And so comes another review!
In case you're wondering on the format of these reviews, I take 3 items from the gift bag that was available during Barneys Love Yourself event in March. I try them out for a week and give you my thoughts.
This week I tried Valery Joseph EXTEND Hairspray, Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara and Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers.
Shall we begin?
Valery Joseph EXTEND Hairspray: The can says that this is suppose to make your hair look weightless, sculpted and shiny. The mist that is dispensed is super fine and the smell is pleasant, albeit a little more mature than I would like. It's a floral scent that is slightly plastic-smelling. I find this true with most floral scented hair products. If I spray a lot of product the scent becomes a bit sour-smelling but once it airs out, it's back to the floral plastic with maybe just a hint of musk. The scent lasts on the hair a long time. It lasted on my hair until my next shampoo.
Now onto performance.... I used this spray to finish off some curls I made with my flat iron. I love how bouncy fresh curls are and have yet to find a hairspray to keep them that way. Spoiler alert! I still haven't.
After 2 hours my curls became waves, and while they were very pretty, I was disappointed. The hairspray seemed to have no effect on keeping a tight curl in my hair. And while it gave texture and a bit more fullness, it was indeed a dud.
I tried this again on flat hair and I believe this is where it shines best. My hair stayed smooth and my flyaways were in check. But I don't really have issues with that and can use any hairspray for those issues.
So overalI I think this is great for keeping hair smooth, but it's not something I would ever buy.
Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara in Obsidian Black: This mascara is not a daytime mascara. It's not a mascara you use when you want a natural look. This mascara is for night time use. At least for me......
The length of the brush is nice and long, but it isn't too plush so I can maneuver around my lashes with ease. The formula is a little wet but it doesn't take long to dry. My lashes also stick together a little bit but it doesn't look like spider legs. It thickens, gives a bit of length and provides a decent curl on my lashes.
As for smudges, there was a bit but nothing I couldn't handle. Actually I've just been wearing this mascara casually. I'll have to see how well it fairs after a night out. This definitely smudges less than the Givenchy Phenomen'eyes, and it is much easier for me to apply.
Overall I really like it. Do I like it enough to buy it? Maybe not. But if funds were no issue I wouldn't hesitate to get it.
Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers: These are hyped up but honestly I can kind of see why. The packaging looks unassuming and other than the gold flecks, the papers look a bit plain. But when it comes to effectiveness they work and work well. I currently have Boscia Blotting Papers in my purse, and even though they are technically made from the same ingredients I still reach for these.
My only complaint? They're freaking expensive! So while I do likes these papers a lot, I can't justify the price. If they are ever on sale or apart of a package deal (Space NK has these in packs of 2 for $15) I will (and have) stock up. But at $12 per pack, it's too rich for my blood.
That's all for now. I'll be back next week with more product reviews. Enjoy your weekend and have fun wherever you are.
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