The Falsies Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara

I recently decided to give Maybelline one more go (since that was the bulk of the mascara choices that I could currently find). I found The Falsies Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara which I have been meaning to try for a while now, and have to admit that the purple bottle with light blue metallic writing was quite attractive.

When I opened the bottle I found that the formula is quite wet, which makes it very easy to apply. The curved brush also allowed me to get each and every lash covered, however it is pretty flexible which can be a little difficult to work with when you first try it.

The first coat didn't yield incredibly great results and at first was a little disheartening, the length was great but the volume just wasn't there. After waiting a few minutes I decided to try a few more coats and my lashes appeared clumpy. I was definately not impressed.

A few days later I decided to do some research into this mascara and found out that you have to apply this mascara wet and not let it dry between coats or it will clump (that'll teach me to not read instructions!). After giving it another go, the results got much better. I found that this product seperates lashes beautifully and makes lashes look longer and with the right amount of practice will give you great volume!

I bought this mascara in "Very Black" and was pleased that it was much darker and shinier than the Lash Stiletto. Definately an improvement.

I would definately recommend this mascara, however would also ask that you don't judge it on it's first run. Try it a few times and it will get better with practice.

Maybelline Lash Stiletto

Maybelline claims that Lash Stiletto "does for your lashes what stilettos do for your legs. Stretches lashes for provocative length. 70% longer lashes in one step, shiny patent finish ", so obviously what girl wouldn't want to try this mascara?

In the past, I have found Maybelline mascaras to be hit or miss so going into this I really wasn't sure what to expect. The Grip & Extend Brush claims to grasp each lash at a different angle to make lashes longer while keeping them separate. After reading this description I was really expecting amazing results.

I can tell you that, yes, this mascara does separate and define lashes beautifully with no clumping, but that was about as much as it had to offer. I bought this mascara in "Very Black", which I think missed the mark on naming and the "shiny patent finish" was nowhere to be found. When applied and allowed to dry, the color looked almost dusty grey and the finish was quite matte. It also only lengthened my lashes about as much as any other drug store mascara would, but definitely not making them "70% longer".

I can say that this mascara absolutely did not make my lashes look or feel as amazing as a pair of stilettos would have made my legs look and feel. This is one product that I won't be buying again.

L'Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean Facial Cleanser

When I first saw the commercial for  L'Oréal Paris' new Go 360° Clean Facial Cleanser with it's new "scrublet" (a gentle, rubber exfoliator), I though that this would just be just another gimmicky, run of the mill facial cleanser. I literally avoided this product like the plague for months until I found it on sale and, armed with coupons, decided to finally try it.

L'Oréal bills this product as "a complete range of five expertly formulated, high-foam cleansers that are perfectly calibrated to perform with the Scrublet™". The five formulations are:

• Facial Cleanser For Acne Prone Skin
• Deep Facial Gel Cleanser
• Deep Exfoliating Scrub
• Deep Cream Cleanser
• Facial Lotion Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Each cleanser also boasts the following benefits:

Smaller pores: Go 360° shrinks the appearance of pore size and refinishes the skin's surface to reveal skin with more clarity.

Deeper cleansing: Unique formulas reach down deeper to every last pore for a deep, deep clean. Keeps pores clean day after day.

Softer skin: Sweeps away dead skin cells for an extraordinary softening and smoothing effect.

Easy-to-use: Scrublet cleanses pore-by-pore with a fuss-free cleansing process

All of the formulas claim to deeply clean your skin and unclog pores as it removes traces of oil, dirt and makeup and all claim to be soap-free, fragrance-free and dermatologist tested.

Deep Exfoliating Scrub

Description : A gentle yet effective scrub, which exfoliates skin with natural apricot seed beads and salicylic acid to reveal perfectly clean, smoother skin. With rich lather and fruity, apricot fragrance, this exfoliating scrub is gentle enough for daily use.

The Cleanser: This was my favourite out of the five formulations. The apricot seed beads were not extremely abrasive or harsh on my face.  I have combination skin and love to exfoliate, but if I use a harsh exfoliator I usually end up with dry skin. This was not the case with this product. I used this on a daily basis (and still do!) and I have had no problem with dry skin. The apricot smell is quite pleasant, not too medicinal like some cleansers can be. I especially love the tingly sensation that this cleanser provides.

Deep Facial Gel Cleanser

Description: This gel deeply cleans skin and unclogs - pore by pore as it removes all traces of oil, dirt and makeup. With notes of naranji, orange flower and mint for a refreshing fragrance and feel on skin, the gel formula helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes with its deep cleaning, pore-by-pore action. Oil-free.

The Cleanser: I really like this formulation also and if it were not for the Deep Exfoliating Scrub, this one would be my favorite. It claims to have note of naranji, orange flower and mint, but I didn't really smell any of these. The scent is very fresh and clean. However, the mint did provide a refreshing, tingly feel on my face, perfect for those mornings when you don't really want to wake up but have to. Some of my friends have said that this cleanser dries their skin out too much, so if you have dry skin you may want to avoid this formula.

Facial Cleanser For Acne Prone Skin

Description: This gel deeply cleans skin and unclogs - pore by pore as it removes all traces of oil, dirt and makeup. With notes of naranji, orange flower and mint for a refreshing fragrance and feel on skin, the gel formula helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes with its deep cleaning, pore-by-pore action. Oil-free.

The Cleanser: I found this to be very similar to the Deep Facial Gel Cleanser. I didn't have any breakouts when I used it, but since my skin is not very acne prone I had a friend try this out also. She has very oily acne prone skin and tested it for 3 weeks. Her review was that the cleanser did help clear up some of her acne and reduced oily areas; however she also developed small patches of dry skin. I thought that the best part of this cleanser was that you really didn't feel like you were using an acne medication.

Deep Cream Cleanser

Description: The Deep Cream Cleanser is a soap-free creamy, foaming cleanser, which removes impurities to leave skin feeling both clean and comfortable. With refreshing notes of naranji, orange flower and mint, this cleanser is also oil-free.

The Cleanser: This was my least favorite out of the five formulations. Not because it didn't perform well, but I have never really likes cream cleansers at all. The smell was pleasant, like the with other four formulas, however it did have a strange burning sensation (not too harsh, but almost uncomfortable). I did find that when combined with the scrublet I really could not stand the consistency of the cleanser, it almost made it feel slimy. It also felt as though there was a layer of film left on my face after I washed it off (which was probably just the moisturizer, but this feeling is one of the reasons that I don't use cream cleansers). If you have dry skin, then this product would probably work well.

Facial Lotion Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Description: The Deep Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin is a soap-free lotion cleanser that treats sensitive skin with extra gentle care. The fragrance-free, foaming formula features glycerin and shea butter to condition skin while gently and effectively remove dirt and makeup.

The Cleanser:  This formula is a cream cleanser also. I didn't particularly like this formula (probably because it is a cream cleanser) but could tolerate it more than the Deep Cream Cleanser. I did find that it left my face feeling very filmy, but didn't feel as slimy when used with the scrublet.

The Scrublet

Description: The Scrublet™ cleanses pore-by-pore with a fuss-free cleansing process.

Reveiw: The Scrublet was the real reason that I wanted to try this product. I love how cute it is and how it fits perfectly into the hole in the bottle (which it's supposed to do because it was designed that way!). The Scrublet is a gentle, soft, rubber exfoliator. It helps clean pores and I love that it is not too abrasive. At first I was a little apprehensive about the Scrublet. When you first pick it up it is very soft and flexible. The texture left me wondering how anything so soft could clean and exfoliate, but after the first use it was clear that the scrublet does a wonderful job especially when combined with the Deep Exfoliating Scrub. I have also used the Scrublet with different cleansers, not just L'Oréal cleansers, and it works just as well. I'll definitely be keeping my scrublet around long after my bottles of Go 360° cleansers are finished.