Warning: For those worried about ingredients in their products, I have to tell you that Cool Betty Mascara has Phenoxyethanol as one. This ingredient is usually used in cosmetic products and I have read online it can be linked to a few reactions. I'm no professional in this area so please do research for yourself.
This may be a good place to start reading.
Would I still use this product? Yes as I received no reaction but I would probably use this a lot less.
This may be a good place to start reading.
Would I still use this product? Yes as I received no reaction but I would probably use this a lot less.
Cost (Aus): $19.95 (special - buy one get one free)
Packaging: There are two tubes, one for the mini fibres and one for the mascara. The tubes are covered in a lovely and sexy leopard design.
Staying Power: They stay thick and long all day.
Use: This product isn't like the more well known two-step mascara products. As mentioned they use mini fibres only for step one, probably about less than 5mm each, instead of a cream based primer or mix. I applied them normally as I would with a two-step mascara. It didn't work well because the fibres weren't sticking onto my lashes. So I decided I put a light layer of the Cool Betty mascara as a sticky base for the fibres. This worked and the fibres built up. I find that if I want a really thick and long lash, I have to repeat the step of fibre then mascara a few times because as you apply more fibres, it becomes less sticky. It's not the best having to repeat the steps but it works great. My lashes become a lot longer using fibres than cream based primer.
Cool Betty doesn't separate your lashes that great so another thing you can do when applying the base for the fibres is use something like Maybelline XXL Pro mascara, step 1. Or you can use an eye lash brush to separate them. I prefer to use Maybelline though because I feel this is a lot more effective in keeping my lashes separated.
You have to be insanely careful when applying the fibres. The first time I used this I was so excited and rushed it. This caused a lot of the fibres to fall into my eye. Fortunately my eyes are not sensitive and there was no reaction to the fibres but it was very uncomfortable. I find it easier when I look down when applying the fibres so if any fall, it falls away from my eye.
Conclusion: I really love this product! And for only $20 for two sets, you can't go wrong. A lot of high end mascaras are about $20 for one. I can make my lashes really, really long if I wanted or I could just make it thick depending on how I apply it. The problem though are the fibres that may fall into your eye if you rush, so take your time with this. Another problem is that there are two individual tubes so those who enjoy convenience may not like it. However, I feel the result is worth it (if there's no fibre in your eyes)!
Packaging: There are two tubes, one for the mini fibres and one for the mascara. The tubes are covered in a lovely and sexy leopard design.
Staying Power: They stay thick and long all day.
Use: This product isn't like the more well known two-step mascara products. As mentioned they use mini fibres only for step one, probably about less than 5mm each, instead of a cream based primer or mix. I applied them normally as I would with a two-step mascara. It didn't work well because the fibres weren't sticking onto my lashes. So I decided I put a light layer of the Cool Betty mascara as a sticky base for the fibres. This worked and the fibres built up. I find that if I want a really thick and long lash, I have to repeat the step of fibre then mascara a few times because as you apply more fibres, it becomes less sticky. It's not the best having to repeat the steps but it works great. My lashes become a lot longer using fibres than cream based primer.
Cool Betty doesn't separate your lashes that great so another thing you can do when applying the base for the fibres is use something like Maybelline XXL Pro mascara, step 1. Or you can use an eye lash brush to separate them. I prefer to use Maybelline though because I feel this is a lot more effective in keeping my lashes separated.
You have to be insanely careful when applying the fibres. The first time I used this I was so excited and rushed it. This caused a lot of the fibres to fall into my eye. Fortunately my eyes are not sensitive and there was no reaction to the fibres but it was very uncomfortable. I find it easier when I look down when applying the fibres so if any fall, it falls away from my eye.
Conclusion: I really love this product! And for only $20 for two sets, you can't go wrong. A lot of high end mascaras are about $20 for one. I can make my lashes really, really long if I wanted or I could just make it thick depending on how I apply it. The problem though are the fibres that may fall into your eye if you rush, so take your time with this. Another problem is that there are two individual tubes so those who enjoy convenience may not like it. However, I feel the result is worth it (if there's no fibre in your eyes)!
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