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Review | Avon Mega Effects Mascara Blackest Black

Mascara is an indispensable makeup item and everyone should have at least two different formulations in their cosmetics bag. Sometimes, just a stroke of mascara makes you look wide awake and I for one, like to try out different formulations.

Avon have recently come out with a new mascara, aptly called, Mega Effects which comes in the most gadgety packaging ever, which ultimately is what lured me into buying this mascara. Here are my thoughts on it.

 
So, like I have just said, Mega Effects comes in a gadgety yet compact plastic packaging. You pull the pink cap off to reveal the actual applicator which you have to pull out of the black base and you will meet the innovative and extraordinary spoolie with a moving, ergonomic handle. It can be tricky to adapt your hands to the handle at first, especially if you have large hands but I promise, the results are well worth!
 
 

I find it is easier for me to move the handle to a 90 degree position and have the mascara applied right from the very base of the lashes to really make them pop. This mascara lives up to its name as you will get big, separated and well defined lashes right from the very first application and results last until you take the mascara off. I find that the mascara doesn't clump on me and I am really fond of the fanned out effect on my lashes.
 
 
 
Although it is not a waterproof formula, I always remove mascara with a waterproof eye makeup remover to ensure I take off all traces and my lashes are well cared for. I haven't experienced any irritations whatsoever when using this mascara and I will repurchase once I run out.
 
So if you're after a mascara that will actually make your lashes stand out (or you simply love unusual packaging), Avon Mega Effects is a good one to start with!
 
Have you tried Avon Mega Effects yet?


Nail Polish Collection | Avon, Maybelline, NYX, Sally Hansen, Sinful Colors, Wet 'n' Wild

Next up are the American brands Avon, Maybelline, NYX, Sally Hansen, Sinful Colours and Wet 'n' Wild. I would love to get more Sinful Colors because I really like their range and the formulas look really nice to work with. I would really like to get my hands on another bottle of Maybelline Into The Sunset because it is such a beautiful colour, but apparently it is very rare and hard to find...


 
Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear 290 Crushed - metallic bright orange
Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear 300 White On - white crème
Hard As Nails Sheer French Colour Sheer Opal - opalescent pink
Crackle Overcoat 07 Cherry Smash - red with orange undertones. Dries to a crackle finish 

 
 
A009 Hollywood Walk Of Fame (Fergie Limited Edition - 2012) - multi-coloured stars and holographic silver bar glitter in a transparent base
395 Folly - medium Italian pink crème with red undertones

 
 
Wet Shine Diamonds Into The Sunset - coral pink with iridescent gold glitter
Color Show 280 Plum Paradise - metallic dark purple

 


146 Grapefruit - bright red crème
167 Dreamy Glitter - pearl pink stars and large iridescent hex glitter with small round iridescent glitter in a sheer baby pink base

 
 
S402 Red Wine - dark red crème
S404 Vamp It Up - vampy red crème
 

Review: Avon Retractable Lip Brush

Hey guys! Here's a quick review for today as I'm a bit busy with assignments and my dissertation...

As you can tell from the title, I'm going to review the Avon Retractable Lip Brush which I've had for a while now.  I got mine from ebay and since I bought it from a seller in the UK, it only took 5 or 6 days to get here.  However, I cannot remember how much I paid for it but it wasn't expensive at all.

The brush comes with a little transparent plastic pocket that says 'AVON' and it looks really sleek and feels sturdy:


I bought this brush as I was looking for a good lip brush with a cap that I can carry with me to touch up my lips without worrying about the potential mess in my bag.

What I like about this brush apart from the size of it (both in terms of packaging as well the bristles, which are the perfect size) is the fact that it is retractable, therefore you really do not have to worry should the cap come off in your bag as you won't have lipstick smeared on the insides.  Having said that, I'm pretty sure the cap won't come off as it closes really tightly.  Anyhow, there's a little sphere at the base of the brush which is pushed by inserting the bottom part into the cap (as there is another little sphere in the cap) and in turn, the brush is revealed and ready for use!  Here are some pictures to show you what I mean:


The bottom of the bush and the inside of the cap


The actual brush bristles

I have used this brush multiple times and washed it and up till now, I have never experienced any shedding whatsoever and also, the bristles are easy to clean and get all the product off them in next to no time!

I definitely recommend this brush to anyone looking for a good, bag-friendly lip brush so if you ever come across it, just grab it!

Top-Ten Tuesdays ~ Make-up Brushes

Hello ladies! Sorry today's post is a bit late as opposed to the others, but this morning, I went along with my father and brother to a crib exhibition as a friend of ours has submitted his creation for the competition and then we went to Mdina (if you happen to visit Malta, make sure to check out this place - it used to be our country's capital city).  Anyways, today I decided to share my Top-Ten make-up brushes with you.  I only use brushes to apply my make-up with. I never use sponges and very rarely use my fingers.

10. Fraulein 38 Fan Brush
9. Avon Retractable Lip Brush
8. Concealer Brush that came with an imperfection-masking concealer that Mum bought but for some reason never used (lol!)
7. Fraulein 38 Eyebrow Wand
6. Fraulein 38 Eyebrow and Lash Comb
5. Fraulein 38 Eyeshadow C Brush
4. Fraulein 38 Contouring Brush
3. Fraulein 38 Face Brush


You can find a review on the Fraulein 38 brushes here.

Which are your favourite brushes ladies?

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