No7 Lash Impact Mascara

 

This post is going to be a review on the new release from No7, which is their Lash Impact mascara. I got this as a present for my birthday, when at the time I think it was on offer for £10. Now its usual retail price is £13.50; from the drugstore I do think it is a little expensive. I haven't really tried many products from the brand No7 before, including none of their mascaras, so I wasn't too sure what to expect.

 

 

 

 

The first thing I said when I opened this present was 'wow the packaging is so cool!' The bright red shimmery colour looks very glamorous and stands out within your makeup bag. The wand is fibre with quite small bristles, which I find helps me apply my mascara well as the wand is a little flexible. They claim that the mascara 'adds intense volume for dramatic lashes'. Another reason why the Lash Impact mascara is meant to be good is because you can apply more than one coat to add more volume without it clumping.

 

I use this mascara every day for school as with only one coat is isn't too dramatic, but gives a nice amount of volume whilst lengthening my lashes too. I find when I apply one coat is doesn't clump at all, it just leaves my lashes looking fluttery and pretty. I rarely apply another coat throughout the day, however when I do my eyelashes become slightly longer, with a bit more volume also. In my opinion what they claim is true.

 

 

At the end of the day this mascara does make the bottom of my eyes a little black (as it isn't waterproof), but nothing too much so I look like a panda! Even though I don't curl my eyelashes before I apply this mascara, the curl keeps pretty well, however perhaps curling your eyelashes before hand will make the curl last longer.

 

Overall I really like the No7 Lash Impact mascara as it gives the right amount of length and volume for every day use or a more dramatic look. I think it is overpriced for what it is, and for a drugstore mascara, so I'm not sure whether I would repurchase it in the future. I will probably try out a new mascara instead. Please leave a comment telling me your favourite mascara, drugstore or high end and I will talk to you soon.

Simple Skincare - Brand Focus

Recently I have begun using some products from the Simple range. Simple is designed especially for sensitive skin, and contains no artificial perfume or colour and no harsh chemicals in their products. My skin is quite sensitive, so I don't like to use heavily scented cosmetics, which is why I thought I would try out some skincare items from the Simple line. They are inexpensive and can be purchased from places such as boots and supermarkets, where they always have deals such as 3 for 2. I've been using these products for just over 3 weeks now, and my skin has definitely improved since I have been using them.

All the products I own are from the Kind To Skin range from Simple. The first product is the Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion. It says it can be used morning and evening, but I prefer to use it in the evening to remove my makeup. I rinse my face with water first, then apply some of the lotion to a cotton wool pad and gently cleanse my face. It does a great job in removing my face makeup as well as my eye makeup too. It leaves my face feeling very clean and completely clear of any traces of makeup.

Next is the Simple Moisturising Facial Wash, which I sometimes use after using the cleansing lotion to thoroughly wash my face. I really do like this product. You only need a small amount, meaning this bottle has lasted me a long time! It leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised as the name suggests, which is perfect for people with drier skin. The product foams up nicely and washes off with no residue left on the skin.

Another product is the Simple Soothing Facial Toner, which I try to use most mornings and evenings after I have washed my face and before I moisturise. I must say, the first time I used this product I was not too keen on the scent, however now I am used to it. The actual toner itself is lovely, I just apply a few drops to a cotton wool pad and apply to my face. It doesn't sting my skin at all, just leaves it feeling nice and fresh.   

My last Simple product I own is the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser. I use it morning and evening, and it really keeps my skin moisturised all day without making my face oily. I find that even though it is a rich moisturiser, it isn't too heavy on my skin, so I can use it in the summer as well as the winter months.

Overall I really like Simple products and would highly recommend them to people beginning with skincare items, and people with or without sensitive skin! Over the past few weeks my skin has been much better since using my new Simple skincare items, and I will definitely be looking into buying more products from the line. I hope you enjoyed this post.

Chloe x