Benefit’s New Bounce Mascara: A Game-Changer for My Short Lashes – How I Discovered the Magic of Mascara
A couple of years back, I never touched mascara. It was always a hassle to remove, often flaking and causing dark circles below my eyes, and my lashes were so short and stubby that they were hardly visible. However, now I can’t attend an important event without applying a few coats of my latest favorite eye product. Yes — it’s true, I’ve become a mascara enthusiast — but I am quite selective about my formulas.
If I could design my ideal product, it would be one that adds length and makes my lashes look like falsies, provides curl, avoids clumping, is easy to remove at night, and leaves no fallout under my eyes. Let’s be honest, though — this is reality, not a fairytale, so my top picks usually meet three or more of those criteria. Currently, I’m obsessed with the new Benefit Bounce Mascara ($30).
Read on to find out my complete review and learn whether this product made it into my regular arsenal.
About the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara
- This mascara is designed to provide lashes with volume and fullness.
- It is smudge-proof, transfer-proof, clump-proof, and flake-proof.
- Key ingredients include linden bud extract for lash fullness, rice wax for separating lashes, and castor seed oil along with provitamin B5 for conditioning lashes.
- The dual-sided brush features fiber bristles for even coating and plastic comb bristles for separation.
What I Like About the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara
Being single, I’ve been going on a lot of dates lately. There’s nothing worse than feeling cute while chatting with someone for the first time, only to step into the restroom and find black smudges under your eyes from your mascara. Fallout around my eyes can make me discard a tube faster than anything.
This brings me to my first reason for loving this formula: there is no fallout. Even through tears of laughter on a recent first date (and yes, there will definitely be a second date!), this mascara stayed put all night long.
I also appreciate the dual-sided brush, as it makes coating and separating my lashes so easy. Plus, I noticed a significant increase in length with this formula.
How to Use the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara
Begin by using the fiber bristles to evenly coat your lashes with the product. Then switch to the plastic comb to separate and define your lashes. Feel free to layer on as many coats as you prefer.
After curling my lashes, I usually start at the base and wiggle my way upwards in a zig-zag motion. I like to concentrate the majority of the product on the outer corners for a faux cat-eye effect. Typically, I apply two coats to avoid a heavy look that can weigh down the curl.
What to Consider Before Trying the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara
While this mascara has impressive staying power, it can be a bit tricky to remove at the end of the day. I generally start with a cleansing balm, followed by a gentle face wash, but often find some product leftover when I get out of the shower. It’s advisable to use an eye makeup remover first, then follow up with your regular cleaning routine.
Where to Get the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara
You can find the Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara directly on the brand’s website.
Rating:
★★★★☆
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, with a focus on fashion and beauty content, particularly reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social media content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.