Covergirl Clump Crusher

When I first heard about Covergirl’s new mascara, Clump Crusher (now available for -->purchase online -->), I was taken aback by the name.  I think it’s one of the worst product names I’ve ever heard, and it made me want to avoid buying the mascara.  But, as I started to hear good things about the mascara, I decided I wanted to try it.  I found it (on sale!) at CVS – they only had one version, non-waterproof black, so I’m not sure if it comes in a waterproof option.

Clump Crusher packaging

Clump Crusher wand

As you can see, Clump Crusher mascara is packaged in almost-neon green tube.  Personally, I prefer understated black packaging, but I guess this will be easy to identify in my drawer!  The Clump Crusher wand is made of rubber (or is it silicone? I’m not sure.).  The wand is slightly curved, and has lots and lots of tiny bristles – it’s almost like a comb.

Clump Crusher mascara applied smoothly and evenly.  True to it’s name, it’s a relatively non-clumping mascara – I didn’t have any clumping after one layer, and only minimal clumping after two layers.  It did a good job lengthening, and and okay job volumizing.

Note I had curled my lashes in the morning; then later in the day I washed off my mascara in order to apply Clump Crusher. I didn’t re-curl, but I think I still have a little curl left in them.  Clump Crusher seemed to enhance the curl.

No mascara / one coat / two coats

I think my favorite thing about Clump Crusher is how soft it leaves my eyelashes.  They’re only the slightest bit stiffer than if I wasn’t wearing mascara at all, and they definitely aren’t crunchy.

Clump Crusher wore well, as most mascaras do on me. It didn’t flake, smudge, or smear.  It was easy to remove – just water got off most of it, and I finished up with Bioderma makeup remover.  Because it was so easy to remove with water, this version probably isn’t a good choice for anyone with watery eyes – it is likely to smear on you.

Overall, this is a good mascara.  It looks good applied, and wears well.  However, I don’t see it as something special.  I’ve tried several other mascaras – drugstore included – that I like just as much, and that also don’t clump on me.  If you’re curious about this one, it’s worth a try – but it’s nothing to be especially excited about.