Revlon Grow Luscious by Fabulash

Hi again everyone,

I wanted to tell you about Revlon's Grow Luscious mascara.  

Revlon claims "The first Revlon mascara that helps lashes grow stronger while visibly adding length and volume".   "96% of women saw instantly longer and  lusher lashes", "Uses a patented formula of unique fibers and phytopeptide complex to help condition and strengthen lashes."

Well I'm not sure about the helping the lashes grow stronger just yet but I'm hoping!  I've been trying it for about a week now and I have to say I really really like it.  It gives full volumised lashes!  I would liken it to Christian Dior's DiorShow.  I feel like I have alot more lashes than before and the colour Blackest Black is exactly that, giving loads of definition and really black lashes.  The wand or brush is quite big (for volumising) and is a little awkward initially but once you've used it for a week or so it does create the most amazing look.

If I could say only one thing.  It does smudge a little under my eyes but I think that's because I used a little too much under eye cream.  I'll let you all know if this continues.

I'd like to give this the thumbs up.  A friend has also tried it and said that it makes her look like she has fake lashes on.  Not a bad achievement and no fumbling around with glue!

This mascara retails for about $21 but you an always look out for specials at Myer, K Mart and Big W.  And you get a whole lotta bang for your buck!

I hope you get to use it and please let me know what you think.  Remember just because it works for me doesn't mean it will do the same for you.

Until next time.

Margaret 
B-Lush Cosmetica

L'Oreal's Mega Voume Collagene Mascara

Hello everyone,

I hope those of you who are in Australia are looking forward to the summer!  It's been a long and cold winter!  I have been busy trialling another mascara.  L'Oreal's Mega Volume Collagene Mascara.

It claims the following:

"A new booster breakthrough formula enriched with collagene biospheres and black booster pigments to achieve breathtaking individual lash by lash volume. It increases 15x more impact for the ultimate volume look."

So my verdict?  I quite like it.  It's a very big brush so you have to be careful of the amount of product you apply onto your lashes.  I found initially it didn't give the volume with one coat.  But a second coat and my lashes became much fuller and more 'volumised'.  Without being too clumpy.  But be mindful.  This formula is a little thicker and so again I emphasise don't apply too much product to begin with.  Build the volume slowly.

The colour is great as it's a very dark black and it's one of the rare mascaras that doesn't smudge under my eyes.  Bonus!

So I do recommend it.  It's a little more expensive that the usual price point for L'Oreal so perhaps wait for a sale at your local pharmacy or department store.

That's all for but stay tuned for more!  Would also love to see comments, suggestions and queries from you all.

Margaret
B-Lush Cosmetica

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Miracle Skin Perfector by Garnier

Hi everyone,


I have been doing some investigating on the BB Cream craze.  BB meaning Beauty balm or Blemish balm.  I came across this product after seeing quite a few advertisements and blogs about it.  So of course I simply had to try it.


The product claims are: ' a lightweight formula with vitamin C and mineral pigments to deliver long-lasting hydrating care with SPF15 UV filters and a light touch of make-up for instantly visible, radiant results. Quickly & perfectly it unifies, corrects, brightens, moisturises & protects!'

Verdict?  I like it!  The texture is quite thick so a little goes a long way.  There are two colours light and medium.  I have a light to medium skin tone and find the medium colour quite good.   It's a little on the orangey side but not enough to make me look like an oompa loompa!   I think the final effect is as if I have added a little bronzer to my face.   Although I'm not sure how it would look if you have a darker skin tone.  I think it would be a struggle there.  It's basically a tinted moisturiser but gives a little more coverage.  I don't need to wear a foundation when I am wearing it.  In fact I have worn it of an evening and my skin looked amazing!  And being in my 40's I really am glad for that!


On the down side there is quite a strong fragrance but I find it quite pleasant.  Some people may find it a little too overpowering.  I feel that it delivers all it says it will.  I think having clear skin is a plus but it still can make your skin look hydrated, plump, glowy and fresh.  Something we all love!  RRP is around $11 AUD.  For that price you cannot go wrong.


Be aware that it may not be suitable for everyone but I think it would cover teh vast majority of skin types unless your skin was particularly oily.


Til next time


B-Lush Cosmetica

Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Washable Mascara

Hi all,

Well I've seen the advertisements for this and it's been marketed quite heavily.  So of course I absolutely had to try it out.  In a nutshell I LOVE IT! 

It has a rubber brush but it's quite sturdy and it applies the perfect amount of mascara, combing easily through the lashes.  It gives lots of volume, excellent seperation and the colour (blackest black) is the blackest black I've ever seen anywhere!  It make the lashes look so full and lustrous!

It won't curl your lashes very much but it's not really supposed to, it will however add a little bit of length.  Be mindful though that when applying you don't wait for the first coat to dry before applying the second coat.  It's gets a bit difficult to comb through then. 

I think for the money you pay (around $19 AUD) it's well worth a try and excellent value for money.

I would love to hear any feedback you may have on any of the products I have reviewed.  Stay tuned for loads more!

B-Lush Cosmetica

More product trials

Hello all,

And a belated Happy New Year to you all. I've tried a couple of new things to tell you about.

L'Oreal 4D Lash Architect Mascara

I love this mascara! It curls, volumises and lengthens. It delivers exactly what it says it does. I liked it's first version but wasn't quite happy with later inceptions. This however is brilliant! It's not the cheapest mascara for a budget range but I think it's worth the extra dollars. And it's still less than $30.

I hope you guys like it too.

Til next time

B-Lush Cosmetica

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Hello everyone!

It's been a while and I'm still getting through my mascaras.  I will keep you up to date on them though.

I have however, been playing with and loving Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation.  It's really beautiful!  It's a very lightweight fluid, oil free and a light to medium coverage.  It's completely buildable (meaning you can put a couple of layers on) and hydrating so great for normal to dry skins. It has many beautiful and true to life colours in the range as well.

I wear this at work and out and about and always get complimented on how great my skin looks.  Even when I have a cold!

Highly recommend this one.  Also suggest that you have a little play with it and if you ask nicely I'm sure the sales staff will give you a sample.

Great add on is the Micro-fil Loose Powder.  An extremely light and fine powder which reduces shine and evens out  skin tone. Great for all skin types.  And no cakiness!!!

Until next time everyone, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you all.  Be sure to take advantage of all the sales and ask lots and lots of questions of the sales staff.

B-Lush Cosmetica

Mascaras Part 2

Hi everyone,  

I hope my first blog helped you all to navigate the maze of mascaras that are available. After having travelled to the USA recently and found Sephora (cosmetic heaven) I researched and have a couple more recommendations.

Medium Price Value

They're Real Mascara - Benefit  

Curls, Lengthen, Volumises and Seperates. It really does!  It has a large volumising brush with lifts and seperates lashes btu also has a spiky head at the end of the brush, not unlike Givenchy's Phenomeyes and you can give extra lift to your lashes.  I love it!!

Bad Gal Plum - Benefit Eye Color Intensifying Mascara

Volumises your lashes and the plum colour gives a soft,warm definition without the too much intensity.  Great for a day look!

Until next time!

B-Lush Cosmetica