Top Pick Mascaras for Straight Lashes 

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I am rather picky when it comes to mascara. But that’s only because I have the most difficult eye lashes to deal with. They are dead straight and even with the magic Shu Uemura eyelash curler, I still need to do at least between 40-50 pumps to keep those pesky lashes curled (not kidding!) Having straight lashes also means the only type of mascara I can use is strictly waterproof and my choices are very limited. You can probably imagine the extreme frustration at not being able to try out all those amazing mascaras out there in the market that are not waterproof; Benefit’s Roller Lash Mascara, Maybelline Lash Sensational (which, as far as I know, has no waterproof version in the UK), Lancome Grandiose Mascara (with that amazing curved wand), to name a few.

Having been an avid user of waterproof mascara for as long as I can remember, today I thought I would round up my top picks so that all is not lost on us girls with troublesome straight lashes.

1. Maybelline the Falsies (WP). This is probably an all time favourite that I’ve had in my stash the longest and keep repurchasing whenever I run out. I know Tanya Burr used to use this mascara exclusively in all of her tuturials for a long time and I can totally understand why. It has the first patented spoon curler brush of its kind, that separates, curls and fans out lashes whilst coating every single strand. The result is amazing lashes packed full of volume and definition and as the name aptly suggests, you can easily be mistaken for wearing a pair of falsies.

2. Max Factor False Lash Effect (WP). I love this one for the serious volume that it gives to my lashes. It has a chunky plastic wand that really amplifies your lashes and despite the chunkiness of the wand, it does gets right to the roots and gives great definition to your lash line. The only problem I have is you need quite a steady hand to apply this mascara as it can get messy and transfer on your lids. But at the end of the day it’s nothing that can’t be wiped clean with a cotton bud so I always have one close at hand.

3. Maybelline The Rocket Volume (WP). This is very very similar to the Max Factor False Lash Effect, it even has the same identical looking chunky wand. But I find this mascara gives a much more natural look in contrast to the amp up effect by its counterpart. It’s also very easy to apply and doesn’t transfer to the lids so I always reach for this on a no-makeup makeup day or on days that I just want to do a quick and easy makeup.

4. L’Oreal False Lash Telescopic (WP). I absolutely adore this mascara’s super sleek and thin wand. It literally gets into every nooks and crannies and coats and stretches each lash for a very defined look. This is more of a lengthening rather than volumising mascara but I love the way it defines your lash line as well as double the length of your lashes. It is also by far the easiest mascara to apply but the same can’t be said about taking it off at the end of the day so be warned.

5. Fairydrops Scandal Queen Waterproof Mascara. Alas a magic mascara that’s come to save the day! The Fairydrops Scandal Queen mascara is one of those all rounders that basically does everything and more. It has this strange curved wand with three bobbled bristles that picks up even the shortest of lashes. The formula also contain some loose fibres that add more oomph to your lashes but they don’t get into your eyes or irritate them. It’s the kind of products that you have no idea how it works but it just works. You can also choose whether to opt for a natural look, in which one coat will be enough, or you can add a few more coats for a dramatic finish.

Do you have any favourite mascaras that keep your lashes curled?

This Week What’s on my Face

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Putting my makeup on is something I really enjoy doing. I know there are some people (my boyfriend included) who think wearing makeup everyday is unnecessary and I do agree to a certain extent. Personally my reason for wearing makeup is not because I’m incredibly vain and don’t want to be seen with a bare face. I enjoy the process of it, I even look forward to putting my makeup on every morning so I can play around with my products, I don’t see it as a chore. Besides, I do think we are entitled to do whatever we want to make us feel good and confident about ourselves. I’m not sure about you but I feel more tired and not so awake when I don’t have any makeups on. Having said that, I don’t wear heavy makeup at all and most days I just put some makeup on to make myself feel abit more awake and abit more equipped and ready to face the world.

Anyway so I thought I would do a weekly thing where I blog about what I’ve been wearing on my face and what products I’ve been using and loving;

This Week:

Base –> BareMinerals Complexion Rescue and MAC Studio Fix in NC 30. Still loving this combo. BM Complexion Rescue leaves skin feel hydrated, brightened and dewey, while a light dusting of MAC Studio Fix gives that little bit of extra coverage.

Eyebrow –> Bobbi Brown eyeshadow in Sable and MAC 166 angle brush. On days that I just want very natural looking brows. BB Sable eyeshadow is a perfect warm tone brown shade for me and MAC 166 angle brush is very thin and precise for making light feathering strokes.

Eyeshadows –> MAC All that Glitters all over the lid and MAC Cork to define the crease.

Eyeliner –> Kat Von D Tattoo Liner. This is hands down the best eyeliner EVER. I was put off from using eyeliner for a good few years because I just couldn’t get the hang of drawing a perfect line and perfect flick. This has totally got me back to enjoying using eyeliner again because it is just so so easy to use.

Mascara –> Fairydrops Scandal Queen Waterproof Mascara. A ViviannaDoesMakeup induced purchase. The uniquely shaped brush does all the work for you; lengthening, volumising and with zero clumping or flaking. It just makes your lashes look incredible and if you love waterproof mascara but hate the job of taking it off every night, this also has an extra benefit of being the easiest waterproof mascara to remove ever.

Blush –> MAC Mineralise Blush in Dainty. I’ve really been loving this blusher. It’s very similar to the Hour Glass Ambient Lighting Blush and the Max Factor Cream Puff Blusher that are being raved about so much at the moment. It has abit of shimmer but very very finely milled so you get the intense colour of the blush as well as the brightening glowing effect. It just perks up and brightens your skin immediately and I absolutely adore it.

Lipstick –> NARS lipstick in Blonde Venus. A corally nude shade that is very similar to the popular NARS Barbarella. But I find Barbarella is more nude and muted whereas Blonde Venus gives out more colour and is a really lovely everyday shade.

“What makeup products have you been loving recently?”