[ETUDE HOUSE] My Lash Serum

A product I got for my eyelashes only is the My Lash Serum from [ETUDE HOUSE]. I just wanted to try it out because it says it will strengthens the lashes and prevents them from falling out.

Description: Serum Promotes Eyelash Health & Strength
Strengthens strand vitality with essence care formula to prevent lash loss. Contains panthenol & dogwood berry extract. Supplies nourishment and comfort to weary eye lines and lashes.

This eyelash serum is inside a translucent bottle and looks like a normal mascara. It contains 9g and has a light pink lid with a soft brush.

The serum looks a bit yellowish and has a rather watery consistency. It's not as runny as water, though. The scent is nothing special - for me it smells like a mascara does.

I use the My Lash Serum since a few month already and apply it every evening like a mascara. 

I let it dry and wash it off the next morning.
I see that I loose less lashes and I also find that they look longer than before. I'm not really sure about that, though. But it might be that my lashes became so healthy now that they grow better. Will continue using it until I finished the bottle!

How to use: Simply brush it from the roots of hair follicles of eyelash toward the ends. Use at the basic step after cleansing at nighttime. 

Price: around 6,- €/ US$8 

Bought at: eBay (rubyruby76)

 

What I love: 

My lashes looking healthier and longer.

 

What I don’t like: 

Nothing at the moment!
 

Will I buy this again? Maybe or I will try the Dr. Lash products first!!

[Holika Holika] Magic pole mascara *#2 Longlash*

When I went to South Korea last year I spent most of my money for souvenirs. I brought so much stuff at home like traditional dolls, souvenir plates, cup coaster, magnets, a 'HAECHI' plush toy and STARBUCKS mugs/ tumbler. Btw, I collect STARBUCKS mugs from cities and countries I have visited or I'm interested in.

Anyway, in Seoul I also went to a [Holika Holika] Shop. Too bad that I didn't know much about Korean cosmetic at that time, so I just bought a few things like the Magic pole mascara in #2 Longlash. This mascara is also available as #1 Volume and WATERPROOF.

Watch the CM with CN Blue & Kim Min Ji here:

Description: With Magic ball brush and porous Sponge Ball Powder. It reaches 100% of lashes from every angle for a dramatic, flared-out effect. The unique spherical brush thickens, separates and adds volume to even tiny corner and lower lashes, transforming your look from everyday to explosive with a few sweeps.

The Magic pole mascara comes in a pink/purple/gold bottle and contains 9ml.

The brush has a unique design which I have never seen on a mascara before. 

It got a ball on top which is called 'Magic Ball' and helps to separate and lengthen the lashes. The longer part of the brush is the 'Magic Stick' and gives your eyelashes more volume with Light Wax Matrix. 
You can apply the mascara in different ways: Use the Magic Stick to cover all of your lashes and then use just the Magic Ball to separate them. You can either use the Magic Ball on the side for Long-Lash Volume or in the middle for Triple Power Volume. 
I use the ball also for the lower lashes.

The color is a deep black and is not waterproof. Nevertheless, it has a Smart Film Type that prevents the mascara from smudging by sebum, tears etc. But it is still easy to remove with a make-up remover and warm water.

My lashes without any mascara - looks like I got no lashes coz they are too bright to get captured by my cam:

With the Magic pole mascara in #2 Longlash. My lashes looking longer and more separated but they also look a bit like 'fly legs'. I wished they would have more volume...

I purchased this mascara directly in Seoul for around 9,900won but you can get it at eBay as well.

Price: around 7,- €/ 9,900won
Bought at: [Holika Holika] Shop @LOTTE WORLD, Seoul

What I love: 
The unique ball brush design.

What I don’t like: 

There is nothing I dislike.   

Will I buy this again? Not this one! If so, then I would try out #1 Volume.

[Maichi Takahashi] Jümily Eyelashes *NO.4 CAT EYES*

Another false lashes I got from Japan are the Jümily Eyelashes. These lashes are produced by japanese fashion model MAICHI (Maichi Takahashi). I got only NO.4 CAT EYES at the moment but I would like to try out one of the other designs as well:

- 01 EXTE EYES

- 02 3WAY EYES

- 03 GIRLY EYES

- 05 BASIC EYES (Under Lash)
- 06 DOLLY EYES (Under Lash)

The plastic packaging contains 2 pairs of eyelashes and no glue. The paper inside is light blue and pink with a pic of MAICHI wearing these CAT EYES lashes. On the back is a description of how to use the lashes (japanese only).

The eyelashes are flexible and partly clear. I have some problems with applying them and because of that I'm also not really satisfied with the look. They doesn't look on my eyes as the ones MAICHI is wearing on the promotion pics. But maybe it's coz I don't have asian eyes.
Nevertheless, I still like them!

The NO.4 CAT EYES are shorter and thinner at the inner corner and become longer and thicker from the middle to the outer corner.

Price: around 11,50,- €/ US$15 
Bought at: eBay (alphabeautyuk) 

What I love: 
The design is nice even though they don't look that great on my eyes.

What I don’t like: 

Nothing except that I have some problems with applying them. 

Will I buy this again? Another design like the '3WAY EYES'.

[Kana Hoshino] Jewerich Eyelash *P-1*

Another pack of Eyelashes I got a few month ago are produced by japanese model Kana Hoshino: The Jewerich Eyelash P-1.

There are a few different styles available but I just tried out one atm.

The packaging is clear with some heart shapes and contains 2 pairs of lashes (I used up one already). Style P-1 is kept in red colors and on top is a pic of Kana wearing these lashes.
On the back is a describtion about how to use/ apply the lashes to your eyes (japanese only).

The eyelashes looking nice in the packaging but I don't like them too much on myself. I don't think this design suits me very well. These lashes got a clear line and are flexible. It wasn't too hard to apply them.

I will review the bottom lashes at another time!

On this pics I was wearing the dollyeye - Crayon 17 contact lenses in pink. 

It's the first time that I wear pink color lenses and I kinda like this ones. The Dia is 14.8mm and they are 'Made in Korea' (of course). 

I purchased them at eBay for 11,- € (excluding shipping costs from Malaysia).

Price: around 17,- €/ 1.650 YEN 
Bought at: ICHIBANKAO

What I love: 
There is nothing I really love. 

What I don’t like: 
There is nothing I dislike! I find them a bit pricey for 2 pairs, though. 

Will I buy this again? Not this style anyway. Maybe anther one of the 'Jewerich' line.

[Rumi Itabashi] Luminous Change EYELASH *03 Volume Glamorous'

The False Lashes I review today are Luminous Change EYELASH in 03 Volume Glamorous. These lashes are produced by japanese Model Rumi Itabashi.

This serie comes in the following 9 designs:

01. Natural Extension eye
02. Pure Elegant eye
03. Volume Glamorous eye
04. Cool Beauty eye
05. Natural Volume eye
06. Fluffy Airy eye
07. Feminine eye
08. Bright Oval eye
09. Huge eye (lower lashes)

I got No.02, 03 and 09 plus, Rumi's Eyelash glue. I'm thinking about getting No.06, 07 or 08 as well.

Each pack contains 5 pair of lashes what I really like. Many japanese Eyelashes contain less but are more expensive. The packaging of No.03 is kept in orange with a nice flower print. Each design is in another color. On top is a promo pic of Rumi wearing these lashes.

On the back is a description of how to use them (in japanese only). 
These Eyelashes doesn't contain any glue!

No.03 Volume Glamorous has a clear line and is very flexible. This design got thick lashes and becomes a bit shorter toward the inside corner.

I had problems with removing the glue afterwards. Some lashes were falling out so I had to threw one of them away already.

The right eye looks a bit different from the left eye. That's because I made a small mistake while applying them.

The color contact lenses I wear on this pics are Twinkle - Chocolate Brown. Usually I prefer to wear blue lenses but I like the brown ones more. 

Price: around 13,- €/ US$16

Bought at: eBay (alphabeautyuk) 

What I love:  

The clear and flexible line. The lashes aren't too long - no need to trim!!

What I don’t like:  

It's not easy for me to remove the glue again!

Will I buy this again? Yeah, I got another design already and thinking about buying some more.

[ayumi hamasaki] A eyelash *Gorgeous Days No.4*

The first thing I bought in the new year was a electric facial cleansing brush. I was reading good reviews about those brushes at google so I wanted to get one for myself. When it really helps I don't need to use too much cosmetic anymore what will save me a lot of money!

I got the SIRIUS Skinsonic one which cost me just $49 + $14 for each pack of replacement brushes. I got it in the USA coz I can't find it in my country.

Furthermore I will review now for the first time one of my False Lashes. I begin with the A eyelash produced by famous japanese Pop Singer ayumi hamasaki.

These eyelashes are from Japan and available in different styles as upper and lower lashes. There are around 4 which I would like to try out but they are a bit pricey. That's why I just got the Gorgeous Days No.4 for now!

The pack contains 3 pairs of false lashes and come in a plastic packaging. 

The Gorgeous Days line is kept in pink with a pic of Ayu on it.

Inside the packaging is a description of how to use the lashes.

The lashes No.4 are shorter toward the inside corner and become longer and thicker toward the outer corner. They got a clear line and are quite easy to apply. I have to say that I don't wear fake lashes too often and are not very good in applying them yet.

These lashes looking nice but they are not my favorite. I got better ones already!

I used the first pair a few times already and they look now a bit 'worn out'. Not as pretty as the unused ones anyway.

The pics below are taken either with flash light or without:

Btw, I'm also wearing color contact lenses. On this pics I wear Twinkle - Sapphire Blue.
These are 'Made in Korea' as well.

Price: around 22,- €/ 2.200Yen  
Bought at: ICHIBANKAO 

What I love:   

There are easy to apply. 

What I don’t like: 
There is nothing I don't like except the price. 

Will I buy this again? I would like to try out another style.