It Cosmetics Blowout Mascara - Good Lash Day (Black)

Left eye left natural; Mascara applied to the right eye

I love how my lashes look when I apply mascara. I feel like it gives my natural lashes an extra oomph! The new mascara is developed with Drybar to bring the benefits of a blowout to lashes. The specially designed wand was inspired by the technology used to create barrel hair brushes. The wand features microsphere to catch all lashes to create instant lift, volume and separates lashes.

Left eye left natural; Mascara applied to the right eye

The formula is enriched with biotin and transparent polymers to enhance the super blank pigment to create a bold look. The mascara promises no clumps or flakes. So, I am going to admit how much of a makeup/skincare junkie I am. I own several IT cosmetics brushes and skincare products but, this was the first time I actually _used_ their product. Yup, I am one of those people that run to go buy something when it comes out and never actually uses it until much later. I was blown away how great my lashes looked. I loved using the mascara and it was very easy to use. The wand capture all my lashes and they didn't clump together. However, I did get a few smudges as the formula did take a bit to dry. Overall, I am a huge fan of the mascara and will definitely be buying a second tube.

YSL The Shock Volumizing Mascara

The volumizing mascara promises to coat each lash with a single stroke. It promises not to clump and provide volume for days. I found the mascara to go smoothly and provided a thick fringe. I noticed that it did take a while to dry because I got smudges even after a minute or two after application. Personally, I felt like the mascara was very clumpy. Overall, it wasn't my favorite.

SmartFx Volume Extend Mascara

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Photos with Mascara

SmartFx Volume Extend Mascara is packed with vitamin B5, sericin, hydrolyzed silk to condition lashes. The mascara promises to provide a clump free full fringe look. I usually use NARS mascara but I decided to try a new one. I saw this mascara on sale and I definitely know why it is on sale. The formula felt a bit dry when applied to my lashes. I also didn't even notice a difference between the mascara on and my natural lashes.

Maybelline The Falsies Volumin' Express Mascara

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After Mascara

The mascara promises 300% more visible lashes with the spoon brush. The pro-keratin rich formula promises to lift and separate lashes for fuller and visible lashes. I found the patent wand easy to use and get my lashes in the tiny corners. But my lashes were not separated and stuck together looking like spider webs. Plus the mascara smudged a lot, or maybe I just kept blinking too quickly. Overall, I didn’t really like this one that much.

Jonathan Create Smooth Anti-Frizz Volumizing Serum

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My hair does not know what the hell it wants to be. Some days, I will have really straight, wavy, curly or frizzy hair. Sometimes one side would be curly, the other straight, or wavy. I have been told on numerous occasions, that I have ‘memorable’ hair, not because it is really nice but because people cannot describe it. Well, to help ease one of the many ‘symptoms’ of my hair, I decided to try coveted Jonathan Anti-Frizz serum, so maybe then my hair will at least be less frizzy. The product should be applied to damp hair and then style as usual. I usually apply the product after towel drying my hair. The serum is very thick and leaves your hands sticky. Make sure to fully distribute the product throughout your hair; otherwise you well end up with patches of gunk in hair [trust me it’s not something you want to have]. I noticed when the product dries that it leaves little white flakes on some parts on my hair. The serum did combat some frizz but not that much to make a noticeable difference or to justify the hefty price tag [around $30]. I don’t believe this serum was worth the sticky feeling and white flakes just to smooth a bit frizz. I have learn that combing with a boar bristle brush before washing your hair and running it through one more time when its partially dry leaves your hair less frizzy and shiny. 

Andrea