Saturday 24 October 2015

Mascara Madness #12

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. I'm sorry for the delay in my posts but problems with my internet connection have not been faring me well. Hopefully it is fixed now and I can get back to regular blogging. So I thought I would start with a post I haven't posted in a while!! Mascara Madness where I take the pitch of the advertising of a mascara and compare it to the reality of the performance!!!  



Rimmel Wake Me Up Wonder'Full 001 Black 


The Pitch: Rimmel's first mascara with vitamins & cucumber extract, that helps lashes feel more nourished throughout the day and instantly energises with its light and refreshing scent Precision brush with soft, lash-hugging fibres smoothly wraps each and every lash with clump-free volume, stretching them all the way up from root to tip.

The Reality: As the pitch says this is a very light mascara and it doesn't leave your lashes hard or crunchy even after building a few layers. While the brush definitely lifts and separates the lashes the large wand can be tricky to maneuver and swipe too quickly and you will end up with clumps. 




Loreal Miss Manga Mega Volume in the shade Black



The Pitch: Miss Manga Mascara builds 15 times the volume of natural lashes, both top and bottom. Lashes are amplified for wider, bigger and more open doll like eyes. Eyes are 
instantly opened and widened for the ultimate Manga Doll Eye look. Featuring a cone shaped, flexible brush that is thin at the tip, 360 degree application becomes effortless as the brush can easily capture both long and short lashes


The Reality: The conical shaped brush is definitely what sets this mascara apart from the others and it really does help to catch and fan out every lash as well as making it easy to apply mascara to the bottom lashes as well. While it does help to amplify and volumise the lashes the 15 times is a little advantageous of its pitch. However it does have a smooth application without clumps, my only problem with this mascara is that I did find over time it does flake a little particularly in the heat. 

Maybelline Lash Sensational 



The Pitch: A revolution in mascaras, Lash Sensational The secret is our Fanning Brush which reaches every single layer of lashes for a lash-multiplying effect. The result, Thick beautifully fanned-out, sensational looking lashes 

The Reality: While the mascara itself applies well for me it wasn't the sensation I was hoping for. A lot of hype came with this mascara and it really didn't live up to my expectations. The brush is hard to use and I did find it would easily clump. The formula itself is also quite wet taking a bit of time to dry. Not a favourite.

Max Factor Masterpiece Max in the shade Black



The Pitch: Masterpiece Max creates bold thick lashes for chic beautifully framed eyes, The IFX brush delivers 4x more volume vs. bare lashes. Smudge-proof and touch-proof for all day confidence.

The Reality: What this advertising pitch says is really what you get with this mascara. It applies so easily and it really does volumise the lashes with ease giving the lashes both volume and definition without looking  over done. It also doesn't clump or flake in the heat. 


So that ends this mascara madness, I hope you enjoyed this post and if your in the market for a new mascara that this post helps you choose your next one. Until next time Happy Reading and Happy Shopping. 

Everlynne. 

The links that helped this post!!! 

Wake me up by Rimmel

Miss Manga by Loreal

Lash Sensational By Maybelline

Masterpiece Max by Max Factor



Saturday 3 October 2015

Bellabox September

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. Another Bellabox arrived at my door during the week which while it was a little late this month but it did show up just before my birthday so I was happy to have a surprise to open in advance of the day. This month I have decided to change things up and I won't be doing a review of the last box. Its not that I didn't enjoy all the products I was sent for August but I thought just for a change and to make this post a little shorter even though there is a lot of products in the box this month!!!!



Jurlique Purely Age Defying Firming Treatment Mask received one mask full size is a pack of 5

This is a regenerative and restorative mask that says it has multi benefits to help reduce the visible appearances of fine lines and wrinkles whilst restoring skin elasticity, firmness and radiance. Interested to try Jurlique is a brand that I always enjoy there products happy to give this one a try.




Paula’s Choice Clinical KP Treatment Cloths received a pack of 10. Full size is a pack of 60 wipes
These cloths are designed to improve the appearance of the skin. They contain both salicylic and lactic acid to help smooth the skin, eliminate bumps and reduce redness. I am really interested to try these ones. I have never seen a product like this before so it will be interesting to see how they work.
Derma E Vitmamin E Oil 14,000 IU recived a full size 60ml.
This is an all purpose vitamin E oil that helps to moisturise and soften dry skin as well as helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I have not used a vitamin E product in the longest time so am very happy to see this one and give it a try.




Milani Cosmetics received a Secret Cover Concealer Stick in the shade 04 Deep
This concealer says it is a maximum coverage product that helps to cover all skin discolouration, conceal blemishes, scars and under eye circles.  So while I am happy to see a milani cosmetics product I am a little disappointed that this isn’t a colour that suits my skin tone. Deep is going to be way to dark for me and while I could use it as a cream contour I may see if I can find it a better home first.



Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel. Received a 5g tube full size is 50g.
This moisturiser is a water gel that is designed to release moisture continuously for 24 hours keeping skin plump and supple. It also has a light weight formula.  Happy to see this one included this month I have tried the SPF 15 version previously and enjoyed it so happy to see how this performs.



Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E. Received a 5ml sachet sample full size is 250ml
This is the bonus product this month and to be honest not that exciting these sachets seem to just get thrown in I have now received so many over time.  Also having  already received two other moisturising products in the box this month it’s a bit overloaded.




So that ends September bellabox. Happy with the products I received a very full box this month.  I hope you enjoyed this shorter type post. Let me know if you prefer to see the review of the previous months box return. Would love to know your thoughts!! 
Until next post Happy Reading and Happy Shopping.


Everlynne.