Review: Maybelline The Mega Plush by Volume Express Mascara

Okay so I must be the only person on the beauty inter-webs that despises this mascara, I haven't found any negative reviews thus far which leads me to believe that my lashes were revolting against me at the time of application. Nevertheless I shall deliver you my review.

-Hopefully you can tell by the picture that the mascara wand is in a strange triangle shape

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Okay so I don't expect miracles from mascara wands but I do expect a lot more than that! All it did was make my lashes look darker and lift a few of the hairs. Also, this mascara is supposed to keep your lashes from feeling brittle, not the case Maybelline, not the case...

The wand is flexible and moves up and down, this was not necessarily helpful in the application process and I actually prefer a stationary wand after trying this. I also do not understand the point of making the wand biggest only on three points, which made the application process awkward.

Overall I'm unhappy and the mascara got returned. This is the first time I have ever returned a Maybelline mascara as I am quite fond of One by One, Falsies, and Fiber extensions.

Disclaimer: Don't just take my word for it, mascaras are different on everyone and my experience could be totally different than yours!

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punch and Tough as Taupe

Everyone seems to be getting these lately in the beauty community so I jumped on the bandwagon and picked up two of them.

Now many people have compared them to MAC paint pots. I don't think it's a bad comparison however there are many differences between the two. The packaging is very similar as they are both in a glass pot. I believe that the Maybelline one has a longer staying power as well as better pigmentation. Also, MAC paint pots come in more neutral colors that are sheerer.

Anyways, the pigmentation is great and these can work well without a primer especially if you have dryer lids. The variety of colors is exceptional, there is even a bright orange!

Overall this is a great drugstore buy and is pretty cheap at about $7.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me

Let me tell you finding these new lip balms was not easy, which leads me to beileve that people are buying these like they are giving them out for free. After using this balm I can understand why. Pictures first:

As you can see the balm gives off a nice tint that is noticeable without being overpowering. It's also glossy and moisturizing, an all around good product. It should be around $3-4 depending on where you get them. Good luck snatching them up ;)

Maybelline Super Stay 10hr Stain Gloss

I waited to do this post so I could test out this stain. Up until now the only stain I had ever used was from Benefit, and I use them once in a blue moon. I wanted to give a drugstore brand a shot and I am pretty impressed with the results.

As you can see the applicator is in a sponge tip which really helps in the application process. The color is in Pink Flush, here it is swatched on one side and blended out on another.

Here it is on my lips:

Okay the review. This lip stain is not drying on my lips but I still use a lip balm underneath just in case. It leave my lips with that just bitten look that is pretty and noticeable. However, it does not stay on for 10 hours. I ate right after applying this on two separate occasions and it immediately came off. If you don't eat I'd say it would last maybe 3-5 hours at best. Still a nice no fuss lip stain that I will continue to use.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush Pink Plum

I found out about these blushes first from Musings of a Muse, and was truly intrigued. I have to say I'm still on the fence about this blush but this is my initial impression.

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At first touch you definitely feel the bounce in these bouncy blushes. Kinda spongy and springy, it's not a feeling I have ever felt before. It's kind of like a thick jello if I had to try and describe it. It's creamy and powdery at the same time.

I'm not really sure why they just didn't make it a cream. The consistency kind of limits the pigmentation in my opinion. It does leave a nice subtle flush on the cheeks and dries to a semi-matte finish. If you see darker colors I wouldn't be put off because the pigmentation is light.

Also, applying this with a brush is kind of futile. The bristles don't seem to pick up the blush, fingers work best.

Overall, it's a product that is interesting but I prefer a standard cream blush any day.

Maybelline Super Stay 14 hr Lipstick in Perpetual Peony

I've always wanted a long wearing lipstick yet somehow I've never owned one. When I went to Tarjay to buy some drawer organizers I found all this new stuff from Maybelline, and I ended up buying $30 worth of makeup. How is it possible to spend so much on drugstore makeup? *Sigh*

Anyways...I picked up this new 14hr lipstick that I happen to love :)

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Packaging: Nice, sleek, and simple.

Product: Matte finish. Not too drying. Wears a lot longer than all my other lipsticks but definitely not for 14 hours. Great pigmentation.

Overall: A really solid lipstick, although the 14 hour claim is misleading.

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New Maybelline Illegal Lengths Fiber Extensions Mascara Review

I am almost certain Maybelline came out with this mascara to compete with the new Revlon false fiber mascara. Let me tell you, Maybelline kicks Revlon out of the competition with this mascara! I'll do a review of the Revlon one at one point. On to the pics!

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This has to be my favorite mascara of the moment. Although it doesn't give a whole lot of volume, it gives a whole lot of length. The formula is very wet so I can't wait to see how it performs after a few more uses.

It also comes off easier than the Revlon which likes to stick to my lashes.

5 stars all the way :)