Alongside their cute Lovehearts Collection, Mua Cosmetics also released a range of recession friendly false lashes. The Company got in touch with me to see if I wanted to review some for them. Little they know that I already ordered them in the same hour the lashes were available on the online store. I am a massive fan of lashes, and I was dying to see what I could get for £2 of my hard earned money. Out of the 5 styles available on the collection, I decided to order 'Flair' (a subtle pair of eyelashes designed to enhance your natural lashes by lengthening them) and the Vixen Lashes, for a full on volume effect.
Let's have a look at exhibit, my natural barely there lashes. I am sure you will agree that they need all the help they can.
I usually go for volumizing lashes rather than lengthening ones but I really wanted to try a more natural model, in a bid to wear them for work without attracting too much attention.
Despite a thick looking lashline, Flair were very easy to apply on my lid and needed very minimal trimming on the outer corner. I wanted to see how they could improve the look of my lashes without doing any preliminary work to my lashes so I refrained from curling my lashes and adding mascara. The result? A very natural effect, perhaps too natural for me and it didn't really do anything for my stupidly short and thin lashes really.
I think these would look good if you have fuller lasher than me and if you blend your own lashes with the false ones. I usually rely on the lashes to do the full work for me and Flair didn't work hard enough for me. It's my fault really, to have wanted to step out of my comfort zone and go for something a little different.
Now now now, ladies and gentlemen, here comes Vixen. I am not going to beat around the bush here: Vixen totally blew me away and I can't believe the drama I've managed to achieve for just £2.
Application was a doddle, it felt like the lashes were made for my own eyes as they didn't need any trimming whatsoever. When does this ever happen? They were so easy to apply. I used my own glue (Eylure) so I couldn't tell you what they would be like with the MUA glue. The lashline holding the soft flutter of lashes is thicker than my ultimate favourites lashes in the world (Eylure and Ardell) but it didn't impact on how easy the lashes were to apply.
As for the 'finish' of the lashes, they have a slight shine to them, but they are definitely not as offensively shiny many budget lashes tend to be. I love the edgy spikey shape to them, the length is spot on and I love their sturdy yet pliable composition. Those of you who prefer human hair lashes, or lashes trying to replicate the look of your natural lashes would want to stay from Vixen. Vixen is about full on volume, full on drama and what they lack in 'human hair looking feel' they gain in durability. These bad boys are going to last you a long time, make your £2 go even further while your typical Eylure or Ardell will start to look a bit sorry for themselves after the 4th time you've worn them with mascara and all that jazz.
I went to Sainsbury’s wearing my Vixen and this makeup this evening. The lady at the till complimented me on them. I was a bit shy but happy at the same time. Because sometimes I can’t take a compliment, I pointed her to look at my attempt at contouring the cheeks. She agreed it was crap but she kindly said ‘It is difficult to do, isn’t’. Bless her
When Vixen they finally arrive in my Superdrug, there is no doubt I am going to stock up on them for myself and for my best friend at work. My mind doesn't compute how they can be at £2. It's like the meal deal TV advert for Subway: you can scratch your head all you want, you can't get your head round how much you can get for your money.
It can't get any better than that, or can it?
Yes it can. I have 1 spare pair of Vixen and Flair to give away to one of you, my lovely readers.
This giveaway is for all my blog readers from all over the world. It will end on Monday, 5 March 2012, 23.59 GMT (UK).
| How to enter |
All I would like you to do is to tell me in the comments below:
Tell me about a pair of false eye lash that you have repurchased many times, or anything else you want to me about false eyelashes
--- your name
--- your email address
--- how you found out about this giveaway
| Any additional entries? Yes |
I don’t usually do this for self funded giveaways but since MUA Cosmetics have kindly donated the prize, you may tweet about the giveaway to gain an additional entry:
”Win a pair of @MUAcosmetics #vixenflair Flair and Vixen False Lashes on @tsunimee’s blog: http://bit.ly/vixenflair”
| Rules |
1. This comment giveaway is opened to all my blog readers, from anywhere around the world who follow me through Google connect, Google Reader, bloglovin, hellocotton or by email.
2. Please make sure to answer the comment giveaway question:
Tell me about a pair of false eye lash that you have repurchased many times, or anything else you want to me about false eyelashes
3. This giveaway will end on Monday, 5 March 2012, 23.59 GMT (UK).
4. There will be 1 winner and the winner will be sent the 2 pairs of lashes
5. Winner will be chosen at random with random.org
6. If you have tweeted about this giveaway, please make sure to enter the tag #vixenflair and to have pasted the url of the giveaway correctly as I won’t be able to count your additional entry otherwise.
You might also want to read:
- Mua Cosmetics Lovehearts Lip Balms – My review.
- 8 reasons why you still can’t apply false lashes – My guide.
Disclosure:
Lashes were purchased by myself. Mua Cosmetics kindly donated me a spare pair for the giveaway.
