The Blushing Introvert: make up for ever

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I haven't been the biggest fan of pencil eyeliners lately, because I never felt the need of lining my waterline in my make-up routine. I used to be obsessed with wearing black eyeliner on my bottom waterline, and it made me look super emo back in high school.

Today I'll be reviewing the rather new, Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencils in M-92 Matte Pastel Purple, and M-10 Matte Black.

I received these two gorgeous eye pencils at Gen Beauty Toronto, and I was amazed at how good they were. The girl at the Make Up For Ever booth drew on my hand and I went on with my day. The eyeliner stayed on and didn't smudge at all! Wearing it for 6 hours with a long sleeve, having it rub against my jacket. DID. NOT. BUDGE.

The pigmentation is phenomenal for these eyeliners. These liners will not fade, smudge, or crease until you remove it with make-up remover. The long-lasting waterproof formula works great on your waterline and smudges when you want that eyeshadow, smoky effect.

I wore the matte black on my lower lash line, and the pastel purple around my liquid liner. Both colours stayed vibrant and didn't smudge for 8+ hours of wear. I've actually seen some pretty bad reviews on these eyeliners, but I don't see any negatives about them. Some have said it doesn't stay on their waterline at all, but it seems to stay put for me. The only down side I would say is that the pencil tips are very soft, so pressing too hard would require you to sharpen it sooner than most liners.

I decided to do a test on my leg too. You know, for review purposes.

It just doesn't budge! Even after rolling my pants down, wearing tights, and sleeping, it stayed put.

What do you think about Make Up For Ever's new Aqual XL Eye Pencils?

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This is going to be one super lengthy post, so I hope you've prepared your eyes for lots of photos and reviews! Today I will be talking about ten (yes, ten!) mascaras that you need to try. All the mascaras featured in this post range from drugstore to high end, so it will fit any budget depending what you are looking for. 50% of the mascaras I'm reviewing are deluxe samples and 50% are full sized. Regardless, they have the same brush as the full size so it does not matter what so ever.

For this review I will be focusing on what the mascara does, the texture of the wand, how well it works on bottom lashes, formula, and ease of use. I tried to photograph every single mascara on my eye, but bare with me because my digital camera sucked at super close up shots, so I ended up using my Iphone 5 camera hahahaha. I hope it still looks okay. WARNING: if you are creeped out by close up pictures of eyes, this probably isn't a post you want to look at then. Okay lets start!

The mascaras are not placed in any particular order. I chose not to rank them since everyone is looking for a certain need when it comes to mascaras, so no one will like the same thing. Sadly, my eyelashes are non-existent so I don't know if you will be able to tell a difference when you see the mascara used on my eyes. Enjoy anyways!

No Mascara

This is a photo of my eye with no mascara, but I did curl my lashes. Look how sad and short they are. I always love wearing falsies because of my sparse lashes, but I do occasionally try to wear mascara instead now.

Only one coat was applied to each swatch of mascara on my eyes. I did this to avoid clumpiness and I wanted to see how the product worked if I was only using it lightly.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara ($26)

I recently got this from my August Ipsy bag and I am so happy I have it.

What it does: Lengthens and blackens your lashes.

Wand: Very thick soft bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Yes, no mess.

Formula: Wet, cream consistency.

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 10

Overall: Probably one of my favourites now.

Clinique High Impact Mascara ($19)

I've actually had so many samples of this mascara that I never had to buy a full sized one.

What it does: Adds volume and length.

Wand: Very fine soft bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Favourite mascara for bottom lashes.

Formula: In-between wet and dry.

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 10

Overall: If you're looking for au naturale lashes, this mascara is for you.

Benefit They're Real Mascara ($29)

Again, another mascara I've never had to buy a full size of because I have like a million samples.

What it does: Volumizes, curls and lengthens.

Wand: Non flexible, stiff, prickly.

Works for bottom lashes: Yes and no. Not a fan of the wand.

Formula: Not too wet, brush doesn't carry excessive product.

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 7

Overall: Everyone loves this mascara, but I've used better.

Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara ($28)

A surprise love in my book.

What it does: Separates lashes and creates volume.

Wand: A bit flexible, soft furry bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Works pretty well.

Formula: More on the dry side

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 6.5

Overall: Great formula, but the brush may cause difficulties for some.

Yves Saint Laurent Effet Faux Cils Babydoll ($36)

Expensive for a reason.

What it does: Separates lashes and reaches even baby lashes!

Wand: Flexible, short bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Works wonders.

Formula: Creamy, not too wet.

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 10

Overall: Amazing formula, does exactly what it states, worth the money if you purchase. Makes you have a very cute and flirty lash look. Very natural.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara ($30)

My holy grail.

What it does: Volumizes and creates dramatic lashes.

Wand: Non flexible, stiff bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Its alright, nothing special.

Formula: In between dry and wet. More wet.

Ease of Use: (1 not easy - 10 easy) 8 - Can get messy

Overall: One of my favourites. 3 coats make a super dramatic look. I only used one coat in the photo.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashes ($28)

Mixed Feelings.

What it does: Volumizes, lengthens and separates.

Wand: Non flexible, stiff, pokey bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Not really.

Formula: Creamy, thick.

Ease of Use: 6 - brush is pokey.

Overall: Honestly, it gets the job done and my lashes look pretty awesome, BUT I just don't like the brush at all haha.

Covergirl Bombshell Volume Mascara ($10)

My favourite drugstore mascara.

What it does: Lengthens, separates, natural looking volume.

Wand: End 1: fat, stiff, thin bristles. End 2: Soft bristles.

Works for bottom lashes: Decent.

Formula: Drier formula, not very wet at all.

Ease of Use: 8

Overall: Makes your lashes look super long without looking fake. Great drugstore mascara. Add many more coats of end 2 and it can create a dramatic look.