L'oreal false lash telescopic mascara. Before and after photos

I've reviewed this mascara before (linked here). I just wanted to update with some before and after pictures because the results this mascara gives is truly magnificent. As you can see, I have nearly non existent and very straight lashes in my before picture but afterwards I can really liken the look to me, wearing fake eyelashes. 

I use the waterproof version of the mascara for ultimate hold and honestly the results (volume and curl) last all day. It is also 100% waterproof and even though it has micro fibres in the formula, they stay put instead of flaking away during the course of the day. 

Before: Taken in dim light... I'm very tired today

After: Taken yesterday when I was more awake

Although I purchase and try new mascaras all the time - this is 

the ultimate holy grail. 

L'oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara Review

Hands down this is the best mascara ever and every Asian girl or any girl with non existent, straight, sparse lashes should give it a go. It is one of the only fiber mascaras in the UK market that really does work. The plastic brush, ensures that the lashes don't clump and if you buy waterproof, it holds a curl extremely well. 

This mascara works best in the middle of its lifespan. At the beginning, it's a bit too watery and therefore lacks volume; at its end, clumping can be more of issue as it tends to thicken quite quickly.

 ...and here is my scarey eye as proof!You can really see the fibers at the end of my lashes, normally my lashes end at the crease of my eye. 

Foundations for yellow based skintones

There is nothing worst than buying foundation. Every month there is a new 'miracle' foundation out and there is nothing more I want than for it to be my holy grail face saver. The only trouble is finding the right texture for the skin type, the right coverage, the right lasting power and ultimately the right shade.

Growing up on drug store products as a little Chinese girl, it was hell finding a foundation! All we had back then was pink based tones more suitable for the majority of western faces. How on earth could they ignore, that the colour spectrum of all women, including white! Many of my girlfriends have yellow undertones and even if they didn't, they preferred it because yellow neutralises pinkiness! Luckily for me, the foundation market has improved, now I want it to improve for those with darker skin tones. Are you listening, beauty industry?

I have Four foundations on my beauty table. The others are hidden away in my beauty drawers therefore they are eliminated for review (for now) as I probably hid them for a reason. 

I have dehydrated skin with a slight oiliness in my tzone. For reference wise, my skin varies between MAC Nc20-25.

MAC Studio Sculpt (NC25) Loreal Lumi Maagique (DW3) Bourjois Healthy Mix (52) Estee Lauder Double Wear (Sandy)

Without flash. Foundations in the order of above picture

With flash.

Mac Studio Sculpt. What they say...

Gel based, Water resistant, Satin finish, Hydrating and Medium to high coverage.

What I say...

Good coverage but does however cake if skin is not in prime condition. Although it is gel based and it should be light, it feels slightly heavy. I also find this more matte than satin finish, it's not completely matte but can be trouble for dehydrated to dry skin. This is the reason why I wouldn't consider it a buildable foundation, the more you use, the more you cake.

Lumi Magique Light Infusing Foundation. What they say...

Infuses skin with a ray of light, illuminating your complexion. Perfect coverage without masking.

What I say...

This foundation is a no for me. It feels greasy and it has very little lasting power. This is not a foundation for this summers heat wave!It gives a medium coverage, I don't think this a buildable product, as it would make the face way too greasy. I feel it is also quite a heavy formula despite the coverage. This foundation is also too dark for me. I would say on the MAC spectrum it's Nc30+.

Bourjois Healthy Mix. What they say...

Vitamin enriched, Gel texture, Flawless coverage, Undetectable coverage, Lasts 16 hours.

What I say...

I bought it this morning, so I have no idea how long it lasts but it has held up pretty well so far. Coverage is perfect is light medium and I believe it can be buildable because it blends so well and doesn't cake. Doesn't oxidise and makes my skin look natural. Recommend. (Nc20)

Estee Lauder Double Wear. What they say...

Make up stays in place despite heat and humidity. It doesn't change colour and feels light weight and comfortable.

What I say...

It is so light and watery but provides good coverage. It does cake but only slightly for dry skin. I use this, when I know I'm going to be out all day. I really like it put application is difficult without a pump. (Between Nc20 &25)

L'oreal and Revlon eyeliners review

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Currently I have three eyeliners in my collection. The old L'oreal superliner carbon gloss (discontinued), its new replacement L'oreal super liner black lacquer and Revlon's colorstay liquid eye pen. Here are the snaps.  

Drawn on the hand from top to bottom are carbon gloss, black lacquer and Revlon. I tried to press down using the same strength for each. Revlon is very poor even when layering. I'm not sure if you can see in the picture but the L'oreal eyeliners are very glossy and the pigment is truly dense and wonderful. 

The smudge test with a wet finger! As you can see Revlon is none existent and the new super liner, black lacquer is super resilient. I can confirm that teamed with Urban Decay eye primer, even oil based eye make up remover has a hard job! 

In Boots, L'oreal carbon gloss retails at £6.49 and Revlon's doesn't appear on the website any more but again retailed at around £6.