I have a problem. Mascara!
All my friends know that I'm a complete and utter mascara junkie! My lashes have always been really short and fine and because I'm of a darker skin tone with dark hair I always feel like I need loads of definition around the eye area. Both my brothers have longer fuller lashes (the youngest in particular!) - it's so not fair! I obviously missed out on that part of my Anglo-Indian heritage!!
I've tried so many mascaras in the quest for the longer fuller lash effect it's ridiculous! I have a friend who has one mascara in her make up collection, ONE MASCARA! and she buys the same one every time it runs out! I simply can't understand this behaviour and she thinks I'm completely mad! Although after this post you'll probably think so too!!
Just look at this lot!
On the go ...!
My favourites of the moment from top to bottom -
Max Factor Masterpiece Max - an old favourite good for definition.
Mally Volumising - volumises and lengthens, a good all rounder, jet black and bulletproof.
Revitalash Volumising - I don't find this volumising, however it's really good at de-clumping as it's a very wet formula, really jet black and almost shiny. Use this a lot over the top of anything a bit clumpy.
Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Curl & Lengthen - this was one of my June Favourites, good for lengthening and curling, good on lower lashes.
No 7 Fanomenal Lashes - my current favourite, opens the eye up, separate review to follow shortly!
On the way out ...!
These have been used for the past few months and are getting ready to be retired -
ModelCo Fibre Lash Brush On False Lashes - used this mainly when I had eyelash extensions removed, it works but you have to take off carefully to avoid pulling out eyelashes!
Miss Sporty Pump Up Lash - good thickening brush, jet black almost vinyl finish, can clump.
Natural Collection Lash Curl - an ok basic black mascara.
No 7 Exquisite Curl - good curling brush, more lengthening than volumising for me.
On the cards ...!
I know what you're thinking, she is totally mad but these were all part of various offers and should last if unopened. I have to put them away at the bottom of a drawer where I can't see them otherwise the temptation gets too much!
17 Peep Show
17 Va Va Voom
Maybelline Falsies Volume Express
Maybelline Colossal Volume Express
On the prime ...!
Believe it or not I only have one primer open!
L'Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Fibre Mascara Primer - False Lash Effect - creates a bit of extra volume and length but not 'false lash' on me! (can clump).
Revitalash Volumizing Primer - resisting the opening session for as long as I can!
So there you have it, my mad mascara collection in all it's glory! I haven't used eyelash curlers for months to be honest because since using Revitalash Advanced Conditioner they do seem to be curlier. This is the girl who was late for her own wedding because she made the wedding chauffeur return home for my eyelash curlers!
Oh no what's this ...?
Can I resist ...? Going to try my absolute best!
So am I the maddest (that's not even good grammar) mascara fiend in town or is anybody else going to challenge me?
What are your beauty obsessions, come on, spill the beans girls!!
Jen x
I actually, shamefully, only have one mascara :O. And that one is getting so old.... I'm trying to save for a benefit mascara on my boots card :P, but whenever I get to about £12 I always seem to spend it. I might have to pick up a cheaper one in the mean time :) xx
ReplyDeleteLook if you're a 'one mascara' girl then you're a 'one mascara girl' end of! I should take a leaf out of your book and use up what I have and not buy any more, that's my goal! xx
DeleteI love the Peep Show Mascara & the No7 Exquisite Curl one too. You have a fair few Mascaras. I know how you feel i am the same for foundations - I have so many on the go. I try and find the perfect one for my skin. The search continues.
ReplyDeleteThat's making me want to open up the Peep Show but I will resist! See I only have a couple of foundations, it's good to know everyone has their own little obsessions! xx
DeleteWow you have soooo many mascaras!! I'm like this already with nail varnishes, but getting that way now with eyeshadows and lip products! Oops x
ReplyDeleteI know, seeing them all on here has made me realise I may have a problem! I'm really going to try and control myself for the time being. Would love to see your collection someday - will make me feel more 'normal'! xx
DeleteI think you and I would get on very well - I'm still on the hunt for perfect lashes. Tried lots.....I love the benefit bad gal one best at the moment with a clinique primer. Tried Model and co fibres and tried extensions which worked for me, but I can't be bothered to keep getting them redone!! I'm into using volume lashes from eylure which are great at the mo. The search goes on........ Xx
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike...! I have to say I'm really liking the No 7 Fanomenal at the moment. Just writing up the review (need to pluck up the courage to show my tiny lashes on the web)! Hope your kiddies are feeling better. xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that is A LOT of mascara!! You'll probably be horrified to discover that I only have one mascara, and it's a cheap Collection 2000 one! Though I also keep a really cheap waterproof mascara to use in the summer when I have itchy hayfever eyes and rub them all the time! I do have a couple of hundred nail polishes though, so I guess it all evens out!! Following you from the BBU blog hop, and looking forward to reading more of your blog :) x
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Not horrified but relieved at your 'couple of hundred' nail polishes! Thanks for follow - following back and looking forward to seeing your 'nail creations'! x
ReplyDeleteThat's one fabulous collection you have there! I love mascaras, I have about three open at the moment but plenty more waiting to be used shortly! x
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Thank goodness for that, another mascara fiend! So good to know you have plenty more to open! No more for me at the moment tho! x
DeleteI also have short crap lashes and spend most of my days applying eyelash extensions to my clients. I can't put them on myself sadly but I think you should get some and give up mascara for good! My mascara's always smudge so I am just happy if I find one that doesn't. Lancome are good and Chanel inimitable intense is a current favourite.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right, it does seem like the perfect solution, friends at work have said the same, but I just can't afford the constant upkeep otherwise I'd be there! Don't even tempt me with Lancome or Chanel! x
ReplyDeleteThis post made me smile. It's so true though, boys always get better lashes, why? They don't need them (as much.)
ReplyDeleteI love Max Factor high definiton :) I used to love Maybelline ones too!
Did you spend you voucher?
xoxo
It's true even my hubby has better lashes! I'm looking forward to trying the Maybelline mascaras (but not yet!). No I did not use the voucher and it ran out today so did well! x
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the L'oreal Telescopic Mascara in Waterproof. i have short, stumpy lashes too! it's a nightmare isn't it! Lovely blog, found it through bloggers :) x x
ReplyDeleteThanks - not tried L'Oreal Telescopic, however, there's still time! The world is my 'mascara'd oyster! xx
DeleteHi! I'm a new follower and I think the blog name is absolutely hilarious! Being indian i'm now craving a good ol' bowl of biryani. Anyhu great post!I'm also one of the weirdo's that uses up a mascara before opening the next but I know others with like 8 mascara's on the go :O As for long lashes my brothers also inherited them.Booo! :(
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Hi, nice to 'meet' you and thanks for follow! Yes you really can't beat a bit of biryani - gets the old taste buds going doesn't it? Looking forward to checking out your blog!! xx
ReplyDeleteLove that our blogs have similar names! I have a drawer full of mascaras too - think I have 8 waiting to be used :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me, I'm following you back.
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A fellow mascara fiend - fantastic! I think '8 waiting to be used' even beats me to it!
DeleteThanks for the follow back. Great to 'meet' you Jo! xx
I bow down to the Mascara Queen. That is some collection you've got there! Very impressed!
ReplyDeleteReally want to try the ModelCo Fibre Lash Brush On False Lashes now! Great post!
Now following you! :)
Lola ..x
Thanks Lola! It is a bit of a collection isn't it? Must downsize! Thanks for the follow and lovely to 'meet' you! xx
ReplyDeleteI am always on the quest for the perfect mascara! Right now I'm in love with Benefit's They're Real... but who's knows what I'll find next? ps, found you through the BBU bloghop! xx, ahhhdri
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I'm hearing a lot of good things about Benefit They're Real but must not sway from my 'no more mascara for the moment' quest! x
Deleteomg . ove ur mascaras collection.
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Thanks it's a pretty big one isn't it? X
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