TESTY: L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara

L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara Black

I remember traveling in the US about three years ago, wandering around NYC aimlessly binge shopping and spending a FORTUNE on designer dresses in Bloomingdales because I was miserable (bad break-up.) I popped into the huge Sephora nearby and a lovely make-up artist stopped and spoke to me. I think she was the first person I'd spoken to all day who hadn't walked into me by mistake - seriously - I felt that bad (cue tiny violin.) Her eyelashes were amazing and she was the one who first told me just HOW GOOD L'oreal Voluminous mascara was. I've used it ever since, but having tried Million Lashes I'm definitely torn. It's clump-free, easy to apply and is perfect for quick daytime look. Plastic non-brush wands never really worked for me, but this one did the job and gave me that natural look without being spidery (Voluminous does do that unfortunately, you need to know how to work it.)

I always think it's strange how we attach memories to beauty products in particular - I do think of her when I see a L'oreal mascara because she wasn't meant to recommend it, it's not a Sephora brand.

I'm a convert and will be recommending this to anyone who asks!

TESTING: Clinique, Lee Stafford, Elvive

So, although I’m not here in body or mind and packing to move house has more or less killed my spirit, I am testing some new beauty bits.


Lee Stafford Professional Straightening Iron Protection Mist £6.99

I’m always trying to find a decent heat protection spray as my mane gets subjected to heated rollers, ghd’s and a T3 dryer on a regular basis (if it could speak it would say ‘get off me nasty vain lady!’) I normally use a tres expensive Frederic Fekkai one, but at £6.99 I thought I’d give this nifty little spray a crack. Admittedly seeing Lee on Saturday using it made me want it even more. Verdict? So far so good, it makes my hair feel soft and shiny. Does it help protect my hair? No idea, time will tell and I’ll keep you posted.



Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector 30ml £30

So, it says I need to try it for 4 weeks to make a difference but week 2 and I’m not impressed. No changes at all, which does annoy me as all the mags have been proclaiming its genius. Wonder product or wonder flop? I’ll let you know in two weeks but it isn’t boding well. I’m half expecting something magical to happen in another two weeks time, but my gut instinct says Clinique are having a £30 laugh at my expense. Douchebags.

EDIT: SO after 5 weeks of continual use, day and nigt NOTHINg has happened and no improvement at all on pigmentation :( I'm a sad panda.


Elvive Full Restore 5 £2.45

Bought this on a friend’s recommendation, and have to say I’m not feeling it. I never really notice how good or bad shampoo’s are, they all seem to do a similar job to me. But this one was exceptionally bad and has made my fine baby hair really lank. Probably great for dry hair, but if your hair tends towards the flat/thin/fine side, avoid like a crack addled otter!