Get Familiarized With Different Cosmetics and Makeup Tools- Part 2

Makeup is more enhanced by what goes in the eyes. So it is important to get familiarized with different cosmetics that we use just on those.

1. Eye primer

 It is used on eyelids before the application of the eye shadow. Again, it is quite an optional product.

2. Eyeshadow

Comes in variety of colors, eyeshadow works as the makeup for eyelids. They enhance the beauty of the eyes. Because of this same reason, majority of the makeup users give more importance to how it can be worn. Eye shadow comes in different forms. While traditionally it comes in tablet form, these days you will find it in the shape of gel, pencil and powder.

3. Eyeliner

 It is used to draw line on the lid situated on the top of the lashes. Eyeliner comes in the form of pencil, gel, stick, pen and liquid. Its most traditional color is black.

4. Mascara

 Eye shadow often leaves residue in the lashes. Mascara does not only gets rid of those but also boosts the definition of the lashes.

5. Eyelash comb

Mascara sometimes sticks the lashes to one another. An eyelash comb will help you separate them easily.

6. Lash curler

 Looks like scissors, in the beginning, it is easy to be intimidated by this tool. But don’t worry; it just curls up the lashes. But it should be used after applying eyeliner and before wearing mascara. That said lash curler is actually an optional tool.

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L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition Mascara Review

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is the mascara designed to boost volume in the eye lashes. It contains Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Ceramide- R. According to the label, the mascara does not create flake and clumps. L’Oreal has also promised that it is okay for those have sensitive eyes and wear contact lens. 

The brush is said to be technology advanced. It should work like a comb to separate the eyelashes.  So many features in one mascara? It sounds too good to be true. But does it really deliver these features to the user? Let’s know it from the review.

Benefits:

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition comes in a bigger tube and its price somewhere between $5 to $7. So buying it can be a win-win situation. You will be getting more mascara in lesser price. L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is perfect for all those who prefer natural makeup less look because it brushes the lashes nicely to give them a natural fuller look. The most interesting fact about this mascara is that it contains Vitamin E. This little ingredient actually boosts lash growth and prevents it from falling off. Perhaps, that is why, when I wore the mascara I did not see my lashes coming out.

Full Definition also seems to dry off in the lashes quicker. So after wearing it, there is less to worry about getting stained lids. Another important thing is that such feature makes the mascara touch proof. I actually have a habit of touching my lashes. But interestingly, after wearing this mascara, every time I touched them no black stain came on my finger. It felt as if there was nothing in my lashes. Last, the mascara does give them a volume.

Problems:

There is no way, it is possible to use second or third coat of this mascara on the lashes. The result of doing it is quite terrible. The lashes become over clumpy. Add this with the volume feature and you will get theatrical eyes. No, this term has no connection with being sexy or dramatic. The association is actually with Broadway shows where actors have to wear fake lashes to make their eye expressions more visible to the audiences.  If you have never been to Broadway shows think about moulin rouge ladies or show girls. Yes, the mascara ends up making the lashes like theirs.

The wand or brush of this mascara can be taken as a pain in the neck. It simply has no interest in giving a curled up look to the lashes. Instead, it leaves them straightened. The next problem is that the mascara gives some kind of irritation near the lashes. I am not sure whether every user noticed this problem. L'Oreal mentions that Full definition is okay for sensitive eyes and that they found this result from testing. The test i ran says the opposite.Every time I wore this mascara, I felt a burning sensation around my eyes. However, it was short lived. Yet I will say that Full Definition is not for the sensitive eyes. The irritation simply cannot be ignored. 

Verdict:

L’Oreal Voluminous Full Definition is a bit too ordinary. It performs an average job in embellishing the lashes. Yes, it does give volume, but again the clumps are a bigger problem. Since more than one coat of this mascara cannot be used people who want just a touch up and natural look will find it beneficial. I am having trouble digesting the fact that it gives irritation in the eyes. This makes me little suspicious about what is really in this mascara. For all this, I give it 2 out of 5 stars. 

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Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara Review

Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara has many variations. One of them is designed for curling eyelashes. It is called Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush mascara.  The maker claims that this specific product thickens the eyelashes without causing them to go through any kind of reactions because it is hypoallergenic.  

We will come to know from this review if it is that good to be true. Just like before, we will start out with benefits and then go to problems, and verdict.

Benefits:

The 2000 Calorie mascara I have is rich black (201).It definitely is very dark. So the eyelashes getting touched by it get a wonderful defined color. Now does the mascara thicken the eyelashes? Fortunately, yes.. But the main highlight is the curved brush. I have used it several times to curl up my eyelashes. The result has always left me speechless. It seems that the real metal curler is quite useless in front of it.

Additionally, the curved brush does a great job in separating the eyelashes from one another. A secret to be revealed is that this mascara gives a romantic touch to the eyes. They just look naturally innocent and artistic.

Moreover, the mascara remains in the lashes for several long hours. I actually once wore it at 10am before going to school. I came back home at 8pm. The mascara was still intact. I must also mention here that this product always helps me gain compliments from both men and women.

Problems:

It is very important to be very careful while wearing this mascara. The problem is the curved brush. It splatters the liquid around the eyes. That is why; very slow movements must be utilized to use it. In addition, the face must be very close to the mirror. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to notice the residues.

Also the mascara does not allow four to five coats. The reason is that it is fast drying. I notice that more than three coats actually leave the eyelashes with rocky clumps.

Verdict:

We all long for curled up beautiful eyelashes. This Max Factor 2000 Calorie with the curved brush gives it to us easily. Sure it has few flaws, but at the end of the day, it carries an unusual power to leave the eyes looking beautiful. Because of this, it gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me. 

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Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara Review

I bought Rimmel Extra Super Lash mascara just when it came out. At the time, there was a buy one get one free promotion going on for it. So I thought I picked the right product for myself (gave the other one to my mom).  According to Rimmel, this mascara is designed for enhancing the beauty of the lashes while keeping them separate without clumps. So in a way, it is not from the volume build up category. But should you still try out this mascara? You might be able to decide that after reading the review given here.

Benefits:

I have been using this Rimmel Extra Super Lash mascara for a while now. The best thing to say is that it has been in my cabinet for more than a year now. I know it has already expired, but again, since I have too many mascara products, sometimes I just do not pay attention to it (will be explained why later). Yet there is something surprising about its liquid. It has not dried out at all.

One thing I really like about this mascara is that it dresses up the eyelashes extremely well.  To be clear, it makes the lashes glossy, separate and darker. I will be basically saving its brush after I throw away the tube, for it is compatible with my lashes.

Problems:

I will first answer here why I never pay attention to this mascara. The reason is that it leaves the eyelashes wet. Yes, it does not dry out quickly. In some cases, I actually had to redo my entire makeup just because its little drops from the lashes ended up badly staining the areas over my eyelids. Secondly, it does not have a good relationship with lash curler. I noticed that after I curled my lashes when I tried to wear this Rimmel mascara they went lower. It could be because of the heaviness they felt from the watery mascara liquid. But I was definitely not very happy with that. Last, I am little suspicious about the ingredients that make up the Rimmel Extra Super Lash mascara. The liquid dripping from the lashes and landing right inside my eyes left a burning sensation. They got watery and I felt as if I poured acid in them. So I will just say that I feared that this mascara would eventually kill my eyes.

Verdict:

Rimmel Extra Super Lash mascara is good for keeping lashes separate and darkening their color. But it does leave them lowered. That basically cancels out the reason for which we wear mascara. You know one of our missions is to get them slightly curled through it. We just cannot get that from this Rimmel mascara. It also seems to have ingredients that are not friendly with the eyes. For all this, I would give the mascara 1 out of 5 stars. Meanwhile, I would also ask new buyers of this product to stay alert. Save the receipt. You might again need it.

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IsaDora Build-Up Volume Mascara Review

Just as the title suggests, IsaDora Build-Up Volume mascara is made for all those who wish to maximize the volume of their eyelashes. Additionally, it is water proof, fast drying, hypoallergenic and can be used for multiple coats.  All this seems to make the mascara quite unique. But is it all just big promises or something real? Let’s find out here.

Benefits:

Although slightly more expensive than all other brands, IsaDora is available in most drugstores. This is where I actually picked up its Build-Up Volume mascara. On seeing it, I realized its tube was much bigger than the rest. So I thought it had plenty of mascara liquid inside. As soon as I brought it home, I tested it by applying it to my eyelashes. What was the test result? Well, it turned out of be positive. The mascara did not create clumps and truly was fast drying. I would give Moreover, it gave a nice volume to my lashes. I would give its credit to its high quality brush. Overall, the mascara did half of what it promised. But I cannot really say whether it is really hypoallergenic. It is just that my eyelashes do not negatively react to mascara products.

Problems:

Although IsaDora Build-Up Volume mascara’s fast drying ability is a good feature for all those who wear makeup in a hurry it can turn out to be a problem for the slow and careful ones. To be clear, its one application makes the eyelashes hard. So going for the next coat becomes quite a difficult job.  This should imply to you that multiple coat feature of this mascara is rather a hype created by IsaDora. Another problem is that this product is not completely long lasting. Yes, it seems to be waterproof, but long wear leaves solid black mascara particles under the eyes. At least this is what I experienced.

Verdict:

IsaDora Build-Up Volume mascara is not a bad product. I used it and liked how it enhanced the beauty of my eyelashes. In short, I am satisfied with it and thus, I am ready to overlook some of its problems, and give it 4 out of 5 stars. The truth is that no mascara in this world is 100 percent perfectly made. So there is no point in being too harsh on IsaDora Build-Up Volume. At least, it does not leave clumps. We also cannot ignore the fact that its tube actually contains a lot of mascara liquid.  

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e.l.f Essentials Regular and Water Proof Mascara Duo Review

Makeup products cannot be judged by looking at their brands. At least, this is what I always believe in. So I got myself one of the e.l.f mascara tubes. For a moment, I thought I came across a good deal. Two mascaras in one tube? And that is also just for a $1? Nothing could be more exciting than that. Basically, its tube has two openings. While one carries the regular mascara, the other one has its water proof version. Thus, getting it made me feel as if I hit the bull's eye. But again, who needs regular mascara in place of the water proof one? Perhaps, e.l.f just wanted its customers to give options in one tube. But should you really try this product? Decide it after reading the review.

Benefits:

After buying a makeup product, I cannot wait a day to try it out. So once I brought the e.l.f Essential Regular and Water Proof Mascara Duo home, I hurried to test it. As soon as the applicator was taken out of the regular’s tube I noticed that the mascara looked quite sticky. 

Yet without letting any question bubble up in my head, I applied it to my eyelashes. A good look in the mirror revealed that they turned darker. Their length was also strongly visible. Next day, I tried out the water proof one. This was not that bad. It left my eyelashes slightly curled up and also darker.

Overall, e.l.f Essential Regular and Water Proof Mascara Duo seems to be just very ordinary. No real benefit can be expected from it. It is just like any other mascara product that was made in the 90s. This should imply to you that it is just going with the tradition. Good thing is that e.l.f is charging a fair price for it.

Problems:

I really do not know how I should start explaining the problems that e.l.f Essential Regular and Water Proof Mascara Duo gives. The overall quality of this product is way too average. First of all, it is not easy to understand whether full mascara liquid is really there in the tube. Actually, taking out the applicator from it made me feel that it was empty! The mascara just looked too dry inside. Consequently, the applicator seemed to have black solid particles. They even ended up sticking to my eyelashes. Worst that this were the applicators. They basically clumped up my lashes in a very bad way. But again, the statement on this will vary. Some people have thinner eyelashes which might not experience this problem. Mine are dense as mentioned in the previous mascara review. 

The funniest thing about e.l.f Essential Regular and Water Proof Mascara Duo is that it totally becomes dry after a month or two. At least this is what happened to mine. Now it is just unusable and thus, I will have to throw it in the trash can.

Verdict:

This is the mascara that we should buy in an emergency or when we don’t have much money left in the bank account. Do not expect it to do something wonderful to your eyelashes. It is just very ordinary in nature. In a way, it fulfills the requirement of having something called “mascara” in the makeup kit. For all this and more, it gets 2 out of 5 stars.

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Clinique High Impact Mascara Review

Clinique High Impact mascara is designed for all those who want to see the volume in their eyelashes.  Interestingly, this little product delivers more than that. We will take a look at it here today, but since it is a review post, I will also discuss the disadvantages associated with this mascara.

Benefits: 

I have always been a fan of Clinique products. It is just that they always seem to keep me satisfied.  So despite the fact that I already own three mascaras from three different brands, I had to get its High Impact. Now does it really give volume to the eyelashes? The answer to it is yes,  but there are some more surprising benefits that I have acquired from it. First of all, even after applying it to my lashes I feel as if I am wearing nothing. Another amazing thing I have noticed is that it hardens them only moderately and stays nonstick throughout the day.  My curiosity actually makes me touch my lashes sometimes. Strangely, the color of the mascara never seems to stick to my fingers. Because of all this, whenever I plan on using less makeup to keep my natural look alive I choose High Impact for my lashes. 

Problems: 

Now one thing that is disappointing about Clinique High Impact is its brush. Sure it glides well onto the eyelashes, but the problem is that it leaves them straightened if a good curler is not in use. In addition, it creates clumps. I must mention here that different users can have different opinions on this. I already have dense eyelashes and so most mascaras do leave them clumped up. But High Impact always wins in the "clump them down" race much quicker than all of them! Another point to note is that it gives an innocent and not a seductive look to the eyes. So those who wish to have their eyelashes appear sexy must avoid this mascara.

Verdict:
Overall, Clinique High Impact is a good mascara. This is true quality wise. Not too many mascaras are actually nonstick to the fingers. Also it seems to be best for all those who like less makeup. Now as previously mentioned, High Impact is a volume enhancer and fortunately, it performs this job quite well. So in a way, we can say that its keeping its promise. This simply kills any debate we want to raise against its disadvantages. Thus, it deserves 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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