MAX FACTOR - False Lash Effect Mascara - Volumising Formula, Pro-Vitamin B5, Clump-Free, Flake-Free, Smudge-Proof - 01 Black
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
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Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara - Volumising Formula sits in our make-up listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Experience the False Lash Effect Mascara, a formula designed to give you full, long lashes without the hassle of wearing false ones. This mascara boasts a patented Liquid Lash formula enriched with pro-vitamin B5. It's designed to provide long-lasting volume, ensuring your lashes stay volumised and defined all day long. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.2 out of 5 from 14,745 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Max Factor
- Amazon rating
- 4.2 / 5 from 14,745 ratings
- vs Make-up
- 0.2 below the category median of 4.4
- Rank in category
- 46 of 50 rated make-up we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £2.95 to £39.00)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Make-up
Across the 50 rated make-up products we track, the typical score is 4.4 out of 5. This one sits at 4.2, which is in the bottom quarter of the category. That does not make it a bad buy, but there are better-rated alternatives on the same shelf, so it needs another reason to earn your money.
It carries 14,745 ratings against a category median of 13,491. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the lower third of a category running from £2.95 to £39.00, where the midpoint is about £7.99. Buying at the cheap end is fine when the rating holds up; check the specifics below rather than assuming the saving is free.
Worked out from the 50 make-up products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- DRAMATIC VOLUME: Experience the False Lash Effect Mascara, a formula designed to give you full, long lashes without the hassle of wearing false ones. Its brush with 50% more bristles perfectly separates the lashes, coating each one from root to tip.
- PATENTED FORMULA: This mascara boasts a patented Liquid Lash formula enriched with pro-vitamin B5. It's designed to provide long-lasting volume, ensuring your lashes stay volumised and defined all day long.
- LONG-LASTING FINISH: This mascara promises no flaking or smudging, giving you lovely lash confidence. The final effect is a glamorous look that lasts, doubling the lash size appearance for a false-lash impact.
- SAFE AND SUITABLE: MAX FACTOR's False Lash Effect Mascara is ophthalmologically tested and suitable for contact lens wearers. It's a cruelty-free product that respects your skin and the environment.
- MAX FACTOR BRAND: MAX FACTOR has a rich history in the beauty industry, known for creating the signature looks of Hollywood's Golden Age stars. Today, they continue to inspire with products designed to meet the needs of modern women.
