Well, Thanks to being a BzzAgent, I got to sample the new Maybelline products! I've waited to do a review until I had used them quite a bit (because in my opinion first opinions of makeup aren't always the ones that last). So, let's get this party started!
I personally tested the lots of lashes mascara and the peach kiss baby lips lip balm.
My first thoughts on the lip balm was that it wasn't flavored. I'm not entirely sure why I thought it would have some flavor (maybe it was because of the name) but it didn't. That right there is the downside to my baby lips product. It has a very "lotion" taste occasionally. That being said, the more I used it, the more I really did come to enjoy it. One of my best friends commented when I shared some with her to try that the name Baby Lips wasn't appealing to her. I do appreciate the tinting. It's very pale so it's more along the lines of when you wear sexy underwear just to feel sexy, but it's still nice.
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| The test between the make up and no make up. |
As you can see in the above picture, the lip lip balm does have a really nice sheen. (Please forgive my overgrown eyebrows >.> We're in the middle of moving and I haven't had the chance to really mess with them). All in all, the reviews I've had are good. The Baby Lips balm doesn't get sticky (a pet peeve of mine when it comes to lip products) and it really does seem to make my lips softer and smoother. The size and design of the tube is really nice as well. It's easy to keep track of and to find in my purse or pocket and it is quick to apply and makes me feel all pretty! ;)
Now, on to the Mascara. I'll start with a disclaimer. As you can tell by the side of the picture that has no make up, I already have long eyelashes, they just need more definition in my opinion. I was a little nervous about testing mascara because I knew I would be forcing myself to use the product instead of my normal product for several weeks to get a good opinion of it. The applicator looks like a pink cone almost. That seemed very odd to me and that best friend I mentioned earlier. It was almost scary.
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| The comparison between my old Mascara and the new. |
But, I really did like it. The Lots of Lashes Mascara was the smoothest formula I've used yet. You know how most mascara (at least in my experience) tends to resemble a thin sludge before you put it on? Not this one. It almost looks like an ink. That being said, it is extremely light when you put it on. I may be the only person who's experienced this before, but I really hate when my eyes water just after I put on mascara because my eyelids are adjusting to the weight and feeling of it on. (That is why I normally stick to water proof) I didn't even have to worry about that this time! Lots of Lashes also didn't go on clumpy. I didn't have to use my eyelash comb and seperate the lashes at all. It was an astonishing feeling! The last big seller for me was the fact that it didn't make my long eyelashes look nasty or fake. Very few mascaras can sit on long eyelashes nicely and this one did. Will I make the switch? I'm thinking so. I might keep some of the Maybelline Falsies around in case I want that wispy look, but I'm pretty darn impressed!
Now, don't think I'm just tooting their horn because I got to test them. I will point out the bad things, but I was extremely pleased with these products. I'll also admit right now that even though I really love make up and am enthused about it, I don't have the most experience with the application of it. This was the perfect product for me to test because these are things I wear most regularly :D and this test has inspired me to wear them more often ^.^
Want to try them for yourself? Head on over to Maybelline's Facebook Page and like them for a free coupon! I hope this answers your questions and helps any one curious about these products :) Feel free to comment with further questions or email me and I'll be more than glad to assist!
