Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara Review

Since I started to wear make up as a teenager, I always found myself changing mascara brand in the attempt to find a mascara that didn't run, or flake. Mascaras that stayed put on some friends would run and make me look like a panda.

I think everyone goes on a quest to find their perfect mascara, which by no means will be the best mascara for the person standing next to you. I finally found mine by accident last year. After trying many of the drugstore brands I moved onto the more expensive end, starting with Lancome, and finally ending with Clinique. I'm a big fan of the Clinique 3-Step Skincare range, and during bonus time I received a miniature mascara in the gift bag. Running low on mascara, I gave it a go and haven't turned back since. 

The mascara I am now in love with is: Clinique's High Impact Curling Mascara. Despite not using it for it's curling ability, it does hold a curl quite well, but my main interest in this mascara is the staying power and the lack of flaking and running. I love it. I tried another Clinique mascara recently (another bonus time mini) and despite being the regular "Clinique's High Impact Mascara", I just couldn't get on with it. It may well simply be that I'm used to the curved brush, as there was nothing wrong with the formula in the slightest.

This is very easy to apply, lasts quite some time and even by the end of the work day, I have no flaking or dark circles under my eyes as a result of the mascara running. Often I wear a primer underneath, but regardless of that this stays put. 

 

The Curved Wand.

After a day at work!

Despite loving this mascara to pieces, I'm sure in the future I will no doubt give others a try but this will always be my go to mascara. 

What is your favourite mascara?

Kate x

Glossybox May 2012 - 1st Birthday

Hello! 

It's that time of the month again, Glossybox time! This month, however, it is a special box as it marks the 1st Birthday of Glossybox, and to commemorate this, the box included a couple of extra presents including:

Happy Birthday Glossybox!

After reading several reviews of this months box from other bloggers, the general tone seems to be slight disappointment, and more was expected given the special occasion. However, I can't say I share the same sentiments but that is because what I received in my box varies slightly to those I have read reviews on. 

I even love the paper this box comes in!

This is what I received:

 

 

Noble Isle Summer Rising Bath and Shower Gel 

This smells pretty amazing, however given that I've only just started last months Glossybox shower gel, it may be a while before I get around to using this. Given the size, it may even be used for travel!

 2 Lolita Lempicka Perfumes : First Fragrance Eau de Parfum & Si Lolita

Personally, I prefer the First Fragrance to Si Lolita, it isn't as strong. Si Lolita to me smells quite woody. I put these on in the office and the general preference was for the First Fragrance.

 

Apivita Express Beauty: Revitalizing & Radiance Mask with Pomegranate

I haven't tried these face masks yet, and given the packaging I am obviously unable to comment on the scent of it, but I imagine it will be nice. This mask targets dull skin and first wrinkles, and while wrinkles aren't really my main concern at 22, I do often worry about dull skin, so I look forward to seeing how I get on with these!

Osmo Berber Oil Hair Treatment

This is one of the products that has made this months Glossybox for me, I didn't get any hair products last month, and I've been quite curious about hair oils, so this has been perfect! 

Eldora False Eyelashes

There's not a lot I can say about these, false eyelashes are false eyelashes! However, after just looking at the website I have found out that this pair (H103) are human hair! I would definitely use these, I have seen others receive lashes with a gold effect, so I'm quite relieved to get a plain black pair!

So all in all I'm quite pleased with this months Glossybox! Out of everything, the thing I'm least likely to use is the perfume. Perfumes often give me headaches, especially when they're quite strong, so I tend to stick with what I know!

What did you get in your Glossybox? Which product do you think will get the most use?

Kate x

So excited!

May's Glossybox landed on my lap this morning at work. I've been anticipating this box ever since I received April's - my first Glossybox...and I'm already looking forward to next months - I think it's the thrill of opening it and finding out what's inside!

I will definitely be trying everything out and reviewing it at a later date - I just wanted to write about my excitement! 

I can't wait to see what everybody else has received in their boxes either!

Primark Beauty Ooh La La Nail Foils

Hello!

So I popped to Stratford Westfield last Saturday and had a quick trip into Primark while I was there. I spotted a couple of bits and bobs worth buying, but as soon as I saw the queue, my jaw dropped - it was halfway across the store. 

I decided to be patient and queue, and once I got to the partition (you know just before the tills where there is lots of stuff tempting you to add one last bit into your basket) and spotted these nail foils for £1. Bargain.

I've never tried Nail Foils or Nail Wraps before now, and I have seen some lovely ones featured in other blogs.

Albeit my technique for applying them isn't flawless, but I don't think I've done too bad a job. Here they are:

 

The foil does get everywhere, I've got little bits stuck to my top, so this is a bit messy but I'm quite enjoying the results. I'm going to keep my eyes out for more nail foils in the future, especially the next time I'm in Primark!

What are your thoughts on nail foils? Have you tried any?

Kate x