Maybelline Smoky eyes mascara and master smoky eyeshadow pencil

I love mascara. I own more mascaras than most women. I wear mascara everyday unless I'm sick or if I'm doing a self imposed make up free day.
So when it comes to mascara I kinda know what I'm talking about.

On a recent trip to superdrug to pick up Sleek's BB cream (review coming soon!!) I saw that Maybelline had a new mascara out from the Colossal range "Smoky eyes"

Now I don't think for a minute that a mascara can give a smoky eye look on its own, but I have to admit that I was intrigued, plus it was on offer so I also picked up a "Master Smoky" shadow pencil in "Smoky Chocolate".

The mascara is nothing to shout about, the brush is a nice size but as I suspected I felt it done nothing to help create a smoky eye look on its own.
It's also has quite a strong scent which may bother those with sensitive eyes or wear contacts.

I much prefer Cat eyes mascara from the Colossal range that came out last year so if I were you get that instead.

Here I'm wearing the mascara on its own

The eye pencil fared a little better....

It's a double ended with the pencil at one end and a sponge at the other.
There are actual instructions on the pencil telling how to achieve the smoky eye look in two easy steps.

I thought the pencil was actually alright even though I felt a little silly buying the master smoky eye pencil because I own enough more than enough eyeshadow and brushes to create the look, but this is a nice speedy way to do it. It's very pigmented and blends real easily.

This would be perfect for someone who just starting out with makeup or those who find it difficult to create a smoky eye.

They come in 5 different colours:
Black
Chocolate
Navy
Grey
Violet

Here is the mascara and eye pencil both together

You can get both the mascara (£7.99) and eye pencil (£5.99) from superdrug in store and online www.superdrug.com 
They are currently doing an offer of 2 for £10 on selected Maybelline products which include both of these products.

FYI on my lips I'm wearing L'oreal Caresse in 202 "Impulsive Fuchsia" I done a review on the range a few months back take a look.
M x

My top 10 of 2011 by "M"

As all the new year antics have now passed, I thought I'd share with you my top 10 beauty products from the past year.
All these products I have used again and again since purchasing them

1: NYX BLACK LABEL LIPSTICK IN "SAND"

I bought this during one of nyx's discount weekends and have not stopped wearing it. it is a beautiful natural brown and is the perfect "I'm in a rush" lipstick which is a must for the school run.
Available from www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk


2: NYX BLACK LABEL LIPSTICK IN "TRIBUTE TO MARILYN"

I'll be honest with you, I only bought it for the name as I LOVE Marilyn Monroe and it turns out that this red totally suits me, it looks a lot more orange in the photo than it really is, but really it is rather nice.
Avalible from www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk


3: MAYBELLINE FALSIES WATERPROOF MASCARA

My summer must have!!! especially with a rainy British summer always on the cards!!! gave me the false lash effect I wanted.
Available from www.boots.com or in store and www.superdrug.com or in store.


4: COLLECTION 2000 EXTREME 24 HOUR FELT TIP LINER

An absolute gem of an eyeliner, all of the colours look good but if I had to choose two then it would be the purple and the teal.
S done a review on them back in November, take a look for all the info on where to get it
www.sm-beauty.blogspot.com/2011/11/collection-2000-extreme-24-hour-felt.html?spref=tw

5: OPI ORIGINAL NAIL ENVY

After removing my gel nail warps last year this was an essential on getting them back to a healthy state, I don't really use this as a treatment anymore has my nails are now quite strong but I do use it as a base coat whenever I paint my nails and they have never been stronger.
You can get nail envy from quite a few places but I recommend you get it from www.qvcuk.com they do a great value duo set for under £20.

6: RIMMEL SCANDAL EYES MASCARA

I have to admit I was a bit sceptical about trying this until I read S's review on it. I now use it at least twice a week. Take a look at the review and details where to get it here:
www.sm-beauty.blogspot.com/2011/11/rimmel-scandal-eyes-mascara-new.html?spref=tw

7: MAC LIP PENCIL IN "MAGENTA"

On a vist to Westfield White City during the summer with S, we visited MAC and one of the sales assistant was wearing this and it looked stunning,  a week later I brought it.
It's a deep hot Pink with purple tones, which of course can be worn with lipstick but it looks unbelievable on its own which is how I choose to wear it.
You can get it from www.maccosmetics.co.uk or one of their many store or concessions for £10.50

8: MALLY VOLUMIZING MASCARA

I only just recently got this but S has been clued up on this for a while, take a look at the review here:

www.sm-beauty.blogspot.com/2011/07/mally-volumizing-mascara.html?spref=tw

9: "DALLAS" BY BENEFIT

This is amazing, it's the perfect blush for my skin and gives a nice dewy natural effect.

Not only do I use this on my cheeks but if I'm having a day when I don't want to wear foundation this over my concealer works perfectly.

You can get Dallas from www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk for £23.50

10: BARE MINERALS ORIGNAL SPF 15 FOUNDATION IN "MEDIUM DARK"

I only staring using this around a month or so ago. I was getting tired of the foundation I was using as I felt that it wasn't giving me enough coverage. S had spare and gave it to me to try and I honestly don't know what I would do without it now, it is AMAZING!!! it gives great coverage without having that "caked on" feeling, the brush that comes with it is great too, this is one I would buy again and again.

You can get this foundation from www.bareminerals.co.uk for £23.

And there you have it, my top 10 of 2011.

I'm really looking forward to trying lots of new products to review for all of you in 2012.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Mx

Mally Volumizing Mascara

Let me start off by saying, I am a, mascara, addict! its, awful, i've used high end mascaras such as diorshow to rimmel! i know i am a nightmare! let me start off by saying i am so over excited to tell you about MALLY'S VOLUMIZING MASCARA! so here it goes....

Firstly let me say, if, that is, if you want  long black, and not just black, but a glossy looking, highly pigmented, long lasting (taking a deep breath now!) black mascara, which lengthens, thickens, separates, and is clump FREEEEEEEEEEE! look no further then this mascara! and not only does it do all of the above, but (drum roll please pu-lezz!) your eyelashes are soft to the TOUCH also!...ahh-ma-zin, amazing!

Directions
Apply two coats to the top lashes and one coat on the bottom lashes!

If you want an intense, black mascara, which does not smudge or fade...try mally's volumizing mascara. 

The only only down side to this mascara is it is hard to get off...I use Liz Earles cleanse and polish, to take mine off and it works a treat, or an oil based eye makeup remover..

you can purchase mallys volumizing mascara at www.qvcuk.com or www.ebay.co.uk

on the www.qvcuk.com mallys mascara comes in a duo for £19.79, it also comes in waterproof!!!

S xx

Rimmel Day 2 Night Mascara

Now I tend to have a love/hate relationship with Rimmel products, they tend to be a bit hit and miss.

When I first saw the ad for this mascara, my first thought was "oh great another gimmicky mascara"  especially when the budget end is full of them at the moment.

However I thought the Lash accelerator that they brought out last year was ace, it really worked well (for me at least anyway!!!)

As it was a couple of quid cheaper everywhere the first few weeks it was out, I decided to give it a try.

Rimmel says:

"Mutil - tasking, 2 in 1 defined length / intense volume mascara - top cap: Exceptionally defined and ultra lengthened lashes - bottom cap: Thickens lashes with voluptuous, oversized volume - No clumps"  

It comes in a "magic" tube which as both brushes in the cap, the top cap brings out the brush for "day" and the bottom cap brings out the "night" brush.

The "day" brush promises a lengthen toned downed day look, so I thought i'd try that one first. 

It went on my lashes very nicely and had a gorgeous consistency, it made my lashes look long and defined. It reminded me a lot of the Lash accelerator. After a couple of coats I was very impressed its great for a daytime look for work or the school run and more importantly I had no clumps whatsoever.

So on a rare night out I decided to try the "night" brush and WOWWEE!!!!  it is absolutely amazing it made my eyes pop and look seductive at the same time.

The brush is bigger than the "day" and gives a lot more volume to your lashes. I tend to put on way more than two coats if i'm going on a night out but with this two coats was more than enough and again no clumps!!!!

Also if you already have applied it with the "day" brush the "night" brush builds up the lashes perfectly with out feeling heavy so there is no need to take off what you have on already especially if your in a rush.

so to summarise this mascara is a must buy!!! it is perfect to keep in your handbag for the office to the bar and if your a busy mum and you are only going to have one mascara for the next 3-6 months then I highly recommend you get your hands on this one.   

4 stars out of 5 (if they release it in waterproof then it will be 5 stars!!!) ★★★★

You can get it from either Boots or Superdrugs from around £7.99 but do check for offers as both stores tend to do offers such as 3 for 2 - it is available in black and brown ☺

Photos below show the tube, the "day" brush and the "night" brush

M x