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COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara’s Curved Brush Conquers Clumps While Lengthening Lashes

February 20th, 2013 by Karen 52 Comments

COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara
Wearing COVERGIRL’s Clump Crusher Mascara ($6.99) in Very Black

In every single picture I’ve taken today, I look like a grumpy piano teacher (see above).

Yes, I know this for a fact! When I was a kid, I took piano lessons (mostly against my will), and every week, my teacher, Mrs. L, would sit there with pursed, tight lips as I pounded away at the keys like a gorilla in a Hello Kitty T-shirt.

Sometimes I’d see Mrs. L frowning out of the corner of my eye, so I’d bang out all the wrong notes on purpose, look up at her, and smile ever-so-sweetly…

Hahaha! Sorry, Mrs. L. 🙂

I’d be cranky, too, if I had to teach a surly, disinterested student clearly counting down the seconds to freedom, but maybe I’d look a little less tense (perhaps cheerful, even) if I were wearing a few coats of COVERGIRL’s Clump Crusher Mascara ($6.99).

COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara Brush
Curved brush!

It landed on drugstore shelves a couple months ago in four “shades” (Black Brown, Brown, Very Black and Black).

The hook/special sauce? The curved brush. COVERGIRL says the little plastic stubs and the shape of the brush help it separate lashes while coating them from root to tip and dodging lumps and bumps.

And when it comes to length and separation, ala long, fanned-out lashes for interested, perky looks, I think Clump Crusher’s great. It doesn’t come with a bunch of bells or whistles, like lash conditioners and vibrating brush wands, but it lengthens, separates and holds curls like a champ. Plus, it’s only $6.99, which isn’t bad at all, especially beside an increasing number of drugstore mascaras in the $10-13 range.

COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara

COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara
Wearing two coats of Clump Crusher Mascara on the eye to the left of the screen and no mascara on the eye to the right of the screen


My favorite thing about it? Endurance. I think it looks just as fresh after a full day as it does first thing in the morning. No flakes, no smudges. Just lifted, long, luscious lashes.

For gals who long for drag queen lashes, FYI — you may want to layer Clump Crusher with a thickening mascara, because while it does a decent job in the thickening department, it’s no Chanel Le Volume out of the gate.

PRICE: $6.99
AVAILABILITY: Available in four shades at drugstores, Ulta and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+

Hey, shawty! It’s your birthday!

Have some cakeWell, pass me a slice of cake and a glass of champagne, because MBB just turned six. Today. 🙂

Can you believe it? Some of us have known each other more than 2,000 days.

Wow.

What can I say? Thank you very much for visiting, whether you’re a new reader or an old friend. It’s been a blast growing up with you, and I look forward to many years to come. I hope you’ll keep being the Dorothy/Rose/Blanche to my Sophia.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

COVERGIRL Clump Crusher Mascara’s Curved Brush Conquers Clumps While Lengthening Lashes / Originally published February 20th, 2013

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  1. Liz says

    February 20th, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Happy b-day, MBB! Keep doing what you do, Karen. 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 20th, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks, Liz. 🙂

      Reply
  2. KhaliaNicole says

    February 20th, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    6 years old?! Aaah, they grow up so fast! Happy MBB Birthday!!! You truly are a force to be reckoned with in the beauty blogging world! Cheers to you!

    Reply
    • KhaliaNicole says

      February 20th, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Happy Birthday to you…
      Happy Birthday to you..
      Happy Biiirthday deeear, MBB/Kareeeeennn…
      HAPPY BIIIIRTHDAY TOOOO YOOOOOOOUUOOOOUOOOOOOUOOOUUUUUU!!!
      KhaliaNicole recently posted … All Natural Chronicles: The Mini Chop

      Reply
      • Karen says

        February 20th, 2013 at 10:05 pm

        Thank you for the song, Khalia! *raises glass*

        Have another slice of cake.

        Reply
  3. Lizzy says

    February 20th, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    I love the lip color you are wearing!! What is it?

    Reply
  4. Audrey C. says

    February 20th, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    WOW, 6 years! I’ve only been following for three and I thought I was an old reader! Happy birthday MBB!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 20th, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you, Audrey. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week so far.

      Reply
  5. K says

    February 20th, 2013 at 11:05 pm

    Karen,

    What are you wearing on your lips in this picture?

    🙂

    Reply
  6. Rose says

    February 20th, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Happy Birthday MMB!

    I have this mascara but it is waiting its’ turn while I use up two I’m trying now. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  7. Annie says

    February 20th, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Happy Birthday MMB 🙂
    I wish you always have this cheerful, humorous spirit in your writing and your life!
    I am following your blog for 2 years and I caught myself returning back to it whenever I need something to cheer me up 😉
    Thanks a lot :))

    Reply
  8. Ana says

    February 21st, 2013 at 1:40 am

    Happy happy birthday to MBB! 🙂

    Your blush and lip color looks absolutely amazing!! If you don’t mind, what did you use? 🙂

    Reply
  9. nai says

    February 21st, 2013 at 1:44 am

    hauoli la hanau, MBB!

    Reply
  10. Sunny says

    February 21st, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Happy birthday, MBB!!! 6 years! That’s some amazing achievement, Karen!
    Sunny recently posted … Look: Diorshow Gris Montaigne Mono

    Reply
  11. Minsooky says

    February 21st, 2013 at 3:31 am

    Wow, has it been that long already? Happeh birfday MBB 😀
    Minsooky recently posted … Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick in Petal Rebel (REVIEW)

    Reply
  12. Ineke says

    February 21st, 2013 at 3:55 am

    Happy Birthday MBB. Keep up the good work. Karen you look more beautiful with every post. That cake looks very good btw.
    What lipstick are you wearing Miss Piano Teacher? It’s sooo pretty on you.

    Reply
  13. Agata says

    February 21st, 2013 at 4:00 am

    Happy Birthday MBB, you’re doing such an amazing job Karen.

    Reply
  14. Emily @ Emalitsa says

    February 21st, 2013 at 4:34 am

    Happy Birthday MBB!! You have brightened many of my days with your makeup posts and I am so inspired by you Karen!

    Clump Crusher has quickly become my go-to mascara! I get perfect lashes every time, its a no brainer!
    Emily @ Emalitsa recently posted … Maybelline New York Color Tattoo Metal Reviews: Gold Rush, Electric Blue, Barely Branded

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    February 21st, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been reading your blog for I think pretty much most of those 6 years!
    I find it so annoying that you guys get the cover girl mascara for $6.99, which is equivalent to £4.50, but they actually charge £10.99 for the same mascara (which over here is Max Factor Clump defy)!
    Enjoy your birthday and keep up the blogging work 🙂

    Reply
  16. Mariel says

    February 21st, 2013 at 5:10 am

    Congratulations!

    What lipstick are you wearing?

    Reply
  17. AmyE says

    February 21st, 2013 at 5:19 am

    Happy birthday! Your blog is amazing!

    I am also wondering what lipstick that is. It is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Ellen says

      February 21st, 2013 at 7:37 am

      I know, it’s amazing! It’s a coral-pink-orange but it makes your teeth look so white and is so springy!

      Reply
  18. Nadia says

    February 21st, 2013 at 5:29 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MBB!! I’ve only discovered this blog about a year ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. You’re doing an amazing job! Congrats

    Reply
  19. Adrienne says

    February 21st, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Happy birthday to the blog, BUT, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT LIP COLOR YOU’RE WEARING. It looks like it has an amazing formula and that color is incredible on you!

    Reply
  20. Emi at Project Swatch says

    February 21st, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Happy Birthday, MBB!

    Also, what’s your lip color? I love it!
    Emi at Project Swatch recently posted … Zoya Pixiedust Dahlia NOTD (and some updates)

    Reply
  21. Alison M says

    February 21st, 2013 at 6:40 am

    Wishing MBB the happiest of birthdays! I enjoyed creeping the older blog posts (including the wordpress hosted ones!) yesterday 🙂 It’s always inspiring to see where more renowned beauty blogs started to remind myself that hard work really does pay off <3
    Alison M recently posted … Get the Look: Dramatic Bronze and Peach

    Reply
  22. Jay @ Wayfaring Beauty says

    February 21st, 2013 at 6:43 am

    6 years, that’s amazing! *applauds* happy birthday MBB! I’d need a thickening mascara under Clump Crusher I think because I like adding volume and not just length.
    I laughed out loud over your piano teacher description. I also had an older teacher who was constantly frowning at my musical attempts. She’d sigh…and sigh…and finally reach over with knarled piano fingers to bang on the right note and admonish me for not practicing like I told her I did. For the record, you do not look like her, lol.

    Reply
  23. Kristen @ Glambunctious says

    February 21st, 2013 at 6:51 am

    ♥ ❤ ♥ Happy 6th Blogday, Karen! ♥ ❤ ♥

    Thank YOU for making our last 2,000 days that much more fun! I hope you get to celebrate with a slice of cake and some bubbly with Tabs, El Hub, and J-Renner!

    =^.^=

    Reply
  24. Jennifer says

    February 21st, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Happy Birthday! I’m still in love with Josie Maran’s GoGo Lash!

    Reply
  25. Kristen @ Glambunctious says

    February 21st, 2013 at 7:07 am

    PS: So much fun to see your first post! You’ve come a long way, baby!

    Reply
  26. Becca says

    February 21st, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Happy birthday!!! What is that lippie? It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  27. Lorraine says

    February 21st, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Happy Blog Birthday to you and Tabs! I haven’t been following for 6 years but you are my daily read now, and I love checking out your archives. Your blog is the best!
    Never mind grouchy piano teacher- I think your dramatic brows and bright lippie bring a glam Frida vibe- just add braids and flowers. Your looks are always inspirational – keep up the fantastic work!

    Reply
  28. Kalli says

    February 21st, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Happy Birthday! I only discovered this blog a few months ago, but I love it! I even have you linked on my Favorite Places page on my blog 😀
    Kalli recently posted … Makeup Vanity Overhaul

    Reply
  29. Karla says

    February 21st, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Happy birthday!!! Congratulations! Love your blog 🙂

    Reply
  30. Annie says

    February 21st, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Happy birthday!
    The lipstick you’re wearing, is it an occ lip tar?

    Reply
  31. varsha says

    February 21st, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Happy happy b’day MBB..yes yes,like many me too wanna know whats that lip product?plus your face looks radiant too,whats on your face Karen 🙂

    Reply
  32. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    February 21st, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been reading your blog for the past 3 years! Clump Crusher is my new mascara obsession–I like to layer it under Lancome Star mascara for mega lashes!

    Reply
  33. Aimey says

    February 21st, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I’ve yet to hear of a mascara that most people tend to like, but the Clump Crusher seems to be accomplishing it! I’m looking forward to trying this one out 🙂

    Reply
  34. Katherine G says

    February 21st, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Happy birthday MBB! I was looking at this for when I need replacement mascara. I think I might buy it. Can’t believe it’s been 6 years…I’ve been following this blog since 2011. I read a lot of the old posts, though! This is truly an amazing and informative blog and I have actually bought makeup that I wouldn’t have thought about if not for you.

    Reply
  35. Krystle(Baking Beauty) says

    February 21st, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Happy Birthday! 🙂 -gives you a cupcake-
    Krystle(Baking Beauty) recently posted … New Limited Edition Milani Textured Nail Lacquers

    Reply
  36. Brian AKA Roulette says

    February 21st, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    No fair, I even checked back in to see if you answered anyone’s Q, WHAT IS THAT LIP COLOR?!?! lulz..

    It looks quite fabulous, both in color and texture. 🙂 Kinda looks like MAC’s Party Parrot.

    <3 you! –Bri

    Reply
  37. Karen says

    February 21st, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Okay gals (and Brian!!),

    That lippie is Hourglass Muse, and it’s AH-MAY-ZING!

    Do I need to Unsung Hero it?

    Reply
    • MARIEL says

      February 21st, 2013 at 1:46 pm

      Yes, please!! It’s GORGEOUS. It looks like it could be matte and drying though, is it?

      Reply
    • varsha says

      February 21st, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      I checked back in LOL ..you need to do it Karen ..xoxo 🙂

      Reply
    • Angela says

      February 21st, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      Happy Birthday!!! It’s such a pleasure reading your posts. I have a hard time keeping track of what’s MBB-approved 🙂 This lipstick looks AMAZING on you!! Please, oh please, let it look somewhere close to this on me!! Thanks, babe 🙂

      Reply
  38. Tiffany says

    February 21st, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Happy birthday, MBB! I love this mascara. And, I love your blog and Tabs. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    February 21st, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Happy blogaversary, Karen! Here’s to many more! 😀

    Reply
  40. Angela @ The Unprofessional Beauty Blog says

    February 21st, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Happy 6 years old MBB. Btw, the color you have on your lips looks so pretty.
    Angela @ The Unprofessional Beauty Blog recently posted … Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner – The Inexpensive Substitute For Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner

    Reply
  41. Aalia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:51 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! toast to the next 6 or 60 years of makeup inspiration

    Reply
  42. musical says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Happy, happy b’day to MBB! Hope you, Tabs and El Hub celebrated in style :).

    Reply
  43. Michelle D says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Happy Birthday. I hope it was an awesome day.

    I don’t know if I got a bad tube, but I hated this mascara. It’s the first one (in 30+ years of wearing makeup) that I have ever returned. It did not lengthen, did not thicken and the curl wilted within 5 minutes of application.

    Reply
  44. Steph says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Oh my gosh, your old blog! <3 Happy belated birthday, MBB! Looove you!
    Steph recently posted … Winners Clearance Haul: Guerlain and Betsey Johnson

    Reply

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