Ok, so I used my 187 brush for the first time today, to see if it in any way lived up to the hype. I'm normally a mineral foundation girl, I use bare minerals and everyday minerals for basic daytime look. I only have a couple of liquid foundations - MAC's mineralize satinfinish and clinique supermoisture. The reason that I went off them on a daily basis was cos I felt like they were too heavy and like my face couldn't 'breathe' if you know what I mean...
But lets just say that this brush might just help me fall in love with my liquids all over again. You need hardly any product for one thing, so the brush helps you get more value for money from the foundations. Because you use less, the foundation feels less heavy too, obviously. And it does indeed give the foundation that lovely 'airbrushed' look...
Like I said though, I've heard other reviews of the 109 brush, which is apparently even better (Gasp! How can such a thing be possible lol). Hoping to do a comparison of the two in the future, when I get my hot little hands on one in the new year... Anyone else have this brush? Is it as good as they say?
Also wanted to do a quick review of the L'oreal volume collagene mascara. I bought this as part of my quest to find a cheaper alternative to YSL Effet Faux Cils mascara, which I luuurrrve, but sadly didn't have the funds for at the moment. So when I first opened this, I have to say I was impressed. Nice big brush, and the mascara looked lovely on too. Unfortunately, after about a week of use I found that it had gone really thick and gloopy. Any attempt to use more than one coat resulted in horrible spider leg eye lashes. So NOT a good look!
So the search for the perfect lower priced mascara continues.... Currently testing Max Factor, Masterpiece Max... Will review when I've tested thoroughly. If that one doesn't work out, planning to test 2000 calorie after that - an oldie but a goodie!
xxx
Friday, 12 December 2008
187 Brush - First Impressions, and review of L'oreal Collagene Mascara
Posted by mizzworthy at 20:02
Labels: l'oreal, MAC 187 brush, Macara, max factor
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Great review, Which Bare Escentuals items do you use? I use the foundation and have clear radiance which is great - havent used it for a while though. The eyeliner palette is a must have too.
I have both the brushes. I use my 109 to apply my bare minerals which works really well. The bristles are short and dense, like a kabuki, but it is easier to use as it is smaller. Not tried it with liquid yet. I bought YSL Faux Cils yesterday, it's in Superdrug for £14! Bargain! x
Ooooh - Thanks for the info re faux cils. Its my absolute all time favourite mascara, and it smells of roses too which I love about it.
In bare minerals, I have the starter kit in fair, which has the two foundations, the warmth and the mineral veil. Also have the radiance kit with the lip gloss in pure radiance and pure radiance powder. Oh and I have the Face Fashion "wild spirit" kit, which has three eye shadows (in metallic lavender, plush purple and smoky sequins), a buxom lip gloss (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE - although if you dislike tingly lip plumpers then wouldn't recommend) and a blusher in vintage peach. Oh yeah, also have "Well Rested For Eyes". Oh and I have one of those compacts with a mini kabuki brush that you fill yourself as well. Have only recently discovered mineral makeup, and luckily there is a BM counter in Debenhams in Liverpool which I frequent, and usually end up buying something from there when I go to get my eyebrows threaded...
If you like mineral makeup you should check out everyday minerals - just recieved my sample kit this week, and got another one on the way. They only sell on line (www.everydayminerals.com) and do ship to the uk from america. They look like really good value and there are lots of positive reviews on You Tube. I know Lollipop26 wasn't keen on this so that's why I got a sample kit to try before buying. I like it so far, but I'll wait a bit to review it cos I always love things when I first get them, due to the endorphin rush I get from new makeup LOL. When I've had a good try I'll review it on here and tell you what I think... xxx
That would be great. I'd love to know how it compares to Bare Escentuals! I have the starter kit too, I absolutely love the warmth mineral powder! x
I don't have the 109, so I can't say if it's all that good.
But I can suggest you try the Luscious brush from Signature Minerals. It's very soft, but very dense. It's not expensive (US$15). I like it a lot for correctors, concealers, cream blushes...
Here's the link: http://www.signatureminerals.com/shop/prod_117.html
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