REVIEW: Rimmel Scandaleyes SHOW OFF mascara

I am REVIEWING this product as a part of my WEEKLY REVIEW

This SHOW OFF mascara is part of the RIMMEL SCANDALEYES collection. The whole series has a total of 5 mascaras. This is my second review from the SCANDALEYES. 

(Here's the review for the RETRO GLAM mascara from this collection)

This product retails for $5.98 CAD at select drugstores in CANADA

 On the tube it states that this mascara is suppose to give you "defined volume, life and length. Flat brush plumps, unique ball brush lifts and defines. Show off with no clumps!"

HERE are my eyes WITHOUT and products

My lashes POINT DOWN and usually WILL NOT hold a curl unless I use WATERPROOF mascara

• The wand has a mace like ball tip. The bristles are plastic 
• The wand is flexible 

PROS:

• Did a OKAY job separating and adding a TINY bit of length to lashes

CONS:

• The mascara SMUDGED and FLAKED throughout the day (I first noticed flaking after about an HOUR)

• Hard to use the mace like ball tip, because you would get GLOPES of products on it 

• Though I only used one coat, I can easily see this product CLUMPING if a second coat were to be applied 

OVERALL: I would NOT RECOMMEND this product. Though it did a OKAY job lengthening and separating, it DID NOT add any volume to my lashes :( 

** Please remember that this review is based on MY OPINION and can vary depending on your preference.**

REVIEW: Rimmel Scandaleyes RETRO GLAM

This product is part of my WEEKLY REVIEWS. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes RETRO GLAM is one of FIVE mascaras in the SCANDALEYES series.

They retails from $5.98CAD-$7.99CAD 

• The brush is quit big

• The BRISTLES at the ends are shorter and are tapered

HERE are my lashes without any product.

As you can see my lashes POINT DOWN.

Most of the time my lashes will NOT keep their curls UNLESS I curl my lashes with a eyelash curler 

HERE are my lashes WITH the RIMMEL SCANDALEYE RETRO GLAM (I DID CURL my lashes)

I believe it LENGTHENED my lashes

I had the mascara on for about 9 hours- there was MINIMAL smudging 

The formula did not weigh my lashes down.

PROS:

• MINIMAL smudging

• HOLDS curl

• LENGTHENS 

CONS:

• The FORMULA CLUMPS at the END of the brush 

• BIG brush (PERSONAL PREFERENCE)- I have small eyes, making it hard to maneuver the brush 

OVERALL: I would recommend this mascara. BUT I do NOT think it's anything TOO spectacular. If I have to rate it I would give it 6 out of 10. I do like the price, and it DOES lengthen. I would NOT repurchase this particular mascara, BUT I do want to give the other mascaras from the Scandaleyes series.

** Please remember that mascaras are really up to personal preference. This review is based on how the product worked ON MY EYES**

JC

REVIEW: RIMMELSHOW OFF LIP LACQURER

RIMMEL SHOW OFF LIP LACQUER

THESE first came out in the UK as the RIMMEL Apocalips. There are a total of 13 SHADES.

THEY are around $7.99-$9.99 CAD (I have seen them on SALE at various DRUGSTORE for $3.99)

HERE are the 5 shades I will review

            FROM TOP:

1. 101 CELESTIAL
2. 102 NOVA
3. 401 AURORA
4. 303 APOCALIPTIC
5. 400 BIG BANG

TOP LEFT: 101 CELESTIAL 

TOP RIGHT:102 NOVA

CENTER: 400 BIG BANG

BOTTOM LEFT:401 AURORA

BOTTOM RIGHT:303 APOCALIPTIC

The APPLICATOR has a DENT, which stores a deposit of the product, allowing ONE simple application (no need to re-dip your applicator for application)

The applicator is VERY SOFT

These lip lacquers are EXTREMELY PIGMENTED. Here is 400 BIG BANG swatched on my lips.

• I DID NOT put lip balms on before hand
• I DID NOT use a lip liner
• I DID NOT RE-APPLY
• No LIP GLOSS/BALM
• I DID NOT APPLY LIP BALM throughout the day

ONCE you GENTLY PAT your lips, THERE WILL BE BARELY ANY transfers. 

DRIES to a MATT finish, DOES NOT feel overly drying

DOES NOT feather 

The COLOR DID NOT fade at all throughout the day (around 6 hours) and transfer was minimal.

PROS:

• PIGMENTED
• Many shades
• DOES NOT dry lips
• Minimal Scent- IS NOT SWEET

CONS:

• If you DO NOT put on a lip balm beforehand, the color will remain in the wrinkles of your lips

• Certain colors will stain a little  (THE BRIGHT COLORS)

OVERALL:  I would 100% recommend this product. I found it felt better on my lips, if I PUT LIP BALMS BEFORE I applied the product. I like the product without any gloss, but adding LIP BALM throughout the day does help- Especially if you are NOT used to drier lip products.

I can't wait to hoard buy the other shades!!! TELL ME if this product worked for you?

JC