Maybelline The Falsies & Full 'N Soft: The review

My lashes need all the help they can get so I love trying out new mascaras. I remember seeing 'Full 'n Soft' on Laura's blog (buy now blog later) ageeeees ago and really wanted to try it for a more natural look. More specifically the beach, because my eyes look so undefined without a little mascara but didn't want to look like I was wearing makeup.  'The Falsies' had been getting a pretty good wrap over the past few months so I picked that one up to. I purchases these quite a while ago so have had plenty of time to test them out. Both mascaras have brush/bristle wands, not plastic as I'm not really a fan.

Lets start with Full 'n Soft. I have the waterproof version as I wanted to wear it to the beach. It does stay on well and doesn't smudge as easily but I wouldn't say its waterproof skills are life changing. The wand is pretty standard and simple - no fuss and fiddling. This mascara is amazing. It does exactly what it claims to. You get softer, fuller, natural looking, clump free lashes. Perfect for casual days or times when you want to go for the natural look. love it.

The Falsies is the total opposite of Full 'n Soft. Lashes are longer and more voluminous. I have short, straight lashes and this is the best mascara I have ever used for dramatic lashes. The curved wand really scoops and helps to flare the lashes. I truly love this mascara. It can get a little clumpy if your note careful but its totally workable.

The one thing I've always had trouble with is finding a mascara that holds a curl. My lashes are very straight and quite short. I ALWAYS use an eyelash curler and my lashes curl but after an hour or so they've dropped. Neither of these have been able to hold a curl amazingly (but I think thats my lashes) so I'm still on the hunt. 

I will definitely be repurchasing both of these mascaras nonetheless!

B x  

Rimmel Metal Rush - Royal Blue: The Review

The other day I was in Target for some weekend wandering and of course magically ended up in the beauty section. I went to the Rimmel stand after seeing they *finally* have brought out the Kate Moss matte finish lipsticks in the red tube. I restrained myself from picking up 107 (which I have been wanting) as something else caught my eye. A little stand of nail polishes (literally like 4 bottles) were randomly sitting there. I saw Royal Blue and it immediately reminded me of Butter London's Knackered, which is a shade I had wanted until Darcie picked it up and found the formula to be a bit naff (post here).I thought I might as well give it a go as it looked amazing and was fairly cheap (12 bucks I think).

I tried it as soon as  I got home and the first coat was quite sheer. I wasn't worried *yet* because another duo chrome type polish I have (Butter London Thames) starts sheer but is fine with 2-3 coats, although this polish has a thicker consistency that Thames. The one thing that stood out to me was the brush. Its quite short and wide with a rounded tip. I love the way the brush coats the nail so easily. So I went on with the second coat and it was pretty much opaque and looked awesome. I did notice a few patchy bits so decided to do a third coat to be safe. I noticed it became a bit bubbly in some parts as it dried, but I think that was because I didn't let the second coat dry fully before applying the third. It is crucial with this polish that you let every single coat dry completely before going on with the next. Other than that miner set back I really love this polish! Its unique and pretty and it really is duo chrome. It can look totally purple or green, with hints of blue and silver. It really is similar to Knackered, the main difference is that it doesn't contain the holographic glitter.The photos honestly don't do it justice. Definitely want to check out other shades in the collection.

B x

OPI OZ Collection - The Haul

Just a quick OPI Haul post today! As a nail polish addict, I just had to pick up some of the polishes from the new OZ the great and powerful collection from OPI! These Polishes are gorgeous, I especially love 'Which is Witch' and 'I Theodora you'. I picked up these polishes from Myer at The Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. Their new OPI display is AMAZING! Hope you enjoy this quick post and expect reviews on some of these polishes soon! 

Left to Right, Which is Witch, When Monkeys Fly, Lights of Emerald City. 

Left to Right, Which is Witch, When Monkeys Fly, Lights of Emerald City.

Left to Right, I Theodora You, Don't burst my bubble, Glints of Glinda, What Wizardry is this?.

Darcie x