Saturday, 21 February 2015

My Top 5 Mascaras

In my opinion, mascara brings together a whole look, whether it lengthens, thickens or volumises your lashes. An eye makeup look without mascara is like a sky without clouds. This is a step to every makeup routine that I recommend you don't miss, so if you're just starting out with makeup and purchasing your first mascara, or you are looking investing in a new one then I have put together a blog post of my top 5 favourite mascaras that work well for me.

5. Maybelline Great Lash - £4.99
So in at number five we have the Maybelline Great Lash Mascara. I own the waterproof one and I find it really handy for rainy days, or days I have swimming. The product can sometimes smudge under my eyes in the water, but that only occurs when I apply to both my top and bottom lashes. The small size lf the brush makes it easier to reach the hard to get to corners of your eyes and seperates the eyelashes well and adds length. Sometimes, I find that the mascara can clump so I like to stick for just one thin coat and I find it great.



4. Maybelline Rocket Volume Express - £7.99
Number four is an old favourite of mine, Maybelline The Rocket! The wand is plastic which I definitely prefer over a fibre  brush as I find it lengthens so much more. This mascara is similar to They're Real by Benefit, as it really lengthens my lashes and thickens them slightly too. However I find that the formular sometimes clumps and it doesn't seperate my lashes as much as some other mascaras that I have tried. The wand is a bigger version of They're Real, which can sometimes be not so great as it tends to get around my eyes and its harder the reach the inner and outer corners. Overall, it is pretty great quality compared to many other mascaras on the shelves and I would recommend it if you're looking for something lengthening.
 


3. Collection No Clumps - £2.99
In at number 3 I have chosen the Collection No Clumps mascara. I love this product for everyday wear as it lengthens my lashes without making them too thick and harsh. It is also really easy to apply, your eyes are complete with just a few strokes. The small, thin size of the brush is also very useful, as it is so easy to apply to the eyes. Again, the wand is plastic as I definitely prefer them. This product is a wonderful dupe for Benefit They're Real and is only a fraction of the price, definitely a must have for your makeup bag!




2. Benefit They're Real - £19.50
I think everyone who has tried They're Real has at least something positive to say about it, but is it worth the hype. I have been told before that this mascara is the No.1 mascara in the UK, if  not the world (not sure if this is true,) and that celebrities such as Kim Kardashian use and love it. Personally, I really like the product but I don't think its drastically comparable to some other plastic brush mascaras I have tried. Sometimes, I do find the finish too out there and bold for my liking, and the formula can sometimes clump. However with just a few strokes you have intense length and volume to your lashes and the wand is so easy to get to the inner and outer lashes with the bristles on the tip.



1. Technic Lashitude - £3.99
Thank you so much to Sally and everyone at Technic and Love thy Makeup for sending me this product a few weeks ago, a review on all the products I received is already up on my blog. I absolutely love this mascara, it is perfect for daily wear, its lengthening and doesn't clump on my eyelashes at all, The packaging is so similar to They're Real but is so much cheaper. The want again has bristles on the tip to get to the hard to reach lashes and it separates so well, I really recommend it. If you don't want to invest the money on the benefit product, this is just as good, if not better and costs a fraction of the price. Click here to browse the Technic website.



Thanks so much for reading, I really hope this post helped some of you out in one way or another. Sorry if I went on a bit too much, I tend to do that!

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xoxo,
Sophie

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

January Favourites 2015


I am forever experimenting with different beauty products, and I'm always discovering new obsessions. Today, I have decided to share my favourite product from the month of January, so I hope you enjoy reading.

Technic Smooth It Primer
This primer smoothens out my skin tone and keeps my makeup looking flawless all day. It's great for me as I have combination skin, and my nose doesn't get as oily throughout the day using this product.

 
Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation
This foundation provides a medium coverage for your skin and feels lightweight meaning it doesn't cake. There is a wide range of shades meaning this product will work for many people.
 

 
Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 Palette
This palette is a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked 3, for only £4. The shadows are pigmented and long lasting and there are a wide range of shades from light pinks, rose golds and darker browns.
 


Technic Lashitude Mascara
This product is a great dupe for the Benefit They're Real mascara. It has a plastic wand applicator which are personally my favourites. It adds length and doesn't thicken too much meaning its perfect for daily wear.


Mac Lipstick Crème Cup
I recently bought my first mac lipstick in crème cup and I'm in love! It is a nudish-pink shade and its really pigmented and long lasting.

 
Benefit Benebalm
This is a shear but buildable to a strong pigmentation tinted lip balm. Benebalm is my favourite shade, it is a bright cherry red. You could also use the matching tint underneath for stronger colour.
 

 
 
Spectrum Collections Powder Brush
This brush makes it so much quicker to apply powder and set your face makeup. It is so soft and the blue, purple and pink ombre packaging is gorgeous!
 
 
Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub
This product is so good for exfoliating the lips, especially in the cold winter season. It also smells of snow fairy which I love, and tastes so good!
 


 
Garnier Rose Cream Moisturiser
This product is great for sensitive skin like mine, smells lovely and its very light to apply to the skin. I use it every morning and evening for best results.
 

 
 
Thanks so much for reading! I kept this post short and snappy for a change, I hope you enjoyed it. I am considering doing a post like this possibly every few months. Also, remember to follow my instagram @sophelizax and like a few photos, I follow back! I should have a few posts up next week as I have no school.
 
xoxo,
Sophie