Showing posts with label mascara. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mascara. Show all posts
SUPER HUGE CLOSE UP. So, as a big fan of make up and enhancing (read: improving) my face, it wouldn't surprise you to know that I am a big fan of lash extensions. Eyelash extensions? Like fake eyelashes glued onto your own? Pretty much. Like hair extensions but for your eyelashes! Whether you think it sounds genius or jawdroppingly weird, I've had lash extensions done several times before but I recently had them done at Primalashes in Mayfair where I tried a new kind of eyelash.
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Fluttery, Long Lashes With Primalashes Mink Eyelash Extensions
It's been a quiet week on the blog given that I spent three days last week at a glorious hen party for my old housemate. Like most bloggers who have full-time jobs, the weekend is the key time for writing posts and taking photos in good light. However this weekend I spent most of it flying around with the other hens, or curled up under a rock feeling the consequences of cocktails the night before...
There may not have been blogging time but there was plenty of beauty time!! The brides friends from abroad were desperate to stock up on cheaper beauty buys from Boots and I graciously (with manic excitement) volunteered to be their cosmetic collecting companion!
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NEW BEAUTY BUYS! My Boots Makeup Haul!
So I started this beauty blog with the intention of shouting about all the great beauty products I've tried, and today's mascara is definitely worth shouting (and reading) about.
I reviewed the Benefit They're Real mascara against Chanel Le Volume here and it came out a clear winner for boosting volume and length. But in-your-face drama isn't necessary for everyone.
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Free Benefit RollerLash: Will I Buy The Full-Size Mascara?
Beauty at Tesco? So I've seen the aisles lined with Rimmel and Maybelline but I confess, it's not the first place I think of going to for my beauty fix. I normally consider Boots as my beauty Mecca.
That was until I tried BD Trade Secrets, Tesco's own beauty range.
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Budget Beauty: BD Trade Secrets from Tesco. Was It Any Good?
Everyone has a weakness and when it comes to my weakness, all I see is blue circles.... Blue circles, white writing - yes my friends, I'm talking about the siren call of a shop named Boots.
I don't know what it is but I can't go to Boots without buying more than I intended to. Even if it's boring crap like mouthwash (dull yet ESSENTIAL) , I always end up spending more than I planned! Please tell me this happens to you too?! Ho wait, perhaps you have an inkling of self control.
Given my weakness, imagine how happy I am when it comes to special offers and the latest 3 for 2 mix and match cosmetics is one of my all-time favourites! Give me ALL the cosmetics, gimme gimme gimmeee.
So, what did I get?? Recognise any of these?
So, what did I get?? Recognise any of these?
No7 Lash Impact Mascara.
First up is the new No7 Lash Impact mascara - how cool is the packaging??! Reminds me a bit of Christmas though - or Dorothy shoes... How good is it on your lashes though?
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Boots No7 & Revlon 3 for 2 Makeup Haul!
Gawsh, isn't the weather gorgeous at the moment? Oriflame sure picked the perfect time to launch their new "The ONE" collection - I love me a good event launch, especially when it's on a rooftop and sunny outside! Funny how a little but of sun just makes everything 100 times nicer!
Sunny Soho location aside, there were bubbles, cupcakes and a celebrity make-up artist in the form of the awesome Gary Cockerill! Gary is one of the UK's most respected makeup artists and has worked with beautiful faces like Eva Longoria, Cat Deeley and Rachel Weiss to name but a few! Oh yeah - and David Beckham! (yes, can you believe it? Even Becks needs a good buffing up every now and then!)
Pick & Mix makeup in jars and free bubbles - could this BE any more blissful?
Enough fluff, let's get down to business. I've reviewed Oriflame cosmetics many a time but if you haven't seen them (here, here and HERE )- the general jist is..... I really friggin LOVED them. It's such a shame that Oriflame doesnt have a stronger presence in the UK yet!
There's the amazing Oriflame eyebrow kit which I loved, and also the New Years party face I created with the Eye Pearls and Palladium Shine lipstick...dreamy!
Anyway - without getting distracted by the cakes - let's look at the new stuff! What's the "The ONE" collection all about?
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PRODUCT LAUNCH: Oriflame "The One" Collection
So normally I like to blog about products I really love. I don't really want to slag off stuff on the internet but thinking about it, bad reviews are generally more fun to read. Not only do they prevent regrettable purchases and save pennies, they also fulfill that salacious need to discuss products behind their back. (5 years in an all-girl school provides me with quite excellent experience in this area...)
So for your entertainment purposes my dear readers, I had a think about some products I've tried which have simply fallen a little flat. But before I go all Regina George on today's product, I'd like to give a little plug to my YouTube channel which I have recently set up. SO. Subscribe to my YouTube channel today!
Advertising over - let's take a look at today's moan. Drum roll please, who's first in line for the firing squad? It's the Black Lash Mascara by Smooch Cosmetics.
Mascara is one of those products which unfortunately requires a lot of frogs to be kissed before you meet the handsome prince. And, as you may have guessed - this Smooch Black Lash Mascara was one of the frogs.
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Mascara Myeh: Smooch Black Lash Mascara
Monday's Valentine's Look post led to a big number of requests asking how I did my face. (I say big number, 3 friends asked and 1 person commented - RADICAL TIMES)
Never to shy away from pleasing my readers, I've written up a quick tutorial with the products I used. I'd be lying if If i said it was "just a few products" - natural beauty makeup is at least a 5 product job for me! And because it's Valentines, I've used a couple of extras...
For me Valentines should be natural, but an enhanced version of yourself. So a good, clear base for your skin, neat brows plus defined yet natural eyes and lips.
Not that hard then eh?? Here's how I've done it.
Never to shy away from pleasing my readers, I've written up a quick tutorial with the products I used. I'd be lying if If i said it was "just a few products" - natural beauty makeup is at least a 5 product job for me! And because it's Valentines, I've used a couple of extras...
For me Valentines should be natural, but an enhanced version of yourself. So a good, clear base for your skin, neat brows plus defined yet natural eyes and lips.
Not that hard then eh?? Here's how I've done it.
So what did I use for this face?
This is the array of magical miracle workers which helped build this face! A mix of current favourites and old trusty friends.
The Shopping List
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Romantic Valentines Makeup Look: Part 2
I know I normally only do workwear but here's a little Valentines special for you. Love is in the (really chilly) air and I'm feeling girly! And nothing says Valentines romance more than flowers, pastel colours and a whole lotta floaty material.
What will I be wearing this weekend? (Yes, the weekend - let's face it, no one reeeally wants to do the real thing on the Friday. I'll be working until 6 and then home by 7 - the restaurants will be packed and overpriced and.... at the risk of becoming Valentines Grumpus, I'll stop digressing now)
In an ideal world where the weather doesn't leave me looking like a sodden cat everytime I step out of the house, I would wear this.
Voilaaaaa. I call this my romantic ballerina look.... Hints of a joyful spring ahead, plus a dash of carefree playfulness with the oversized flowers, this outfit ticks all the boxes for a perfect Valentines outfit. Girly, flirty and romantic but elegant at the same time.
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Romantic Ballet: My Valentines Inspired Look
With the right mascara, one coat does absolute wonders to twiggy little eyelashes like mine. But there are sooo many to choose from! Xtra Length this, Boom Volume that, Curl Friend bla bla bla - cheesy pretend names aside, what are the best mascaras for beautiful, big lashes?
Enter two of the biggest mascaras on the market in terms of reputation and lash-enhancing ability. Le Volume De Chanel and Benefit They're Real mascara. Two lash leviathons who had some great reviews over the last year and I WANT ONE!
I don't normally spend over £10 on a mascara and these both retail at about £20 so naturally, I got a sample size first! Always try before you buy - cordial rule of shopping smart.
IN THE RED CORNER
We have the infamous They're Real! mascara by Benefit. Designed to lengthen, curl, volumise, lift AND separate - is there nothing this mascara can't do?
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Mascara MOTD: Benefit They're Real vs Le Volume De Chanel
So you may have noticed a brief hiatus in the last week or so from the PINK CAPITALS and poor chat on Face Value Beauty Blog. That's because I was on holiday! In Berlin jah?
Obviously anyone who follows me on Instagram will have seen my Berlin holiday photos splashed around but for those of you who are blog-only here's a little photo recap of my trip.
So what did we do and what did I buy?
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Bavarian Beauty Treats from Berlin
Mascara - the bread and butter of the makeup world. Finding the right one is tricky though and, like Prince Charming, you gotta kiss a lot of frogs before you find The One!
I've been through my fair share of frogs and this is the first mascara that I've bought again and again. And guess what? It's not even a premium brand....
It's the Volume Flash The Max Bold Curves - Extreme Volume & Lift Mascara and boy oh boy it is EXTREME.... it is BOLD, it is THE MAX!
Ahh Rimmel, beloved of teenage girls and a staple brand in every beginners beauty bag. I've most likely (aka definitely) got a 10 year old blusher with a Backstreet Boys sticker stashed away somewhere in my room....
Old 90's bands aside, Volume Flash mascara does what it says on the bottle - volume and lift... in a flash! I've got lashes straighter than a spirit level and this mascara gave me great curl and volume WITHOUT eyelash curlers.
ARE YOU FOR REALS?
I've been through my fair share of frogs and this is the first mascara that I've bought again and again. And guess what? It's not even a premium brand....
It's the Volume Flash The Max Bold Curves - Extreme Volume & Lift Mascara and boy oh boy it is EXTREME.... it is BOLD, it is THE MAX!
Ahh Rimmel, beloved of teenage girls and a staple brand in every beginners beauty bag. I've most likely (aka definitely) got a 10 year old blusher with a Backstreet Boys sticker stashed away somewhere in my room....
Old 90's bands aside, Volume Flash mascara does what it says on the bottle - volume and lift... in a flash! I've got lashes straighter than a spirit level and this mascara gave me great curl and volume WITHOUT eyelash curlers.
ARE YOU FOR REALS?
Check out the photo evidence......
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Taking it to THE MAX with Rimmel Volume Flash Bold Curves Mascara
Today it's a cosmetic brand which I'd heard of but not yet tried. Lord & Berry. Doesn't it sound so regal?
Like the responsible blogger I'm trying to be, I did my research, checked out the goods. When I heard Lord & Berry was primarily a fashion-based cosmetics house producing a range of on-trend colours, I was dubious. Cynical almost. HMMMMM. I sometimes find that fashion-based brands focus on the colours and textures but skimp on the quality.
So how did Lord & Berry do?
This week I've been trying the Scuba Waterproof Mascara and the Couture Kohl Kajal Eye pencil.
Again, dubious Zoe Dubs raises her eyebrows. HMMMMM. I've never been a fan of waterproof mascara. Namely because all the ones I've tried have been a poor version of their non waterproof sisters - either too oily, too thin coverage or with a funny smell? Woweee I sound like a right grumpus.
Like the responsible blogger I'm trying to be, I did my research, checked out the goods. When I heard Lord & Berry was primarily a fashion-based cosmetics house producing a range of on-trend colours, I was dubious. Cynical almost. HMMMMM. I sometimes find that fashion-based brands focus on the colours and textures but skimp on the quality.
So how did Lord & Berry do?
This week I've been trying the Scuba Waterproof Mascara and the Couture Kohl Kajal Eye pencil.
Again, dubious Zoe Dubs raises her eyebrows. HMMMMM. I've never been a fan of waterproof mascara. Namely because all the ones I've tried have been a poor version of their non waterproof sisters - either too oily, too thin coverage or with a funny smell? Woweee I sound like a right grumpus.
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Basics but better: Lord & Berry Scuba Mascara and Kajal Eyeliner
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