{"id":602,"date":"2025-08-01T06:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T06:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestofashion.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:27:19","slug":"does-loreal-voluminous-original-actually-smudge-less-than-lash-paradise-during-all-day-office-wear_","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/?p=602","title":{"rendered":"Does L’Or\u00e9al Voluminous Original Actually Smudge Less Than Lash Paradise During All-Day Office Wear_"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I keep seeing people argue about this online. Some swear the original Voluminous is the only mascara that doesn’t give them raccoon eyes by lunch. Others say Lash Paradise is basically waterproof without being waterproof. So which one actually stays put? I bought both\u2014original Voluminous in Carbon Black and Lash Paradise in Blackest Black\u2014and wore them for two weeks straight. Same primer, same setting powder, same oily eyelids. Let’s get into what happened.First, the basics. These are both from L’Or\u00e9al’s Voluminous line, but they’re different formulas. The original has been around since 1999\u2014literally older than some TikTok beauty influencers. It’s got that classic fluffy brush with soft bristles. Lash Paradise came out later, has that hourglass-shaped brush with over 200 bristles, and promises more volume. But volume means nothing if it’s sliding down your face by 2 PM.The First Test: Regular Workday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I applied both on different eyes. Original Voluminous on the left, Lash Paradise on the right. Both at 7 AM. By 10 AM, I checked in the bathroom mirror. Right eye\u2014Lash Paradise side\u2014already had a faint gray shadow under the lower lash line. Left eye looked clean. By noon, the Lash Paradise side was definitely smudging. Not catastrophic, but noticeable enough that I’d need to wipe it. The original Voluminous? Still holding on.This surprised me. Everyone says Lash Paradise is better. But here’s the thing\u2014Lash Paradise has a thicker, more emollient formula. More wax, more oils to condition lashes. Great for volume, bad for oily eyelids. The original Voluminous is drier. Less comfortable, maybe, but it doesn’t move as much.The Second Test: Humidity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I live somewhere that gets humid in summer. 85 degrees, 70% humidity. I wore original Voluminous on a Saturday running errands. Six hours outside. By hour four, slight smudging under the eyes. Nothing major, but it was there. The next weekend, same conditions, Lash Paradise. Hour three\u2014significant smudging. Hour five\u2014I looked like I’d been crying. The original definitely wins in humidity.But some friends want volume, right? Lash Paradise gives you that false-lash look. The blogger often uses it for photos and events where I need drama. But for everyday? The smudging isn’t worth it.The Waterproof Versions Change Everything<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Here’s what I learned. The regular formulas of both smudge on oily skin. It’s not just these two\u2014it’s most mascaras. The game-changer is the waterproof versions.I tested Voluminous Waterproof versus Lash Paradise Waterproof. Both stayed put for 10+ hours. No smudging, no flaking. The Voluminous Waterproof was slightly harder to remove\u2014needed oil cleanser and micellar water. Lash Paradise Waterproof came off easier but still required waterproof remover.The waterproof Lash Paradise actually became my favorite for long days. All the volume, none of the smudging. But you have to commit to the waterproof formula. The regular one just doesn’t cut it for oily lids.The Real Comparison Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u8868\u683c<\/span> <\/header>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Test Scenario<\/th>\nVoluminous Original<\/th>\nLash Paradise Regular<\/th>\nWinner<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
8-hour office wear<\/td>\nLight smudging at hour 6<\/td>\nModerate smudging at hour 3<\/td>\nVoluminous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Humidity (85\u00b0F\/70%)<\/td>\nModerate smudging hour 4<\/td>\nHeavy smudging hour 3<\/td>\nVoluminous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Volume level<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nLash Paradise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort on lashes<\/td>\nSlightly dry<\/td>\nConditioning<\/td>\nLash Paradise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterproof version smudge-proof?<\/td>\nYes, 10+ hours<\/td>\nYes, 10+ hours<\/td>\nTie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/td>\n~$11<\/td>\n~$13<\/td>\nVoluminous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What About the Brushes?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The original Voluminous brush is straightforward\u2014tapered, soft bristles, easy to control. Lash Paradise has that hourglass shape which grabs more lashes but also deposits more product. More product means more chance of transfer to your upper eyelid if you have hooded eyes. I definitely got more mascara dots on my brow bone with Lash Paradise.When you have oily skin like me, that extra product becomes a problem. It doesn’t dry down as fast, so it has more time to migrate.So What Should We Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

If you have dry or normal eyelids and want volume, Lash Paradise regular formula is fine. You’ll get that fluttery lash look. But if you’re oily, if you work long hours, if you live somewhere humid\u2014original Voluminous smudges less. It’s not as pretty, not as voluminous, but it stays where you put it.The best compromise? Lash Paradise Waterproof. You get the volume, the conditioning, and the staying power. Just accept that removal takes effort. I lost one eyelash trying to scrub off Voluminous Waterproof, so be gentle.The Unexpected Discovery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I tried something. Applied original Voluminous, let it dry completely, then added a light coat of Lash Paradise on top. Best of both worlds? Kind of. The Voluminous base locked things down, the Lash Paradise top added volume. Smudging was minimal\u2014better than Lash Paradise alone, not quite as good as Voluminous alone. But for special occasions, this layering trick works.Final Thoughts After Two Weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Original Voluminous is the workhorse. It’s not exciting. It doesn’t have cute packaging. But when I need to know my mascara won’t betray me during a 10-hour workday, that’s what I grab. Lash Paradise is for when I want to feel pretty and I’m willing to check mirrors. The waterproof versions of both eliminate the smudging problem entirely, so if you’re committed to waterproof removal, either works.I bring you this detailed setup method, let’s take a look: if you have oily lids, skip the regular Lash Paradise. Just don’t. The original Voluminous or either waterproof formula is your friend. Hope this helps you decide which tube to buy next time you’re staring at the drugstore display.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I keep seeing people argue about this online. Some swear the original Voluminous is the only mascara that doesn’t give them raccoon eyes by lunch. Others say Lash Paradise is basically waterproof without being waterproof. So which one actually stays put? I bought both\u2014original Voluminous in Carbon Black and Lash Paradise in Blackest Black\u2014and wore … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":603,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[93],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-loreal-makeup-review","tag-does-loreal-voluminous-original-actually-smudge-less-than-lash-paradise-during-all-day-office-wear_"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":607,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions\/607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestofashion.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}