I have tried both and I really wanted to LOVE the Hypnose Drama but I found it to be a pain in the rear to figure out. Plus I found that is had a tendency to flake off under my bottom lashes before mid-day and I also had a huge problem with it clumping.
Hypnose Custom Volume,while not increasing my eyelash volume by 6 times,looked stunning. It created natural looking length,the volume was significant,and it had awesome staying power. It is actually the first mascara I have had to use a make-up remover to take off that wasn't waterproof and I love that if I am too tired to remove my make up my eyelashes are still perfect the next morning. It also held up well while I was outside doing some yard work. Another plus you can custom build it.One coat gives you the perfect daytime lashes and three coats gives your eyes a wow factor.I found it hard to get one coat on with the Hypnose Drama without my lashes clumping together and am still trying to figure out the brush that comes with the Hypnose Drama.

I tried Drama and it was great but only comes in black and I prefer brown. If you want black you will probably love drama - a little thicker and more defining than the regular Hypnose.

My personal opinion is the original Hynose. The reason is the brush on Hypnose Drama (to me) clumps the lashes together and makes a spider-y mess. The original Hypnose brush allows more control.

The regular custom Hypnose is definitely a lot better than the Hypnose Drama.

Hypnose

The original Lancome hypnose works the best

deep black

Deep Black.

Deep black is a deeper black than regular black, so that would be darker and more dramatic.

Deep Black is darker.

The deep black is almost purple the regular black color is better it is just a normal black

They now have a water proof formula.

No - not waterproof - actually easy to remove which I prefer.

Not waterproof, but I believe there is a waterproof version of this mascara.

No

This product is not waterproof, but it is available.

Yes. I just use my face wash in the shower and haven't had any troubles.

I did not like the water proof one I could not get it off with anything the regular one is fine and comes off easily with soap and water

I've always used eye make up remover, but this mascara does come off easy ... with just soap and water.

Yes, it washes off with soap and water.

I found this product washes off easily with soap and water.

I curl, prime, and then apply Hypnose in upward sweeps. I sweep upwards from corner of eye to mid point, then reverse brush and finish with the tip pointing toward those short lashes at end of eye. After that, I generally spend another minute going over the wet lashes with my index finger to remove excess. This isn't necessary if you can wait a bit until mascara dries, but I am usually in a hurry:).

How much volume you get depends on how many layers you apply. Do not wait for your layers to dry, just keep applying them. Make sure you wipe off the wand though first because it tends to pick up way too much product.

Start light and go all the way to as heavy and dramatic as you want. I have to use the end of a brush to avoid painting my lids with it (then I have to struggle with removing waterproof mascara on my eyelids!). If you have longer lashes it might not be a problem for you.

You can add up to 6 coats of this mascara, applying wet on top of wet coats for the most volume and length- without clump or tarantula eyes.

The mascara does NOT clump - no matter how many times you apply it. Thats what makes it customized volume. Apply the mascara.... wait a minute... and apply again. It comes out great.

Hypnose is the BEST

Hypnose (regular) is my favorite I feel like it does a little bit of everything. I have used this mascara for 10 years as has my sister and my mother and we are aged from 21-25-51 and we all love this mascara its just perfect.

I've tried a few but Lancome Hypnose is the best!

Hypnose - Custom Volume Mascara is the one you want! I've used Lancome's Definicils years ago & just dont remember that much about it. I think as far as cost goes, Hypnose is less pricey that some of Lancome's mascaras. Lancome has an awesome reputation in the make-up industry, and I have no doubt that all their products are good, but this mascara is GREAT!

Hypnose takes some getting used to because if the thicker formula. If you're not patient, you could end up with some clumping. But once you get used to the formula and brush, you might love it! In the meantime, have you tried Lancome's Definicils? It is not as thick and doesn't volumize, but it is a fantastic lengthener and gives amazing definition. Good luck!

I own and love both. Definicils is my daytime mascara. It defines and lengthens your lashes beautifully for a very natural look. Hypose is my going-out mascara. It adds tons of volume and lengthens as well, so it's very dramatic. It's as close as you're going to get to a false lash look without wearing false lashes. So in other words, it really depends on what kind of look you're going for. Hope that helps.

If u are looking for more length and definition definitely go with difiniciles. Hypnose is more about the volume but both are great. I'm a hypnose lover myself!!

Definicils is great for lengthening, Hypnose is great for volumizing--It's similar to Cover Girl's Great Lash except it doesn't make your lashes fall out like Great Lash does! Also, I have super-oily skin and teary eyes from contacts, and Hypnose has never, ever smudged for me--stays put!

i prefer the hypnose over the defincils, i've used both. hypnose gives you everything you want from a mascara...rediculous looking lashes, however it smudges at the end of the day. i notice it on my upper lid and right below your bottom lashes.

It really depends on what you are allergic or sensitive to. I can't wear Dior because of something in their mascaras that is irritating to my eyes, but I have had no problems with this in the non-waterproof black. I wear contact lenses and like the fact this mascara does not flake at all. It is also very easy to remove with soap and water, if you are sensitive to makeup removers.

I have VERY sensitive eyes and I have had no problems with lancome hypnose for the past 5 years

Yes. I have extremely sensitive eyes and seasonal allergies. Have worn this mascara for several years with no problem at all.

Yes. I have extremely sensitive eyes and wear contacts. I have always been satisfied with Lancome mascaras, never had a problem at all. Been using them since 1990, and even though I've tried other high-end mascaras like Chanel, I always come back to Lancome mascaras.

I have medium brown lashes and I didn't see a huge difference from the two blacks, but I felt like the deep black did stand out a bit more. I think it depends on your natural lash color. I would definately recommend going in to a Sephora and try one on each eye. Then you can see what is best for your skin tone.

The deep black is my fav although its usually difficult to find. I prefer the deep black because I have dark features.

I will tell you that the Deep Black has a different consistency than the Black. It's very thin and doesn't have good coverage. It was a stupid thing for Lancome to do. It runs and everything. I don't recommend it. Black is dark enough, trust me.

If you want to know how long it will last as far as not dry up and clumpy, i would say a week max....this mascara is great but does NOT last....gets clumpy and dry the first week. i would use it on occasion

one month, I assume

Very long shelf life. In fact a tube of this lasts me about 3 months before I have to run out. It doesn't take very much of this product to get the dramatic look.