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Jan 31, 2017
Less is More w/ this Great Mascara
3 of 3 found this helpful I like this mascara, and its pros outweigh its cons for sure. It is very black and has a smaller wand so it's easy to apply, even in the corners of your eyes. It definitely adds artificial length (that can look quite natural) and a bit of volume to your lashes. Over application quickly results in clumps, so apply slowly/sparingly. **If you want more length without the clumping, you can simply go back after initial application and only run the wand from about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way up your lashes to the end. This way you can build on the length a bit without adding additional product to the rest of your lashes .** I really like the extra length as it makes me look more bright-eyed. I only add a very, very thin layer (or use another lighter-weight mascara) to my lower lashes so it's not so dark under my eyes. This does the trick, and I love the ends result--which usually lasts all day for me because it's a heavier mascara and I don't get much flaking or black coming off under my eye.
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Some More Cons & More about Applying:
You cannot over apply this mascara because you will get clumping in your lashes pretty quickly, especially when the tube is brand new and a lot of product comes out on the wand. Over applying will also give you "spider lashes" because the lashes clump together in groups and look unnatural. I have found myself trying to fix a clump of this mascara by running the wand through again and again but this just makes it worse! It's better to leave it be, or if it looks bad/bothers you, use a tissue and gently pull the clump/mascara off that part of lashes and re-apply. A nice clean couple of coats is all it takes for you to get full and long lashes! **If you want more length without the clumping, you can simply go back after initial application and only run the wand from about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way up your lashes to the end. This way you can build on the length a bit without adding additional product to the rest of your lashes .** know that there is some kind of product inside that literally adds fake length to you lashes, maybe something fibrous but not sure. It sticks to your lashes and then builds up on itself. Last thing I noticed, this mascara can be difficult to remove because of the product that adds the length (I think). It almost feels like you're removing a thin layer of wax that won't wash away with water. You will probably need makeup remover, as I have, because face soap requires too much scrubbing with this mascara. It is very easy to remove with makeup remover, though, so not really a coin... maybe even a pro because it'll stay on all day with little budging and can probably hold up against water and sweat better!
Just get it. Lol.
Jan 31, 2017
Another favorite kit by Benefit!
This is a great kit at a good price! I can literally do my entire face makeup out of this box. It's also a great way to try some of Benefit's products or try certain colors (I wanted to see if the powder was the right color for me) for about the same amount$ as it would cost to purchase a single compact. I love the powder because it has good coverage, but I have to watch it because the powder becomes pretty visible if I apply a lot. I recommend applying using a big soft kabuki type brush so it applies on a larger surface area, and doesn't add too much powder to one place--then you can build up as much as you'd like. I like Boi-ing 1 as a concealer (#2 is a little dark right now, maybe in summer) on my face but prefer their Erase Paste for my dark circles because it works better with the dry and uneven surface of the skin there. The Pore Fessional is great for reducing pore size and making makeup sit much better on my face. It's a must have for anyone. The Oxygen Wow foundation is decent. It is pretty light weight with decent coverage, and it has SPF 25--the best part! I really miss Benefit's earlier edition of a light weight fountain, Non-Fiction, but this is good enough for now. The included "I love me" Ivory powder color is well matched with my skin vs. the "Me vain?" Champagne color of powder that I had purchased on its own before I got this kit. The Champagne was too dark/orange looking on me. Benefit's kits can be hit or miss with what they include, but when they do a kit well it's a must have for me. This is a really good kit, and I recommend it. FYI: I am a redhead with freckles, light skin but not without a little color, and definitely with yellow undertones, and I believe the colors suite me well and will suite others with lighter complexions well, too!