Sigma Sinuosity Lash Mascara

Hi dolls!

Looking for a mascara that doesn't hold down your lashes?

I accidentally found one just because I wanted to meet a specific amount to avail a promo on a purchase at Sephora. Haha! I wasn't thinking of buying a mascara back then but I was short of a few bucks so I looked at other products and saw this...

Sigma Sinuosity Lash Mascara

Missha The Style 4D Mascara

Hey dears!

Sharing with you a late post. I was supposed to write this a few weeks after the holidays but it slipped my mind.

This is a product that I received when I was sent an Althea Box limited edition box last December...

Missha The Style 4D Mascara

Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash

Hello dearies!

I was in a search of a new mascara when I saw the ad of The Luxury Brand sale a while ago. I thought that it would be a great opportunity to try a new mascara and get it for a huge discount. So while browsing the products on sale, I saw a set from Make Up For Ever called "Artistic Essentials." It comes with a lippie, eyeliner, powder, and a mascara. Everything, except for the liner are in deluxe sizes. I honestly prefer deluxe sizes because I like to try so many things! Haha! So i just thought that this is the perfect purchase to make because I rarely get the opportunity to buy something from MUFE (because I’m cheap lol) and I got four items too!

For this post, I’ll share my experience using the...

Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash Mascara

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

Hey guys!

Have you ever experienced something like you didn't have much expectation from a product, but then it completely blew your mind? That's what happened to me when I used this product...

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara

I got this along with twi other products when I bought a makeup trio set from Smashbox that was on sale at Beauty Bar.

Smashbox On The Rocks Eye Essentials -  PhP 1,017.50

Original price is PhP 1,850.00

When you buy it alone, it's PhP 1,150.00. 

Info from Beauty Bar's Website:
Sometimes emotions run high in our L.A. photo studio. We developed this long-wearing, waterproof mascara to handle teary moments, rainy days—even a dip in the pool! It's a high-impact, high-gloss, fiber-rich product that looks flawless and stays put for 10 hours. It also delivers length, volume and thickness without clumping, smudging or flaking out. Swipe on instant drama and face up!

ISODODECANE , WATER\AQUA\EAU , PTFE , DIMETHICONE SILYLATE , SORBITAN OLIVATE , KAOLIN , TRISILOXANE , SORBITAN TRISTEARATE , POLYISOBUTENE , SILICA SILYLATE , PANTETHINE , PANTHENOL , ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT , TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN , DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE , CHOLESTEROL , METHICONE , COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX\CERA CARNAUBA\CIRE DE CARNAUBA , MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX\CERA MICROCRISTALLINA\CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE , NYLON-6 , SILICA , NYLON-66 , TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE , POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE , PROPYLENE CARBONATE , QUATERNIUM-9 BENTONITE , HECTORITE , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL , HEXYLENE GLYCOL , PHENOXYETHANOL , MAGNESIUM SALICYLATE , [+/- MICA , TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) , IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) , BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163) , BLACK 2 (CI 77266) , BLUE 1 (CI 429) , BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 429) , CARMINE (CI 7547) , CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289) , CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288) , FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 7751) , FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 7751) , MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742) , ULTRAMARINES (CI 777) , YELLOW 5 (CI 1914) , YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 1914)] 

Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.

Info from the brand's US Website:

A fiber-rich mascara that increases lash volume by 104% with every swipe.

TIP: Flip brush and use it vertically to literally paint mascara on individual lashes.

Sweeps on big, glossy lashes

Adds natural-looking length and volume

Builds thickness without clumping, flaking, smudging or spider eyes

Large tapered brush grabs lash at root for extra coverage

Creates scene-stealing lashes from every angle

Cruelty-free

Usage: Starting at the base of lashes, sweep mascara up and out. 
Apply a second coat for added fullness and length. 
Build mascara while the product is slightly damp. 
For best results when layering more than one coat, do not let the product dry completely.

Formulated without Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Phthalates, Fragrance & Talc.

I'm not a fan of Smashbox eye products. They are good, but not as good as the ones I really like. So when I bought the set, I just thought that it was a good deal and that I was already running out of mascara so I need to get one soon. When I saw the deal, I thought, I get a mascara, an eyeliner, and a makeup remover? Why not? Go get it, girl! 

So yeah, I bought it and I was really impressed. Here's why...

I love the design of the tube. The clean fonts and that eye-catching large red X on black looks so classy and edgy! I love that the shape is so simple and non-bulky.

The wand is a bit big, but I like big wands as long as the tip is small just like this one. I feel like it gets the job done of coating my lashes faster.

Here's a swatch on my hand.

The formula is not too wet which is something I like. I like it's blackness too.

Now here's how it performs on my lashes...

Bare lashes

Lashes when curled

with one coat

with two coats

I like that even with two coats, my lashes did not clump together. I like how natural it looks too. What impressed me the most is that even without curling my lashes with a lash curler, my lashes just simply curl up! NO JOKE! I don't use a lash curler anymore, unless I want my lashes curled more.

It's so long-lasting that it can last the whole day WITHOUT smudging. It's awesome! It would easily be one of my better ones except I would have wanted more length and volume. I obviously like drama for my lashes! Haha!

And that's my short review!


Cheers,
DAWN

Review : Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara in Blackest Black

Hey lovelies!

It's time for a mascara review! 

For today's review, I'll share my thoughts on the...

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Mascara in Blackest Black


I don't think it's available at the Maybelline stores in the Philippines, but the price is around $8 to 9.00.

I've been seeing some good reviews on this product and I'm looking for a mascara that not only lengthens and volumizes, but also is easy to remove. I like wearing mascaras whenever I go out, but most of the good ones I've tried are so hard to remove! Since it says it's a washable mascara, maybe this is the product that I've been looking for!

Anyway, before I continue with the review, here's the product description from the packaging:

Info from the website:

Break every law of lengthening! The Fiber-Fix Brush and Sealing Formula work together to deliver dramatically longer lashes.

Illegal Length® Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara delivers longer-looking lashes for dramatic eye looks. 

Maybelline's first mascara with 4mm of measurable fiber extensions delivers dramatically longer lashes. The Sealing Formula visibly stretches and securely seals fibers to lashes without breaking or flaking. The Fiber-Fix Brush has six different contact points with each lash for optimal fiber placement.

Ophthalmologist tested. 

Suitable for contact lens wearers.

How to Use:

Step 1. Extend lashes upwards with the Fiber-Fix brush from the root to tip of lashes. 

Step 2. Only a few strokes are necessary. 

Step 3. Do not let mascara dry in between coats. 

Step 4. Easily remove mascara with Maybelline Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover.

The package design is just okay. It's not striking but it's not bad. I like the shape and the color because it's easy to spot when looking at my makeup collection. However, I'm not a fan of the fonts nor the hot pink shade. I think it's my least favorite design among the Maybelline Mascaras I've used.

I do like the applicator. It is long enough that the wand nor my hand doesn't touch my nose bridge when I apply the mascara. The length of the bristles are long enough to coat my lashes well but are spread apart so that my lashes do not clump together.

It's really easy to use on both top and bottom lashes.

The product is really black and I like the consistency. It's a bit creamy, which I prefer compared to the watery ones.

Now, for its performance on my lashes. See the photos below.

Bare eyes

Lashes when curled

With one coat

With two coats

As you can see, the fiber extensions really did something to make my lashes longer and it looks like it's really part of the lashes. The product didn't clump my lashes and even with two coats, my lashes don't look like they're becoming those "spider" lash effect (that is if you want a more natural look). It still looks "natural" but more defined, longer, and a bit volumized. I would like it to have more volume but I think it's still pretty good, especially since I plan on using it when I go to the office, which is every weekday. 

 And when I apply this, it dries quickly on my lashes so I don't have to wait a long time before I can blink.

It's also easy to remove. I just use my physiogel cleanser and a cotton pad and I just massage my lashes and the product completely comes off! And even though it's easy to remove, it doesn't give me panda eyes, meaning it doesn't smudge. Even when I sweat, I don't see it transfer to my skin. 

To summarize:

What I LIKE:

- Lengthens
- Sort of volumizes
- Affordable
- Easy to use applicator
- Doesn't clump my lashes
- Dries easily when applied
- Easy to remove
- Doesn't easily smudge
- Natural finish

What I DON'T LIKE:
- Not locally available
- The packaging is just okay


I really like this mascara. I like how effective it is, but still is budget-friendly. I've been a fan of Maybelline mascaras since I started playing with makeup and this one is added to the list of mascaras that I like from the brand! I recommend this, especially to those who are new to makeup or just looking for a mascara to define and lengthen their lashes.

And that's my review!


Cheers,
DAWN

Review : Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara

Hey loves!

I've blogged before my review of Max Factor's False Lash Effect Waterproof Mascara and in that post, I mentioned how much I loved that mascara. This time I tried a mascara from Max Factor's sister company, CoverGirl!

Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara

Not sure how much this is right now at the department stores, but online, at BeautyMNL, it's PhP 655.00.

I was excited to try it out because I was expecting that it will have the same effect as the False Lash Effect. It's packaging's shape is pretty much the same. Anyway, let's check out the labels on the packaging first so we can get to know the product better.

Info from the website

Get volume + length rain or shine!

Our super-volumizing fiberstretch mascara formula and oversized brush make every little lash bigger, fuller, longer-looking and more dramatic.* Also available in original, non-water-resistant formula.

HOW TO USE:

Step 1

If desired, use an eyelash curler BEFORE you apply mascara.

Step 2

Apply one coat of mascara to the upper lids. Coat brush again and reapply– focusing on the outer edges of your lash line.

Step 3

For a more dramatic look, lightly brush your bottom lashes as well.

So according to the product description, we can expect a set of lashes that has more volume and also longer. That's the desired finish I look for in my mascara. :)

It's water-resistant, not waterproof. So I'm thinking that it's a good everyday mascara, except for days that are rainy or if I'll be sweating because of the heat or from certain physical activities.

So on to the review...

I like the bristles of the applicator. It's not very long that it can easily sting my eye. It separates the lashes really well to avoid clumping.

Here's how it performs on my lashes:

Bare lashes

with one coat

with two coate

As you can see, it clearly added volume and length to my lashes. It didn't clump my lashes either. It really works well, except that I want more. I want MORE volume! I want more LENGTH! I want that doll-like lashes that some mascaras (mostly from Japanese brands) can give me.

What I do like is the formulation that doesn't pull down my lashes. I usually curl my lashes first before applying the mascara. The LashBlast Fusion mascara kept my lashes curled... well, I guess it slightly pulled the lashes down, but the curled lashes is still there. It also dries fast upon application, so I don't have to wait a while to close my eyes so that I don't get the product on my lashes to my skin. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the chemical scent.

It is water-resistant. I rarely get any smudges. I get some sometimes, usually when I sweat and my face gets too oily. But that happens very rarely. What I do appreciate the most is that since it is only water-resistant, it's easy to remove with a makeup remover!

To summarize this review:

What I LIKE:

- Doesn't pull down my lashes

- Water-resistant

- Lengthens and volumizes (but not so much)

- Applicator and packaging

- Dries fast after application

- Easy to remove with makeup remover

- Locally available

- Sorta affordable

What I DON'T LIKE:

- Chemical scent

- I prefer more volume and length

Would I buy again?

Well, I don't think I will. I just prefer a more dramatic set of lashes. But I think this is a pretty good everyday-at-work mascara. It will make your lashes longer and thicker but will still look sorta natural, or at least it doesn't look like you're wearing false lashes. It's still pretty good but not good enough for what I want. :P

And that's my review! I hope this was helpful. Let me know what you think! :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Review : NARS Black Moon Audacious Mascara

Hey dears!

Here's another short review about a product that my sister gave me a few months back.

NARS Black Moon Audacious Mascara

The one I have is the smaller or you can say travel-size (3ml).

I don't usually get the chance of owning products from brands like NARS unless I really saved money for it or my sister gives them to me like this one for example. This is why I was so excited to try this one out. 

But before I go on with my thoughts on the mascara, here's the product description from the website:

Winner of the Prix Beauté Stars Madame Figaro.

Intensity for the making. Control for the taking. From instant definition to blindsiding impact, every layer multiplies. Amplifies. Mesmerizes.

Designed with over 200 molded bristles and lengthening hooks, NARS’ lash-catching brush evenly grips and coats lashes from roots to tips. Simultaneously separates, lengthens, and amplifies. Its tapered tip finishes off the inner and outer reaches of your imagination, while enhancing lower lashes.

An extraordinary balance of suppleness with staying power, this uniquely fluid first-to-market formula offers extreme buildability. Lightweight. Long-wearing.

The packaging is the classic NARS look. Simple. Black. Matte. 

The wand is plastic in material and it's actually quite big. The bristles have different lengths arranged alternately, which helps in avoiding the clumping of lashes. I actually had a hard time controlling it because some of the longer bristles poked my eye at first. I eventually had the hang of it... I'm still a bit scared applying the mascara on my lower lashes though. Haha!

Even though I had a hard time controlling the wand at first, I can say that the bristles are very effective in separating my lashes.

I also like the blackness of this product.

View the pictures below to see how the product performs on my lashes...

Bare lashes

Lashes curled

With the product (1 coat)

With the product (2 coats)

So, for the good bits:
It doesn't clump my lashes and I like how black it is. I also like that it looks very natural when I wear it alone. It doesn't pull down my lashes when curled, so you can say it's lightweight. It does do a bit of volumizing and lengthening... but just a bit. I don't get flaky bits under my eyes too, which is awesome. It's pretty easy to remove with a makeup remover too!

The bad bits:
It's not sweat proof! The heat and humidity here in the Philippines is bad for your makeup when you have this product on. I usually wear waterproof mascaras so I rarely get to experience panda eyes nowadays but now that I use this, it's just so annoying. :|
And the wand is hard to get used to.

So yeah, those are my thoughts on the NARS Audacious Mascara. It's neat to try products from brands I rarely shop at but when it comes to this mascara, I think I'll pass. I like the light formula that doesn't clump, but to experience the product melting off when I get sweaty is a big no-no for me.

What are your thoughts on the NARS Audacious Mascara?


Cheers,

DAWN