Is Monsieur Big waterproof?

No. It is a regular wash-off mascara, so tears and humidity can soften it. Lancôme makes separate waterproof versions in its lines if you need one.

How many coats should I use?

One to two coats give strong volume; a third adds drama but raises the risk of clumping. Wipe excess off the brush first and wiggle from the roots.

Does it work on short or sparse lashes?

It adds volume, but the large brush is harder to control on short lashes. Use the tip of the wand and go slowly, especially on the lower lashes.

Is it good for sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers?

It is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested, which many sensitive-eye wearers prefer. Stop using it if you get irritation.

Use an oil-based or bi-phase eye makeup remover on a cotton pad, hold it on the lashes for a few seconds, then wipe gently. Regular cleanser alone often leaves residue.

A single mascara tube with the applicator wand. The 0.13 fl oz size is the standard full size; travel sizes are sold separately.

Where is the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara cheapest?

At FragranceNet.com, for $25.82, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26,000 ratings.

Where can I buy the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara?

13 stores we checked sell it, including FragranceNet.com, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's, Beauty House.

Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara

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Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara

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$25.82at FragranceNet.comObserved at 9:03 AM

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Lowest price today: $25.82 at FragranceNet.com (checked Nov 9, 2026).
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Our take on the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara

Monsieur Big is Lancôme's volume-focused mascara, built around a large brush and a supple wax-and-polymer formula that coats lashes from root to tip. It promises up to 12x more volume and up to 24-hour wear, with a glossy carbon-black finish and a fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested, hypoallergenic formula. It suits shoppers who want bold, buildable volume and length in one step rather than a natural, separated look. Against drugstore volumizers it is a premium pick with a heavier, waxier feel; against tubing and fiber mascaras it holds curl and length less dramatically and needs a proper eye makeup remover at night.

Best forBold volume for nights out and photosShoppers who want length and volume in one mascaraContact lens wearers and sensitive eyes (ophthalmologist tested, fragrance-free)Buildable looks from one coat to several

Pros

Big volume and length from a single coat
Buildable without heavy clumping when applied root to tip
Glossy carbon-black finish
Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested
Holds up through a long day without smudging or flaking for most wearers

Cons

Large brush can be awkward on short or sparse lashes and easy to smudge on the lid
Waxy formula can feel heavy and is slow to remove
Can clump if you over-layer or don't wipe the brush
Less separation and definition than lengthening-focused mascaras
Not waterproof, so tears and humidity can break it down

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Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara price history

Lowest price we've seen: $5.99 on Nov 9 at eBay. Tracked across 13 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.4 / 526,000 ratings

Owners rate it highly for dramatic volume and length and say it lasts a full day without flaking. The main complaints are the oversized brush, clumping when layered, and how hard it is to take off.

What people mention

VolumePraisedWearers say it delivers big, noticeable volume and length quickly.
BrushCriticisedThe large wand is hard to control and easy to smudge on the lid or lower lashes.
ClumpingMixedApplied sparingly it separates well, but over-layering or a loaded brush causes clumps.
Wear timePraisedMost say it holds through a long day with little flaking or smudging.
RemovalCriticisedThe waxy formula is stubborn and needs an oil-based or bi-phase remover.
Formula feelMixedSome like the supple, glossy coating; others find it heavy and stiff on the lashes.

Specifications

Application Area: Lashes
Ophthalmologist Tested: Yes
Color Family: Blacks
Effect Highlights: Volume Increase
Shade Name: Big Is The New Black
Shade Number: 01
Free Of: Fragrance-free

Questions and answers

Is Monsieur Big waterproof?: No. It is a regular wash-off mascara, so tears and humidity can soften it. Lancôme makes separate waterproof versions in its lines if you need one.
How many coats should I use?: One to two coats give strong volume; a third adds drama but raises the risk of clumping. Wipe excess off the brush first and wiggle from the roots.
Does it work on short or sparse lashes?: It adds volume, but the large brush is harder to control on short lashes. Use the tip of the wand and go slowly, especially on the lower lashes.
Is it good for sensitive eyes or contact lens wearers?: It is fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested, which many sensitive-eye wearers prefer. Stop using it if you get irritation.
How do I remove it?: Use an oil-based or bi-phase eye makeup remover on a cotton pad, hold it on the lashes for a few seconds, then wipe gently. Regular cleanser alone often leaves residue.
What is in the box?: A single mascara tube with the applicator wand. The 0.13 fl oz size is the standard full size; travel sizes are sold separately.
Where is the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara cheapest?: At FragranceNet.com, for $25.82, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26,000 ratings.
Where can I buy the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara?: 13 stores we checked sell it, including FragranceNet.com, Sephora, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's, Beauty House.