Maybelline
20 July 2015 / lash sensational, makeup, mascara, Maybelline, review
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara Waterproof
After trying out the Benefit Roller lash sample a couple months back, I recall at the end of my blog post here commenting on how a waterproof formulation would make it the perfect mascara for me so this mascara seems to be the one!
Sorry that I didnt take a picture of the actual wand itself but I would say that it resembles the Roller Lash alot so I'm sure if you google it, alot of images would pop up. I actually didn't get a chance to picture it because of how quickly I used it up and also for reasons that I'm going to talk about later in this post.
I always have positive experience with Maybelline mascaras but I found that this really in my favourite one by far compared with the falsies and rocket volum mascara. Firstly, the wand is very unique and I found that it grabbed my tiny lashes amazingly well. Not only is does it lengthen my lashes, but I found that it held my curls alot longer. The formulation is definitley the most waterproof i've ever tried as it was literally impossible to remove even after using an oil based remover which I'm not too sure whether is a pro or a con. After a long day at work, I feel that this mascara is a hassle to take off and even in the morning, I can see residue of this mascara around my eyes. Really a bulletproof product and ideal for people who has a tendency for products smudging on them.
Despite of all the goodness in this mascara, one thing that I was really dissapointed was the packaging and the poor product distribution. I found that once you pull the mascara wand out, too much of the product is on the wand to the extent that you can see blobs of the mascara on the wand so I had to wipe away excess during each use. The mascara soon became very messy after several use with the accumulation of excess product around the mascara opening which contributes to the fact that the mascara dried up and finished very quickly.
All in all, this is a wonderful mascara and I am already thinking of repurchasing it but I feel that the packaging is the only thing I would complain about as its too messy for my liking and definitley wouldn't look nice in my makeup bag. Great for girls out there with stubborn straight lashes that refuse to hold their curl throughout the day!
Have you tried this mascara?
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13 January 2015 / beauty, collection, concealer, ecotools, eyeliner, L'oreal, MAKE UP, mascara, Maybelline
My 5 new drugstore discoveries
001 || Maybelline dream lumitouch Highlighting concealer 02 NUDE
Being a avid fan of contouring and highlighting, I am always on the lookout for new products on the market. I currently love the MAC lightboost prep and prime pen but it is a bit steep on the pricing aspect so I am trying to find cheaper alternatives. This little concealer pen is so opaque and the colouring is just right for me in my opinion. I tend to use this under my eyes and on my cheekbones after using a corrector to cover my dark circles. I solely use this for highlighting purposes but I do believe that it would be appropriate to cover minor dark circles. It doesn't leave my face too greasy and it gives a nice subtle glow and radiance to the skin without enhancing any pores. There are different undertones of this available in this range - some are more pinky coloured which are better for the cooler skintone girlies.
002 || Maybelline rocket volum express waterproof
This mascara holds my stubborn straight lashes upright very well. It has to be the waterproof formulations though, or else it just droops straight away. The wand does appear to be quite large in size at first and I did expect it to be a bit of trouble with application due to my lashes being so tiny and short. However, application was fine and it grabs onto my lashes very well. I also adore the falsies also by Maybelline but this Rocket volum version is a newer discovery and I like a change sometimes. Didn't smudge on me which is great and for the price of this, this mascara deserves a big thumbs up from me.
003 || L'oreal super liner Gelmatic - Taupe grey / Ultra black
My love for the Rimmel scandaleyes is now gone and moves aside for this great discovery by L'oreal. I must have used up around 4 or 5 of the Rimmel eyeliners because I just use them on a daily basis as it is so long lasting and doesn't smudge on me with its waterproof formuations [Full review here]. However, these L'oreal gelmatic pencils seem to do the same job as the rimmel ones but not only does it look much more sophisticated with a handy twist up design, it is also much more thinner so it makes lining my eyes much more easier. I have been using these for the past week and my Rimmel ones have totally been neglected. I would say that the consistency of these are less creamy, but that is absolutley fine for me as I do find that the rimmel scandaleyes in black sometimes smudges on me when my eyes are a little bit more watery.
004 || Ecotools airbrush concealer brush
Picked this up at my local TkMaxx for a total bargain if I remembered correctly. I have never been a bit fan of the ecotools packaging so I was quite suprised that I picked it up myself. I was lured in by the brush design and I know that it would be amazing for blending out concealer as the name of the brush suggests. Sometimes when I use the real techniques setting brush for my undereyes concealer, I find that the bristles are too soft and quite difficult to actually blend the product into the sking. This ecotool's brush density does that job perfectly and for the pricing it was definitley a great discovery for me and I have been grabbing it on a daily basis eversince finding it.
005 || Collection Fast stroke Eyeliner
Being a beauty lover of all things waterproof I tend to go for the waterproof version. However, upon trying the waterproof version of this products, I found that it was a total fail [ Full review here ]. For the inexpensive price, I was determined to give this product another go because it looked so opaque and the applicator was a good shape and easy to hold and control. Although this is not a waterproof formulation, I found that it's lasting power was really good considering I have oily eyelids and many products just slip and slides. The colour of this is very black and it allows me to get a really precise eyeliner everytime. The packaging of this is very small and it is perfect for travelling with. Inexpensive product and a really good discovery.
What are your drugstore discoveries
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8 January 2015 / eyebrows, MAC, MAKE UP, Maybelline, sleek, Soap and Glory
MY BROWS 101
Routine & Maintenance
Every 2-3 weeks depending on how busy I am, I go out to town and get my eyebrows threaded and tidied up because I think that it is worth spending a little bit of money to save time plucking them individually. I tend to go for the cheaper alternative as opposed to the more expensive treatment which offers massages and soothing cream after because I have tried both and there is not anything substantially different apart from the pricing. I think if you are thinking of getting your brows shaped a particular way then go for the higher priced ones like 'blink' or 'malika' which I have personally tried before and they are wonderful. My brows are naturally quite sparse so pain is not really an issue for me when I go threading because not only is my pain threshold quite high, but also because there isn't much of a bushy brow to be removed. I like to take pride in my eyebrows and maintain them at top form as much as possible because due to the nature of my work and having to put on minimal make-up, a nice eyebrow is important.
Soap & glory brow archery- brow tint & precision shaping pencil : (brownie points)
This is the original one that I purchased. Double sided product with one side a waxy-based pencil and the other a fineliner style pen. I was a bit dissapointed that it didn't include a spoolie on the end which means I have to use a seperate one which is a bit of a hassle. The colour of the waxy pencil suits me alot and I find that it leaves my brows looking quite natural. Usually I am happy just using the pencil side. However, on nights out or when I want to do a more dramatic makeup look, I top it up with the fineliner side which allows me to shape my brows with much more accuracy and precision. I did love this product but I have found an even better product from this brand which I will talk about below.
Soap & glory brow archery 2 in 1 brow filling pencil and brush : (blondeshell)
When I first discovered this, I was over the moon because I was originally tempted to purchase the anastasia brow wiz which was a bit more expensive and I would have needed to order it online. Firstly, this product is almost identical as the more expensive counterpart as I have read many reviews on this by other bloggers and youtubers. The pencil is very fine and the other end is a spoolie which definitley wins my heart. The colour of this is also very natural and I find that this is my favourite brow product on a daily basis. The fine pencil allows me to draw on small brow hairs and make them look as natural as possible. I am currently on my pencil number 3 now and I am still using it everyday.
MAC omega eyeshadow & MAC 263 brush
This is what I used to use before I discovered my love for the conveniant brow pencils. I find that the colour 'omega' by MAC is more of a cool toned and suited for the eyebrows as well as using it as a normal eyeshadow. I was inspired by Tanya burr who used this on her eyebrows on many tutorials online. The MAC 263 brush is also wonderful to use and these 2 paired gives me a lovely natural looking brow. I tend to use this method when I have time on my hands as this does take a little more time but it does give a more clean and precise finish due the synthetic brush being so thin and slanted. A little bit on the expensive side of products and I am sure you can find many other drugstor alternative to this eyeshadow shade and this type of makeup brush.
Sleek eyebrow stick : (Medium 717)
This consists of a one sided very waxy based pencil. I recommend this product to those girlys out there with much more brow hairs than I have. It really does keep the hairs in place without using any brow gels as the waxy consistency of this just clings on the hairs. I find that this didn't really give me the natural look I desired as I found it to be a bit too heavy for my brows. The nib of the pencil is of a unique teardrow shape which makes drawing on the eyebrows a little bit more easier and quicker. Due to having combination oily skin, I did find that the colour of this did oxidse and my brows tended to look a little bit warmer in tone several hours after application. This has been pushed to the back of my makeup draws now; maybe saving it for the nights out where a bolder brow would look better.
MAC veluxe brow liner : (deep dark brunette)
Another spoolie/pencil type of products. The pencil is more of a dry and hard texture which is a little bit different to my favourite soap and glory brow pencils. This product is a little bit more on the warmer tone but it doesn't look too bad as it doesnt oxidise throughout the day. The spoolie I find is a little bit too big for my little brow hairs and it just isn't precise enough for me. This product does mean I have to contantly sharpen the pencil to draw on my brows as when it is blunt, it really doesn't work as I want it to. Again, this is a slightly darker and dramatic colour so I use this when I have heavy makeup. In addition, after a few uses the spoolie actually fell off of the pencil so I had to glue it back on.
Maybelline brow drama : (medium brown)
This is my choice of brow set. I don't really use this on a daily basis as my brows are quite short and sparse anyway so I don't really require this in my routine. This is basically a gel-like consistency with a tint of colour to set down any stray hairs you may have to give a much more polished finish to the brows. I do find that the applicator is a bit too big and I would prefer a much more slimmer version such as the one by benefit however, this Maybelline one is much more reasonable with regards to its pricing. There is nothing more frustrating than one brow hair not going in the right direction and its very noticable so this product comes in handy in those situations.
What is your favourite product for your eyebrows?
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19 February 2014 / babyskin, Maybelline, pore eraser, primer, Product Hype, PRODUCT REVIEW
MAYBELLINE BABY SKIN INSTANT PORE ERASER
Maybelline baby skin instant pore eraser lightweight primer
This is definitely one of my favourite purchases i have made in the previous months when this product came out into stores. I was really excited about this because i have read reviews saying that it is a great alternative to the famous Benefit Porefessional primer which i absolutely loved using and finished a while back. Firstly, i really like the packaging of this because it is a perfect size and the tube can be easily wiped and cleaned therefore less prone to grubbiness which i found was a problem with the Porefessional.
I like the nozzle of this because it means you can accurately dispense the desired amount of product everytime and no wasting unessary product. A little goes a long way with this silicone-textured product and i just love how it makes my skin feels after. I have to admit that it does have some slippy and slidey feel to it initially but i usually let it sit for a minute or so before i apply my usual foundation. It makes my skin appear smoother and the appearance of my pores are reduced. Sometimes i use this for when i go to the gym when i want my skin to look a little bit better compared with no make-up kind of look as this helps my skintone look a little bit more even and kind of 'soft focuses' the look of my skin.
I think it does make my make-up stay a little bit longer compared to usual and my oils seem to be controlled too. This product deserves a big thumbs up from Maybelline and i am absolutely loving their 'baby' range so far. Need to get more of their baby lips soon while there is a 3for2 offer in boots. I recommend this to everyone regardless of your age as i think this product is very universal and versatile.
What is your favourite primer?
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3 November 2013 / autum, Benefit, Chanel, FOTD, L'oreal, Lancome, Laura Mercier, MAKE UP, Maybelline, NARS, No.7, rimmel, Shu uemura
MY AUTUMN FOTD
FACE
Laura Mercier Face Primer (review here)
L'oreal Nude Magique Eau De teint 110 warm ivory (review here)
Rimmel Stay matte powder 003 Peach Glow
Maybelline Superstay 24Hr concealer 2 Light
Benefit Hooler
Benefit Posie Tint
Benefit High beam
EYES
Chanel eyebrow pencil shade 30
NARS pro-prime eyeshadow primer
MUA Single Eyeshadows: Shade 7 &24
L'oreal superliner perfect slim: Intense Black
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof
Rimmel Scandaleyes waterproof eyeliner 001 Black (review here)
LIPS
No.7 Precision lipliner
Rimmel Kate 107
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What is your favourite Autumn/Fall Make-up product?
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