Archive for the 'Mascara' Category

EOTD Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Colour Mascara Review and Swatches on Lashes

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Majestic (purple); Blue Blood (blue); Black Magic (black); and Envy (green)

I have not reviewed mascaras before because I am the worst person to model mascaras. My lashes are fine, short and very straight. They are barely visible without mascara. I usually need about 10 to 20 coats of mascara to get my desired effect. The same applies for volumizing mascaras, one to two coats are never enough for me. However, I thought these colour mascaras would be fun to test out and share with everybody.

After testing each of these mascaras, I find that they wear well for the day because they don’t smudge or flake. They are very easy to remove for a waterproof mascara and they remove cleanly too. However, I don’t find this mascara very volumizing even after my standard 10 to 20 coats. I find the formula very thin, wet and gooey. The brush is standard size, not too large or thin but the brush it is a little too big to get into the inner lash corners and I had trouble applying mascara for the finer inner lashes. I would have preferred to have a smaller brush to get to the inner lashes because with colour mascara full coverage is more critical compared to black mascara. After all, who wants obvious bald spots?

However, these mascaras do have some bright spots. I like the colours because they are pigmented and show up well on my lashes. They are waterproof but are easy to clean without a mess. They wear well throughout the day without flaking or smudging. I also find that the mascara separates my lashes well and does not clump. The colours are fun ranging from subtle to bright to classic. Medusa’s Makeup makes four colours: Blue Blood (blue), Envy (green), Majestic (purple), Black Magic (black).

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Blue Blood

Blue Blue is a sky blue which I find pleasant because most blue mascaras are navy blue and very subtle. This blue is bright and unique. I have never seen a sky blue mascara, the brightest blue I have seen is this cobalt blue from MAC a few years ago, which is now discontinued. I wore this on a rainy Saturday afternoon and it added a pop of funky colour against my more subdued makeup of that day.

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Blue Blood

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Envy

Envy is a dark forest green and it is very pretty. In artificial light it looked off black but in natural light it looks obviously green. It is the most subtle colour in the collection. This could be a nice colour for ladies who wants to try colour mascara but are wary to try colours that are more vibrant. Green will make brown eyes “pop”.

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Envy

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Majestic

Majestic is a lovely shade of lavender. This and Blood Blue are the most vibrant colours in the mascara collection. Like Blood Blue, Majestic is the lightest and brightest purple mascara I have tried. Most purple mascaras I have tried are a deep violet or aubergine colour. I find the lavender very refreshing and funky.  If you are not afraid of colour and want people to see a more obvious pop of colour on your lashes, Majestic and Blood Blood are the best options.

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Majestic

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Black Magic

Black Magic is black. The colour is pretty self explanatory, it is a classic and basic black mascara that is in every mascara collection. This is a not the blackest mascara I have tried but it makes my lashes look very natural and adds a bit of oomph to it; however, I don’t think it is very volumizing.

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Volume for Electric Lashes Mascara in Black Magic

Also check out my previous Medusa’s Makeup Electric Mascara for more pictures!

Medusa’s Makeup Volume For Electric Lashes Mascara Smells a Bit Like Fruit Candy

Above Medusa’s Makeup Mascara top to bottom: Blue Blood (blue); Envy (green); Black Magic (black); Majestic (purple).

When Medusa’s Makeup announced that they are releasing mascara, I knew I wanted to try it, especially if it is colour mascara. These were launched in Fall 2009. I love colour mascaras because they are fun and funky and they are a great alternative to colour liner. I like to wear colour mascaras when I am feeling lazy and don’t want to do go too elaborate with my eye makeup. I find that it is a bit more unique than wearing colour liner. Since MAC  discontinued their line of colour mascaras, I have had trouble finding mascaras I like. These babies cost $9.00 USD on the Medusa’s Makeup website but the have an ongoing promotion of buying the set of 4 for $28.00 USD.

The mascara is supposed to be waterproof and volumizing. Did I mention that these mascaras faintly smell of candy? Most of the mascaras don’t smell, but Envy (green) and Black Magic (black) smells a bit like gummy candy or at least I think so. Perhaps it is the candilla wax in the ingredients?

The packaging comes in Medusa’s trademark colours: black and hot pink. The pictures don’t really show off the vibrancy of the colours because they are much brighter in real life. I can’t wait to try these on a EOTD or FOTD. Check out my swatches for these mascaras.

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Mascara

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Mascara Blue Blood (blue)

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Mascara Envy (green)

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Mascara Mystic (purple)

Above: Medusa’s Makeup Mascara Black Magic (black)

Above Medusa’s Makeup Mascara left to right: Mystic; Blue Blood; Black Magic; Envy


Suscribe to Bella Koola

Join 15 other followers


Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.