mascara spotlight | drugsNmakeup

I’ve always been attracted to colored mascara from the time I was about 13 and discovered navy blue mascara *ahh memories* I tried some purple mascara by Maybelline not too long ago and I was NOT impressed. You couldn’t even tell it was purple at all! Fast forward to a few days ago: me browsing the cosmetics at Wal Mart and coming across the HARD CANDY section!! I was unaware HARD CANDY was even sold anymore!! Shows how much I know. The display was quite pillaged and plundered, but I did find a tube of 1000 lashes Mascara in Divine purple. It was 6 dollars so I didn’t even think twice about buying it. I did some limited research and found out it wasn’t all that great according to a few sources. BOO!! I WANT purple lashes!! So I got an idea to try it in conjunction with my Essence volumizing lash powder and here are the results!!

Steps:

1. Curl your lashes! I curl twice on each side.

2. Apply a generous coat of 1000 lashes mascara in color of your choice. I chose Divine purple 🙂

1000 lashes mascara in divine purple by Hard Candy

3. Before mascara dries, apply lash powder with enclosed spoolie.

The powder resembles Splenda sweetener 🙂

4. Apply 2-3 more coats of mascara until desired volume and color are achieved.

My right eye has mascara completely applied and my left eyelashes are simply curled

5. Optional: Apply a eyeliner in a similar color to upper and lower lash line. I used Stila Smudge stick in purple tang.

WITHOUT eyeliner

WITH Stila smudge stick in Purple tang applied to upper and lower lash line

6. Admire your AWESOME lashes and take pics!!

Enjoying my edgy yet WEARABLE makeup!

Here is a video for those of you who prefer a live application technique to follow 🙂

also…Coming Soon: BornPrettystore 88 color palette giveaway on youtube!!

I bought this the other day at Ulta and I didn’t have extremely high hopes, but I was pleasantly surprised. This products boasts a 100% natural origin and 70% organic ingredient list, and claims a false lash effect. I tried out the shade called Ultra black, because I prefer the darkest lashes possible. I believe this mascara would be great for ladies with sensitive eyes or for those ladies who are “eco-friendly.” This product asks you “How green is your makeup?”

Lovely hot pink packaging with a “leaf-like” lid

When I opened the product, it almost looked dry. It didn’t appear wet like most mascaras I use. I’m sure that is due to the limited ingredient list. The brush, which is 100% recyclable, is oversized with small bristles that are hard in texture. I honestly did not think it would do much for my lashes.

I curled my lashes first, then applied 3 coats. It was harder to build up than some other mascaras I typically use, and I usually only use 2 coats, but needed 3 with this mascara. But the effect on my lashes was a completely natural looking long and feathery look! I love it for everyday wear! The mascara did not provide a lot of volume for me, but I still enjoyed the look very much.

It also feels a bit different than other mascaras, it did not dry “hard” and it almost felt like I was not wearing mascara at all. It stayed looking nice all through my 8 hour work shift, and washed off very easily when I removed my eye makeup.

All in all I enjoyed this mascara. I will wear it to work and when I don’t want as much volume and a more natural look. It has a “Princess-y whimsical” look to it.

Price: $9.95

Grade: B+