Mascara Reviews - Best for all budgets

Mascara is the one makeup item I couldnt live without, and I thought I would share with you my favourite mascaras for a cheaper or more expensive budget.

For each picture I have applied a few coats of mascara so you can see them properly.


Average Spend - Bourjous Extreme Volume Clubbing - £7.99 at Superdrug
I have used this mascara ever since it first came out and I will continue to use it as I love the volumising effect it gives making your lashes thicker, longer and fuller. It comes in a waterproof type as well and comes in a range of colours including purple and green!

 

Positives
Double sided volumising brush
Longlasting
Smudgeproof
Easy to take off

Negatives
Can make lashes clumpy if too much applied


Pay Day Splash Out - YSL Shocking - £23.00 Boots
I have just purchased this mascara after my benefit mascara ran out and it is the best mascara I have ever used. Its a higher budget buy but well worth it and I would recommend it to anyone. It has a thick brush, lovely packaging and makes lashes longer and volumised.

 

 

Positives
Volumising
Buildable
Good for lengthening lashes
Very noticeable and brings out your eyes well

Negatives
Hard to fully remove even with makeup remover

Has anyone else tried these mascaras? What did you think? What are your favourite mascaras?

Review: Dylash 45 day mascara

I wear mascara EVERY day without fail and it is the 1 piece of makeup I could not go without. I'm going on holiday soon so I thought I would give this kit a go which I bought months ago and see what its like as I wont be wearing mascara for the beach everyday! I've had my eyelashes tinted professionally but thought I might as well try this out myself and see how it goes before I make an appointment.

So above is what the kit contained: instructions, activating solution, black cream colour, mascara wand, dappens dish, protection pads and mixing stick.

Basically what you do is..

1. cleanse and dry the eyelash to remove any mascara or natural oils

2. apply a barrier cream such as vaseline around the eye and along the eye lid but NOT on the eyelash

3. dampen the protection pads and place on top of the barrier cream under the lower lashes

4. mix the activator solution and cream thoroughly so it it thick and does not drip

5. apply thinly and evenly to the lashes with the mascara wand and keep eyes closed

6. leave 5-10mins then wipe of in a downwards stroke with a damp cotton wool pad and then rinse thoroughly.

You can reapply if the lashes arent dark enough and the kit contains enough products for 6 applications.

Here are some before, during and after photos (sorry about my horrible naked eye lol now you see why I always wear mascara!)

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

You can see from the before and after pictures that my lashes went quite dark after the application of the 45 day mascara. They were glossy and dark and looked really natural. I really liked the product and thought it worked well.. however I wouldnt go as far as to say that I would not wear this in place of a mascara.. but it will definatley do for during the day at the beach to avoid pander eyes!

Overall I would reccommend the product and will definitley use it again. It is sold in Superdrug at £7.39.



Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar

So I just wanted to do a quick post on this Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. I havent used much of the Bobbi Brown makeup and this was my first ever purchase and its something that I will buy again and again. The shimmer brick comes in different shades and the one I have is Nectar. It has different panels of colour and is sparkly and shimmery on the skin. Ive used this product in many different ways - using the lightest panel as a highlighter, the peachy/golden panel as an eyeshadow and all together as a blush..so its like a 3in1 compact! All 5 panels can be used as eyeshadows and look great in the sun!



 

This shimmer brick was the 2011 She Beauty Awards winner for the best bronzer. It is £32 on the website and can also be found in house of fraser and fenwicks.

Click Here for the item on the Bobbi Brown Website

Positives

• Luminous glow
• Shimmering
• Multi functional - Eyeshadows, Highlighter or Blusher
• Sleek packaging with internal mirror for on the go application
• Smooth texture
• Long lasting

Negatives

• Doesnt stay put in the packaging and powder leaks onto the mirror
• Needs to have a few layers applied when using as an eyeshadow