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AN: first post of the new year! A little late, though... Heh.]
So recently, I've been kind of going crazy with mascara... I think I've tried at least six different mascaras in the past two months. -_- But anyways, I thought I'd do a small mascara review as a sort of filler post - dedicated to my dear friend Alexis (her blog
here!)
So in order of when I got them... Let's proceed!
1. CoverGirl's LashBlast Luxe:
Let me just say that I love, love, LOVE this mascara. I first started using it in January of last year and it did not disappoint at all. I used it religiously for an entire year before I decided I should switch things up, but this is honestly probably still my favorite. It comes in four shades, if I'm not mistaken, and the color is dark with shimmer-y particles in it. And it looks absolutely gorgeous! Especially in the sunlight, when you can really tell that it's sparkling. It's minor clumping, flaking, etc., but it really just depends on the weather conditions, I think. Plus, I didn't try a waterproof version, so that could also be it. But anyways, I definitely suggest that you try this mascara out!
[I used the shades black platinum and black emerald. Black platinum worked best with my eye color.]
2. Maybelline's Colossal:
I experienced a few problems with this mascara - the first time I wore it, it smudged so much that I looked like a raccoon! Also, it caused a lot of irritation - the area around my eyes was swollen and itchy. It has this weird rose scent to it, which might be what I'm allergic to. But considering how I was sensitive to this mascara, I would not recommend it. There wasn't really anything special about it, and like I said, the smudging was awful.
3. Lancome's Hypnose Drama:
I think this mascara is probably my second-favorite, out of the ones that I've tried. It is better quality, since it's department store, but it's super expensive! The only reason I was able to try it is because it came in a free gift with purchase set. But I love this mascara - the curved brush really helps to lift the lashes, and it didn't smudge at all for me! There wasn't flaking or anything, either, from my experiences. But anyways, I love this mascara, as well, and it's become my daily one for the moment.
[I'm almost out though! :( I wish I could afford to get more!]
4. Maybelline's Volume Express - Flared:
There's nothing I particularly love or hate about this mascara. I mean, it just kind of does the job. It needs to be built up slightly, but other than that, it just works fine.
5. Loreal's Voluminous - Carbon Black:
The first time I used this mascara, I was kind of amazed. That doesn't mean I love it, but I was really surprised because my lashes were still soft the whole day! I could still tell that I had mascara on, but my lashes felt kind of wet still, as if I had just applied it. So the texture of it is pretty nice, but it does smudge a little. Personally, I don't actually think I like the texture that much - it was just different. It clumps a little bit, but it's not terrible.
And last, but not least...
6. Lancome's Hypnose Doll Lashes:
Again, this brand is a little bit higher-end. But I definitely am impressed. It didn't quite hold up to my expectations, but it definitely does elongate my lashes, I think. I'm not extremely pleased with the hold, as it doesn't hold my curl, but overall, it's pretty good. I love the flower detail on the packaging, as well. ^^ Although I wouldn't necessarily say the mascara gives me doll lashes, it does a nice job of emphasizing my barely-there lashes. So I like it.
So there you have it! Hope this was slightly helpful, and sorry for the long absence! I'll do my best to update more often, but no guarantees.
Bye!
