Formerly EFL teacher and IT consultant, now relocated to Marseille, France. Final year biochemistry ...
Formerly EFL teacher and IT consultant, now relocated to Marseille, France. Final year biochemistry student, my passions are perfumery and making my own natural cosmetics / body care products.
Member since:12.12.2007
Reviews:149
Members who trust:151
Shade: Bright Turquoise
:: Introduction ::
I've recently discovered Barry M cosmetics and their impressive range of colourful cosmetics so it was a natural choice when browsing for a mascara with a shade to go with my Urban Decay bright turquoise eyeliner.
:: Packaging ::
The mascara comes in a coloured plastic tube that matches the colour of the shade you bought. The screw-on lid is black and made of plastic.
:: Appearance & Application ::
::: Product claims :::
"This fragrance-free mascara will not only add visual length and rich colour to your eyelashes, but it's long lasting formula stands the test of time!"
The applicator is a relatively short and tight brush that you glide over your lashes in a wiggling motion to create length and volume. The colour dries in seconds, there's no need to wait which is another bonus.
::: Results :::
- Coverage 4 / 5
A bright coloured mascara will never completely cover the lashes, however, on second application I managed to get an even medium coverage. The result was a two-colour, turquoise and brown effect to complete the full look and also added an extra boost to the turqoise eyeliner.
- Lengthening effect 2 / 5
I didn't particularly notice any lenthening effect, though my lashes certainly appeared thickened and volumised. I reckon the brighter the colour the more apparent the optical enlargement will be.
- Long-lasting 4 / 5
The mascara itself will probably not last as long considering the double application and that because any colour other than black / dark brown will not give 100% coverage to the lashes so you'll tend to use more. As for the formula, it has impressed me with it's long-lasting, bright colour that stays.
:: Conclusion ::
Overall, the mascara lasted longer than the eyeliner and Barry M Dazzle Dust I applied at the same time up to an impressive 7 - 8 hours. It did not smudge at all and while it was slightly harder to remove than the rest of my makeup, it certainly is long-lasting. To sum up, it's a lengthening mascara that doesn't actually lengthen the lashes but gives a fairly thick coverage and a nice, long-lasting colour.
:: Price / where to buy ::
Available in Superdrug or Boots for £5.95.
Thanks for reading.
İpowered by lillybee also posted on dooyoo
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
Advantages: Something a bit different, good general mascara, funky choice of colours Disadvantages: Strange smell, not as striking as I thought it would be
Advantages: Something a bit different, good general mascara, funky choice of colours Disadvantages: Strange smell, not as striking as I thought it would be
very helpful by (100%):
