PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LANCOME CILS BOOSTER XL (BASE COAT) AND DEFINICILS (BLACK) MASCARAS

Here's an initial review on LANCOME CILS BOOSTER XL (BASE COAT) AND DEFINICILS (BLACK) MASCARAS.

PRICE: GOT THIS AS GIFTS (ROUGHLY AROUND 1500PHP EA.)

PLACE BOUGHT: FROM HUBBY'S PARENTS

OTHER LOCATIONS: RUSTANS BOUTIQUES NATIONWIDE

THE VERDICT:

These two travel- sized Lancome mascaras are gifts from Hubby's parents. I totally love mascaras. And this is also my first time to use both products from Lancome.

So here's the low- down.

Here's a full- sized photo of the Cils Booster XL.

Here's a full- sized picture of the Definicils

Both wands are in the traditional shape. Also, the mascaras are unscented and both have thick and smooth consistency.

Okay let's first apply Cils XL, which is the base coat and thickener.

Check that it did make my lash look more lush and thicker! 

Now let's coat it with Definicils.

Here's my lashes with the Cils XL and Definicils.

The Cils XL is definitely a good base for black mascaras. The white gunk dries off to a sheer finish so you don't see white chunks on my lashes.

The formula of the definicils actually lengthens lashes, which is what I don't need since my lashes are quite long. However, it did give a bit of volume to my lashes. Both are easily washed off with soap and water and they don't run- off of my lashes.

Will I buy these? Prolly not. I've always loved using Flextencils or Hypnose since both give my much needed lash treatment, which is volume.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LANCOME CILS BOOSTER XL (BASE COAT) AND DEFINICILS (BLACK) MASCARAS

Here's an initial review on LANCOME CILS BOOSTER XL (BASE COAT) AND DEFINICILS (BLACK) MASCARAS.

PRICE: GOT THIS AS GIFTS (ROUGHLY AROUND 1500PHP EA.)

PLACE BOUGHT: FROM HUBBY'S PARENTS

OTHER LOCATIONS: RUSTANS BOUTIQUES NATIONWIDE

THE VERDICT:

These two travel- sized Lancome mascaras are gifts from Hubby's parents. I totally love mascaras. And this is also my first time to use both products from Lancome.

So here's the low- down.

Here's a full- sized photo of the Cils Booster XL.

Here's a full- sized picture of the Definicils

Both wands are in the traditional shape. Also, the mascaras are unscented and both have thick and smooth consistency.

Okay let's first apply Cils XL, which is the base coat and thickener.

Check that it did make my lash look more lush and thicker! 

Now let's coat it with Definicils.

Here's my lashes with the Cils XL and Definicils.

The Cils XL is definitely a good base for black mascaras. The white gunk dries off to a sheer finish so you don't see white chunks on my lashes.

The formula of the definicils actually lengthens lashes, which is what I don't need since my lashes are quite long. However, it did give a bit of volume to my lashes. Both are easily washed off with soap and water and they don't run- off of my lashes.

Will I buy these? Prolly not. I've always loved using Flextencils or Hypnose since both give my much needed lash treatment, which is volume.

THE SWATCH ISSUE

THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL. IT FEATURES ALL THE STUFF IN MY MAKE- UP STASH. I'M A MORENA AND MY SHADE BORDERS FROM NC40-NC42. I HOPE THIS SWATCHING ISSUE WOULD HELP YOU GAUGE IF SOME OF MY STUFF THAT YOU'RE PLANNING TO BUY FITS YOUR COLOR. ENJOY! :)

THE EYESHADOW SWATCHES

MAC PIGMENT (L-R): DARK NIGHT, NAKED, BLUE BROWN AND GOLDEN LEMON

MAC EYESHADOW SINGLE IN GLAMOUR CHECK (BESIDE GOLDEN LEMON)

ELIANTO PALETTE OF 20 (L-R): BLACK, SNOW, SILVER, DARK BROWN, GOLDEN YELLOW, NAVY BLUE, DARK VIOLET, BRONZE, STEEL GRAY, LILAC, FOREST GREEN, ORANGE, KIWI, PURPLE, SKY BLUE, PEARL

THE FOUNDATION SWATCHES

KRYOLAN SUPRA COLOR PALETTE 6'S (L-R): BLACK, 9W, 8W, 6W, 4W, 2W

MAC STUDIOTECH FOUNDATION IN NC45 (BESIDE 2W)

LIPGLOSS SWATCHES

(L-R): LANCOME JUICY POT, WET 'N WILD MEGAGLOSS IN CANDY APPLE, MAC LUSTREGLASS IN BEAUX, THE FACE SHOP SUPER SHINE LIPGLOSS

(BOTTTOM): AVON GLAZEWEAR LIQUID LIPCOLOR IN BERRY WINE

LIPSTICK SWATCHES

(FIRST ROW): MAC LIPSTICKS IN MARRAKESH, DIVA, PROFUSION, MALT

(SECOND ROW): MAC LIPSTICKS IN TWIG, RUSSIAN RED, MAKE UP FOR EVER LACQUERED LIPSTICK IN 203, DIOR ADDICT LIPSTICK IN ROSE SCENARIO

(THIRD ROW): THE FACE SHOP COLOR CARE LIPSTICK IN 301

TOP 5 MASCARAS

I eat mascara (that's a hyperbole). I love it so much that I always have money to spare to purchase mascara. As a tribute to this instant beautifier that keeps me looking fresh and pretty (:D), i have nominated my top 5 favorite mascara brands.

1. GREAT LASH BY MAYBELLINE- Gives you long and thick lashes that look GREAT. It's uber waterproof and may take time to remove but this has been my steady companion during theatre shows that keeps my eyes from looking like a raccoon therefore, sparing me time from touch- ups and cleaning.
2. LANCOME DIFFICILS/EXTENCILS- Lush lashes. that's what it'll give you. Kinda' pricey but gives you a very visible volumizing effect. I love this product so much because it makes my sparse lashes thicken in a matter of seconds. And above everything else, it looks so natural.
3. AVON ASTONISHING LENGTHS MASCARA- Due to the recession, i went out to search for the cheap but good mascara and I found Avon. Gives you longer and lush lashes and dries fast. It's a better alternative for the now unavailable Great Lash. It's waterproof but washable so for those who'd rather sleep than to remove your lashes with baby oil, this is your best bet.
4. L'OREAL DOUBLE EXTENSION MASCARA- One of the pioneers of the ceramide (white) mascaras. It's a double- edged beauty weapon with the ceramide mascara to give fibers to make your mascaras look thicker, and the finisher, the black mascara to coat the white one. Gives you absolute volume and dramatic eyes.
5. CLINIQUE- Their little mascara tube gives your lashes that instant oomph by adding volume and length. But the sad part is, I don't think it's available locally.

MEET KARL: MY MAKE- UP KIT

EVERYONE, MEET KARL. MY TRUSTY MAKE- UP STASH FROM MARKWINS. BOUGHT THIS FROM BEAUTY BAR AT A CLEANING SALE FOR 1500PHP. SO I DECIDED TO ADOPT ONE OF THE 15 PCS. IT HAS A KEY TO LOCK IN YOUR BABIES AND IT'S SUPER STURDY. THE CASE IS MADE OF ALUMINUM METAL.

SO WHAT'S INSIDE KARL?

MAC:

Mac amplified creme lipstick in profusion

Mac satin lipstick in malt and twig

Mac matte lipstick in diva and marrakesh

Mac studio fix foundation in nc40 and nc42

Mac mineralize skinfinish natural in deep dark

Mac studio tech foundation in nc45

Mac Matte blush in Raizin and desert rose

Mac sculpt and shape powder in warm light/definitive

Mac lustreglass in beaux

Mac eyeshadow in glamour check!

Mac pigments (3 pots)

DIOR:

Dior addict lipstick in rose scenario

THE FACE SHOP:

The face shop super shine lipgloss

The face shop greatist liquid eyeliner (black)

The face shop color care lipstick in 301

MAKE UP FOR EVER:

MFE Lacquered lipstick in 203

KRYOLAN PROFESSIONAL:

Kryolan supracolor palette 6's (w shade)

Kryolan translucent powder in tl4

MAYBELLINE:

Maybelline great lash mascara black

Volum express (black and brown)

THE BODY SHOP:

The body shop brilliance powder

SHU UEMURA:

Shu Uemura eyelash curler

ELIANTO:

Elianto eyeshadow palette of 20

Elianto foundation brush

SUESH:

Suesh 16-pc. professional brush set

LANCOME:

Juicy gloss pot

KIEHL'S:

Kiehl's tinted lipbalm

EVER BILENA:

Pencil eyeliner (black and brown)

SALLY HANSEN:

Air brush stocking

MISCELLANEOUS:

Constance carrol lip volume treatment

Wet 'n wild lipgloss in candy apple

Bobbi brown eye pencil sharpener

False eyelashes from singapore

PAC loose eyeshadow in gold

SOON TO BE BABIES:

Mac matte lipstick in cyber

Mac satin lipstick in honeymoon

Mac matte lipstick in russian red

Mac pro lipstick in show orchid

Mac eyeshadow in carbon and chrome yellow

Nars blush in orgasm

Kryolan tv paint stick

Kryolan eyeshadow base

2 more mac lipglasses or lustreglasses

:)