Boots 17 Blow Out Volumising Mascara // Review

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!

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme - Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara // Review

Estée Lauder is a brand that always entices me with its beautiful packaging. The sumptuous extreme mascara is no exception. The packaging of this mascara feels luxurious with its sleek gold tube and navy blue writing, certainly living up to the high-end makeup expectations that one can expect from Estée Lauder.

The brush itself is on the large side, which usually results in difficult application, however this brush has been tapered to allow for precise movement in tricky areas such as the inside corner of the eye.

Estée Lauder claim that this mascara creates 'outrageous volume, lift and curves for an audacious, false-lash effect.' The formulation of the mascara in extreme black is a great inky black, and certainly creates volume, however I did find it to clump the lashes on the second coat. Having said this, the mascara lasted all day with no flaking or smudging and was easily removed with a regular makeup remover.

  

Although I do like this masacra, I think that it is over-priced and that I could achieve similar results with cheaper alternatives, but if you are after a luxurious volumising mascara then this could be the one for you. The sumptuous extreme mascara is available in four colours; extreme black, extreme brown, extreme cobalt and extreme emerald. It costs £22.00 and is available from Estée Lauder stands and Boots stores as well as online.