Is Telescopic Original waterproof?

No. This is the washable version, so it comes off with warm water and cleanser. L'Oréal sells a separate waterproof Telescopic if you need swim or tear resistance.

Does it add volume or length?

Length and separation are its strengths. It adds only modest volume, so pair it with a volumizing mascara or primer if you want thicker lashes.

Is it good for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

It is fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested, and L'Oréal markets it for sensitive eyes and lens wearers. Stop using it if you get irritation.

How does it compare with Telescopic Lift?

Lift has a larger, hooked brush built for lift and volume. Original is lighter and more about length and clean separation.

How many coats should I apply?

Two thin coats give the best length without clumping. Let each coat set briefly and use the comb side between layers.

One 0.27 fl oz tube of mascara in Blackest Black with the two-sided Precision Brush built into the cap.

What do buyers say about the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7,036 ratings.

Where can I buy the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara?

4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty.

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara

Best price now

$11.97at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara

Best price now

$11.97at WalmartChecked Nov 9

Compared across 5 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $11.97 at Walmart on Nov 9.
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Our take on the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara

Telescopic Original is L'Oréal's long-running lengthening mascara, built around a two-sided flexible brush: a flat side to stretch lashes and a comb side to separate them. The washable formula is fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested and marketed for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. It is best at length and definition rather than volume, so shoppers wanting thick, dramatic lashes usually prefer a volumizing mascara or a primer underneath. Owners praise the separation and the easy removal; the common complaints are flaking, smudging on oily lids and a thin, wet formula.

Best forEveryday lengthening and lash separationContact lens wearers and sensitive eyesPeople who want a washable, easy-to-remove mascaraShort or sparse lashes that need definition

Pros

Two-sided brush lengthens and separates lashes
Washable formula removes with warm water and cleanser
Fragrance-free and ophthalmologist-tested
Good for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes
Defines lower lashes without clumping

Cons

Little volume; lashes can look thin
Formula is wet and can smudge on oily lids
Some users report flaking later in the day
Washable version is not waterproof
Multiple coats can start to clump

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara prices at every store

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L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara price history

Lowest price we've seen: $11.97 on Nov 9 at Walmart. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.4 / 57,036 ratings

Reviewers like the length and the clean lash-by-lash separation, and many repurchase it for years. Complaints center on flaking, smudging under the eyes and a formula that gives little thickness.

What people mention

LengthPraisedUsers say lashes look visibly longer and well defined after a couple of coats.
SeparationPraisedThe comb side is credited with keeping lashes apart and clump-free.
FlakingCriticisedSeveral owners report flakes under the eyes later in the day.
SmudgingCriticisedPeople with oily lids say it transfers and smudges.
VolumeMixedReviewers find it lengthens well but adds little thickness.
RemovalPraisedThe washable formula comes off easily with warm water and cleanser.

About the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara, Blackest Black, L'Oreal Paris' Iconic Telescopic Original Mascara's washable formula enhances lashes with intense length, up to 60 percent longer lashes, and unique lash by lash separation. The specially designed flexible Precision Brush has two sides, the flat side which visibly enhances lash length, and the comb side which precisely separates lashes for a clump-resistant result. Fragrance-free. Ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested. Suitable mascara for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Specifications

actual_color: Blackest BlackSource
multipack_quantity: 1Source
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color: BlackSource
size: 0.27 fl ozSource

Questions and answers

Is Telescopic Original waterproof?: No. This is the washable version, so it comes off with warm water and cleanser. L'Oréal sells a separate waterproof Telescopic if you need swim or tear resistance.
Does it add volume or length?: Length and separation are its strengths. It adds only modest volume, so pair it with a volumizing mascara or primer if you want thicker lashes.
Is it good for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?: It is fragrance-free, ophthalmologist-tested and allergy-tested, and L'Oréal markets it for sensitive eyes and lens wearers. Stop using it if you get irritation.
How does it compare with Telescopic Lift?: Lift has a larger, hooked brush built for lift and volume. Original is lighter and more about length and clean separation.
How many coats should I apply?: Two thin coats give the best length without clumping. Let each coat set briefly and use the comb side between layers.
What is in the tube?: One 0.27 fl oz tube of mascara in Blackest Black with the two-sided Precision Brush built into the cap.
Where is the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara cheapest?: At Walmart, for $11.97, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 7,036 ratings.
Where can I buy the L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Original Washable Mascara?: 4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty.