Show and Tell: Lancome Oscillating Primer and Mascara

Blended Beauté put Lancome's Oscillation Powerbooster Primer and mascara to the test.

In the words of an old-school classic by Soul II Soul, “back to life, back to reality, back to the here and now.” Had a wonderful time in San Diego and will be spotlighting some great beauty products I tried in future posts.

Okay, I’ve seen the commercials, glossy print ads and displays in various stores touting the latest mascara trend: Oscillating mascara. Several companies have come out with their version of the technology promising great results from a little vibrating brush. I love a good mascara and have been curious about this vibration sensation. Blended Beauté put Ôscillation Powerbooster Primer and Ôscillation Mascara from Lancome to the test. Ôscillation claims to do all the work. There’s no need to “wiggle” the brush side-to-side or rotate the wand. Just comb straight through and the vibrating brush will deposit mascara smoothly around the entire lash. I tested both for one week and did my review based on the claims each product makes.

Ôscillation Powerbooster Primer ($39):

• See lash expansion day after day
• Helps lashes reach their full potential and boost the appearance of natural lash growth.
• Reinforces separation and coverage; formula is coated onto lashes to allow for mascara to glide.
• Visibly stronger, fuller, longer lashes.
• Denser lash fringe
• Thicker lashes

Ôscillation PowerMascara ($34):

• Lashes appear extended
• Remarkably separated
• Visibly multiplied in number

My favorite was definitely the primer which doubles as a conditioner. It created a great base to increase the length, volume and definition of my lashes. It separated and coated them and allowed the mascara to glide on. With the primer alone, my lashes were fuller, longer and thicker. There truly is no need to wiggle the wand because the oscillating brush did distribute the product evenly. I didn’t see lash expansion or a denser lash fringe after using it for a week, however. The vibration from the brush tickles, which was bothersome and kind of annoying. And my hand got tired from pressing the wand while applying product.

The mascara made good on its promise to separate my lashes and they did appear longer. I would have loved more volume and thickness from this formula. I applied several coats but my lashes didn’t look visibly multiplied.

The primer is a keeper, but for $39, there are cheaper lash primers and conditioners that do just as good a job as this one. You’re definitely paying for the vibration mechanism and sleek design. And there are much better mascaras sans the vibration, from Lancome and other brands, that will give you better results for less than $34.

Blended Beauté rating: Winks

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Congrats to K.R., our beauté winner of Lancome’s Color Fever gloss in Rouge Magnificence!!!

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~ by ShauneHayesMUA on August 26, 2009.