Not so much...Pop Beauty Smoky Lash Kapow Mascara

Hello,

I love getting mascara samples in my Ipsy bags, because A) who isn't searching for the holy grail mascara?  But I also like that I can only use it for about 3 weeks and then throw it away.

So for the last few weeks I have been using Pop Beauty Smoky Lash Kapow Mascara, which is $18.50 for a full size tube. 

The Pop Beauty website describes this mascara as "an ultra black, extra glossy finish". Hmmm I did not see it as any different than a "black" mascara for pretty much any brand. 

 

 

 

The wand is your typical spoolie.  Pop Beauty also claims this is "Tear, Swim, Rub and Sweat proof", I don't know what is in it but it itches...oh does it make my eyes nuts!  I tried it alone to make sure it was the mascara that was killing me, and it was.  I know the mascara wasn't old... because it was a freshly opened tube and mascara has a 2 year shelf life unopened. 

 

Overall I just don't have much good to say, it's a no thank you for me!

 

What is your favorite/ least favorite mascara?

 

Jasmine

Le Big Show Mascara - Review

Hello!

Today I want to share a mascara I received from Christine @ Little Red Bow!!  It's Le Big Show Mascara from Annabelle (a Canadian brand), thanks again Christine!  I love of the name of this mascara first of all - I kinda of love to add "Le" in front of a lot words.

So the mascara advertises that it will give you:
* Mega Volume from the first stroke
* Separates lashes easily without clumping
* Adds tons of length for show-stopping lashes

And I am happy to report it's a good 2 for 3.  I don't think it gives you Mega volume.  But one thing they don't talk about but should is how lightweight the formula is, it looks great and you can barely feel it.  I really like how it looks natural but even better!  It definitely gives me length and catches the very fine lashes I have as well!

Good stuff :)

Have you found a favorite new mascara lately?

Jasmine

Easy Eye bascis - Video!

Hello!

I hope you all are enjoying a wonderful weekend!  I made another video to go along with my make up basics series.  You can view the first one HERE! to learn about foundation and concealing.  This new video focuses on little tips to help you achieve great looking brows and lush lashes!  If you want to have access to my videos as they come out Subscribe to my Channel - MakingPalePretty!

Enjoy!

YouTube, seriously could I get access to custom thumbnails soon?  Please?

As always I would love to hear your comments and even some criticisms! :)

Jasmine

Essence Volumizing Lash Powder

Hello:

Today I wanted to share a product that I had to try as soon as I heard about it.  It's Essence's Volumizing Lash Powder, I got it at Ulta ( link Here) for $3.49 and it is rumored to give the same effect as the Too Faced Better than False Lash Mascara for a tenth of the price. 

 

 

Here's the description from the Ulta website: "Essence's set for an absolutely breathtaking false lashes look! It's this simple: Apply your favorite essence mascara. Apply volumizing lash powder to lashes before the mascara dries. Seal with mascara & be amazed."  Also the package mentions not to use if you wear contacts.

 

I cannot really describe the "powder" it's like a a jar of millions of little fibers and if you touch it it feels spongey and then the fibers stick to everything (This is where the danger for contact wearers comes in, I got a bunch of it in my eye first time around).  So you have to carefully dip the spoolie into the powder before you apply it to wet mascara ( I used Maybelline Great Lash BIG review Here).  And since you need to apply it to wet mascara you kinda need to be ready to go with the spoolie of powder.  But once you get it down it does work!

 

 

On the left one coat of Maybelline Great Lash BIG and on the right with the Essence Volumizing Powder and a top coat of mascara.  It's not quite falsies but it does definitely bump up your lashes nicely.  I think you can wear it with contacts if you apply your mascara and powder first and then put them in.

 

Have you ever tried a "lash powder"?

 

Jasmine

 

Maybelline Great Lash BIG

Hello:

This week I went to get Maybelline Collosal Volume "Cat Eye" Mascara because one of my co-workers had it on and it looked GOOD!  But CVS and Walgreens were out :(  So at CVS Maybelline Great Lash BIG was on Sale for $5. 

 Now I have never understood the hype surrounding Great Lash, but this had a different brush and I wanted to get a "simpler" mascara so I could try another product with it.  Anywhoooooo... I went home with Great Lash BIG and here's the results.

The brush is full and you can put on a few coats with now clumping  issues.  It is a "simple mascara" no tricks or frills it just separates and darkens.  So it's good for natural looks.

From Left to Right - No mascara, One eye with Great Lash Big, and both eyes with Great Lash BIG.

Jasmine

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara has me confused

Hello:

Today I tried Clinique's Lash Doubling Mascara which is described by Clinique as " Magnifies lashes to twice their size. Thickens them to maximum volume. In minimum time. Unique tapered brush finds every lash. For bigger, better lashes.

Here's an up close of the brush which is quite long.

I like this mascara quite a bit, however it is touted as a thickening mascara that pumps up volume. I saw no evidence of that.  I would define it as a lengthening and defining mascara and a very good one at that.

This is me with Lash Doubling on one side and nothing on the other my lashes are long and defined

And here I am with Lancome Hypnose Drama a mascara I feel is actually thickening

Now I realize it's hard to see the difference in these pictures but I like the Clinique mascara, I just like it for different reasons than what the descriptions says it does.  You can purchase it Here.

Jasmine

My Go To Mascara - Lancome Oscillation Intensity

Hello:

I have tried many Mascaras in my time and I have one true love.

Lancome's Oscillation Intensity Mascara is a vibrating mascara (which I always thought was hokey - but this WORKS like none other!)  The formula is just right for me.  It makes my lashes look WAY fuller and longer.

So as you can see my lashes on the right are thin and short, but on the right Defined and LOOOONG!  I wear contacts and mascara is one thing I'm actually pretty sensitive to, so flaking mascara drives me bananas, I have no problems with flaking or smearing during the day and it comes off easily at night, which again is important because if I have any mascara residue I wake up with crazy itchy eyes.  At $35 dollars a tube it's not cheap, but because it WORKS so well for me, I'll pay the price :)

What's your favorite mascara?

Jasmine