Review: MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

Wow, this mascara really didn’t do it for me. The packaging is pretty simple and it looks quite professional and sleek so I like the packaging. The color is really nice - I have it in Plush Black and it’s a really dramatic dark black. 

But, I was very disappointed with the actual product. It’s wet and ‘gloopy’. You can see in my picture how wet and gloopy it actually is! When you take the wand out of the mascara tube, you're left with this horrible mess on the end of the brush. I applied the first coat of mascara and it definitely did thicken and lengthen my lashes. It was clumpy though, and I was already disappointed. Then I applied a second coat and… Wow. It was really clumpy! After brushing through it a million times with a disposable mascara wand, my lashes looked okay but still quite spidery!

I applied it in the morning and wore it all day. I was tired when I got in at night and washed my face but didn’t bother taking off my mascara (I know, I know, but I was really tired. We're all guilty of not taking our mascara off every once in a while!). When I woke up the next morning, I looked in the mirror and was amazed. It looked exactly as it did when I put it on - long, thick and super black! And no flakes, surprisingly. 

This mascara isn’t in my favorites but I’m not going to throw it out. It looks quite nice if you apply two coats of a different mascara and then apply one coat of this MAC mascara! It really just adds a bit more drama. I would definitely not buy this again. Not worth the money at all! Sorry MAC.

1/5 ♥

Review: ELF Studio Cream Eye Liners

The colors I have are in black, gunmetal, coffee and white. I am in love with these cream eye liners! I'm not experienced with cream eye liners - in fact, I'll be honest, these are only the second cream eye liners I've owned. But, these are everything you could want in a cream eye liner! They're pigmented, easy to apply, long lasting and creamy. What more could I ask for?

The packaging of this product is gorgeous and they look very nice and professional. A little bit bulky but I'm not bothered by that at all. It comes with a twist off lid that you have to make sure you close properly or your cream eye liner will dry out. Overall, very attractive packaging! It also comes with a little brush which is very similar to the ELF Small Angled Brush, just with a shorter handle. I do prefer to use the ELF Small Angled Brush to apply this rather than the brush it comes with, but you can definitely work with the brush provided if you have to.

The colors are so pigmented! They're absolutely gorgeous. You don't need to keep going over and over to get a good, strong color. The staying power of these is pretty good, although after around five hours I noticed a little bit of smudging at the outer corners of my eyes. These are so creamy and easy to apply, too. I could never get my eye liner just right, yet with this I can achieve the perfect (well, almost!) line.

Swatches above! From left to right: coffee, gunmetal, black. I accidentally smudged the gunmetal liner at the bottom, sorry!

I really recommend these and I am definitely going to repurchase more.

5/5 ♥

Review: ELF Studio Blush Brush

I adore this brush! It's so soft and feels really nice on your skin. Also, you can use it for so many different things! I mainly use it for applying blush, bronzer, highlighter. Since it's slightly tapered, it works really well for contouring, too. I've heard quite a few people say that they use this for liquid foundation but I don't know how that would work, I've never tried it. Another good thing about it is that it fits perfect onto the apples of my cheeks! 

If you've read my other reviews on the ELF Studio brushes you'll probably be so bored of hearing this but honestly, it looks and feels so professional. I've not had any fall out and I've washed it over ten times. It's such high quality and for only £3.50, it's pretty good! 

I really recommend this. I used to struggle with applying blush as most brushes were far too big and made me look like a clown but with this I get the most perfect application.

5/5 ♥

Review: Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara

I absolutely love this mascara! It works so well for me However, everybody has different eyelashes and it will work differently on everybody, so bare that in mind.

The packaging is gorgeous! It’s a nice shape, very unique. And the bright color makes it easy to find in my makeup collection. Now onto the ever so important brush... It is huge! They call it the ‘mega brush’ and I can see why. The only bad thing about the brush size is that it's so hard to get to my inner corner lashes without getting mascara all over my eyelid.

Finally, the actual product! I got it in black and it’s a really gorgeous, dramatic black. I applied one coat first and my naturally short, blonde eyelashes looked amazing! I then applied another coat and the volume and length I got was so good, I was impressed. It clumped a little bit but it was nothing that I couldn't brush out with a clean disposable mascara wand. It stayed on all day for me although towards the end of the day, I noticed some black bits under my lower lashes but it was about 9 hours after I had put it on. The next day, I decided to go for three coats. It really clumped and I had to take it off. So in future, I’ll stick to just two coats.

I got it for £7.19 at Boots, although the price may vary depending on where you live and where you buy it. I think £7.19 is pretty good and I wouldn’t mind paying that again. I will continue using this mascara often but I’m a girl obsessed with makeup - I’ll always be on the lookout for a new, better mascara!  

4/5 ♥

Review: Benefit Boi-ing Concealer

After reading a lot of positive reviews, I decided to try this concealer. I'm really glad I did! It's become my favorite concealer and I use it everyday. 

The packaging is okay, nothing special really. There’s not too much to say about the packaging other than the simplicity of it. You don't get a lot of product considering the price of it, but you only need a little bit of product as the coverage is really good! I use it to cover up my under eye circles and it works really well for that. I like to warm the product up before using it so that it’s creamy and blends effortlessly. On the back of the product it calls itself an ‘industrial-strength concealer’ and that’s definitely the case with this. Honestly, less is more! You do not need a lot. Take a little on a concealer brush or your finger, apply it to whatever you want to cover and gently pat to blend it out. It works okay for blemishes but I prefer using it for my under eyes. My favorite beauty guru on Youtube didn’t like this on her under eyes and preferred it on her spots and scars, so I guess you’ll just have to see what works for you.

I only have a few problems with this. One is that it’s £16.50 at my local Boots which is a bit pricey. The other is that it really doesn't work with dry skin. I have quite dry skin under my eyes and it settles into that dry skin, making it look horrible. But this problem is easily solved as I apply moisturizer and allow it to sink in before I apply my makeup. 

I'd also like to point out that there are only three shades: light, medium and dark. This can be a problem for some people, although luckily it isn't a problem for me as light matches me perfectly.

I’d definitely recommend this and will be repurchasing soon as I've hit pan. I've never hit pan on a concealer before so that's really saying something!

5/5 ♥

Review: Avon SuperExtend Mascara

I have mixed opinions on this mascara. One thing that stands out to me is that it barely clumps! Out of all of my mascaras (trust me, I have a lot) I’d definitely say this one is the least clumpy. It has one of those plastic brushes like Lash Blast which I personally like, I think it separates my lashes really well. The brush is also quite small, so it's perfect for your lower lashes. It lengthened my lashes a little bit. Nothing too special though; I think 'SuperExtend' is a bit misleading. 

Also, it gives a very natural look. I use this for school if I’m in a rush as it’s not over the top and I don’t have to spend ages brushing out clumps  However, if I want thick, dramatic lashes, I definitely don’t reach for this one. It doesn’t thicken your lashes, so if you’re looking for a mascara that will thicken your lashes and give them amazing volume, don’t bother with this one.

Honestly, all it actually does to my lashes my lashes is separate them, add a bit of length and make them black. Overall, I think this is an okay, pretty average mascara. I've actually been wearing it a lot lately for days where I'm not really doing anything special. I'd probably buy it again if it was on sale.

3/5 ♥