Isa Dora 'Lash Styler Mascara'

PR Sample. Image from IsaDora.com

Well now, did someone go a bit overboard with the oul photoshoppin' when adding the finishing touches to the promo picture for IsaDora's 'Volume Lash Styler' mascara above(?!)... 

it was probably unnecessary as this mascara can look amazing when applied to the right lashes. 

If you follow my Youtube channel, you may have seen me use this mascara to death in recent videos, and even on my long-enough but kinda thin lashes it looks really decent and does give a nice "fanned out effect", as promised.

MAC Mascaras; Reviews & Swatches... and how to Remove Mascara like a PRO!!

I was recently sent a really cool MAC Mascara Roll containing 6 of MAC's current mascaras. Along with the MAC Mascara's I already have in my kit, I have all of them with several multiples (Well there's only 1 I don't have). So in this video I review, show and swatch all of the mascaras so you can see how they look on and what each different one does!

And all the swatches...

Fail Products!

A few makeup & beauty products that didn't work for me/float my boat 

^_^

Shiv.

xx

Maximize your Lashes!! (No Clumps)

Some of my easy to follow tips on how to achieve big, voluminous lashes without false lashes!!

Hope it helps :)

Shiv.

xx

HUGE NYX Cosmetics haul!! Reviews & First Impressions.

Hey Guys!!

If ye follow me on Twitter you will know that NYX Cosmetics recently (and finally) launched in Ireland which is very exciting news for us on the Island as there are still so many brilliant brands that we don't have access to here. I have posted the list of Irish stockists further on down this post if ye want to check where your nearest location is.

Max Factor 'Excess Volume Extreme Impact Mascara'

Max Factor's newest mascara is a 2 step system that first promises to add volume & then with the top coat, add an intense glossy carbon black finish. Described by Pat McGrath as the "Wet-Lash Look", it was used at the Felder Felder SS14 underwater inspired show.

The base coat is a thickening formula containing waxes & volumising particles and is applied with the same fat brush as the 'False lash Effect' Mascara which was designed to build maximum volume.

The top coat is a thinner formula "jet-black lacquer" that adds intensity without clumping or removing any of the base volume. It is supposed to thicken the lashes, seal the mascara & add a carbon black glossy or wet-look finish. This is applied with a different design of brush on the opposite end of the mascara.

End of Autumn Makeup & Beauty Favourites.

PRODUCTS MENTIONED;

Maybelline 'Fit Me' Foundation Stick

Max Factor 'Whipped Creme' Foundation

Catrice 'Camouflage Cream Concealer'

L'Oreal 'Nude Magique' BB Powder

Bourjois 'Healthy Balance' Unifying Powder 

Zoeva 'Luxe Color Blush' in 'Gentle Touch'

Catrice EyeBrow Filler Gel

Max Factor *Wild Collection* Show & Tell.

Continuing on with the Max Factor love this weekend, here is part 2 bringing ye all the info about the new 'Wild Collection' which is available now from all the usual Max Factor stockists nationwide.

(If ye missed Part 1 which featured the new Max Factor Whipped Creme Foundation, catch it here)

The collection comprises of 3 separate groupings;

1. The Wild Shadow Pencils RRP €7.49

2. The Wild Shadow Pots RRP €6.99

3. Wild Mega Volume Mascara RRP €8.99

'Clump Defy' False Lash Mascara by Max Factor.

Max Factors newest mascara offering comes in the form of 'Clump Defy' by False Lash Effect,

 the purple little number below :)

It promises to add 'mega volume' without the clumps!

Its anti-clump curved brush has specially designed bristles that define the lashes while delivering 'custom fitted volume' without the clumps.

New! Bourjois Eye Products.

Bourjois have just released some goodies for the peepers, and just in time for the Christmas party season too. ^_^ 

From their "Queen Attitude" range is Kohl Kajal, inspired by the traditional oriental kohl. 

(Think Cleopatra and beautiful Arabic eye makeup!)

La Roche-Posay 'Respectissime Ultra Doux' Natural Defining Mascara for Sensitive Eyes

According to a 2007 Ipsos study, 50% of all women have sensitive eyes.

So, La Roche-Posay have now come along with a mascara, whose formula claims to be 94% natural, to help make life easier on those stressed-out peepers.

Max Factor 'Eye Brightening Tonal Black Volumising Mascara'

If  Max Factor do one thing right, it's definitely their mascaras....

(Though saying that, I do love a lot of their products)

My holy-grail mascaras include the Masterpiece and False Lash Effect offerings from the brand.

Their newest collection of mascaras are these coloured or 'gem-toned' products that contain light reflecting particles in tonal black formulas to "Add a subtle brightening effect to enhance the natural colour of your eyes" while also volumising the lashes.