Since my Sister has moved to Canada, she sometimes sends me what I call "Beauty Care Packages". Being one of those lucky ones to have Sephora in the country, she chooses products she knows I'll like and that we can't get here in Ireland. A few days ago, much to my surprise a new package arrived.
And I am in love.
Blinc Tube Mascara
This new "tube" mascara is a new craze in America and hasn't quite reached Europe yet. Tube mascara doesn't coat the lashes, instead it forms water resistent tubes around the lashes. It is a lovely mascara, giving full and thick lashes, however when taking it off I nearly had a heart attack. The "tubes" fall off the lashes when removing, making it look like the lashes have fallen off. Of course, they haven't. I would put this mascara in the same league as Eyeko Big Eyes, as it creates beautifully long lashes but it is not as difficult to remove. The packaging is lovely, coming in a tube with the mascara inside. Love.
"Formerly known as Kiss Me, blinc is the original mascara invented to form tiny water-resistant "tubes" around your lashes rather than painting them like conventional mascaras. Once applied, these beauty tubes bind to your lashes and cannot run, smudge, clump, or flake, even if you cry or rub your eyes...blinc mascara will add volume and length to give you a radiant natural look that lasts all day. Only when you are ready for removal, the tubes will effortlessly slide off your lashes into your hand without the use of a harsh makeup remover."
If you like the look of this mascara, here's a link to the Blinc website.
Josie Maran Agran All Over Face Palette in Lovely:
This palette is an absolute beauty containing four perfect neutral colours. While I have worn this on my eyes for the past few days, it can also be used on the cheeks and lips too. Being creme colours, they blend beautifully and create a never natural glow wherever you decide to put them. The packaging is beautiful, slightly reminiscent of Laura Mercier's in shape and sleekness.
"The innovative formula contains natural, organic ingredients - no fragrances or parabens. What's more, the beauty extends to the packaging: each shade comes housed in Josie's state-of-the-art biodegradable compact."
After a few days use of this product, I have only found one problem with it. When used on the eyes it does crease, even if a paintpot or primer potion is used. I quite like the creased look so it doesn't really bother me, but if you don't this would be better on the cheeks and lips.
If you want to know more, here's the link to the Josie Maran site and the Sephora one.
