Clinique High Impact Mascara Review

Purchase: Aprox $16 @ Sephora 
Volumizing effect: 9/10
Separating: 8/10
Lengthening: 8/10

I have a new favourite mascara! This stuff is pretty great. It makes my lashes look nice and full without globbing on a bunch of thick mascara. When I'm wearing this product, I find that my lashes still feel light and natural and I love the way my lashes fan out with this particular mascara brush. I highly recommend this product to EVERYONE! It really makes my lashes stand out and even holds the curl from my eye curler instead of weighing my lashes down so that they are straight again. I dare you to try this one :)

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Clinique High Lengths Mascara Review

Purchase: Aprox $16 @ Sephora
Lengthening: 8 out of 10

I received this as a sample from a clinique bonus pack. Yes, this does sound pretty good from the rating above. However, I hated this mascara! I only used it a few times and it was very clumpy. It also left my lashes super crispy all day long and I hated the feeling of the heaviness on my lashes throughout the day. I didn't find this smudged very much but it definitely is not worth the money if you ask me!

Smashbox Bionic Mascara

Purchase: Aprox $22 @ Sephora
Packaging: 5 out of 10
Volumizing: 7 out of 10
Lengthening: 6 out of 10

In my opinion, this product is horrible. It was only rate 3.2 out of 5 on Sephora as well. I found that the product was very thick and clumpy from first use. Also, it was so thick that when I put the brush back in some of the product would ooze out over the sides so that after the 4th use I could not close the packaging properly. Some who reviewed it on Sephora also said it dried out their lashes and made them break off so be careful with this stuff! And in general, try not to curl your lashes after you apply mascara for risk of breakage. So save your money and don't purchase this product!

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Korres Abyssinia oil mascara volumizing/strengthening

Purchase: Aprox $23 @ Sephora
Separating: 10 out of 10
Volumizing: 8 out of 10

This stuff really grew on me. I received it as a sample size and have been using it for longer than the recommended 3 months (not every day, of course) and like it promotes on the label, it still hasn't gotten clumpy! Imagine that! If you are looking for volume and separation, this is definitely for you. It comes in a range of colours as well so you have your pick! I have been using it in dark brown and I really like the way my lashes look. However, I don't think this is the best volumizing mascara so if you have thin, weak lashes, I would look for something else.  Also, it is really pricey so I wouldn't really recommend purchasing it unless you have tried out out before and really like it OR you have that kind of money to spend!

Badgal Lash a Bad Lash Enhancer?

Benefit BADgal Lash

Purchase: Sephora

Price: $9-19

Volumizing effect: 7 out of 10

Separating effect: 9 out of 10


At first try I really liked this stuff. It separated my lashes and made them look fairly thick. The brush is very big and so it is hard to miss a lash with this thing. However, the volumizing effect was lost quickly and after the 5-8th time I used it I only noticed a lot of separation. Also, I didn't feel like very much product was going on (which is a good thing for those of you who are SICK of clumply lashes). I suggest trying the trial sized one (the $9 one that I have) and seeing if you like the effect before spending the big bucks.

Mascara...

If you are like me, you know that having gorgeous eyelashes is a part of having a gorgeous face.... unfortunately, I have very thin long blonde lashes that disappear when I put on my eye makeup. Here are my favourite mascaras:


Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara

Volumizing effect: 7 out of 10
Lengthening effect: 8.5 out of 10
Definition: 10 out of 10
Purchase: $19 US @ Sephora


I loved this stuff! Even after having it for over three months it still does not clump! Amazing! I am usually looking for a volumizing mascara because I already have long eyelashes. This stuff is great though and it gives me great definition and colour. Unfortunately, it is pretty pricey stuff :(


Sephora Collection Lash Plumper Mascara

Volumizing effect: 8 out of 10
Lengthening effect: 8.5 out of 10
Definition: 10 out of 10
Purchase: $14 US @ Sephora

After comparing both this and the DNA mascara I realized this does the exact same thing for less! It is great stuff! No clumping! However, I have found better volumizing mascaras in the past (will comment on later) but it definitely gives me long, defined, dramatic lashes.

Todays topic: Everyday Eyeware

Lancome Bi-Facial Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover 125mL
Its claims:
- for sensitive eyes
- removes waterproof mascara

Purchase: $34 at London Drugs
Oiliness: 7 out of 10 (10 being the most oily)
Greasiness: 2 out of 10 (10 being the greasiest)
Remover Quality: 7 out of 10
Frequency of use: Every Day
Duration of use: at least a year

So far this is my eye makeup remover of choice. On the web page it says it is 'non oily' but in my opinion it is still very sleek and leaves some oily film on my skin. However, the film does dry fairly quickly but be sure to make sure it is all off before applying eye makeup. You have to shake it before each use because there is two parts oil to one part active ingredients. It does take off most eye makeup except I have one very tough mascara it refuses to take off in even two separate tries (Once at night and once in the morning). It usually takes a total of 2-5 to take off stubborn mascara. If anyone has some suggestions on a better eye makeup remover I am all ears!


Tarte 4 day stay lash stain

Purchase: Sephora.com
Staying power: 7 out of 10
Colour: 10 out of 10
Volume building: 5 out of 10
Lengthening: 4 out of 10

This is the 'stubborn mascara' I spoke about in the above post. If I wash it off at night with my normal face cleaner and eye makeup remover at both night and day, it usually comes off. I personally don't like this mascara because I hate the feeling of clumps on my eyelashes left over from the night before. I am also a contact wearer and it irritated my eyes a bit the next morning.


M.A.C. Cosmetics Eye Shadow

Purchase: $17.50 at maccosmetics.ca
Staying power: 9 out of 10
Colour Intensity: 9 out of 10

In order to achieve the deepest colour, like most eyeshadows, you need to layer the eyeshadow. This eyeshadow is the best eyeshadow I have tested. You can use it with both your finger or brushes. I personally feel that in order to achieve the darkest tint of the eyeshadow using your finger works best. The oils from your finger (although they should be clean before you use them on your eyes) mixes with the shadow and makes for a deeper colour. I even have yellow and it goes on fairly opaque with just one application!