REVIEW: Loreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara

When I first seen the adverts for this product with Cheryl Cole wearing NO lash inserts (kudos to Loreal for this) I knew I wanted to get my hands on it! Loreal claim ‘the innovative lengthening fibre formula builds intensity. Lashes look elongated as if beyond their tips.’ When it comes to my eyelashes I have not been gifted with naturally long ones and I love a lot of length so this mascara looked right up my street!

I’m a total sucker for packaging and this mascara really does it for me. I think it’s really unique looking with a lovely slender shape and I love the silver colour.

 

The first thing that I immediately loved about this mascara was the brush. It is plastic which may put some people off as I know a lot of girls stick to bristle brushes, but I’m not too fussed either way. The brush is quite long so one sweep and all my lashes are coated. I also love that it really grips them from the roots, helping the lengthening process. 

The formula of this mascara is very smooth and creamy without being too wet (which I sometimes don’t like) and it glides on your lashes like a dream! 

Personally, I’m never too fussed about volume, I just want long separated lashes but if you do like volume, this definitely gives depth to your eyelashes and I was surprised by how much I liked this!

As first impressions go I was head over heels for this mascara however I do have a teensie weensie downfall I feel I have to mention. I curl my lashes before putting on mascara to help keep some length and curl throughout the day and it usually works a treat with other mascaras but by the end of the day, I was surprised to see the mascara just didn’t quite look the same as it did when I applied it. My lashes didn’t look quite as lengthened but I’m not sure if this is just because the product is so smooth and needs to dry out a little bit or it’s something I’m doing so please don’t let this put you off!

Overall I’m so pleased I got my hands on this and I would definitely repurchase!

Have you tried this mascara? What’s your favourite lengthening mascara?

HELP! I have oily skin..

If you’re like me and suffer from oily skin it can be a pain trying to keep it at bay without caking your face in powder! I’ve picked up a few handy hints I use to help stop that dreaded shine appearing on my face so if you’re in the same boat as me, hopefully this will help!

Prime your skin: If you use a good primer this is going to help your makeup stay on longer and control oil throughout the day. Be sure that you choose an oil-free formula or one that is designed to mattify your face.

Use the right foundation: Getting the right foundation can be a godsend for oily skin. Research different brands and reviews before deciding which one to buy. I use Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum but I know MAC Pro longwear is an oil-free foundation targeted at people with oily skin.

Set your foundation: Setting your makeup definitely makes a huge difference in controlling shine throughout the day but make sure you don’t cake it on! Just dust over your foundation and if you need to blot later you can! MAC blot powder is my life saver I know it’s pricey but a little really does go a long way so think of it as an investment!

 (Sigma foundation brush, Inglot under make up base, MAC Pro Longwear foundation, Elf Studio complexion brush, Rimmel Fix and Perfect primer, MAC blot powder)

Use brushes to apply makeup: I prefer to use brushes to apply my makeup as the natural oils in your fingers can sometimes add to the oils on your face. Using brushes that are cleaned regularly will help prevent this!

Don’t touch your face throughout the day: I know I’m a culprit for touching my face during the day, making sure I’m not getting shiny but try not do this!! Again, due to the natural oils in your hands you’re only going to make it worse. If you feel you’re getting shiny and don’t have any powder at hand, just nip to the bathroom at school/uni/work and blot your face with a tissue!

I hope this post was helpful!  :) Do you have any top tips for keeping oily skin at bay?

First Impressions: Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Firstly, how can I start this post without addressing the fact I have hit over 100 followers!! You crazy kids, I'm not even going to try act all cool about this, I actually can't contain my excitement!! Thankyou all sooo much for your lovely comments and taking the time to read my rambles! :)

Okay back to business... A few weeks ago I caved and bought the infamous Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. My No7 cleanser had finished so it seemed like the perfect time to give it go! I only purchased a small 30ml bottle as I’d read on a lot of blogs that this cleanser broke out people with slightly oily skin - which unfortunately is my skin type! Now I know there are about a million and one reviews on this cleanser on the blogesphere but I just thought I’d share my first impressions with you all!

I have a normal to oily skin type and also have quite an uneven skin tone (I wish I could tell 14 year old me to not squeeze spots!!) and I had heard Cleanse and Polish can really make a difference with this.

The first time I used this cleanser it felt very odd rubbing it in on top of my makeup. I only needed a little squeeze of product and it was enough for my whole face and after massaging into my skin, I just used a normal cloth/flannel soaked in warm water to remove it. I won’t lie, after all the hype around this product I was expecting this amazing change or feeling after using it. My skin did feel a little smoother but that it was it really, and I was beginning to think my expectations of this product were going to be sorely disappointed.

After another week or two of using this I’m definitely starting to see results – hooray! Now this is no miracle cleanser that will give you beautiful skin in a week but I can see if I keep using this, the results are only going to get better. My uneven skin tone is mostly around my nose and chin area and I can already see that it is beginning to improve which I am SO pleased about. After putting on my foundation I usually would pop some concealer around these areas which I haven’t felt the need to do lately! I also usually use a No7 toner after cleansing, but this is a stage I miss out most days now as the Cleanse and Polish gets rids of every little scrap of makeup on my face!

As a person who is quite lazy when it comes to skincare this cleanser has made me look forward to cleansing my face and I can definitely see it being a firm newcomer to my cleansing routine!

Have you tried Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish? Did you think the product lived up to the hype?