Maybelline Mega Plush Review: Not too plush after all...

So I don't know if it was the adorable turquoise packaging, or the YouTube guru reviews, or the thought that it'd be similar to the Falsies series- but this mascara wasn't what I hoped for at all .

I guess I wanted this to be another Falsies (my favorite) mascara, but it wasn't. The huge problem is the formula. It dries within 2 seconds, not allowing you to brush it out and fix any mistakes. I feel like a curved applicator can work better for super dry formulas since it keeps a little extra product in the curves.

I love the flex wand idea, actually. It is helpful when you begin to reach the bottow of the tube.

Kind of a disappointment for all the hype it got, but I feel like a rework of the formula will save the "gel mousse" formula.

Pretty good for a first attempt, but will not be repurchasing this version.

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness

I am absolutely thrilled that some old school Lana is back! I love the video from the hair, makeup and clothes to the scenery. Awesome awesome awesome.

What do you think? Lemme know!

Empties #2: Summertime Smoothness

This Empties post is all about Summer skin and eyes. I've used and abused these products in the past few months. Keep reading to see how they worked out for me!

The Body Shop's Chocomania Body Butter 1.69 oz

I finished the Chocomania Body Scrub in my last post, but I was savoring this body butter for as long as I could! The smell is absolutely delicious. The fragrance didn't harm my eczema-prone skin at all.

I loved this more as a foot and leg cream than an overall body cream. I felt the consistency just worked better on feet and legs.

I really wish The Body Shop had these mini butters in the Vitamin E formula! I am definitely considering trying out more of these!

 Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 4 oz

I heard the Cetaphil worked wonders on just about everyone, so of course I had to try it out.

And now I see what all the buzz is about!

It's excellent! A drugstore staple, this face wash cleansed my face after humid days out in NYC in a few quick scrubs. It doesn't really foam. It has no harsh dyes or chemicals.

I really loved applying it almost like a mask and then rinsing it off to baby smooth results.

Plus, it doesn't create the tight skin feeling some face washes do!

 Anastasia Clear Brow Gel 0.085 oz

I hold on to my Sephora points for dear life-but this 100 Point gift was an immediate steal. I always have conflicts with brow gels. They seem to flake off, or come off too much like glue. I like this one because it didn't dry too fast allowing me to adjust any eyebrow hairs I didn't like. Also, it had great staying power; no flakes after a whole day!

I loved this mini, but a large size is roughly $21. A littttttle too pricey for me, but maybe I'll repurchase some day!

 NYX 1000 Miles Long Lashes Mascara in MS03 Clear

This is a steal for only $3.00. To continue my eyebrow gel saga, I have to say the Anastasia one is better by a long shot. This NYX gel made my brows feel very stiff, but I do have to give it props for not flaking. Good to buy if you're in a rush. Might re-buy.

Maybelline The Falsies Volume Express Flared

I'm a huge fan of the Falsies line of mascaras, but the Flared version is one I'll steer clear of. It's so dry! I feel like it was more impressive for the first 2 weeks of usage, but 2 weeks later its garbage!

Not gonna go into it, but buy the waterproof or regular version instead!

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