Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara and Lash Enhancer

I recently picked up a tube of Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara and Lash Enhancer in Black Shimmer at WalMart for about $5.  I had honestly never heard of it before, but I was looking for something new since my regular mascara wasn't in stock. 

According to the package, the Grow Luscious is not only a mascara but a lash enhancer.  I wonder what this really means.  I went to their website to get more specifics about what the product is supposed to actually do, and this is what I found:

-Lash enhancing formula complements the natural growth cycle of your lashes, improving their overall appearance and conditioning with each use
-Get lashes that look instantly longer and lusher and will also grow stronger day after day
-Oversized lash-extending brush
-Ophthalmologist tested

I have been using the mascara for about three weeks and I will say that I don't think I have lost as many lashes as I normally would.  On an average day, between scrubbing my makeup off and fussing with my eyelashes if a contact lens is bothering me, I would say I lose maybe 3-5 lashes.  Sometimes more.  I definitely think this number has decreased significantly.  Coincidence?  Maybe...

After applying, of course my lashes look longer and "lusher".  I think pretty much any decent mascara can accomplish that.

The brush is FAT.  It is a bristly brush, and by that I mean it isn't made of silicone or plastic whatever it is that a lot of new mascara brushes are made of... I hate those things.  So far, I haven't tried one that I liked.  And I do prefer a thicker brush, but I think this one is almost too fat.  I have a hard time applying the mascara to my lower lashes without getting it all over my face. 

It hasn't irritated my eyes, but nothing really does, so I can't comment on that.

I also bought the non-waterproof type, so I can't comment on that either.

I prefer black mascara, but I went with the black shimmer for fun (it also comes in black, blackest black, and blackened brown).  I was a little disappointed in that respect - I can't see a bit of shimmer in the mascara.  The color is fine, just not anything special.

I haven't had any issues with it flaking off, or smudging, or anything like that, so overall I would say I like the mascara (I don't LOVE it).  I do really like the fact that I'm not losing as many eyelashes, and that alone might be enough to make me buy it again.