Philips Lumea

Now that summer is officially here , plenty of ladies (and gents?!) are spending a little more time on their tanning and hair removal routines. Whilst there are quite a few at-home self-tans on the market that will keep you looking bronzed all week, at-home depilation has often trailed behind, meaning stubbly legs after a couple of days or expensive and time consuming trips to the salon.

The brainy folk at Philips (did you know they also make MRI scanners?) have been applying their scientific minds to the beauty industry for a number of years, coming up with a home depilation range which uses breakthrough technology to make having smooth skin every day convenient and easy.

The Philips Lumea range offers long-term hair removal at home using the Intense Pulse Light (IPL) technology usually found in salons. The gentle pulses of light work by producing heat, which is transferred to the hair follicle to put it into a resting phase. The hair then sheds naturally and re-growth is inhibited. After the initial treatment once every two weeks for 8-10 weeks, repeat treatments will only be necessary every 4-6 weeks - meaning beautifully smooth skin, everyday, all summer long.

Many at-home IPL devices are not suitable for the sensitive facial skin, so Philips introduced the Lumea Precision model. As well as offering a long-term hair removal solution for the body, it features a dual filter facial attachment that is backed by clinical testing. This little gadget has a smaller window and extra UV filter, to prevent damage to the delicate skin of the face and ensure hair is kept away quickly and easily. . 

You can see what others are saying about the Philips Lumea range here:

Available from Boots and John Lewis.

*Sponsored post

May Favourites

Here's my favourites for this month. Please excuse the rather flustered video...everything goes wrong when I turn the camera on lately! x

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

I've just returned from brisk walk to the library with a few kilos of books, current temperature 26° Celsius, and my (albeit minimal) makeup is still firmly in place. So I thought now would be a good time to write a full review of the base I've been wearing for the last week or so, NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser.

I don't own any other tinted moisturisers, so unfortunately I can't offer a comparison to the Laura Mercier one. I wore one when I was at school, I can't for the life of me remember what it was, but my how things have moved on! The coverage and finish of this is nothing like the slippery, patchy stuff that I used to use. NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser offers light to light-medium coverage and outlasts my Sheer Glow by a couple of hours. Rather than sitting on top of my skin, the moisturiser seems to sink in, binding a thin veil of pigment to the surface of the skin as it does. I apply it using my fingers as a brush doesn't really seem necessary, however it does apply nicely with the Real Techniques Buffing Brush too. Yes, you will need a little concealer for redness or hyper-pigmentation, but for the most part I find the coverage perfect for summer and I expect I will wear this into winter too. I've been setting it with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light Plus and, whilst this does add a little extra coverage, it isn't the longest lasting powder and it doesn't offer much by way of oil control. I look a little glowier than I did first thing this morning, but the coverage is still even and in no way 'greasy'. Considering I'm not exactly accustomed to Los Angeles temperatures, I think that's pretty impressive. 

Anything wrong with it? Well, yes. Finland, the shade I'm wearing, is the lightest shade NARS offer. One of the reasons I love NARS is that they seem to fill the 'gaps' in shades that other brands miss, particularly for deeper skin tones. I wear Light 6 (Ceylan) in NARS Sheer Glow, and whilst the tinted moisturiser does sheer out quite well to adapt to more than one skin tone, I wonder how this would work on people who wear Light 1-3 in normal NARS foundations. Just one lighter shade and there would be something for just about everyone. Although, as usual with NARS, the shades do lean a little to the yellow/warmer side. 

I'd probably give this a miss if you have oily skin, but on my combination skin it has performed just fine. A little niggle is that it is fragranced, unlike NARS Sheer Glow, which hasn't caused me any problems but may be an issue for more sensitive skin types. Finally it is a little pricey at £27 for 50ml, however I feel like this will last quite a long time as I only use fractionally more than the amount shown above....if you're  a student, try ASOS for your shade and get 10% (or even 20%) off.

Other than that, I think it's a really beautiful product. I'd love to know if you've tried it?

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Top 10 Brushes

Face Brushes: 

• Eco Tools Bronzer This is the brush equivalent of an eraser (or ctrl/cmd + z if you're too technologically advanced for pencils). If I go a little bit overboard with contour or blush, this is the first thing I reach for as it buffs everything out without irritating the skin. It's a bit too big and ungainly for any other face work but the super-soft bristles and brilliant price make it an essential for me.
• Real Techniques Multi Task This is the first of four Real Techniques brushes that made it into my top 10. They are all great value for money and none of mine have shed a single hair. This is one of my absolute favourites due to some very subtle design details. The bristles are denser at the base than at the tip which makes it ideal for controlling heavily pigmented powders and it also tapers very slightly to allow for a little precision.
• Louise Young LY34 This is the first Louise Young brush I bought and it is incredibly soft. It is dense enough to buff out foundation to a beautiful finish but has enough movement not to drag at the skin. One thing that seems to be consistent with Louise Young brushes is their quality, the ferules are sturdy and they feel like they will last a long time. 
• Sephora Professional Mineral Powder #45 I picked this up on a whim in France without reading any reviews and I'm so glad I did. Again it washes well (I cannot stand brushes that shed, as I said in the video) and the shape and size are ideal for applying cream products. The top is slightly domed and it is more sparse but stiffer than the Real Techniques Buffing brush due to its slightly shorter bristles and more rigid ferule. 
• Real Techniques Buffing This has become my go-to foundation brush, replacing the Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki. It has a little more movement and softness so it glides over the skin to buff in my foundation in record time. It is also considerably easier to wash than the F80!
• Real Techniques Contour I wasn't sure about this brush initially as it seemed so small, but it has also become a staple in my makeup bag. Again it has sidelined a Sigma brush (Tapered Highlighter F35 - which sheds all the time). It's a little bit denser than the F35 but, like the Multitask brush, it's slightly less so near the tip which maintains the movement and makes it easy to control.

Eye Brushes:

• Real Techniques Deluxe Crease I've included this in under eye brushes but, as you can probably tell because I forgot to wash it (oops!), this is my favourite brush for concealer. It's like a teeney tiny kabuki in shape, and blends out concealer around the nose and under eyes without leaving a cakey finish or wiping the product away as some traditional concealer brushes seem to do.
• Louise Young LY24a I own the MAC equivalent of this brush, the 210, and this is far superior in my humble opinion. For a start the ferule feels really secure so it doesn't shed (my MAC one lost a few hairs, which it can't really afford to when it's so tiny) and the bristles feel easier to control. It is also slightly more tapered so perfect for gel liner novices.
• Sigma Small Tapered Blending E45 This is the only Sigma brush which made the cut out of the 7 or 8 that I own. They're all ok for the price, but the eye brushes are better as I've found they don't shed as much as the face brushes (I'm looking at you F05). The E45 is great as it's soft and fluffy but still tapered enough to allow for some control when blending. It has also retained its shape well after numerous washes.
• Bobbi Brown Touch Up My final brush is technically a face brush for touching up concealer and foundation (which I only found out just now when I realised Bobbi Brown still sell it), however it is my favourite for blending out eye pencils and running shadows under the lower lash line. I've had this brush for 8 years and it still looks new, so it just goes to show it is worth investing in good quality brushes sometimes!

Do any of these brushes make your top 10? If not, what would?

Summer Essentials

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend in the sun! I thought it would be a good time to mention some products that have already become summer staples. I've been wearing NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser non-stop since I bought it. It's safe to say I'm a big fan and it's ideal for hot weather. I'll be posting a full review sometime next week if you're interested. Under my foundation, or on days when I've skipped it all together, I've been using my trusty La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 30 sun cream. It's fragrance and paraben free with fewer chemical filters, so a good option if you have slightly sensitive skin. It smells like a cross between goat's milk and petrol but, if you can tolerate that, the non-greasy formula means it sits well under makeup. Alternatively, if you have normal to oily skin, I love Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Daily Moisture. It's also SPF 30 but leaves a semi-matte finish on the skin. If you're wondering why it's not in the photo that would be because it's also my boyfriend's favourite and he appears to have stolen it.

I had to include le dernier cri of blogging, the Caudalie Beauty Elixir. I use it as a toner in the morning, but the smaller bottle that lives in my handbag acts as a pretty nifty reviver when I get off the tube, feeling like a wilted leaf, having spent most of the journey face-level with a businessman's sweaty, polyester-suited armpit. I personally love the minty scent and I've noticed my skin has remained clearer since I've been using it. I usually hate body moisturisers but they are a necessity if my legs are going to see the sunshine. I loved the sample of the First Aid Beauty Body Moisturiser* from a Glossybox a few months ago - so much so that I chopped it in half to get the last drops out. The formula is quite thick and enriched with Shea butter but sinks in rapidly without leaving any greasy, sticky residue. It's also allergy-tested, fragrance and paraben free, so another winner for sensitive skin. 

Lastly is my tiny attempt at colour...baby steps. I've been sporting Nails Inc's Westbourne Grove*, a neon orange jelly, on my nails and Rouge d'Armani Sheer in Coral 302* on my lips. Both are a lot more wearable than they appear in their packaging and an easy concession to summer if you're struggling to let go of black like I am.

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*PR or beauty box samples

Instagram

Hello! Just a super-quick post to let you know I've joined the 21st century (or crossed over to the dark side...however you'd like to see it) and I'm no longer a Blackberry owner.

This means I now have Instagram, amongst other time-sapping apps. I won't be doing weekly photo posts because, frankly, my life isn't very exciting. However if you'd like to follow me, I'll most likely be bunstagramming (see top left), my username is meganisobel.

Meg x

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My rad new phone case (bottom left) is courtesy of Iconemesis. 

They collaborate with UK artists, and they're a little bit awesome.  

Go and check them out.

Burberry Sheer Eyeshadows

(Left: Pale Barley, Right: Midnight Brown)

I popped into the revamped John Lewis beauty hall the other day to have a look at both the beauty hall (very nice) and two Burberry sheer eyeshadows that I've had my eye on for months. These are, already, easily my favourite ever eyeshadows. They are buttery soft and come in a range of incredibly flattering colours. As the name suggests, they are relatively sheer if you want them to be but the swatches above were a single swipe so they are easily built up for more impact. Pale Barley is what I had hoped MAC's Patina would be, a light tan-taupe with a golden pearl. Midnight Brown is a warm taupe brown  along the lines of MAC's Mulch (one of my favourite shadows) but with a lot more dimension when applied. I've been looking for this shadow for a while, so I imagine it has been pretty popular. Whilst the swatches look quite shimmery and pigmented both are easily blended out to a more satiny, daytime-friendly look.

They are £22.50 each, which seems like a hell of a lot for a single shadow. However, as I said, they are incredible. MAC shadows weigh in at 1.5g with plastic packaging for £12, these are 2.5g and the packaging is beautiful. I'm terrible at maths, but I'm fairly sure that means the price difference isn't that great at all but the difference in quality is huge.

(Both shadows, hastily applied. Pale Barley across the lid and Midnight Brown in the outer-V)

And finally...these are the samples the lovely SA popped in my bag. I know they're reasonably cheap for brands to make, but the presentation of them is amazing and I was quite surprised how many he put in considering I* only bought two (albeit pricey) shadows. I've had quite a few counter experiences lately where the SA has told me they don't have any samples of foundations (*coughNARScough*) when they had a drawer full behind them, so it was nice to see someone actually using them for their intended purpose - to create possible repeat business.

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*my mum kindly bought Pale Barley for me...and said she wanted a mention so, erm, hi mum!

Glossybox: May Anniversary Box

This month is Glossybox's first birthday and they sent out a special anniversary box including seven products. The first thing I pulled out was the Let's Go Lashes. They are a bit full on (well, they are called 'Tease') but have a flexible clear band so, theoretically, should be quite easy to use. They are available in 40 different styles and priced at £8.95 which is reasonable. If they are easy to use I might be tempted to pick up a more demure style. Next is a Noble Isle Summer Rising Cornish Hedgerows shower gel. I've been completely sucked in by the Jubilee-Olympics-flag-bedecked-anglomania lately, so I love the brand name. The scent is quite refreshing and it will definitely be one for popping in a travel wash bag. I love Weleda products, so I was pleased to see a little sample of the Wildrose facial moisturiser. I can't tell you much more about it, however, as the accompanying info is in every language but English. Neither of the Lolita Lempicka fragrances were my cup of tea. L'Eau en Blanc is a sweet, powdery, parma violet concoction. Si Lolita appealed slightly more to me, with oriental florals and peppery notes but it was still quite cloyingly sweet. The final product is a leave-in hair mask; the UniqOne All in one hair treatment. I'm really fussy with hair products, so it's always great to have small sizes to test out before splashing out on a full sized product. Also included was a Glossybox mirror which is vying for handbag space with my Jolie Box mirror...ooh err, and a 'Happy Birthday Glossybox' balloon.

• I absolutely loved last month's Glossybox so I was a little bit underwhelmed by the anniversary box. The samples, other than the perfumes, are all things that I'll use and great sizes but if it wasn't accompanied by a balloon I wouldn't have known there was anything special about it. 

GlossyBoxes cost £10 plus £2.95 p&p.

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Glossybox provided me with this box for consideration. All options are my own.

Currently wearing... Pink-Brown Blushes

I've blogged about NARS Douceur before here and briefly mentioned MAC Tenderling, but it was when Tarte Exposed turned up that I realised my real makeup weakness is blushes - in particular sculpting, matte, pink-brown blushes. It's almost June, so I suppose I should be blogging about bright corals but I've had these three on rotation for the last month and couldn't not mention them. If you're looking for something that is seriously easy to wear and offers a bit of dimension to your face even if you can't be bothered with contouring, I'd definitely recommend having a look at these blushes (or at least their colour family).

 (L-R: MAC Tenderling, NARS Douceur, Tarte Exposed)

MAC Sheertone blush in Tenderling is described as nude pink with a little more peach than the other two blushes. I've seen it used as a contour colour on fair skin, but it's a perfect everyday blush. NARS powder blush in Douceur is described as soft pink brown and, whilst matte, has the sheer buildable characteristics typical of NARS blushes so lets a little skin show through. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour blush in Exposed is described as nude although in the swatches it looks the pinkest of them all. It is incredibly long wearing and pigmented without being chalky. I've seen most of these blushes on skin tones up to about NC35, but something like MAC's Mocha or Coppertone blush seem to offer a similar beautiful, sculpted effect on deeper skin tones.

I bought Tarte Exposed from an American eBay seller (just search for the blush and then check the sellers feedback) and, including shipping, it was approximately the same as the US retail price and so worth it - the two blushes I have tried from Tarte are brilliant!

Do you own any pink-brown blushes that I need to investigate?!

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Joliebox - May

It's Jolie Box time again and this month the products are based around flowers and plants. Essential Care Organic Rose Moisturiser is a nourishing but light facial moisturiser which reminds me a bit of my Neal's Yard Wild Rose SPF 30 in scent. Lovely! It is hydrating without being greasy, free from rubbish ingredients and the tube is a nice size. Also in the box was a cute bottle of RMK Make Up Base which is designed to prime the surface of the  skin and add moisture with Shea Butter. It's quite nice to try a non-silicone-packed primer and I haven't tried RMK products before - but, on texture alone, I can't see this prolonging the wear of my foundation much. Next is a China Glaze polish in Wicked Style. Excuse how messy the application looks, my camera really struggled to capture the neon! It's not necessarily something I'd wear on my hands, but it's a perfect summer pedicure colour and I'm pleased I got to try the formula (it's a close second to Zoya for me). Finally there is a sample of Talkika Lipocils Expert, an eyelash growth product. I've been a bit intrigued by similar products (Rapidlash etc) before, so this is quite a unique addition to the usual suspects in sample boxes - my only reservation is that there is quite a small amount of product so it may run out before I see any difference. 

• Of course there was the Jolie Mag to enjoy as well - all in all another great box from Jolie Box. Next month's box is a special Birthday Box featuring le dernier cri in beauty blogging - French brands!...rather exciting!

Jolieboxes cost £10 plus £2.95 p&p.

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Jolie Box UK provided me with this box for consideration. All options are my own.

Haircare Hero

I've mentioned before that I can't abide product-heavy hair so I'm always a bit wary when trying new hair products. However as summer has been playing coy lately, the Weatherproof Styling Froth* from Philip Kingsley has been amazing at keeping the frizz away.

Applied to towel-dried hair and then styled as normal, it holds the shape of my naturally wavy hair (I've tried it on both waves and straight styles) even in rainy or humid conditions (when I usually end up looking like Side Show Bob), without ever feeling crispy or sticky. As much as I hate the heavy feel of some hair products, I've found foam products to be drying in the past so I was particularly pleased that this left my hair feeling soft and healthy.

The formula contains antioxidants, conditioning agents and UV protection so it will be ideal when the sun eventually does show its face. It's a definite haircare staple for me as I've finally stumbled across something which gives a little control and smoothness without feeling heavy or drying.

The RRP is £15.75 for 150ml which seems very reasonable to me (as it expands!) and it's available from Escentual.com and FeelUnique.

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*PR Sample

Current Go-To Eye Combo

This is a bit of a review and current-go-to-makeup post in one. A few people have asked me what I thought of the Maybelline 24 hr Color Tattoo cream shadows and now I've finally managed to get my hands on a couple I thought I'd let you know (after numerous trips to Boots only to be met with nasty, smushed tester pots and no new stock).

Obviously they're a super-hyped product and they've been out for a little while now, so I probably don't need to go into too much detail, but these are very similar to MAC Paint Pots but a fraction of the price at £4.99. There aren't as many shades on offer in the UK and they've also changed the names for the UK market (but I believe the colours are the same...also why change the names but not Anglicise the spelling on the packaging?!). 

I picked up 'On and On Bronze' and 'Immortal Charcoal'. I've had the most use from the bronze shade and I've pretty much worn it everyday since I bought it. A little bit smudged across the lid, with MAC's Groundwork Paint Pot to blend it out through the crease and plenty of mascara is the perfect lazy girl's eye combo. As you can see from the swatch, you can get a more opaque effect if you so wish. I haven't had any creasing issues with either of the Color Tattoos I purchased (if it looks like that in the photo...that's just my lovely wrinkly eyelids...whoopee) and they last really well. Again I haven't and won't be testing them for 24hrs, but after an average 12-16hr wear they look just fine. 

I have been told they dry out easily, but I've also heard that about MAC Paint Pots and never personally found it to be an issue. If that's a concern, try a little bit of cling-film on top of the product before putting the lid on (Saran wrap for those across the pond) and storing the pots upside down.

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Brow Grooming

Royal and Langnickel spoolie*, polyester thread, Vitry tweezers, Cosmetics a la Carte brow ink*, Louise Young angled eye brush, MUA clear mascara.

This is a very picture heavy post, so I'll try to keep the nattering to a minimum. You can watch this post in video form here, but I thought a post might be useful too. I'm by no means a pro but hopefully it's helpful if you have unruly brows like me!

Trimming: With small scissors and a spoolie, slightly trim any hairs that fall outside of the natural brow line. 

Threading: Take a piece of thread about 10 inches long, tie the ends together in a double knot. Hold the loop with the knot behind a finger or thumb (just so that it doesn't get caught in the twists) and twist the thread about 7 times so that you have a twisted area of about 1cm. Open and close alternate hands to make the twists move along the thread like this:

Not closing the alternate hand completely will give you more control over the twists. Move the twists in the opposite direction to the hair growth (so towards the centre of your face on the edges of brows and downwards in the centre).

Tweezing: Unless you're super brave or adept at threading, I suggest using tweezers to grab any stray hairs very near to the brow.

Brow ink: To fill in any major gaps or add length to the end of the brow.

Eyeshadow: To fill in smaller gaps and add definition. I'm using MAC's Copperplate.

All done!

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Highlights

Excuse the unimaginative title, but I was talking to Tami about NARS Albatross the other day, and thought it might be useful to have a little swatching session of my highlighter collection (the makeup variety - although I am a bit of a stationery nerd so I can do a post about my favourite Japanese pastel highlighter pens too if you so wish...). 

I currently have six on the go, and looking at the swatches I think that is totally necessary. They're all quite different. Right? RIGHT?! My current favourites are the No7 Vital Enlightening and MAC Extra Dimension Whisper of Gilt, both shades look quite natural on my yellow-toned skin. That said, they all get roughly equal usage so I would happily recommend any of them. 

(Clockwise from top left:  Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiane Cream in Rose Gold, MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl, MAC Extra Dimension Mineralize Skinfinish in Whisper of Gilt, No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter Powder, NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle)

(L-R: No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter Powder, MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl, NARS Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross)

(L-R: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow All Over Radiane Cream in Rose Gold, MAC Extra Dimension Mineralize Skinfinish in Whisper of Gilt)

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NOTD: LEX Tuilleries

I was browsing blogs a couple of weeks ago when I spotted this polish on Samariums Swatches. Sarah had layered OPI's Care to Danse? on top and I thought the results were so pretty that I went on a hunt for both. 

LEX Cosmetics are a pretty cool brand. The polishes cost $10 with anywhere from $1 to $3 being donated to a charity. What's more you can submit your idea for a polish, including a name and, if voted for, it could be created. As you might have guessed, Tuilleries is named after tulips (my favourite flower second only to peonies). The colour story is included on the website:

'First, tulips are one of the first signs that spring is really, truly, finally here! Second, they always remind me of my mother..... I would love to have a color that can represent her in every way: in beauty, in color, in her favorite things, and in her uniqueness. My color would be light pinkish-red with glass-like flecks of silver, red, pink, and orange within it to showcase the depth of both tulips and my mother.'

Tuilleries consists of red, white and purple glitters suspended in a sheer pink-mauve jelly. The forumla is great, application is easy and it is free from formaldehyde, DBP and toluene. Proceeds from the Tuilleries polish go to lung cancer research. 

I must include a massive thank you to Jessica from Getting Cheeky, who helped me get my grubby mitts on this as unfortunately LEX don't ship to the UK.

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Met Gala Trend Spotting

Dewy skin + lashes: Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara

Subtle smoky eye: Diana Agron  and Marion Cotillard (loved her entire look)

Burgundy lips: Camilla Belle and Kate Bosworth

Talking of which...Leighton Meester and Rachel Zoe were also sporting burgundy lips - with not quite as much success. I honestly don't wish to be mean, but Rachel looks like an extra from a bad 80s vampire film on the hunt for her next victim (and don't get me started on the dress). As for Leighton, she's normally a safe bet for this kind of thing, but she looks like she came out worse from a fight with a tin of Ronseal. Her dress really suited her, and she usually carries off a dark lip beautifully, but there's just too much going on for

What did you think of the outfits and makeup?

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Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Masacara

(one coat)

Meet Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Stretch Lengthening mascara*. Bit of a mouthful, so we can just call it my favourite (ever?) mascara. 

The first thing I should probably address is that the photos do no justice to how black this mascara is, but I didn't want to edit the photos too much...I'll leave that to print media! As a result the effect is not quite as impressive, so you'll have to just trust me on this one.

The ends of my lashes are blonde, ombre if you will, so they are longer than they appear without mascara (lengthening or not), but they are most certainly not as long as they look with a coat of the ETK mascara. It gives the sort of (non-spider-y) length that I look for. Armani describe it very well as 'a high definition fringe in a single sweep'. It leaves my lashes long, but fanned out, slightly volumised and still somewhat natural looking. Unlike the L'Oreal False Lash Telecopic, it holds a curl and lasts all day without smudging or flaking. 

The brush is semi-flat, meaning you have dense bristles along two edges to grab and coat longer lashes, but also two shorter bristled sides to coat smaller lashes without smudging mascara all over your face - I didn't have any issues with clumping either. There is also a light, natural floral scent that I can't quite put my finger on. It's somewhere between rose and peony but it doesn't irritate my eyes at all. The end of the wand is slightly weighted too...it's the little things! 

It feels luxurious, and so it should because the price, as you could probably guess, is the real let down. High end mascaras from Dior, YSL etc. seem to hover around £22-23 but the Eyes To Kill Stretch Lengthening mascara is slightly more at £24.50. For me, it is worth it and I'm planning to use up all my current mascaras (I always seem to have multiple average ones on the go) and purchase this one. It out-performs all of my other mascaras without needing any titivation to sort out clumps/smudging/flaking. It's just luxe but highly dependable.

Available from Selfridges.

*PR sample

p.s. If anyone trolls Makeup Alley for reviews like I do...whilst I was looking up the price, I spotted it scores 4.6/5 on there. It seems I'm not the only one who adores it.

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