Sometimes, you fancy a change or in desperation, need that specific makeup item! I was in need of mascara...
Now, the old saying goes, ‘you get what you pay for!’ & I wanted to see if that was indeed true when I decided to purchase my new mascara from Primark - a store known for it’s bargain prices. My only problem was, I didn’t know which one to go for, as they had quite a bit of a range.
So…I went for 3!
I purchased -
False Lash Queen
3D Lash Effect
Fake It
Now, I’ve used all 3 for a while & I keep changing my mind on which was the one I really liked…so, today, this is my current thoughts on each one!
False Lash Queen...
I’ll start with this one, as I think personally, this one is the worst of the 3.
It has the biggest brush head, which is fine, but to me, the formula doesn’t do much. It’s ok, but its supposed to give you ‘dramatic volume’ & I don’t think it really does & the majority of the product (unless I really wipe over the brush with a tissue) goes on my eyelids! It does the job as being a mascara but doesnt really give amazing results.
Next up is...
3D Lash Effect...
Firstly, this looks different to the other 2, as they are in pink packaging & this is a more expensive looking gold.
The formula is very wet, so go careful when applying. You do get used to this though - & this is why I keep changing my mind as to whether I really liked it or not! I must admit, I do now!
It really does give you a quite dramatic spikey look to your lashes, while lengthening them too. It has a tapered brush which is neat & slim to give you that longer length & a bit of a curl.
And finally...
Fake It
Now, some people say all these mascaras are dupes for other more expensive brands - I’m not entirely sure which ones (do you know?) - but this ‘Fake It’ mascara is the closest I think to Benefit ‘Roller Lash’. It’s not quite as good, however, if you are being careful with the pennies then this is a pretty good dupe.
It curls your lashes well with it’s hourglass shaped applicator & it is buildable to make your lashes look thicker & more dramatic. And like the others it is a bargain price - only £2.50!
I’ll let you into a secret too - I loved the ‘Fake It’ mascara so much, that I’m on my second one already!
(Although I’m alternating with the ‘3D Lash Effect’ at the moment…see, I’m still undecided on my fave! I guess you can’t ever have too much makeup in life!)
So, in answer to the saying ‘you get what you pay for!’ - that’s not always true! Primark makeup pleasantly surprised me with their mascaras.
What’s your favourite bargain makeup? Let me know!
Bee x
