Now it's no secret that I love mascara. I love the way it can lengthen and volumise my lashes, transforming my look with minimal effort. Mascara without a doubt would be the makeup item I would choose if told I could only choose one item. However, as much as I love my mascara I struggle to stay faithful to one brand. I often find myself trying out new brands, new formulas and new promises on the quest for perfect eyelashes.
The latest contender in my quest was the Boots 17 Blow Out, volumise, sculpt, tease mascara in Blackest Black (why are mascara names always such a mouthful?!). Firstly I love the packaging - it's bright, chunky, playful and easily spotted in my messy makeup bag. Thanks for saving me time rummaging around trying to find my mascara in the morning Boots 17!
This mascara claims to 'blow lashes out of all proportion.' To me this phrasing is quite humorous as I am not sure anyone would want their lashes 'blown', but nonetheless it is quite a claim from 17. The formula contains vitamin E and Argan oil which supposedly boots lash body and creates long lasting lift.
Despite the silly phrasing, this mascara does a fantastic job at volumising lashes. It makes my lashes look incredibly thick and full, certainly living up to the packaging's promises.
The brush is on the large side, but not un-user friendly. I find that the brush coats my lashes with just the right amount of product without excessive clumping. Two coats and I'm ready to go! This mascara lasts all day on me and I haven't experienced any problems with flaking or smudging, yet it can be easily removed at the end of the day. The product itself is unscented and incredibly pigmented, leaving you with lovely dark lashes. It is also comfortable to wear and doesn't leave your lashes feeling weighty or crispy like some mascaras can.
So what's the verdict? I love this mascara. So much in fact, that I have already repurchased another tube, something that is very rare for my unfaithful mascara habits. Could this be the ultimate mascara for me? -- possibly. However I am not sure I'll be giving up my quest for perfect eyelashes just yet, so stay tuned!
17 Blow Out mascara retails for £6.29 for 12ml and is available from Boots stores and online. Do you have a favourite mascara? If so let me know in the comments below as I am always looking for more suggestions!
I don't actually have a favourite mascara, I'm forever trying out new ones, so might give this a go next! xx
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Mascara is always tricky! There's so many options! Would definitely recommend trying this one though if you like volume. x
DeleteI love the packaging! I only really like mascaras with the plastic bristles though. I've been using Chanel Inimitable Intense for a while, but I can't buy it anymore cause I'm heading off to college. : ( I've been eyeing some Loreal ones because of that though.
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It's lovely isn't it! I usually don't like plastic bristles and prefer these natural ones. I haven't tried any Chanel mascaras but they definitely look lovely! I've heard good things about L'oreal voluminous so maybe try that :)
DeleteThis looks so good, my favourite mascara is big and fast by soap and glory I always find that mascara flake on me so I might have to give this one a try xxxx
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I haven't tried the Soap and Glory one but do like some of their other products. I would definitely recommend giving this one a try if you like volume plus I think it's a really good price too - bonus! x
DeleteI absolutely love this mascara! But I almost always go for MAybelline when it comes to mascara :)
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It's great isn't it! Maybelline also do fab mascaras I really love the falsies flared too :)
Deletelooks amazing! definitely want to try this!
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It's really nice and great for the price :) definitely give it a go! x
DeleteLooks and sounds great! Would love to try it x
ReplyDeleteIt really is nice! I'd definitely recommend giving it a try :) x
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