Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong

I skipped over last week’s Starting Off Project because I hardly own any blushers. Well, I own two and I already reviewed one of them: L’Oreal BB Nude Magique BB Blush. This week’s project is all about mascara and that I have a few of. I am not a makeup hauler, so I don’t actually own that many mascaras. However, mascara is something I and probably most females, use every day. I love mascara because I have tiny tiny eyes and I feel that mascara really helps to open them up! Without it, I always look sick and tired.
Anyways, here the ones I currently own, but not necessarily my favourites. My favourite of all time is Lancome Doll Lashes, which I don’t have at the moment.
Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong
Essential Care 
Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong
Essential Care Mascara (拢17.50/7ml)
I received this mascara in the Latest in Beauty Boxes CEW Beauty Discovery Box. I was hoping for a black mascara, but I got the brown one. This is probably the first brown mascara I’ve ever used in my life because my eyelashes are black and I always opt for the darkest colour in the collection. To be honest, I hardly use this mascara due to its colour, but it works well as a conditioning base.

The Goods:
– 100% natural and 88% organic, first mascara certified by the Soil Association
– conditioning whilst making my lashes look natural and clump free
– the brush is soft and easy to control

The Bads:
– the colour isn’t suitable for my lashes
– due to it’s natural looking finish, it’s not great for dramatic looks

When to use it?
– great for a super natural (not supernatural) “no-make” look
Lancome
Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong
Lancome Definicils Macara (拢22/10ml)
Everyone should know by now that Lancome has some great mascaras! It’s been my favrouite brand for mascaras for years now. I got this exact one for Christmas, but I didn’t actually start using it until this summer. It’s a really light mascara, which is a big bonus during the hot seasons.
The Goods:
– good at keeping my lashes separate
– great for a defined, but natural look
– simple to apply, simple to remove
The Bads:
– a little expensive
– I can see some clumps, but I think it’s because I’ve had it for too long 馃槢
When to use it?
– Now! Great for everyday looks, but I would wear it with an eyeshadow
Benefit
Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong
Benefit They’re Real Macara* (拢19.50/8.5g)
This mascara has been much talked about in the beauty world and it seems like that people either love it or hate it. I already did a very detailed review on this product, which you can read about if you’re curious: Benefit They’re Real Macara
The Goods:
– defined and strong looking lashes
– great at volumising and lengthening
– really opens up my eyes!
The Bads:
– the general complaint is that it’s difficult to remove, but it’s not that bad if you use the right makeup remover
– smudges very easily
When to use it?
I usually opt for it when I want a more dramatic look, or when I’m too lazy to wear eyeliner and eyeshadow
Jelly Pong Pong
Starting Off: Mascara Reviews and Swatches feat. Essential Care, Lancome, Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong
Jelly Pong Pong Fairy Lashes Mascara (拢15)
I got this in my May Glossybox (don’t click on it, it’s my first post!), and I must say that I’m rather intrigued by the name and the cute packaging!
The Goods:
– keeps my lashes lengthened and separate
– beautiful clump free finish
– water resistant and smudge free
The Bads:
– if you think They’re Real Macara is difficult to remove, then you’ll hate this one because it comes off in clumps
When to use it?
I know it’s difficult to remove, but so is every other waterproof mascara. I didn’t like it before, but I’m currently using it quite a lot because it’s got one of the best smudge free, water resistant formulas. Great for the English weather!

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22 Comments

  1. October 1, 2013 / 5:30 pm

    Fab post hun, I also own the Benefit & Jelly Pong Pong mascaras 馃檪
    I'd love for you to check my post out too.. 馃檪
    Lianne | TheBrunetteSays…

    • October 1, 2013 / 11:02 pm

      Haha, that's cool.. two of the most popular mascaras on the market 馃檪 x

  2. October 1, 2013 / 6:12 pm

    Do you know, I've seen that Benefit one recommended everywhere, and from the look of your close up photo, I think I'll hate it. Way too thick for me! I do love the look of that Lancome one though 馃檪

    The Oxford Owl

    • October 1, 2013 / 11:09 pm

      Ah yes, the Benefit one is super volumising. Although it's good, I might not sure if I'll buy it again.
      I'm glad the pictures helped you decide!! 馃檪 x

  3. October 1, 2013 / 6:31 pm

    I talked about the Benefit they're real too, seems like most people have 馃檪
    I really like the look of that jelly pong pong one though, looks great on you!
    Lovely photos!
    Kammi
    xx

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    • October 2, 2013 / 1:11 pm

      Oh yes, there's so much talk about that They're Real. Thanks 馃檪 x

    • October 2, 2013 / 1:21 pm

      The picture came out really nice for the Jelly Pong Pong one. 馃檪 It's the one I use the most at the moment. But as I mentioned, it's rather difficult to remove x

  4. October 1, 2013 / 9:12 pm

    Your photos look amazing! 馃檪 you have really pretty eyes xxx

    • October 2, 2013 / 1:29 pm

      Thank you! haha, with the help from contact lenses of course 馃檪 x

    • October 2, 2013 / 1:39 pm

      Thank you!!! There's lots of love for Benefit They're Real and Jelly Pong Pong 馃檪 x

  5. October 2, 2013 / 5:24 pm

    Your eyes are such an unusual colour, very pretty! Great review 馃檪

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    • October 3, 2013 / 3:04 pm

      Thanks! That's not my real eye colour.. Wearing contacts so it looks cool for these photos x