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Review: Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara

December 17, 2012

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Mascara will always be my #1, can’t live without, desert-island pick, in my bag at all times necessity. With a swipe of mascara on the eyes, I instantly look more awake and my eyes are open. My lashes look longer, darker, thicker and actually have a shape to them. I am always anxious to try the latest mascaras that debut, whether it be a more expensive luxury brand, or a drug store special.

This month, I have treated myself to Chanel’s latest mascara (Merry Christmas to me!) and I have never been more excited about a mascara before. It’s called Le Volume de Chanel, and doesn’t disappoint! The mascara comes in one shade only, Nior, and appears jet, carbon black on the lashes. The product is said to lengthen, thicken, separate and coat each lash with a perfect black pigment.

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Chanel claims the brush design to be called a Snowflake brush, “combined with both long and short bristles to deliver an extreme, eye opening effect.” With just one stroke, my eyelashes were blacker, thicker, and instantly plumped up! No clumping, no smudging, no flaking.. and my lashes stayed perfect for hours. I received so many compliments the first time I wore it, and I can’t wait tell everyone my secret!

So thank you, Chanel, for my latest obsession. Now my go-to mascara,  I hope I’ve inspired you to make the purchase so you can have sky-high full black lashes like me!

Will you be trying this mascara?

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: beauty, Chanel, Chanel mascara, Chanel mascara review, Mascara

Review: Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes Mascara

September 25, 2011

Lancome Hypnose Doll lashes mascara

Mascara is one of those products that I wear almost every day. Even when I’m running out the door I try to put on two coats of mascara and some lip gloss just to brighten my face a little. Mascara really opens the eyes and the right mascara can give you beautiful looking lashes. Hence my obsession with wearing it on a daily basis.

Recently I’ve been playing around with a new mascara, Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes mascara. This mascara promises a “Volumized, Extended, Lifted lashes, Wide-Eye Effect”. This formula uses FiberShineTM to sculpt, curl and reach every single lash. The wand is a bit different using a cone shaped applicator to allow for you to get to those hard-to-reach inner eyelashes.

Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara

The smaller end of the brush worked great for my little corner lashes. If you apply mascara on your bottom lashes this is a great applicator for that as well. I happen to like a bit of mascara on my lower lashes and this wand does the trick without clumping. The formula works well with two coats of mascara my lashes looked voluminous. Overall my lashes weren’t dramatically lengthened but there was enough of a difference to notice. The formula gave my lashes a nice lift with fullness and I appreciate the formula being paraben, sulfate, and artificial fragrance free.

Lancome Hypnose Doll LashesLancome has a cute app on their Facebook page where you can create your own avatar. Here’s mine!

Lancome Hypnose doll lashes avatar

The 1st Doll Lash Look by Lancôme: a volumized, full lash fringe for a wide-eye look. Lancôme’s most flirtatious mascara lifts, thickens and precisely defines even hard-to-reach corners and lower lashes beautifully.  Visit http://www.facebook.com/lancome?sk=app_109522049148774 to create your own Doll avatar.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Lancôme via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Lancôme.

 

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Lancome, Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes, Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes mascara, lengthening and volumizing mascara, Mascara, thickening mascara

Mascara Melee: Five Top Formulas, Road Tested

June 3, 2011

Even at their best, mascaras are a bit difficult to gauge. Very, very rarely do you find one that just “wows” you. If it doesn’t run and it doesn’t clump, it’s basically an awesome mascara, right? Even a really impactful mascara can be difficult to commit to, because you always want to find that really amazing curling, lifting, separating mascara.

Mascara also uniquely has the downside of degrading more quickly than any cosmetic. So sometimes a fantastic mascara will be amazing for ten days, before it turns into a flaky, goopy mess- which is such a shame, because when mascara is great, it can make your whole look feel exceptionally polished.

There are a few biggies in the mascara realm- some better than others and all with slightly different attributes. Let’s break down some of the best mascaras…

MAC Zoom Lash: Zoom Lash holds a special place in my MUA heart, because it was introduced when I was just starting out as a MAC freelancer. It was one of my first coveted “big girl” products, and a lot of my affection for it is based in that memory.

Bear in mind this is a controversial mascara, in as much as a mascara can be controversial. But even though the staying power isn’t the best on the market, it solidly darkens and thickens lashes and holds a curl well.

Lancome Hypnose: Earlier in the week, we discussed Lancome’s Dual Finish Pressed Powder Foundation. In the GWP that came along with it, I received a sample of this formulation. A moderate Definicils fan, I thought Hypnose would be a nice twist on Lancome’s mostly solid mascara line. I was definitely underwhelmed by the flaky formula, which called to mind Halloween costumes from when I was a kid. This formula gets some decent reviews around the web, but there are far better options at the Lancome counter.

Maybelline Full n’ Soft: I love high-end makeup, but mascara has far less of a gulf between fancy and mass-market than color products like lipstick or eyeshadow. If you’re at the supermarket or drugstore and need a mascara option stat, Maybelline’s Full n’ Soft is far better an option than the much lauded Great Lash. It defines and separates lashes without clumping, and has a lengthy makeup bag life. Definitely a diamond in the rough.

Clinique Naturally Glossy: Not one of the more dominant mascaras, Clinique’s Naturally Glossy is often overlooked and certainly underrated. This formula is great for work because it goes on thinly, but separates and darkens lashes really well. It doesn’t flake, stays put, and washes off with a minimum of fuss.

Dior DiorShow: DiorShow is another divisive mascara- one of the higher-end options on the market, and very loved by some. The formula defines and separates, without getting too thick or intense – good for day and night.

Everyone has a standard mascara they come back to time and again- what’s yours?

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: best mascara, best mascaras, clinique, Dior, Lancome, MAC, Mascara, Maybelline

Review: Hourglass Cosmetics’ Film Noir Mascara

January 14, 2011


So, mascara- does any other genre of makeup hold so much promise only to deliver so much “meh” when you finally get it home and unwrap it? Although I am no longer out in the trenches doing makeup all day, mascara was always an item I could never get super-enthusiastic when recommending. If a client asked, I had a few standbys to suggest, but pretty much every mascara behaves in the same way. MAC Zoom Lash and Lancôme’s Definicils can generate a bit of my lash excitement, but I also get nervous about committing to a full tube of any one mascara because even with precautions, they all get a bit gloopy after two weeks.

I’ve found that most work pretty much the same and generally credit my lashes to the Shu Uemura curler I’ve had in my constant possession for ten years. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what mascara is great for- it holds the curl and darkens, right? So I was pleased enough to get my hands on a cute mini version of Hourglass Cosmetics’ Film Noir Mascara. The 30s Hollywood look is one of my all-time favorites, so I was piqued by the name alone, and the unusual font on the goldy-black packaging looks like something Clara Bow may have carried around in her clutch. Ingredients include conditioning Pro-Vitamin B5 and polymers to help the product stay put. The formula is also free of synthetic dyes and phthalates, so there’s that.

As a mom of two kids in the chatter non-stop phase, I’m not always paying full attention when I apply my makeup. So it was a bit surprising to look in the mirror some time later and see subtly darkened, perfectly defined, smudgeless lashes. I thought my former mascara had been doing a decent job, but in comparison, my lashes looked a bit more neatly enhanced. Vowing to focus for the next application, I used the “triple-cut, hourglass-shaped brush” to apply two coats after curling. The light but effective formula subtly defined even my hard to reach corner lashes, creating a completely neat and polished look.

While it doesn’t carry the impact of a sleek, perfect kohl line or a shimmery gold lid, I think Hourglass Cosmetics’ Film Noir Mascara has earned a permanent place in my makeup bag. Do you have a desert-island mascara? Are you brand loyal to a certain formulation?

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Shopped: Dior Holiday Deluxe Travel Palette

November 22, 2010

Dior 2010 Holiday Collection Cannage Palette

For the 2010 holiday season Dior brings ups their holiday palette featuring 10 products in a sexy red patent cannage case. This palette is as stylish as it is functional. This gorgeous palette zips shut protecting your precious cosmetics. I love it because it offers a great range of products for creating an amazing look while on the go.

Inside 2010 Dior Cannage Holiday Makeup Palette

This set contains:

  • 5 eyeshadow in shades 034, 836, 044, 526, 944 and 059
  • DiorBlush in Glowing Color
  • DiorSkin Forever Compact Extreme-Wear Makeup
  • DiorShow Extase Mascara in Black
  • Dior Addict Ultra-gloss Flash
  • 1 x mini blush brush
  • 2 x eyeshadow double-ended applicators
2010 Dior Holiday Palette Swatches
Eyeshadow Swatches

This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the lady in your life but hurry up and grab one because they’re a limited edition commodity!

Dior Holiday Palette, $75

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Blush, Dior, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, Dior Cannage Palette, Dior Holiday Palette, Diorblush, Diorshow Extase Mascara, Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss, Mascara

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