First impression: Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

This is a sample size I received from I believe last month's edition of Glamour magazine.

Spring/Summer Beauty Picks 2013-Eyes

EYES

Product Review: Maybelline eyestudio 24 hour colour tattoo

Product Review - Maybelline Magnum vs Colossal

My current favourite mascara combination has been the Maybelline Magnum and Colossal (applied in that order). I have very thin and short lashes, and when I say short I mean VERY short (they're practically invisible!!). They also stick out straight or droop down which really doesn't help with my hooded eyelids. So naturally I have to apply quite a lot of mascara to get long and luscious lashes. I've tried quite a few of high end mascaras (which I 'borrow' from my mum) but they never really impress me that much. I find drugstore mascaras work much better on my lashes (and my purse!) and I was delighted when I found out about this perfect combination. 

When I first tried the Colossal mascara, I wasn't looking for much (I just wanted a waterproof mascara). So I was pleasantly surprised when it naturally lengthened my lashes and didn't clump up at all. This mascara features quite a big brush which does get annoying when trying to apply it on your lower lashes. It thickened my lashes and lengthened them slightly. A second coat is necessary if you're looking for a more dramatic look. However, it tends to clump your lashes up when you apply a second coat. For people who prefer much more dramatic looking lashes, this might not be the one for you. Lasting wise, I never find any of Maybelline's waterproof mascara's smudging on me. It definitely lasted for the whole day for me (it didn't even run off when I took a shower!!)

Overall, it's nice but doesn't do much compared to other drugstore mascaras.

As for the Magnum, it features a thinner and slightly curved brush, which I think helps curl the lashes. I can apply this without curling my lashes beforehand and it still gives me nice and perky lashes. It lengthens and thickens beautifully which I absolutely LOVE. What's better is that it doesn't clump on me even on the second coat. The first coat gives you natural looking, but long lashes. For a more dramatic effect, applying a second coat definitely helps. However, I would stop there because a third coat seems to be pushing it and it doesn't do much (other than making you look like you only have three lashes).

I definitely prefer this over the Colossal, but the two applied together gives me the perfect effect since one is more volumising than the other one.

xx Tiffers :)

October Favourites!

So October's here, which means monthly favourites! ...oh and it's autumn. Not horribly exciting, and the fact that the weather's been absolutely horrific doesn't make things any better. 

 

For the past month, I've been wearing very minimal makeup (except the occasional smoky eye) since I got really fed up with smudged eyeliner and mascara, giving me raccoon eyes.