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I heart mascaras because they give more definition to my eye lashes–creating curls & more volume to it! I recently compared two sample mascaras: Exceptionnel de Chanel Mascara & Lancome Virtuose Mascara.

Exceptionnel de Chanel

Exceptionnel de Chanel Mascara claims to be volumizing, curling and lasting. Its exceptional brush provides lash-by-lash application and creates an intense volume effect for precise makeup from roots to tips. Moreover, its creamy and resistant formula stretches perfectly over the entire length of lashes, and curls them to the extreme sans any clumps in sight.

Its texture ensures resistance to humidity and provides lasting hold–so rest assured that it won’t run or flake!

It comes in four sensational colors: Smoky Noir, Smoky Brun, Smoky Marine and Smoky Violine.

Lancome Virtuose

An Allure Magazine’s breakthrough award winner, Lancome Virtuose Divine Lasting Curves Mascara boasts a 100° lash curve with divine length all day.

It has CurlGuard™ formula lengthens and holds a divine lash curve for 12 hours.  The KeepCurl™ brush provides an outstanding eyelash curling effect. Its long-lasting formula is virtually smudge-proof, tear-proof and easily removable.

The Test

First, I put Exceptionnel de Chanel on the left eye (right on the pic) since I’m a leftie , and then Lancome Virtuose on the right eye (left on the pic). I wish to have a clearer image, but my camera’s not doing that. Anyways, here are the results!

Lancome Virtuose gives a bit more definition than Chanel. It’s also easier to apply. With Exceptionnel de Chanel‘s unique application, I think it’s kinda time consuming to pull off. Lancome Virtuose looks more dramatic and lengthy in this picture. The camera facing up close. Eyes facing the camera.

Here, you can now visibly see Exceptionnel de Chanel. If Lancome Virtuose puts some length on my lashes, Exceptionnel de Chanel puts some volume to it–naturally! Camera facing up close. Head titled. Eyes looking upward.

The Verdict?

Exceptionnel de Chanel is More Natural Looking

Following the application instructions is quite time-consuming, so you have an option to simply apply it on a manner that  suits you best. For me, Exceptionnel de Chanel is more natural looking. It gives definition to each lash perfectly and naturally, as if I’m not wearing any mascara at all. But, you can still see the added volume on my lashes. Plus, it really doesn’t run when wet. So, I don’t have any worries of it running down on my face, ruining my look! However, it does somehow flake when dried under certain conditions, say, if I put much of it causing a buildup!

Lancome Virtuose is more dramatic. It adds length to my lashes.

Lancome Virtuose proves to be more dramatic as it adds intense length to my lashes. It also adds some volume and curl to it. It’s really easier to apply–perhaps because of its curved brush applicator.  However, I fear that this might really run when wet. So, it’s better to keep off using it when going to the beach (Who wears mascara to the beach, anyway? ). It also takes time to dry up, so patience is a virtue from flicking your lashes!

So far, it does not seem to flake. Plus, the staying power is more to love since this one’s long wearing!