Etude Oh! M' Eye Lash Volume Mascara

   I have been using L'oreal Volumious Million Lashes Mascara for years and since it is not available in the local market and it is expensive online, I was in pursuit of a replacement mascara that would (first and foremost) suit my budget and would suit my need since I don't wear makeup every day. I liked L'oreal's since it made my lashes really voluminous without clumping thanks to its unique designed rubber brush. I searched for prospects online (because I don't usually go out) and one of the affordable ones I found was this mascara from Etude. The Oh! M' Eye Lash Mascara #3 Volume.

   This mascara is from the Oh! M'Eye Lash family consisting of a base coat (white), top coat (blue), and another mascara meant for creating curled lashes. I haven't tried out the 3 when I went to Etude last Sunday. I just tried the volume mascara. Each product costs PhP228 in stores. Since it's affordable and worked on me I slipped a piece into my little basket right away. The product looks simple unlike other Etude mascaras. It's just a plain black container with words written in pink. The product is meant to be used for 6 months after opening. Looking closely at the 1st and 3rd picture above, this one has a wavy brush compared to its curling counterpart.  The product is sealed with stickers so you'll know it's not tampered nor used.

   The pictures above are the result of the mascara on my right eyelashes. I have medium length lashes. And after using the mascara my lashes became averagely thicker, longer, and curled. Compared to previous mascaras I have used, this one gave just average result. This mascara is a washable type but from my experience it was semi-washable. I still needed the help of a makeup remover to remove it completely. As you can see in the last picture above, my eye still looked like it still has mascara on it.

PROS:

- affordable

- can (averagely) thicken, lift and curl lashes 

- not messy to apply

- smudge proof

CONS:

- hard to rinse out with soap and water

- does not give maximum volume

   I will recommend this mascara for beginners and those looking for an affordable mascara. Based from my experience, I would still like to try other mascaras from Etude particularly the Lash Perm Shockara. For now, I have no choice but to stick with this one since there's no need for me to purchase different mascaras. I give this mascara a 3 out of 5 score!!!!

Etude Color My Brows #1 Review

   Hello dearies! Today's featured product is one of Etude House's best seller. This is also one of the many makeup that Singapore made a counterfeit. Sorry, I just can't help but mention it because counterfeit Etude products are all over the online shopping world. Also I wonder how these counterfeit items are labeled as "Singapore Authentic". How can a fake be authentic???? You can read about Color My Brows' counterfeit review here by kikaysimaria. This is a very helpful review.

  Color My Brows is available in 5 shades- #1 rich brown, #2 light brown, #3 red brown, #4 natural brown, &#5 blondie brown. The swatches are shown above. This lash mascara is neatly packed in a folder like carton with instructions. I already discarded the carton sorry. It costs PhP 378 at Etude and normally PhP 300 online plus shipping fee. The container looks like your average mascara. The consistency is like a mascara but drier. To use this, you just simply swipe the brush applicator along the hair growth. TIP: swipe it inside out then vice versa so that your brow hair will be completely covered.

    I was born with thick jet black hairstrands and there's no need for me to use a brow liner. I just have it cleaned every other month or so. I purchased the Color My Brows because I often dye my hair Chestnut or Mahogany and I felt the need to balance the color of my brows with my hair. I picked the rich brown shade because it was the safest color for me. I have tried all of the testers and this one covered the blackness of my brows unlike the rest of the shades. As you can see in the picture, after applying the product my brows became a bit thicker and brownish.This brow mascara lasts the whole day eventhough it is not waterproof.

PROS:

- long lasting

- color blends with hairstrands easily

- various shades to choose from

- makes brows look neat and polished 

- I haven't experienced any allergic reaction

- compact size

- dries quickly after application

- a perfect alternative to brow liner

CONS:

- a bit expensive for a small product

- dries easily if cap is not securely placed

- other shades won't look good on brows with thick hairstrands

- counterfeit available in the market

- looks awkward when applied to very very thin brow strands (use brow liner instead)

   I simply love this product! It just makes my makeup look more polished because it makes my brows appear neat. If you love changing hair color, this will be a big help to balance. I highly recommend this product to the ladies who wants an easy brow touch up gear. My verdict for this product is 4 out of 5!!!