YSL V.S Maybelline Mascara

This post is a comparison of two mascaras with similar claims but with very different prices. The first mascara is YSL's MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS - Luxurious Mascara which is about $30 for the full size (I just have a tester). This mascara is really good because it doesn't clump, makes my lashes really long, and lasts a pretty long time. My problem with it is that when I use it on my lower lashes it quite often smudges making it look like I'm wearing eyeliner however this only ever happens when I have a day where I'm active. The second mascara is Maybelline's Volum' Express Falsies Flared in the water proof version which is about $11. This mascara lasts for a really long time and never smudges. This would be a perfect mascara if it didn't sometimes clump because clumped mascara is never really a good look. For the most part it doesn't but you can't reapply it.

In conclusion if you are a person who is on the go or pretty active I recommend the Maybelline mascara however if you aren't I recommend the YSL mascara because it looks a bit nicer on your lashes. Either way though, both mascara are good.

Favourite Fall Lip Colours

Fall is my favourite time to wear red/darker lip colours. My favourites are CoverGirl's Natureluxe in the colour Muscat and YSL's lipstick in the colour Rouge Pur Couture. 

Muscat is a deeper red colour but is great if you don't want too much of a statement because the colour doesn't go on to intense. Rug Pur Couture on the other hand goes on a lot more intense. With just one coat it's not too dark though. 

Lovely Lips

These are some new and some older lip products I've been eyeing lately. I've also been looking at a lot of reviews and these all seem like lovely products!

Revlon Balm Stain

Revlon Lip Butter

YSL Lipstick

Tarte Lip Gloss

Dior Lipstick 

YSL Mascara Review

This YSL volume mascara was given to me as a tester. I fell in love with the golden box but the love sort of ended there. This mascara definitely does not give a false lash effect. I'd say it makes your lashes look longer but in away so that it looks natural which is fine, but not what it claims to do at all. I'd say the Maybelline's Falsies has more of an effect than this and the Maybelline one is $10 while the full size YSL mascara is $30!

Lots Of Testers

These are some amazing mini testers I got at Sephora. I'm not going to tell you what each product is because  there's a pretty good chance you can look at the pictures and read the labels. The only thing that isn't visible is the thing below the Fresh lip balm which is a Sephora lip liner. 

Stay tuned for reviews from these products.

Changing My Ways

Shoe shopping is something that I have disliked for a while. I used to have a frustration with seeing around $75 going to one pair of shoes, I would much rather just buy a few tops. But I want to change my ways. 

No I'm not gonna start riding my bike instead of taking the bus, I'm not going to start being a really affectionate person, I'm gonna buy more shoes! 

Shoes are actually a practical thing to buy because they are something you have to wear every day. It's especially good if you buy shoes like Toms because they donate a pair of shoes to someone who needs them. Below are 2 pairs of really pretty shoes that I could not walk in but are fun to look at.

I was attracted to these YSL shoes because of the mint green.

I love these ones because they just look so sophisticated! 

These shoes by Steve Madden are practical, I could actually walk in them, and they're really cute.

Tricks, Treats, & Lip Stick

I picked up this tester of a YSL lip stick at Sephora and instantly loved the cute little tube. 

The colour is a deep berry-like red. It's a really bold colour for every day but it's perfect for my Halloween costume which is just sorta the mask. 

The lipstick is really good because the consistency is creamy, it has a bright long lasting colour, doesn't feel sticky on your lips, and leaves your lips looking glossy. Wouldn't it be fun if instead of handing out candy on Halloween night people handed out little tubes of lipstick or gloss! 

Happy Halloween!