There are so many other fantastic beauty blogs, I'd love to share more of their highlights!
Here are a few suggestions of mascara reviews.
Here are some key tips from Michelle Phan of Iqqu.com:
~Splurge the most on your skin care and foundation - Your skin is the most important.
~Spend a little more on eyeshadow, blush and concealer- Quality of colors are crucial too.
~Be frugal on mascara, eyeliner and lip products- These items are very disposable.
High end department store mascaras are expensive why? Because they are better?
NO
I have used Chanel, Mac, YSL, you name it I have used it. Do they work any better than lets say...
Cover Girl?
Maybe....why
do I say maybe instead of no? Because I splurged on a very expensive
mascara so of course I will be bias and justify my purchase by saying I
bought something better because it was more expensive...but we need to
get out of that mind set and understand that
High end mascaras are expensive because:
The Name- Yes, you are paying for the coveted name.
The Packaging- Have you ever noticed, expensive mascaras look prettier?
Paying Rent- Paying rent at the mall and their sales assistants can be pricey.
Look how purdy these mascaras are...buying one of these mascara could buy you 3 at the drugstore.
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Mascara review by MissChievious:
The goods and the bads
Something to consider in mascara shopping: Everyone has different set eyes. Deeper set eyes may have trouble with the shorter bristled brushes.
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MY PERSONAL FAVORITES:
Both can be found locally or online.
#1 L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara (non waterproof one)
Website here
My favorite key points:
~doesn't clump with more than one coat
~love the long clean length
~locks in a curl
~no smudges.
~doesn't flake off
~must apply both parts wet
~washes off with warm water!
~Lasts all day
~does not smear everywhere when removing. in fact comes off in little "strings" - so if you swim and forget...no black eyes!
This mascara delivers a long clean line lash, if you like your lashes like this, this may work for you!
I love this mascara for those dressy days or for a really prominent lash look sans false lashes.
#2 Cover Girl Lash Blast and CG Lash blast Luxe in Black Royale
CG Lash blast Luxe
CG Lash Blast
The difference between the Lashblast Luxe and the Lash blast is that the Luxe are subtly color and shimmered for a fun addition.
I enjoy these mascaras on casual neutral days.
key points I like:
~the coloring
~multiple coats don't clunk up
~delivers a thicker lashline
~very minimal smudging over extended use
I keep repurchasing Lashblast Luxe in Black royale, but I intend on using all the colors.
Hope this helps!
~until soon!