Lash Stiletto and Volum'Express Review

I thought "Am I just getting older because I used to have fuller lashes?" Then I thought I should try some new mascaras!  I usually stick to drugstore brands, because mascaras should be replaced every three or four months and buying inexpensive ones allows me to do that guilt-free. I believe the real secret to great lashes besides a decent formula is the brush.

First I tried the  Maybelline Lash Stiletto. Love the red packaging. Reminds me of a very popular shoe with a red sole! The brush is pliable which at first scared me since I thought it would bend every which way. Total opposite. It moves with the lashes allowing you to keep applying until you achieve the length you want.




Next was Volum'Express also by Maybelline. This was recommended to me by the saleswoman. She said she loved it and showed me her lashes. They looked nice so I decided to try it. The Stiletto lengthened a bit more but I liked the round brush that came with this mascara. You can twirl it while applying.  Also the brush is not in the tube when you buy it, so it's nice to know the brush hasn't just been sitting in product for a long time! Overall a good buy. I'll probably use this one for everyday and the Lash Stiletto for nights out.

Urban Decay Ransom

Here's a look created with Urban Decay's Ransom eyeshadow. A blue-ish purple color with a bit of sheen. Glides on nicely! 

The rest of the look:

Lancome Magique Blush in Plum Fantasy
Maybelline Great Lash Big Mascara
L'oreal Linear Intense (best liquid eyeliner ever!)
L'ancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup
Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Gold Dust 

Ruffle My Feathers

I bought these feather earrings at Target. 

And they inspired me to create a fun eye make-up look to match.

Pink and black! Two of my favorite colors.

The make-up I used:

ELF eyeshadow quad

L'oreal HIP Duo in Smokey

Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner

Maybelline lipstick in Far Out Fuschia

How to recreate:

Place a piece of tape on the outer corner of eye (at an angle) 

1. Apply eyeshadow primer to lid
2. Apply black eyeshadow to lid and extend outward over the tape (the same way as you would create a winged liner look except with eyeshadow)
3. Then add pink shadow starting from the inside corner of eye and extend above the black eyeshadow and blend
4. Line eye with liquid liner
5. Remove the tape! 

(I forget to show the mascara...I used Maybelline Great Lash BIG) 


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