Mirenesse Cosmetics Instant Lash Extensions Mascara Duet Review

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Mirenesse Cosmetics Instant Lash Extensions Mascara Duet

Though I have skimpy lashes, one product that I never had any desire to try with my sensitive eyes is false eyelashes. Gluing a pair on with my allergies would only invite trouble. In my case, I depend on a less risky option to build up volume.  However, an interesting product arrived from Mirenesse Cosmetics that allowed me to produce a thicker sort of fringe.

Due to their ionic technology, Mirenesse Cosmetics Instant Lash Extensions Mascara Duet Black is a gentle doubled-ended mascara capable of adding dramatic length to extend lashes.  One side has the black fibers.  The other end has the transparent gel, which adheres the fibers.

Mirenesse Cosmetics Instant Lash Extensions Mascara Duet  showing the brush

As someone with no experience gluing on false eyelashes, I found application was easier than I thought. All I did was follow their directions by coating the tips of my lashes with the gel before wiggling the brush from the bottom to the tops to cover everything.

The next thing I did was turn that tube around toward the end with the black fibers. The important thing to remember is that you need to brush on this mascara side before the gel has a chance to set, starting at the base and brushing upward again. Otherwise, the results may not be to your liking.

Once I finished with the fibers, I returned to the gel side and gave myself a bit more to secure the fibers before combing through my lashes to prevent any from sticking together.

These fibers really build up length quickly so be careful on how much you brush on. After all, you can get them in the wrong spot and have too much in one place and not enough in another. This is what I did the first time so just keep this mind.

  

What I thought was fantastic was not experiencing any flaking or smearing of any kind, only huge lashes that stayed put. 

Furthermore, removal was simple.  All I did was use warm water and cotton squares that I pressed against them. Afterwards, these fibers slide off pretty quickly.



I was quite pleased how easy Mirenesse Cosmetics made it to transform my lashes with this one tube.  Do check out their Instant Lash Extensions Mascara Duet ($29.95) at their website!

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided solely to facilitate this review.*

Mirenesse Cosmetics iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler + Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara Opens Eyes Even With Short Lashes to New Extremes! (Review)

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Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara

I have always believed in the benefits of using an eyelash curler.  Having shorter lashes, I found a crimp eyelash curler indispensable for opening up my eyes before applying mascara.  However, I had never tried a heated eyelash curler until Mirenesse Cosmetics included their award-winning iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler and Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara in a box of products to review.

You want to apply mascara after you use a heated eyelash curler.  If you tried applying mascara in the same way using a conventional crimp curler, the force of it would damage and pull out lashes.  On the other hand, the heated eyelash curler is designed to work harder using the warmth and mascara together as a curling catalyst.

The first thing I did was to reach for the Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara.  This is a unique memory driven formula to work specifically with their lash curler for boosting the curl while lifting lashes up to 90% higher and locking curl for the most time.  This mascara has an excellent shaped brush patterned to fit like a dream between individual lashes and extend over the complete lid from end to end without any gaps.

I applied the mascara on my lashes first vertically and then horizontally from the base to the tip so everything was covered.  Finding that this formula  didn't clump or make the lashes still together while working was wonderful as well.  One coat of this deep black mascara was perfect for daytime.  Despite stubby, little lashes, this product did manage to open my eyes more than I ever expected.  Now, I was really getting excited because my lashes need coaxing with my crimp eyelash curler before they do that. 

Smiling at those results, the first thing I did was to insert two "AAA" batteries so I could operate the iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler since it did not ship with batteries.  Before you begin, you need to allow it to heat first for about 10-15 seconds once you turn it on.  In order to tell if it is hot, I checked the color of the pad.  Instead of red, the pad turns clear when it is ready to use. 

Mirenesse Cosmetics iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler

Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara

After I got that sign, I slipped my lashes inside between the gap at the base.  When my lashes were properly positioned, I moved over the silver button, which controls the twin pads lifting and held steady for about 15 seconds or so.  Later, I slide the button down to free my lashes.

As I examined my work, my eyes looked so beautiful with a black, more upward curling fringe of lashes.   It was hard to believe how well the iCurl Lash Curler complimented the Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara when it comes to transforming short lashes into more lush, curling ones that you can barely recognize. 

 iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler

After putting on my new mascara, I wiped the pad of all traces of black left behind with a damp cotton square before storing the iCurl Lash Curler away. 

The rest of the day, I just enjoyed looking more glamorous.  Even when I forgot that I had mascara on and rubbed my eyes, I didn't smudge, flake, or end up with black rings around my eyes.  The weird part is how  just rinsing away with warm water is sufficient enough to get such stubborn mascara gone in a flash.

Glamorizing this way does require extra effort.  You do need to wash the mascara brush after use in sterile saline or boiled and cooled water as well.  Nonetheless, when you see the difference using it, then you don't mind.  

My advice, ladies, is to head to Mirenesse and check both products out.  The Secret Weapon iCurl 24Hr Mascara retails for $35.96 and the iCurl TwinHeated Lash Curler goes for $44.96.

Review + Swatches: Mirenesse Cosmetics NEW Award-Winning Lip Bomb Candy Collection

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From left to right pictured are Lip Bomb #32, #36, #35, #34, and ending with #33 on the right.

I have tried a lot of fabulous lip products, but the new Lip Bomb Candy Collection from Mirenesse Cosmetics goes beyond extraordinary.  This Australian beauty brand has created what I consider the perfect groundbreaking style for lips in this line that combines gloss, stain and lacquer in highly pigmented, vibrant shades.  

This newly launched collection is available in six fashion forward colors.  I was sent five of those to review that include #35 a captivating, bold fuschia, #32 a cinnamon-red, #34 a stunning coral-pink, #33 a juicy strawberry-red, and #36, a bright white to mix and create custom shades.  The range of these delectable colors is glorious enough to paint your lips with intensity that will mirror precious jewels.

These lippies come in a clear bullet-shaped tube.  The stunning colors showing through the tubes are pretty much what you can expect to see on your own lips.  Vivid, rich colors with intensity of a liquid lipstick are how I would describe them.  

The product has an unusual hourglass-shaped sponge wand, which picks up enough product without needing to keep inserting it.  I really thought the design simplified application nicely.

As to the feel, the Lip Bomb 3-in1 Glossy Lacquer Stain was creamy and comfortable on my lips with a slight mint taste.  The formula never made my lips feel dry or sticky, only moisturized with vitamin E and botanical oils.  Furthermore, I experienced no feathering or caking.  

Below I modeled the shades for you.

In this photo, I'm wearing #32.

What do you think of #34?  This one happens to be my favorite, so perfect for Spring!

This hot shade is #35.  Now how can you resist?

Here I am modeling #33.

The luxurious formula can wear for hours.  However, it does eventually migrate over the course of day from a lacquer to a striking stain.

With all this going for it, it is easy to see why this new Lip Bomb Candy Collection won the Glosscar Award for Best New Lip Gloss of 2013!   Honestly, I think Mirenesse Cosmetics made an exceptional lippie here and just love wearing them.  Now I need to order the sixth shade of brilliant gold. 

Lip Bomb 3-in-1 Glossy Lacquer Stain in the Candy Collection retails for $39 each.  

I highly recommend looking into these Mirenesse Cosmetics because they will help you take a giant beauty leap toward your most glamorous self.