07.20.09
Maybelline Intense XXL Volume & Length Microfiber Mascara
I’ve been using this mascara for awhile now and I’ve really been enjoying it. Most of the time during the summer I like to keep my beauty routine pretty simple – mascara, lip gloss, and blush. Because of that I really like how this mascara makes my eyes look bigger – without a lot of effort.
This is a two step mascara – the base coat is white and lengthens your lashes (the website says up to 40%), while the black top coat provides the volume (up to 6x according to the site). I found that it did add length and volume, and made my lashes look great.
One of the things that I really like about it is that it doesn’t clump when you put it on. I’ve tried other two step mascaras and it’s just a mess when you try to apply the second step, but this one applies really well.
I was telling a friend about it and one of her concerns was that the top coat wouldn’t cover up the white first coat. I told her though that it covers really well and you don’t have to worry about walking around with white lashes.
This formula is available in washable and waterproof, as well as two colors, black and brownish black. Check it out at your local drugstore.
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06.19.08
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner
I find it very easy to apply. Understand though that I’m not very coordinated but I’m still able to apply this eyeliner. I stayed away from eyeliner for years because I would try to put it on, get it all over the place, and give up for another six months. I do find though that the built in sharpener doesn’t work that well, and I therefore have to “sharpen” the tip with a Kleenex to bring the eyeliner to a sharper tip (I hope that makes sense).
I’m a little disappointed in this eyeliner. It doesn’t hold up to the claims that it “doesn’t budge” and has “all day wear”. By the end of the day the eyeliner is mostly still where I put it that morning but some of it has smudge and is on my lid, not where it should be. I think part of it is because I have fairly greasy lids and it makes it tough for my eye makeup to stay where it should be.
There are six great shades to pick from, including Espresso (dark brown), Onyx (black), Jade (green), Sapphire (blue), Cinnabar (light brown), and Pewter (gray). I use Espresso. Unstoppable Eyeliner is safe for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes.
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06.17.08
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
I’ve used this mascara for years now. It’s a great formula for natural looking lashes that won’t clump. It’s hypoallergenic and contact lens safe for those of us who don’t like to wear our glasses. According to the Maybelline website this mascara also conditions your lashes as you use it. Although it won’t give you a lot of volume or lengthening, it gives you beautiful natural looking lashes.
I use brownish black in the washable formula. I find that it stays where it’s supposed to and is easy to take off with eye makeup remover at the end of the day. It’s available in 5 different shades, from Blackest Black to Dark Brown.
All in all, I really like this product. It’s my go to mascara for everyday. It’s available at drugstores for a very affordable $7.
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06.11.08
Maybelline Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover
To be honest I’ve been using this product for years. I loved it (and it’s low price). Or at least I thought I did until I tried something different.
My big draw to this particular eye makeup remover was that it didn’t have an overwhelming scent. If I’m taking my makeup off for bed I don’t like to be able to smell anything on my face. I also liked it because it was oil free.
During the last six months or so I’ve been trying different eye makeup removers though and I have to say that I’m surprised that I used this one for so long, cause if I had tried other ones I wouldn’t still be using this one. I though that it was normal for there to still be a little mascara residue on your lashes, but it’s not! I’m amazed at how much makeup it didn’t get off until I was able to find something that got it all off.
A few years ago they changed the design of the lid from a screw off one to one that flips up (although you can still screw it off). I tried and tried to figure out how to get the right amount of the makeup remover onto the cotton ball with the flip up lid but I just couldn’t do it. So I went back to screwing off hte lid like I had before. If you’re going to change how you get the product out of the bottle, at least test it out and see if it works better than how it was before.
All in all I’d recommend trying another brand of eye makeup remover. This one just doesn’t get everything off.
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