First Impressions- Maybelline One By One Mascara and Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Hey Guys!

So, I've started noticing recently that whenever it's slightly cold or windy, my eyes to water, and ruin my mascara. It's happened a few times in the last week or so, so I thought I'd buy a waterproof mascara. I've also heard they hold a curl better than normal mascaras- bonus! 

It was 'buy one get one half price' on Maybelline cosmetics in Boots, so as well as the mascara I got the Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, which I've heard lots of good reviews about, some even saying it's better than the MAC and Bobbi Brown versions!

So, ignoring how massive my nose looks, (and I'm still growing my eyebrows out!), this is a quick pic of both the liner and mascara on. I've never used a gel eyeliner before, and I think felt tip liners will always be my fave, but this did actually impress me! It went on really easily, it only took about 2 minutes. 

Admittedly the liner is a bit uneven on one eye, but that's down to my lack of skill, not the product! The only negative point I noticed is that it doesn't come out black in one swipe, you have to re apply a few times to get a good black line, probably because it's so creamy. 

The brush that came with it was a bit too flexible for me to be as accurate as I wanted. I'd probably use a hard angle brush next time. Which is handy really, as in the six hours since I bought it, I've managed to lose the brush! 

On to the mascara! I'm really fussy when it comes to mascara, pretty much the only ones I've liked have been the Clarins wonderlength and MUA mascara in black. 

I really like the brush on this, it's not one of the bristle type brushes, it's a rubbery, spiky one which I much prefer. 

The mascara works really well at getting each lash, it does start to clump after about 4 or so coats, but I just comb it through after application to separate them. 

I also really like the fact that when you pull the brush out, there's not loads of excess on it.

So, in conclusion, I really like both products. The mascara wasn't outstanding, but did a really nice job of separating my lashes, and kept a curl for the 4 hours that I wore it. 

I also love the brush, it's a great size and really gets every lash.

The liner, although not the blackest, was so easy and quick to use. Obviously I've only tried these once, so It's just a first impressions type of review, I'll be sure to let you know if my opinions change after I've trie them for a bit longer!

Maybelline Eyestudion Lasting Drama Gel eyeliner 24hr and One by One Volum' Express Waterproof mascara are available from Boots and Superdrug.

Anyone else tried these? 

Thanks for reading, hope everyone is well! :)

Oh, and sorry for the picture heavy post, I just wanted to show accurately what they looked like, which I can't do in one pic because my photography skills are pretty limited!

Farewell Friday #1

Hey guys!

Another little series I want to start :) I've basically realised I've got far too much makeup, skincare etc clogging up my life (well, my room), so I'm going to throw some out! If I do that, it means I'm allowed to buy new stuff, right?

First up,  L'Oreal Double Extension Beauty Tubes mascara. This has a white base coat which is supposed to lengthen the lashes, and a black mascara to add the colour. It's also supposed to create a 'tube' around the individual lash, for an extension effect. Sounds good, ay! Well, It's rubbish.

I tried it out a few times to give it a fair test, but then I just gave up on it! It's an actual nightmare to get off, it says it's easily removed with warm water, lies! 

You literally have to hold a cotton pad soaked in warm water on the eye, then do the same with eye makeup remover, and then you still have to scrub to get it off! 

Not good for the delicate eye area. I do know a few people who like this, so I don't know if it's just my one that is so impossible to get off, or maybe I'm just really impatient!

Anyway, the mascara lasts really well on the eyes (too well infact!), but I found it really clumped up my lashes- and actually made them feel really hard, weird!

It was very black though, and does lengthen quite well.  Back on the negative side, it doesn't add any curl, so the lashes just stick straight out- not a good look!

The brush is quite good though, a nice size that isn't too big to control. I couldn't show you the brush of the first step part because it broke when I tried to open it! Another reason to put it in the bin!

Pro's:

• Very black
• Long lasting
• Lengthens lashes well
• Good size brush

Con's:

• Way too hard to get off!
• Doesn't curl
• Clumps lashes, makes them look pretty spidery
• Makes the lashes feel really hard!
• £11.29 from Boots, which is pretty expensive for a lower end mascara

Would I repurchase? Never.

So, like I said other people seem to really like this, so maybe it's just mine that's not so good!

Anyone else tried this? What did you think?

Thanks for reading, hope everyone is well! :)

Versatile Blogger Award.

Hey Guys!

So recently I was given the Versatile Blogger award by the gorgeous Sandra from Beauty Balm. Thank you so much! Check out her amazing blog :)

So, on to the rules:

• Thank the person that gave you the award, and link back to their blog.
• Share 7 facts about yourself
• Send the award to 10 people and let them know you have given them an award.

7 random facts:

• I want to live in Brighton one day
• I have holes in my eardrums so I have to wear earplugs under water!
• If I could look like anyone in the world, it would be Katy Perry
• Every now and then I get a huge urge to shave all my hair off, buy a load of wigs and have different hair every day!
• I sing alot and my dream job would be to be an opera singer, but I'm not confident enough to try!
• I'm obsessed with Hello Kitty and have a whole collection of figures/jewellery/clothes etc.
• My resolution for 2012 is to master victory rolls-what a fab hairstyle!

My 10 bloggers:

Check out these lovely ladies with amazing blogs!

Max- Beauty to the Max

Emily- Emily has dimples

Alex- Fashion-olic

Aoife- LipsTitsTeethHips

Emma- mmm makeup

Amy- Paperbacks and postcards

Hannah- The importance of being perfect

Gemma- Make up meow

Ashley- The Captivating Grin

Victoria- Cosmetic Cravings

Check them out! Thanks for reading :)

Wednesday wants #1

Hey guys!

So I'm hoping this will be a regular feature, every Wednesday  I'm going to post a few frivolous things that I want but I'm too poor sensible to buy!

So, on to the things I'm lusting over this week.

Pic from Office.co.uk

How gorgeous are these shoes?! Unfortunately they're £75. I also haven't worn heels in about 3 years, so they'd be a pretty pointless purchase!

Pic from www.clarisonic.com

Secondly, the Clarisonic Mia. This has been on my wishslist for sooo long! One of these days I'm just gunna suck it up and buy it, but it's £120! I justify it to myself by saying that I won't need to spend so much money on skincare as it will do such an amazing job of sorting my skin out....Preferably in red, lilac, or this lovely baby blue colour, but I wouldn't say no to it whatever the colour!

Pic from uk.blackberry.com

Lastly a bit of random one! I worked in a phone shop for a while, and this launched while I was there and I fell head over heels in love with it! In person it looks so much more gorgeous, and it's really quick and hi-tech! I've got an old Blackberry at the moment and I love the way they look. I briefly thought about getting an Iphone, but I can't handle touch type!

So there you have it, a random assortment of things that have been occupying my mind recently! Feel free to link any wishlist type posts, or just write what you're lusting after in the comments, I love to know what other people are thinking of buying! 

Thanks for reading, hope everyone is well! :)

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Competition Winner!

Hey Guys!

Another quicky (ooer) just to announce the winner of my competition! Thanks to everyone that entered! :)

The winner, as chosen by random.org was entry number 1, meaning, (drumroll please), DibDabs!  Well done to you, I'll be emailing you in a min to get your address, and then whizz your prizes over to you! :)

 

Thanks for reading, hope everyone is well! :)

P.S I've just got a Twitter and would love it if you could follow me here :) I haven't actually tweeted yet (or got any followers...) but I have only just made it and have no idea how it works so please bear with me! :)

NOTD- Pinstripe

Hey guys!

Thought I'd share a quick nail of the day, that technically I did last night before I went out. I used Revlon Gold Coin as a base, and my black Models Own nail art pen over the top. I'm really impressed with the Revlon formula, It's quite thin so doesn't go lumpy, dries really quickly and is opaque with two coats.

Please bear in mind that I was in a rush so they're pretty messy, I also found it very nearly impossible to do my right hand! 

Hope everyone is well, thanks for reading :)

2011 Favourites

Hey guys :)

Thought I'd do a quick run down of  my most used beauty related products of 2011. These are all one's I've used on a pretty much daily basis. Although I've got an absolute tonne of makeup, skincare etc, I definitely stick to a few 'safe' products. I think that will be a resolution for me this year-be more adventurous with my day to day makeup, and skincare.

Perfume: