False Lashes
I have never been one to really wear false lashes. Apart for the occasional black tie event I have always preferred mascara. I found the lashes I had tried before had too thick bands making them look too unnatural and being inexperienced - very messy to handle!
Over the last few days I have been testing out some beautiful lashes sent to me by falseeyelashes.co.uk and I have to say I am in love and I am definitely going to be wearing more false lashes in the future.
The Red Cherry lashes are my favourite. The band is so thin and (after a bit of practice!) are so easy to apply. The thin band enables a really natural looking false lash that still can be exaggerated with the addition of mascara and liner.
The Wispy #WSP are absolutely stunning and I think these will definitely be my go-to lashes from now on. They have beautiful cross lashes giving a very pretty look. I got so many compliments with the lashes and wore them for a good 15-16 hours at beautycon, dinner and drinks and most of the time forgot I was even wearing them! (Yes they were that good) at the end of the night they still held beautifully in place and were not irritating my skin/eyes.
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| Red Cherry Wispies #WSP lashes |
The Stevi #43 lashes are straight cut fanned lashes are also great and are slightly more dramatic - great for events or nights out. I wore them at a wedding - again got many compliments. I found they too were barely noticeable, but slightly more than the #WSP (the right one was bothering me until I reapplied it after an hour - so probably more to do with my technique)
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| Red Cherry Stevie #43 lashes |
The Ardell Demi Wispies are definitely a cult favourite. I agree that they are flattering but I personally found them to be slightly heavy on the outer 1/3rd of the lash and with little extra volume. I found my lashes pre-mascara were almost coming to the edge. They are still beautiful lashes especially if you want a bit of volume and have shorter lashes naturally.
I also tested out the Rimmel Volume Colourist mascara in extreme black. This has been a favourite of mine in the past and has been great to rediscover. Plastic wands are my favourite in general and this mascara definitely does a good job of really separating the lashes whilst adding volume. Great to use with these lashes! The only drawback is the chunkiness of the lid which makes application very slightly more difficult.
All in all I would 100% recommend these lashes. falseeyelashes.co.uk is a great new company stocking so many different lash brands as well as mascara. There is no minimum spend for delivery which is great and I on google searching their prices are extremely competitive retailing for these lashes at just £3.99! They are also stocking the Morphe brushes coveted 35o palette - I must admit, I may be first in line to grab that when it is back in stock! And of course - more lashes!
Shivanee | The Skin and Beauty Blog
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When it comes to false eyelashes from the drugstore I believe KISS makes some of the best. Their lashes are made with 100% natural hair. They are so lightweight that I often forget I am wearing them.
Every now and then they come up with new innovations of falsies to keep up with the trends. This new-ish line up consists of the "True Volume Lashes" which are unique because of the tapered ends that mimic natural lashes to help them blend seamlessly while providing essential volume.
How to Use False Eyelashes:
1. Check fit: Lay lash on top of your natural lashline. If needed, trim to fit from the outer corners.
2. Apply eyelash adhesive to lash band, I love DUO Striplash Adhesive. Wait 30 seconds for adhesive to become tacky.
3. Apply false lashes along your natural lash line. Wait to allow adhesive to dry completely.
Above I am wearing a pair of KISS True Volume Lashes in Chic on the top lash line. You can see how delicate they are and I must say they are more natural looking than dramatic synthetic pairs I have tried before. When using eyelash strips, I recommend a thin black line on the upper lash line to disguise bands from the eyelash strips.
KISS True Volume Lashes are available from BOOTS at £4.99 a pair. They currently have a 3 for 2 offer, so make the most of it and don't forget to use your Boots Advantage Card!
Bourjois makeup have released their own line of false lashes. There are 5 of them, 4 of which I have. The line-up includes the following:
1. Smoky Eyes – lashes with a liner effect, £7.99
2. Rock Chic - fierce lashes for a bold, intense look, £7.99
3. Lady in Black - half-strip lashes with jewels on them to add a touch of sparkle to your outfit, £7.99
4. More Volume - lashes for a naturally chic everyday look, £6.99
5. Miss Couture - lace and catwalk inspired lashes, made for elegance and high-end glamour. Created in collaboration with Paperself, the world’s leading paper –art brand for lashes, £10.99
These false lashes can be applied in full or you can even get creative and cut them into several mini lashes for a combination of different looks. They are re-usable and can be applied as an overlay to existing false lashes.
Each pair includes adhesive.
Compared to my favourite Kiss lashes, I find these to be sub-par. They seem a bit stiffer, a bit heavier and plasticky in comparison. I also have to trim the full-sized ones to fit. They are also a bit more expensive.
These are perfect for statement looks, however. Especially Miss Couture!
I have recently tried this set of Japonesque makeup tools for fun flirty lashes, and I have mixed views about them. I have the Pro Flat Eyeliner brush, Demi Flair Black Lashes and Heated Mini Lash Curler. Keep reading for my 2 cents. Let's start with my favourite:
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Japonesque Pro Flat Eyeliner brush - £10 - link.JPG)
Japonesque Demi Flair Black Lashes - £8.15 - link.JPG)
Japonesque Heated Mini Lash Curler in Pink - £12.50 - link
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