascara. I'm sorry for taking a long time to review this. It is just because initially it was another mascara. But then I discovered this and found that it is way better! It's the Avon Supershock Waterproof Mascara. Yeah, Avon.

I've read somewhere that Supershock gives good volume. I was skeptical at first, but after trying it out, this mascara is a real shocker. It's my new favourite thing!

You guys can read my review about Loreal Voluminous here and why I have not been using it for quite a while. It smudges, clumps and a pain in the boing to remove.

So this mascara should address all the issues above plus, it must offer length and volume.

Let's take a look at Supershock's wand. Yes, it has a big 'ol wand with short silicon bristles. The bristles looks spiky but they are very soft. The wand may look intimidating but it is super easy to apply on the lashes. Even the lower lashes! The short bristles grab and coat them nicely. I dare say the easiest wand to coat lower lashes despite the size.

Compared to Loreal Voluminous

What I really like about Supershock is, When applied, the lashes look naturally long and thick with thin wispy tips (much like how natural lashes are). This mascara does not clump, which is super but makes it a bit hard to build up. Here's my eyes using the mascara taken after about 4 hours of application. (the before picture was taken during day, the after at night, so looks a bit off)

So here are my pros and cons about Supershock:

PROS:
Gives length and volume.
Does not clump.
Does not smudge.
Way, way, way easier to remove.
Cheap (I don't know the exact retail price. But during campaigns the price is usually around RM15.00 to RM20.00. I saw in Feb 2011 campaign it goes for only RM10.00! about USD1.50. But I was too late..boo hoo. Now selling in March 2011 for RM14.90. STEAL!)
Holds curls nicely, would last throughout the day.

CONS:
emm...for the first time I don't have anything to write here.

Ok so how is Supershock compared to Voluminous? I think it's time for a mascara showdown!

Top to bottom: Naked lashes, 1 coat, 2 coats and 3 coats. L to R: Voluminous and Supershock

 What do you guys think? Is this a good dupe?

Please take note that I took extra caution in making sure that the lighting and position of my eyes were the same when taking the pictures (I'm in no way a genius in photography). I also tried my best to make sure that the coats are equal in amount of product applied to my eyes.  Both are applied without the use of a lash curler or mascara guard.But, I had to differ the way I applied each mascara. These are just the techniques that I found the best in order to get the most length and volume from each mascara because their wands are so different from each other:

Avon Supershock: Fast and swift upwards motions from the roots to the tips.
Loreal Voluminous: Gentle upwards motions from roots to tips.

I also had to remove the excess product from Voluminous's wand before applying in order to minimize clumping. Again, this "experiment" is just my personal experience with these mascaras and I'm just sharing my views.

I'm excited now. Ok, just for fun, I want to host an easy MINI CONTEST.

Here are my eyes wearing one mascara on each eye. Can you guys tell which is wearing Supershock and which is wearing Voluminous?

To enter just comment below with this format:

green heart eye:
pink heart eye:
name:
email:

This contest is open to Malaysian residents only (really sorry guys) and will end on Thursday, 31st March 2011. One lucky winner (with the correct answer) will receive a tube of Avon Supershock Mascara and a tube of Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara so you can have fun with both!

GOOD LUCK SISTERS! It would be lovely if you could ask your friends to join the fun too!

Have a bright day peeps!