Wednesday 18 September 2013

Revlon Lash Potion

£9.99 here

Recently I've become very attached to Benefit's They're Real. However at £19.50 a pop I'm keen to find a high street alternative that I love just as much.
I first saw this mascara in one of Fleur De Forces haul videos, and if I'm honest, it was the packaging that I noticed first. Its really pretty and girly and really caught my eye.
I sort of forgot about it until a few weeks ago when in Boots I saw it, as usual I was sucked in by the packaging and popped it in my basket.
Unlike most people I'm one of those who actually favours a plastic mascara wand over a brush, so I wasn'y sure how much I was going to love this. However I was plesantly suprised when I first used it at how long and thick it made my lashes look. Its got a triple groove wand which combs through the lashes leaving them clump free and long. Usually it takes a few goes for me to make my mind up about a mascara, but this one seemed lovely from the start. 

Unfortunately half way through the day I realised it had given me a baaaaad case of panda eyes. I've never really had an issue with mascara ending up under my eyes, and having loved this mascara so much when I applied it, I was very dissapointed.
I don't know if it would have made a difference had I not put it on my bottom lashes as well, but for me personally, I can't really be bothered to faff around with having to apply more that one mascara every morning.
Its such a shame because I really like this other than the panda eyes aspect, but for now I'm still on the hunt for a more budget friendly alternative to my holy grail, They're Real.
xx

5 comments:

  1. I did a review of this yesterday and like you I'm not completely sold on it - it's good, but not brilliant for me at least. Xx

    http://makeupbycandlelight.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I'm the same Charlotte! I like it but it's nothing special compared to other brands unfortunately xx

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  2. hello beautiful!!!
    I have entered the blogging world.. addictive isn't it..
    ill be sure to read all your posts
    <3
    p.s lovely to see you on monday... in oceana
    haha xx

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  3. The packaging looks so magical. It's a shame the product isn't that great though.

    IAmLinderella.blogspot.co.uk

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  4. wow..and talking about mascara brands!!! i'm mesmerized by your lashes in this pic and by the packaging on this thing! i'm currently obsessed with my new Kiko mascara i recently bought after being quite disappointed with all of the cheap brands mascaras i've tried in the past. i should totally remember myself to try this one out next time i need to buy a mascara!

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