MAC Mineralize Skinfinishes in Blonde and Redhead

(Blonde, Redhead)

When I found out that MAC had released the Blonde and Redhead mineralize skinfinishes ($28.00 each), as part of their latest collection-Naturally, I jumped for joy. I knew immediately that these two gems were going in my shopping cart, when I purchased them from the MAC website. I missed out on these mineralize skinfinishes when they were originally released as part of the Brunette, Blonde, Redhead collection (from 2009?). So, I was not going to make that same mistake again. Read on to find out why these two products are rocking my world!

Left To Right: Redhead, Blonde (sorry about the glares)

Mineralize Skinfinish in Blonde

Mineralize Skinfinish in Blonde

First 4 swatches-color sections.  Last swatch-all the colors blended together (blonde)

Mineralize Skinfinish in Redhead

Mineralize Skinfinish in Redhead

First 4 swatches-color sections. Last swatch-all the colors blended together (redhead)

If you love soft, pink cheeks, then blonde is the way to go. A peach-coral lover? No problem. Redhead has got you covered. Both of these limited edition mineralize skinfinishes contain four sections of colors, that compliment each other beautifully. Starting from the left of the compact, the color strips gradually transition from lightest to deepest. You can apply the lightest of the bunch, and use that to create a soft highlight. Or, swirl your blush brush on all four colors, and you have yourself a pretty blush color, that will instantly liven your cheeks, and give them a healthy looking glow. With these two, you basically have a highlighter/blush in one! Gotta love multi-tasking products.

Both products contain fine, smooth shimmers. Personally, I don't find the shimmers as overbearing as they are, when it comes to other highlighters. Of course, as with all shimmered face products, its best to not overdo it and know your limits. I have gotten heavy handed before and applied more than I needed to. When that occurred, I noticed that my pores were slightly enlarged. So, just remember that a little bit of this product goes a long way. Not so much for the fear of overdoing the amount of color, but overdoing the shimmers. I think the pigment on these is fantastic. The colors aren't super bright, but they have enough pigment to keep one satisfied. The texture of both skinfinishes are so smooth. The smooth texture really helps both products blend effortlessly into my cheeks. Last, I find that these stay on my cheeks all day. They do not budge whatsoever, off of my oily skin. So, I am definitely happy with the lasting power.

I adore both of these mineralize skinfinishes, but I am having a love affair with blonde as of late. The soft pink, flattering glow that my cheeks get is just amazing. I can't rave about it enough. And come to think of it, I actually thought that Redhead was going to be my most favorite, seeing as it has the golden, peachy-coral color schemes that I usually go for. In any case, both the redhead and blonde mineralize skinfinishes are so beautiful in their own special way, and I know that I am going to be getting a lot of use from these.

Currently, I see that these two limited edition mineralize skinfinishes are still available on the MAC website. So jump on the mineralize skinfinish ship ASAP, and get one-or both of these beauties! Believe me when I say, you NEED these in your life. Get to it! 

What do you think of the Blonde and Redhead Mineralize Skinfinishes? Did any of you pick these up?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased these products for my personal use.

Love & Beauty Coconut & Peach Lip Balms

When I spot packaging that is shaped like an ice cream sundae, I don't have to think twice about taking it home with me. Such was the case with this Love & Beauty coconut and peach lip balm set ($1.50), that I recently spotted, over at Forever 21. 

Peach Lip Balm

Peach: I am one who is not very picky about fragrances in lip products. But, this one was just too artificial-even for me. The peach scent in this lip balm is definitely not something I am a fan of. On the more positive note, this lip balm did go on the smoothest out of the two.

Coconut Lip Balm

Coconut: I am a huge lover of all things coconut scented. Anything that reminds me of the beach, sunsets, and warm summer weather, has a friend in me. This coconut scented lip balm is my favorite out of the two, when it comes fragrance. Unfortunately, when it came to application, I found the texture quite uncomfortable. It did not apply as smoothly as I would have liked. It went on gritty and felt a bit rough. 

Both of these lip balms don't have any pigment, so they apply sheer. Honestly, I don't find that there is really anything special about these lip balms, other than the cute packaging and the fun scent. My lips are super dry and while these lip balms didn't exactly worsen them, they did not help moisturize them, either. Also, these lip balms felt heavy on my lips. I could definitely feel like something was coating my lips-sort of wax-like, actually. Not a very comfortable feeling. As far as lasting power goes, I find that I have to reapply every 1-2 hours. 

I would have really liked to have seen more moisturizing-inducing ingredients such as, Shea butter and vitamin E. Lastly, an SPF of some sort would have been a really nice addition.

Overall, if you don't have extremely dry lips and are looking for a basic, fun-scented, inexpensive lip balm, then these may be ones you want to look into. But, if moisturizing is your goal, look elsewhere. There are many other lip balms on the market that do wonders when it comes to moisturizing the lips. I would not repurchase these lip balms again. One of my favorite lip balms is Smith's Rosebud Salve. It never disappoints me, and I can't imagine my life without it. 

Have any of you tried the Love & Beauty lip balms? Which are your favorite lip balms?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased the products mentioned above, for my personal use.

Beauty Crave

Hey Dolls, 

I hope you are all enjoying your day! Welcome to another edition of beauty crave. You all know how it goes, so let's get started :)

1. Bobbi Brown Ultra Nude Eye Palette ($45.00)- I don't think I will ever get enough of nude eyeshadows. They are such a necessary essential for me, and they are the color schemes that I wear quite often. This nude eye palette by Bobbi Brown contains six gorgeous universally flattering, nude eyeshadows that are sure to strike every nude eyeshadow lover's fancy. Also included in the eye palette is a handy, double-ended angled eyeshadow and eyeliner brush. Perfect for when one is on the go.

2. Tarte Maracuja Blush & Glow ($32.00)- Tarte's Maracuja Blush & Glow is a duo that is comprised of a cheek tint and a luminizer. Blend the tint on the cheeks for a lovely natural flush of color, and then follow with the luminizer to highlight the tops of cheekbones, for that extra special touch. According to Tarte, maracuja is an oil that contains Vitamin C, as well as fatty acids-great skin essentials. Also, this products does not contain parabens, sulfates, or any other harsh chemicals, that our skin can do without. Love! 

3.  Dior Diorskin Sculpt Concealer ($35.00)- For me, finding the perfect concealer has been the norm, for quite awhile. I just can't give up! I am obsessed, I tell 'ya. This concealer works to help diminish lines, and give the eye area a smooth appearance. I have a few fine lines under my eyes, and this product sounds really great to help combat that problem. I just wonder if it will help conceal my under-eye dark circles, well enough? 

4. Smashbox Be Discovered Cream Cheek Trio ($29.00)- One of my new year resolutions is to start familiarizing myself more with cream blushes. Unfortunately, I don't have that many in my makeup stash. I steer clear of cream blushes because, when it comes to application, I feel like I am not doing it properly-especially when it comes to loud colors. I am afraid I will look like a clown. It is time to get rid of my cream blush fear, and this cream blush trio by Smashbox seems like a good place to start. The colors are incredibly gorgeous, and look very wearable.

5. American Apparel Glitter Nail Polish ($6.00)- I think it is safe to say that my glitter nail polish obsession is far from being over. I am sure come summertime, I will step away from the glitter and go towards the brights, neons, and pastels. Unless, there is a neon or pastel glitter nail color, available! Now, that would be cool. I really love the chunks of fun glitter that these nail colors have (pictured above is Supernova). By the way, for those who are into the latest, nail flake-craze, there is a pretty silver flake nail color available called Constellation, that I am sure will look lovely layered over dark nail colors. Also, these glitter nail colors are cruelty free, DBP free, toluene free, and formaldehyde free. Score!

6. Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color ($19.00)- I really love lip products. Apart from lipsticks, lip balms, and glosses, I am not too familiar with lip pencils. But, I know that lip pencils perform just as good-sometimes, even better. These lip pencils from Urban Decay, promise to give lips a high dose of opaque color, that feels creamy on the lips. I like! I am looking into purchasing 'Love Child', which is a gorgeous soft pink. Next to nude lip colors, I can't live without my pinks. 

Thanks for stopping by, dolls! Be back soon :) 

What beauty products are on your beauty wishlist? 

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. 

Product Rave: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Cotton Candy

I have been searching high and low for the much buzzed about, Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters ($5.99). But not surprisingly, they have proved hard to find. Well, I just happened to spot a display of these lip butters at Rite Aid and although I was excited that I finally spotted these, I was bummed that the color selections that remained were shades that I would not normally buy for myself. Luckily, I spotted one Revlon lip balm that was right up my alley, and her name is Cotton Candy. 

Quick Product Facts

1. The lip butters are infused with shea butter, coconut butter, and hydrating mango

2. Provides a light-medium pigmentation that give lips a beautiful shine

3. These lip butters are available in 20 shades!

(source)

Packaging

I really like the quilted design/texture on the pink plastic top. I think the packaging looks quite sleek, actually. It also feels pretty sturdy, too. Also, I appreciate that the nozzle twists the lip butter all the way down. I just love features such as this one because that way, nicks and scrapes on the product can be easily avoided. I can't tell you all how many times I have nicked a lipstick because the nozzle wouldn't twist all the way down, no matter how cautious I was when placing the top back on. 

Thoughts/Experience

Cotton Candy is a gorgeous, soft pink that contains small, smooth golden shimmers. Both the soft pink and the gold shimmers compliment each other quite well, and I really like the shine that this lip butter imparts on my lips. The shimmers are not overbearing at all. Cotton Candy is nicely pigmented, but not overly so. You can definitely build on it, though. I do detect a sweet fragrance which I quite enjoy. But no worries for those who are not fond of scented lip products, the sweet scent lessens rather quickly, once applied to the lips. 

This lip butter glided on my lips smoothly, and evenly. I noticed how I could keep layering, and layering the product, and my lips would never dry out or get flaky because of product build-up. My lips are often very dry, and believe it or not, I have encountered lip products that instead of adding moisture to the lips, dry them out instead. Cotton Candy felt super lightweight on my lips, never uncomfortable. 

I wish Cotton Candy lasted a little longer on me, though. I found that three hours or so, is the max time that this lip butter lasts on my lips. After the 3 hours, I have to touch up and apply this lip butter again. I found that my lips, did in fact, feel moisturized throughout the day. One thing that I would have really liked to have seen contained in this lip butter, is an SPF of some sort. I think that would have been a really nice addition. 

Conclusion

I love Cotton Candy, and I hope to spot more of these Revlon Lip Butter shades at drugstores. I think if you are on the lookout for an inexpensive, easy glide-on moisturizing lip butter that packs a nice amount of color, these lip butters may be something worth looking into. 

What do you all think of the Revlon Lip Butters? Which are your favorite shades?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased this product for my personal use.

Love & Beauty Nail Polish in Hot Pink

Personally, I find Forever 21's Love & Beauty nail polishes to be either a hit or miss. I have a few Love & Beauty nail colors in my stash, and I have to say, some colors are spectacular, while others leave me underwhelmed. Luckily, this nail color falls into the spectacular category. 

Three coats of Hot Pink, shiny top coat applied on top as well

Hot Pink (original name, huh?), is a bright pink that packs a whole lot of punch. The color is real bright-but not eye blinding neon bright, that contains fine, gold shimmers. I just love the gold sheen that the tiny, gold shimmers impart on my nails. The gold compliments the bright pink, beautifully. The pictures above do not do this nail color any justice. This mani looks so much cooler in person. To really up the fun factor, I added 2 coats of Wet n' Wild's Wild Shine Nail Color in Sparked to my ring fingers.

Application was a breeze. The brush, as well as the easy-grip handle, makes applying the nail color very simple. The first coat went on a bit sheer. I applied a second, and then a third coat to really get opaque and even coverage. I experienced no streaking, or air bubbles during application, and this nail color dried to a semi-glossy finish.

Drying time wasn't too bad. It took about 10-15 minutes for the nail color to be completely dry. I just applied this color last night so, I can't really report on the wear-time. But usually I have luck with the Love & Beauty nail colors when it comes to lasting power. It is not until 3-5 days of wear that I start to see some tip wear and chipping.

I know there are so many bright pink nail colors out there, in the market, and I am sure that you all probably have one in your nail polish stash. But, I think this color is sort of unique-in its own, fun way. I don't think I have a pink like this one in my collection. Plus, the price tag of $2.80 doesn't hurt either. Hot Pink definitely deserves a look if you spot it at a Forever 21 store.

What do you all think of Hot Pink? Which are your favorite Love & Beauty nail colors?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased this product for my personal use.

Love & Beauty Bronze/Turquoise Eyeshadow Palette

Every time I stop by Forever 21, I tend to overlook the beauty and cosmetics items. I am more into the nail polishes and the clothing. But on my last trip to the store, I decided that it was finally time to take a closer look at the beauty items. Ultimately, I picked up some stuff to test out, so stay tuned for a few more posts in where I will share with you all some more Forever 21 beauty finds. I really hope that this post-along with the others coming up, helps those of you who are not familiar with Forever 21's Love & Beauty line, and are contemplating on weather or not these beauty products are something you want to try.

I really love how the beauty items are so inexpensive. But what I really wanted to find out was, weather or not the quality was there. Today, I am going to share with you all my thoughts on the Love & Beauty bronze/turquoise eyeshadow palette ($2.80).

natural daylight, no flash

Packaging

The black, flip-open compact houses four eyeshadow strips, as well as two double-ended sponge tip applicators. I really like the look of the packaging but, I definitely would not want to drop it. I don't find the case sturdy at all. I am really clumsy, so I will have to make sure to be really careful. 

I noticed something quite surprising actually, when it came to the packaging. We all know that makeup has expiration dates and there is usually some sort of indicator which shows the time span of the product. For example, some items would read 3M, 6M, 12M, 24M, etc. The M indicating months. Well, I was surprised to not only see a time span indicator on the back of the compact, but also the EXACT DATE of when the product expires. Not only that, but it also shows when the product was manufactured. How cool is that? If you take a look at the back of the compact in the picture above, you will see that the expiration date is 10/14-October 2014. This is a quality that I really appreciate. And I think all cosmetic companies should do this with their products. It is so informative and very helpful. There is one thing I don't understand, though. The year 2014 is two years away, and the time span illustration reads 12M. Maybe it means that unopened, this product lasts until 2014. But then once opened, the time span of the product is a year?

Thoughts

When I first spotted these eyeshadows, I immediately fell in love with the colors. I think they compliment eachother so well, and I love how the colors remind me of summer. During the summer months, I LOVE to sport gold and bronze eyeshadows. And I think a lovely turquoise shadow would compliment a tan quite well. When it comes to the eyeshadows, you get a turquoise that I would say leans more on the green side, a bronze, a gold, and a creamy beige. All of the eyeshadows are heavily shimmered. So, if shimmer eyeshadows are not your cup of tea, these are not for you. I personally love shimmers in my eyeshadow colors. I think the shimmers help brighten up my eye area and makes the shadow colors that much more fun. The eyeshadows are pressed closely together. Some may have an issue with this, but its not a deal-breaker for me. I find that I can comfortably fit my eyeshadow brush in each of the colors with no problem. Also, I am happy to report that this product is cruelty-free and not tested on animals!

Pigmentation is pretty impressive. The shadows are nicely pigmented and pack a nice punch of color. With the turquoise color, I found that I had to really pack on the color, in order to get it to show up to its full potential. When it comes to the texture of the eyeshadows, I find that they are very soft. There is already a small crack on the corner of the lighter cream shade, and I have done nothing to cause the crack. Believe me when I say that I have been very gentle with this eyeshadow compact. Who knows? Perhaps the crack was already there before I purchased it, and I didn't notice? 

I did an eye look using all of the eyeshadows in this palette, and I really liked the turn out. I applied the gold shade to the middle of my lid, then I took the bronze shadow and applied that to the outer V, blending into the crease. To brighten up the eye look I took the creamy beige and applied it to the inner corners. Lastly, to finish the look, I applied the pretty turquoise shadow to the lower lash line, to add an unexpected pop of color. The shadows were super easy to blend. But, I did experience some fallout, though. Of course, I applied an eyeshadow primer beforehand. My oily lids require it because if not, the shadows will crease on me within 5 minutes! The longest I have sported these eyeshadows was for about, 5-6 hours. I was pleasantly surprised that I did not notice any fading or major creasing, during that time. This leads me to believe that these eyeshadows have the potential to last beyond the 5-6 hours I had it on for.

Conclusion

I admit, I wasn't expecting much from these eyeshadows. I was ready to be disappointed. But I was proved wrong. The colors are lovely, the pigmentation was nice, and I could definitely see myself using this eyeshadow compact frequently. How could I not? The colors are gorgeous and right up my alley. I have a feeling these shadows are going to be in heavy rotation come summertime. I was left very impressed, and I am going to be on the lookout for more shades.

What do you all think of the Love & Beauty eyeshadows? Have any of you tried any?

Thanks for stopping by, dolls! I hope you all have a great day :) Be back soon!

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased this product for my personal use.

Products I Have Been Loving Lately: Vol 3

Today I am going to share with you all the products that have stolen my heart, lately. Lets get started!

1. Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara- I just recently reviewed this mascara (click here), and it is quickly becoming a must-have staple item. I have been using it daily, and I just love how it easily lengthens and separates my lashes.

2. Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette- This eyeshadow palette (click here for review and swatches) is a must for those who love neutral eye looks. If I am ever in a rush, and indecisive when it comes to my eyeshadow look for the day, the naked palette saves the day. I love how I can easily create a soft, neutral eye or a more dramatic, smokier one for night. I am still debating on weather or not I should get the Naked Palette 2.

3. Hard Candy Fox In A Box Blush in Truth Or Dare- I just reviewed this blush yesterday, along with another hard candy blush duo (click here to check it out). My love affair with truth or dare is not ending anytime soon. This duo, comprised of a pretty golden brown and a soft, sheer pink, add the perfect glow to my cheeks that I love. This is one gem that I was happy to find.

4. Revlon Lip Butter in Cotton Candy- I am in the process of writing a review on this lip butter from Revlon. Cotton candy is a pretty soft pink that gives a gorgeous sheen to the lips. So far, I love the smooth texture of this lip butter. It glides on effortlessly onto the lips. Be on the lookout for the upcoming review!

5. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation- If any of you are longtime readers of my blog, I am pretty sure that you are all getting tired of my constant rave about this foundation. Maybelline's Fit Me foundation (click here for review) is definitely one of my HG foundations. I am on my second bottle of this stuff and I am almost done with it, LOL! I use this foundation almost daily. The colder weather has taken a toll on my skin, causing it to become drier than usual, and I just love the much needed dewiness that this foundation gives my face.

I hope you are all doing well, dolls! Be back soon :)

What products have you all been loving lately? Do any of you have similar favorites?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased all of the products mentioned in this post for my personal use.

Hard Candy Fox In A Box Blushes: Truth Or Dare, Skinny Dipping

I finally was able to get my hands on these Hard Candy treasures! I say treasures because these boxed blushes are fantastic! I am in love. I am just in awe because of how amazing the Hard Candy Fox in a Box blushes ($6.00 each) are. Each of these boxed blushes contain two coordinating shades that compliment each other beautifully. Just take a look for yourselves!

Left To Right: Truth Or Dare, Skinny Dipping (with flash)

I absolutely love the cardboard-box packaging with the easy to open flip top, magnetic lid. I love the bright colors, the fun polka-dotted prints, the images of the flower, lace, and bird, and even the letter fonts are pretty cool-you know, if you are into that stuff :) Yes, they are a little bulky, but come on...you can't deny that the boxes are super adorable. Surprisingly, I find the packaging to be pretty sturdy.

I think the appearance of the blush brushes are really fun. The hairs are pink and the white handle contains the Hard Candy imprint logo on it. I found the brush hairs to feel OK on my cheeks. They don't feel scratchy, but they aren't the softest hairs either. I like to use my own blush brush to apply this product, though. I like that instead of adding a separate compartment to house the brush, Hard Candy decided to insert a black, elastic band under the top lid, that would hold the brush in place. I think this is a great feature because it prevents the packaging from being any more bulkier than it already is.

Truth Or Dare

Truth Or Dare

Truth or Dare is probably my most favorite out of the two boxed blushes. I have been using this boxed blush non-stop since I first got it. The color on the left is a soft, warm golden brown that contains small shimmers. And the color on the right is a pretty sheer pink, that also contains small shimmers. I don't find the shimmers to be very apparent, once the colors are on my cheeks. This duo is the most sheerest out of the bunch, but that is probably why I love it so much. When swatched, the colors appear sheer. But as soon as I apply these two colors on my cheeks, they give my cheeks the most prettiest, healthy looking, glow-with a hint of soft pink to complete the look. With this duo, you will never look overdone. That's the beauty of truth or dare. 

Skinny Dipping

Skinny Dipping

Skinny Dipping is a great pick for those who enjoy coral blush colors. The color on the left is a cool, tan-brown that contains a hint of pink. And the lovely color on the right, is a bright orange coral. Both colors contain shimmers, and the colors are nicely pigmented. Like Truth Or Dare, the shimmers are not overbearing or apparent, once they have been applied to the cheeks. To be honest, I have not been using this boxed blush much, since I am so enamored with truth or dare. I think its because I prefer applying pink blushes in the colder months. And since it is winter here, truth or dare is just perfect for me. But come summertime, I am sure that I will be putting skinny dipping to good use, since coral blushes, and bronzers are all I sport on my cheeks during that time. But, skinny dipping is gorgeous nonetheless, and I am happy that I picked it up.

First Two: Truth Or Dare Swatches. Last Two: Skinny Dipping Swatches

Both these boxed blushes are smooth in texture, and they blend effortlessly onto my cheeks. I also find that these blushes last all day on my cheeks, which is great. I can't wait to pick up some more of these boxed blushes from Hard Candy, on my next trip to Wal-Mart. If you happen to spot these boxed blushes, I recommend you pick up a few. I am sure you will love them as much as I do.

What do you all think of these boxed blushes from Hard Candy? 

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased these products for my personal use.

Product Rave: Vaseline Total Moisture Conditioning Body Lotion

As soon as winter arrives, my skin is just unbearable. My skin is dry, and it has been quite itchy, lately. My legs especially have been feeling the itching wrath, and you can all imagine how uncomfortable that is. Good thing, I have the Vaseline Total Moisture Conditioning Body Lotion (around $4-$6) by my side. This is actually my first time trying out a body lotion by Vaseline and I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

I love that this body lotion contains Vitamins E, A, and B, which are great skin moisturizers and soothers. Also, this lotion also contains minerals which help give skin the nutrients that it needs. The combination of vitamins and minerals work together to replenish the skin with moisture and hydration. And I think it sure does a fab job at that.

When I smooth this lotion on my skin, my skin just feels so much more smoother and supple. The lotion is very creamy. It does not have a thick consistency, nor a thin one. My skin absorbs this lotion quickly, and a little bit of this product truly goes a long way. I do detect a fresh fragrance to this lotion, but its not the least offensive. Once the lotion is applied to the skin, I find that the scent dissipates within 5 minutes or so. After that, I just get a tiny hint of the scent, which I find quite nice actually.

If you are looking for an effective body lotion that will moisturize your skin in a snap, then this may be a product that you would want to look into. I think its definitely worth a try, seeing as its super affordable. My only concern with this body lotion is that it may not be enough for those who have super dry skin. I think for that, a thicker formula may be needed. Just something to keep in mind. 

What do you all think of this body lotion by Vaseline? What are your favorite body lotions to use in the winter time?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased this product for my personal use.

Product Review: Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara

While on my most recent trip to Bed Bath And Beyond, I spotted Maybelline's newest mascara-Illegal Length ($6.99). What intrigued me most about this mascara was the fact that it contained tiny fibers that help lengthen  and extend the lashes. Personally, I am not too familiar with the performance of mascaras that contain fibers. But I do know that the fibers work by attaching to the lashes, to give them instant length. Think of the fibers as small extensions for your lashes.

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara in Very Black

Ingredients

Here are some quick product facts:

1. This mascara is washable-there is a waterproof version available as well

2. Ophthalmologist tested

3. This mascara is safe for those who wear contact lenses

4. "Fiber-Fix Brush" works with a locking formula, to dramatically lengthen and extend the lashes with the 4mm fibers 

5. The mascara brush reaches every single lash, at every angle

6. The fibers will not flake off because they are securely attached to the lashes

7. For better results, it is best to not let the mascara dry in between coat applications

First, I really like the look of the lightweight plastic, mascara tube. I am loving the silver with the contrasting fuchsia text. Very chic, if I do say so myself. When I first took the mascara wand out of the tube, I noticed that the wand was a bit long. I prefer shorter mascara wands-just because they are much easier for me to control. Luckily, I found it was pretty easy to work with the wand. Application was not troublesome at all.

The bristles along with the fibers do wonders when it comes to lengthening the lashes. Take a look for yourself...

Bare Lashes

1 coat of Maybelline Illegal Length applied 

2 coats of Maybelline Illegal Length applied

Is that some crazy length, or what? I love my lashes to contain some volume to them, and I feel like I get a little bit of that with this mascara. The formula is very lightweight. My lashes don't feel weighed down or heavy, and I also notice a pretty slight curl has been achieved as well. Plus, I find that this mascara darkens and separates my lashes quite well, and makes them really stand out. What really impressed me was the fact that I could easily get away with just applying one coat. One coat will give me long, natural looking lashes. But then when you up the coat count to two-three, the length really gets pumped up! I am really happy that I experienced no major clumping action with Illegal Length. Just don't go beyond three coats, or else it will start to clump up. When it came to drying time, I found that it dried relatively quick in between coats, so make sure to work a little quick or else you may risk clumping the lashes.

I find that this mascara lasts for the most part, all day on me. I saw no hint of smudging going on, but I did notice a tiny bit of flaking around the three hour mark. But it was barely noticeable. Also, the removal process is super simple. I use my Lancome Bi-Facil eye makeup remover (review coming soon), and it gets the job done easily.

If length is your goal, then you will most certainly find it with Illegal Length. I will definitely repurchase this mascara again. It's super affordable, and I just can't help but love the length that can be achieved with this mascara.

What do you all think of Illegal Length mascara by Maybelline?

Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. I purchased this product for my personal use.