Compare the Mascaras! Here is where I will be comparing three mascaras, reviewing them and picking a favourite.
MeMeMe Fat Cat Mascara. £7.99
Fat Cat Mascara by MeMeMe is available for £7.99, it was a mascara that I recieved in my February Glossybox. This mascara states it "creates lashes full of volume and alluring depth" this mascara has a large brush, which i personally prefer but does it do what it states? I wouldnt say it adds depth, but it sure seperates each lash and add length, I personally feel this mascara is great as a lash length primer then add a volumising mascara on top which would have great results. Also, if you want a natural look this is perfect for that, but the one thing that can be off puting is the smell, but only if you actually put it to your nose do you smell the odd scent!
6/10.
Benefit They're Real Mascara retails at an expensive £18.50!! In my eyes for that price it needs to show results. This mascara has had some great reviews, I was intrigued to see what all the fuss was about, and at first I was not disapointed, it even made a favourite, but as time got on I became to not be best pleased. At first this mascara gave me long lashes with its thick brush yet small bristles, it has a handy ball at the end which helps seperate the bottom lashes and ive got to say it is effective, but as time went on I noticed more niggles, such as actually it doesnt thicken my lashes in a way that reflects the price and it clumps! It has started to annoy me a lot, I only got this december and within a month I noticed how badly it left clumps. I wouldnt repurchase this.
7/10
Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express which retails at around £5.99. This bold packaged mascara has a large wand which as I have said is something I like. The mascara needs a lot of layering to create what you can see in the swatch picture. The mascara lengthens and seperates the lashes really well, but does not thicken as the name states. This mascara is a good price and has eye catching packaging but overall the results don't make me have an urge to repurchase. If you like a natural look then this is for you.
4/10.
And the winner is....
Benefit They're Real! But not by a huge score!
Here is a review for you gorgeous lot on the MAC Making Pretty 3N Lustre Lipstick from the Making Pretty Collection due out in spring. This gorgeous collection is literally in my opinion the best packaging MAC have created, it looks and feels luxurious! As well as two lipsticks the collection has a brush set,a mystery powder, eyeshadow set and another iridescent powder! I am looking forward to seeing this when it is released. This lipstick has the signature pink blush lid and rose gold packaging. The shade is a gorgeous pink with a lustre finish. The shade applies well and gives me a natural colour to my lips. This lipstick doesnt last as long as other MAC lipsticks as it needed reapplying twice in a whole day which isnt great considering the price! I wouldnt buy this again due to the how long it lasts, but the packaging really does please the eye! I will definately be exploring more of this gorgeous collection.
Mac Archie Girls Collection being released in March, no one is exactly clear on the exact date! But from what I gather its March time! This fun packaging is inspired by a comic with three characters, Archie, Veronica and Betty. This collection is limited edition and features stunning products such as blushers, nail varnish, eyeshadow, lipgloss and lipsticks under either the Veronica collection the deeper shades such as berry or the Betty collection with pastel shades such as dusky pink. I liked the look of the Girl Next Door lipstick from the Betty collection. This is a lustre finish in a sheer pink. When I first opened the lipstick I was so excited! But when applied I wasnt. I was so annoyed! I applied it onto my lips and found I had to apply layers before I even saw a glimpse of pink, now I know its a lustre finish so isnt as pigmented as other finished, but I at least expected some sort of colour. When the colour could be seen it was very pale and not what I expected from the bright pink I saw in front of me. The lipstick did not last either and so I was upset to find this going to the back of the queue!
See left a swatch of the lipstick after 5 layers applied! Its got quite a lilac tinge to it and isnt what I expected.
