Mascara Series - Summary

Hello lovelies, how great is it that it's Saturday!  Today is a special day for me, my mum would have grown another year older today if she were still with us.  Since she passed away, on her birthday each year I've visited her grave, but I'm breaking that tradition this year and doing something my mum would have pushed me to do.

There's a fashion event here in Cardiff for Cardiff Fashion Week - it's a VIP blogger event, it was such a great opportunity, I know my mum would have wanted me to go :)  She would have loved this blog :)  Either way, I'm heading down there early November anyway :)  Ok, on with the summary!

So over the last week, I've compared 6 different mascaras, I've found some great ones, and some not so great.  Generally when I apply it, I only apply 1 coat, so in the pics below, it's only 1 coat just as I would each morning when I'm getting ready :)

My favourites are Chanel, Fat Cat and One by One - they're the ones that stand out for me :)  I think they're the ones that give me the best volume, length and just plain out look the best :)

That's not a bad ratio too, one high end and 2 high street :)  Next on my wish list is YSL shocking, Collection Skyscraper, Max Factor 2000 calorie - that should keep me going well into the new year.

Did you enjoy this mascara series?

You can see the previous instalments here

Chanel * Colossal * Fat Cat * MUA Every Lash * One by One * Pink Papaya

Mascara Series - Pink Papaya

Hello everyone!  So, it's the last in my series of mascara reviews!  It's been really good fun comparing them all, and been able to highlight easily the ones that I've liked and don't like, it's so easy to see when it's in a photo :)

Pink Papaya mascara - available on Amazon for $17.55

They say "May be used alone- simply apply to lashes as you would a typical mascara. For the best resulta apply as part of a 3 part amazing lash system. Start with Pink Papaya Lash thickener then follow up with Pink Papaya HD mascara. Finally apply Pink Papaya Waterproof , Volume or Lush mascara last for an off the runway model look."

I was sent this in a makeup swap I did with the lovely WheatenBeauty1 on YouTube.  Pink Papaya is purchasable usually via Pink Papaya parties and isn't available here in the UK.

My Thoughts

For me, this is a middling mascara, it's not amazing, but it's not terrible.  It certainly wouldn't be a go to mascara for me, but it does make my lashes look lovely.  I think the optimum amount would be two coats, if you're in a rush, one coat would suffice.  The wand isn't amazing, but it coats the lashes well enough, just not as good as the wand on the Falsies or One by One.  I like it, I'm grateful to be sent it in a makeup swap (thanks!) but I don't think I would go out of my way to purchase it again considering the price.  

I give this mascara 3.5/5

If you're based in the states, have you ever tried Pink Papaya?  Did you like it?

Mascara Series - One by One

Hey Pixi3s!  I'm both happy and sad to bring you my Maybelline One by One review today.  Happy because I love it, sad because apparently Maybelline have discontinued it :(  You might well still find it in places until it's sold out, but I have it on fairly reliable sources that they're scrapping it :(  Either way, on with the show!  You can still probably grab it in some shops :)

You can hopefully find this in Boots and Superdrug for around £7.99

They say "WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

Finally, bold volume without any of the bulk. 

• Patented Lash Catcher™ brush has 3 bristles per lash to make every lash count 

• Catches, coats and de-clumps each lash to make them all fatter and flirtier

• Instant clump-free volume 

• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested 

• Washable, also available in Waterproof formula 

FOR BEST RESULTS

Sweep brush upwards from root to tip to add volume to each lash. Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover."

If you do a google search for One by One you can find some online stores that still have stock and are selling it, but before long you won't be able to find it anywhere, that makes me sad :(

My Thoughts

I picked this up after watching a Miss Glamorazzi video where she'd been recommended it and loved it, and she has it listed as one of the products she'd repurchase, so with that in mind I thought I'd give it a try too :)  I love the wand, it's rubbery and flexible.  The formulation is great, it gives fantastic lashes as you can see - just one coat and they look amazing.  The only negative about this mascara is that it does dry out and clump quite quickly.  I've been using it for around 4 weeks and it's already at the stage where it's barely usable.  I do love the lashes it gives me and without curling them too :)  I'm sad they've discontinued this, but I do hope they're replacing it with something equally wonderful (unlike the Colossal!), watch this space I guess!

What's your favourite Maybelline mascara?  Did you get a chance to try this one?

Mascara Series - MUA Every Lash

Hello lovely people :)  How are you all on this lovely autumn day?  So today is day 4 of my Mascara Series and I'm reviewing MUA's apple scented(?) Every Lash mascara.  So if you want to see what I thought, keep reading :)

Available on the MUA online store for £3

They say "‘Every Lash’ is just £3 and it smells of apple!! Yummy! It adds glamour, length and volume to your eyelashes. ‘Every lash’ is available in three shades – Black, Black/Brown and waterproof. This is the perfect mascara to add length with the first application and glamorous volume with the second. And by using the waterproof shade we guarantee you long lasting full lashes without smearing."

My Thoughts

First of all, as for the smell of apple, it's only just noticable, and... why?  I don't generally go around smelling other peoples lashes, and lets be honest, we can't exactly smell our own... 

Anyway, on to the review.  I don't like it.  One coat isn't noticeable at all, two coats, a little, three coats and it looks like I have one coat on... I'm afraid this is one of those MUA products that you really do get what you pay for with.  It's £3, but I'd rather put that towards Maybellines the Falsies or MeMeMe's Fat Cat mascara... You know I'm a fan of MUA's products, but they can't get it right every time, and this time, they didn't.  I've tried a couple of their mascaras, and I'll be honest, I haven't liked any of them yet.  Hopefully they'll bring out one I like at some point, but at the moment I wouldn't recommend them.

I give this mascara 1/5

Have you tried this yet?  What did you think of it and the scent?

Mascara Series - Fat Cat

Hey Pixi3s!  Welcome back to the third instalment of my mini mascara series!  Today I'm reviewing Fat Cat mascara by MeMeMe cosmetics.  I did write a teeny weeny review on this some time ago (it was one of my first blog posts!) but that didn't have pics of it on my lashes etc, so I thought I'd write a proper review of it this time!

I'm writing this post while watching Sleepless in Seattle, man I love that film :)

Available on the MeMeMe website for £7.99

They say "Create lashes full of volume and alluring depth with our best-selling FatCat formula, with whiskered brush giving purrrfect eye catching results every time."

I picked this up when I was looking for a waterproof mascara (I was heading to a funeral), this was in the fat cat waterproof mascara slot, but after the funeral I discovered it wasn't waterproof :S  I think there may have been a waterproof version, but it hadn't been put in the right place, either way, I still liked it :)

My Thoughts

Well considering it wasn't what I thought I was purchasing, I was still really happy with it.  As you can see, with just one coat it looks good.  It lengthens and defines... I won't go so far to say that it adds a lot of volume, but it does make my lashes look nice, and lets face it, that's all that really matters.  This I would definitely re-purchase, it's decent and after more than 3 months (it's going in the bin I promise!) it still wasn't crazy dry, it was perfectly fine.

I have to say, I'm really impressed with MeMeMe, they've brought out some fantastic products, I've yet to try one that I don't like, or doesn't meet my expectations.  I thought that might be the case with the Dew pots (review here), but they were great!  I'd love to try their godess rocks, think I'll have to add that to my wishlist :)

I give this mascara 4/5

Whats your favourite MeMeMe products?

Mascara Series - Maybelline Colossal

Welcome to part 2 of my week long Mascara series, today I review the Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Smoky eyes mascara (wow, what a mouthful!).  As you know I'm a big fan of Maybelline mascara's, my favourite being The Falsies or Falsies flared, so when I saw this was on offer, I was really excited to give it a go.  If you want to see the pics of it, and read what a thought, read on :)

Maybelline Colossal Volum Express Mascara available in Superdrug for £7.19

What they say "WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The most colossal lashes in just one coat. 

• Lush collagen-enriched plumping formula and Mega Brush instantly build 9X volume, without clumps 

• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested 

• Washable, also available in Waterproof formula

FOR BEST RESULTS

Sweep brush from root to tip to plump lashes and achieve dramatic volume. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Maybelline® New York Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover."

I was lucky enough to pick this up with Maybelline One by One in a Superdrug deal of 2 for £10 which saved me about £4-5 (not to be sniffed at!).

My Thoughts

So what did I think of it?  Well, I had high expectations what with my love of The Falsies (flared) and, to be honest, I was bitterly disappointed.  I expected/hoped for it to be at least as good, especially with a name like Colossal, surely they're setting themselves up for a fall calling it something like that?  Well, even if they didn't expect that, in my opinion, that's what they got.  Have a look at the One coat image above, you can hardly tell I'm wearing mascara... only with three coats does it start to look like I'm really wearing anything.  I never apply 3 coats of mascara to my lashes, so the fact that I NEED to with this one to get close to the effect of one coat of the Falsies is very disappointing. 

It's quite a wet formulation too with a very unspectacular brush.  I don't plan on finishing this one, just keeping it until I'm paid again and then I'll buy YSL shocking and The Falsies (always like to have 2 on the go)  :)

I give this mascara 2/5

Have you tried this yet?  Were you disappointed too?  Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

Mascara Series - Chanel Inimitable Intense

Hey guys!  So, there's been a couple of mascara reviews I've been meaning to do for a while now, so I decided to make it a mascara review week!  I have 6 mascara's that I'm reviewing, and on the 7th day, I'll compare them all together so we can see which is the best, sound good?

This is the first in the series, I give you, Chanel Inimitable Intense in Noir.

This is a sample given on a counter

Chanel Inimitable Intense - £23 (for the full size) and can be found in Boots.co.uk

What they say "In a single stroke, this mascara delivers it all: volume, length, curl and precise separation. A sophisticated formula and unique brush design combine to deliver lush, long-wearing colour so precisely that each lash, even the finest, is perfectly defined and separated. Pro-Vitamin B5 hydrates and conditions lashes to keep them supple and healthy-looking."

I was given this by the people on the Chanel counter when I was making other purchases to try out :)  One thing I really love about Chanel mascara samples, is they always make the brush the same as you'll get on the full size.  I feel it's so important to make sure the brush is the same and not some random cheapie brush, after all, having the right wand on a mascara can make or break the product.  I mean, you could have the best formulation in the world, but if you can't get it on your lashes, it's all lost!

My Thoughts

I really like this mascara.  The wand is great at getting the product on to the lashes and gives them great volume, and length.  It lasts well and when you come to remove it at the end of the day, it removes well too :)  I think this mascara performs best with 2-3 coats, whereas some of my favourites work well with just 1 coat.    One thing I really like about this mascara is it lifts my lashes really well - in none of these pictures did I curl my lashes first, and you can really see the difference between the first lash pic and the rest :)  It didn't add much length, but I have quite long lashes anyway so that's not a big factor for me, I prefer volume.

I give this mascara 4/5

Have you tried this?  Did you like it?  Don't forget to enter my giveaway :)