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How Extreme Is Bobbi Brown’s Extreme Party Mascara?

November 2nd, 2009 by Karen 43 Comments

bobbi brown extreme party mascara review

Why is everything so “extreme” these days? The word brings out my inner grammar grumpasaurus, 🙁 especially when it’s thrown in front of things like pizza. “Extreme sports,” I can fathom; “extreme pizza,” not so much.

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And then I heard about Bobbi Brown’s new Extreme Party Mascara ($22). “Party Mascara” I would’ve been okay with, but “Extreme Party Mascara”?

Seriously, what makes it so extreme? Are there flames and zombies involved? 🙂

bobbi brown extreme party mascara review brush

But, as usual, curiosity got the better of me, and I had to give it a try. I read that Bobbi created Extreme Party Mascara to mimic the look of false lashes. Her site even calls it her Boldest. Mascara. Ever.

Eh, what the hey, right? I’m always down for dramatic lashes!

bobbi-brown-extreme-party-mascara-swatch

Right off the bat I noticed the rich black and how smoothly the formula applies — no clumping, not even after four coats (!).

And, WOW! Length almost like false lashes.

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Before

bobbi brown extreme party mascara review brush one layer
One layer

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Two layers

I’d say thickening, separation and curl hold are all above average, but then there’s the issue of durability. After a full day’s wear, Extreme Party leaves light smudges and a sprinkling of flakes beneath my eyes.

Are they deal-breakers?

Maybe… I haven’t tried many Bobbi mascaras, so I can’t vouch for whether or not it’s her boldest one yet. It is bold and has a few things going for it, but is it extreme? THAT’s the question. 🙂

Overall, I feel it’s a good lengthening mascara, but for $22, I’d like a *little* more, ya know? Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: C+/B-

Sweatin’ it

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How’s your Monday coming along? No major glitches (knock on wood) I hope.

I’m excited because I should be getting some goodies I ordered from Amazon — Audrey Niffenegger’s new book, Her Fearful Symmetry, and an exercise DVD. On the menu for tonight: 1) working off a few of those Halloween Snickers and 2) some relaxing reading.

How was your day?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

How Extreme Is Bobbi Brown’s Extreme Party Mascara? / Originally published November 2nd, 2009

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  1. Citrine says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Haha, I like the tube…Does it last through a whole party anyway?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm

      Hi Citrine,

      Um, more like just through appetizers and maybe a drink or two!

      Reply
  2. Rae says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    I’m sorry, but I just CANNOT get over the fact that Bobbi somehow convinced herself that naming something the “Extreme Party Mascara” was a good idea. Really, Bobbi? Really?! 😛

    (Also, I am so excited for Her Fearful Symmetry! Can’t wait until I have time to read it.)
    .-= Rae’s last blog post… Monday morning and the coffee’s on the brill… =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm

      Hi Rae,

      I know, right? Party Mascara would be a lot less annoying, LOL!

      Reply
  3. marisa says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    i just read her fearful symmetry…..starts out slow but the second half is better…..it’s definitely a little creepy!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Marisa,

      I felt Time Traveler’s Wife started out slowly, too. I can’t wait to dig into this one!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Yeah that name is very bizarre…I happen to love Extreme Pizza’s pizza, but the name not so much!

    You know I can’t believe I never read The Time Traveler’s Wife! I normally read almost everything on the bestseller list, but somehow that slipped through my fingers. Gotta try it. I just finished The Help, which was great and going to start The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo 🙂
    .-= Kelly’s last blog post… Fonts, Fonts and More Fonts =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 pm

      Hi Kelly,

      I heard that book was good! It’s on my list.

      You gotta pick up Time Traveler’s Wife. The beginning is challenging, but stick with it. It’s very original storytelling and the writing is tops.

      Reply
  5. Cupcake says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Hello! I would expect more drama and impact… Have you tried Eyeko mascara? I read a lot a reviews and it seems to be the best! For now i like the benefit bad gal waterproof! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 pm

      Hi Cupcake,

      Funny you should mention that mascara. I just featured it today’s Daily Beauty.

      Reply
  6. Yvette says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    I was just watching a home shopping network holiday beauty gift show before bed and now I want new makeup and beauty goodies NOW…must get thee to Sephora asap! Has anyone ever tried Philosophy Snowman? I am quite curious about the scent. Or should I say I am Extremelly curious? Ha, my fav. mascara is still by Maybelline, always Great Lash.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:59 pm

      Hi Yvette,

      Haven’t tried it yet — now I’m curious, too!

      Reply
  7. Babybubblz says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    That’s a very very black mascara =)

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Babybubblz,

      It’s dark, which is a big plus!

      Reply
  8. Cupcake says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Karen, i didn’t notice the daily beauty!! But what i read is that eyeko big eyes it’s better. I see you have both so it would be great if you did a comparison post!! check this brazilian review!! http://www.chatadegalocha.com/2009/03/presentes-de-aniversario/

    P.S Love your blog 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 pm

      Hi Cupcake,

      Thanks for the link. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Emma says

    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    are any of her other ones good?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 3rd, 2009 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Emma,

      I’ve tried a few randomly (can’t remember the names) and thought they were just okay.

      Reply
  10. Catherine says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 am

    LOL at “Extreme Party.” It looks like a decent mascara… but I wouldn’t really say it lives up to it’s name hehe.
    .-= Catherine’s last blog post… NOTW & Zoya Order 3 Swatches =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 3rd, 2009 at 8:16 pm

      Hi Catherine,

      LOL!

      Reply
  11. amy says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 am

    I like how your eyelashes always sticks straight up and look so wispy no matter what mascara you showcase on your site. With your lashes, I almost like this mascara with one layer of this mascara.
    .-= amy’s last blog post… FOTD Shimmery Purple MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow Devil May Care, MAC Greasepaint Sticks V and Black =-.

    Reply
  12. Sonja says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 5:43 am

    I gave up trying new mascara and just decided to stick to my DiorShow Iconic. Yes, it has it’s flaws but it’s as good as it gets.

    Now, the geek in me has to ask, is that that new Apple mouse, it looks amazing!! And the bookworm in me says have fun with the book, I totally forgot that this book is coming out, must hunt it down immediately !

    Reply
  13. Michaela says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 am

    To Amy: Um…*ouch*. I politely but vehemently disagree.

    Reply
  14. gio says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 am

    It looks good on you but I was expecting something more extreme considering the name and the price. I like the tube though.
    .-= gio’s last blog post… QOTW: What eyeshadow color won’t you wear? =-.

    Reply
  15. CC says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 9:02 am

    “Grumpasaurus” -heehee! I’m glad it wasn’t a total disapointment because I like Bobbi Brown makeup! It was the first beauty line I found that actually matched my skin tone (unlike a ton of drugstore brands and Clinique, back in the day).

    Reply
  16. Christina says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Maybe you would’ve felt like you were getting more for your money if the zombies had been included… 😉
    .-= Christina’s last blog post… I Don’t Swagger =-.

    Reply
  17. Kajal Couture says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Two coats of this baby made your lashes look spider-legy. I will stick to my Lancome and MAC for mascara.
    .-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Primed and Perfectly Tan – Laura Geller Spackle® Tinted Under Make-up Primer Review =-.

    Reply
  18. Diva Style says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I love Bobbi, for she is an ardent supporter of Dress for Success!!…However, naming a mascara “Extreme Party Mascara” = FAIL. LOL. Terrible!
    .-= Diva Style’s last blog post… Miscellaneous Monday~ =-.

    Reply
  19. amy says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Michaela,

    I have no idea what you are referring to but I was complementing Karen’s eyelashes and that I like how they look. In no way was their an insult in there.
    .-= amy’s last blog post… FOTD Shimmery Purple MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow Devil May Care, MAC Greasepaint Sticks V and Black =-.

    Reply
  20. smeegal9 says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    I hate flakes, they are a dealbreaker for me!
    Which exercise video did you get??? I need to drag out my Jillian Michaels to work off all my halloween tricks! LOL

    Reply
  21. leslie says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I’ve tried some of her mascaras and they are ok. Being a mascara junkie, i ended up trying the new YSL Singulier mascara.I’m in LOVE:))I went to the counter but they only had a tester brush that looked like the Diorshow brush, and my lashes looked AWESOME!BIG ,THICK and LOOONG!So i ended up buying it even though the actual mascara brush is different.I cant believe i spent $32 w/tax BUT My lashes look HOTTTTT!!

    Reply
  22. Kristen says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    I am seriously lovin’ this mascara…not as much as Armani Eyes to Kill, but it’s a close second. Karen, hope the flaking/smudging isn’t too much of a dealbreaker for you, cause it looks fab on you.
    .-= Kristen’s last blog post… The Web’s Best Beauty How-To Guides =-.

    Reply
  23. Judy says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 6:42 pm

    Nice try Bobby. However, I don’t think the mascara makes it to the “Extreme”. I prefer anything by Dior or Bad Gal Mascara or False Lashes by Prescriptives (think that is the name). Any mascara with a fatty wide brush does the “dramatic mascara look” for me. Thanks for showing us the end result of using Bobby Brown’s product.

    Reply
  24. Christy says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I like how it turned out in pics, but its too bad that it smudges and flakes.
    .-= Christy’s last blog post… Urban Decay Hall Of Fame Review =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 pm

      Hi Amy and Michaela,

      No worries, guys! I know it’s sometimes hard to tell in print the meaning behind certain phrases because we can’t use inflection or our faces to convey the message.

      We’re all friends here … big hugs to the both of yous. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Tavia says

    November 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Hi Karen! Well I have to say that I totaly hate that durability part. When I put on mascara I’m expecting to last all day without problems so I don’t think I will be friends with this one 🙂
    .-= Tavia’s last blog post… Jimmy Choo for H&M =-.

    Reply
  26. Blovet Beauty says

    November 4th, 2009 at 6:33 am

    I actually think it separates really well but it isn’t as dramatic as I expected it to be:)
    .-= Blovet Beauty’s last blog post… Mini Birthday Haul & Part 2 Blovet’s Lipstick Collection =-.

    Reply
  27. Khalia Bentson says

    November 4th, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Well I will say that the 2nd coat you put on was def more “extreme” than the first, which is promising. BUT, for $22, I don’t think it’s “extreme” enough to be leaving flakies behind. No thanks! I’ll take my LashBlast instead!! 😉
    .-= Khalia Bentson’s last blog post… =-.

    Reply
  28. penelopee says

    November 4th, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    my monday was bad…i found out my grandpa dies…:(

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    November 5th, 2009 at 10:52 am

    It gives great length
    .-= Sarah’s last blog post… Amazingly Strange Handmade Dolls, Puppets & Sculpture =-.

    Reply
  30. Michaela says

    November 7th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Hey, Amy

    You’re right, I completely misinterpreted your comment. Rereading it now, I feel kind of like a fool. I remember thinking at the time that it sounded like an insult, but I think I just wasn’t paying close enough attention. And Karen pointed out that a lot of expression gets lost when its just text.

    So I’m sorry! I wasn’t trying to pick a fight or anything, and I hope you weren’t too annoyed…

    -Michaela

    Reply
  31. alhan says

    December 1st, 2010 at 12:07 am

    does any one know if this mascara is removable easily or it stick to the eye lashes and its hard to remove it?

    Reply

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