Avon Legendary Lengths Mascara

If you’ve followed by Instagram stories you will have seen that I have raved about the newly launched Legendary Lengths Mascara from Avon.  In recent months I’ve been lucky enough to use some amazing products from Avon and this Mascara is incredible.

Mascara is my favourite makeup product and the one thing I apply every singly day without fail. From Avon, Legendary Lengths is described as giving “total lash satisfaction”. It uses next-generation polymers that glide onto lashes to create a film that builds extra length, and as it does so, it manages to build up without clumping. 

For me, I am picky about a mascara. however is that I am really picky with a mascara formula. I cannot stand those overly wet formulas which when applied make your eyelashes feel really wet and then every time you blink, you splash your own face with flecks of the product, but then I also don't like an overly dry formula either, it has to sit somewhere in the middle, not giving me that spidery leg look if I want to apply more than one or two coats. But it isn’t all about the formula, the wand also plays a big part in the application for mascaras, it absolutely has to work with the formula and from Avon, the Instalength Tapered Brush works to separate and define those hard-to-reach lashes, especially those in the corner of the eyes.

So do I love it? Without question, it has been one of the best mascaras I have used in a very long time and from the formula which is smudge and flake free, it applies without clumping, even two coats, three if you really must and whether you want that natural fluttery look or you want to build up your lashes, the wand, well it’s flexible and is tapered to make it easy to use and it holds just the right amount of product. It also happens to be packed with amazing ingredients which include:

• Safflower Oil - Made up for more than 70% omega-6, safflower oil is rich in nourishing fatty acids and vitamin E.
• Omega-6 - Also known as linoleic acid, it helps to rebalance the skin’s lipid levels to encourage a healthy complexion.
• ​Vitamin E - is an oil-soluble antioxidant that can protect the lipid parts of the cell from free radical attack.
• ​Moringa Extract - A natural cleanser and antioxidant, it works to draw dirt, impurities and pollution to itself so they can be easily cleansed away.

An incredible list of ingredients and for £9, this is the best budget mascara I have tried for as long as I can remember and if you haven’t tried it yet, you definitely should!

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Glossybox Spring Softness - April Edition

This months Glossybox is aptly titled “Spring Softness” which is said to be centered around sumptuous soft textures and deliciously delicate scents. It features five products, which are worth £70 and you will have a mixture of skincare, hair care, body care and makeup.

The joy of boxes like Glossybox is that it gives you the opportunity to try brands and products that you might not ordinarily come across or even think to try.

The first product out of my box is from Sand & Sky with their Emu Apple Super Bounce Mask.

I have tried this mask before and it is designed to not only deeply hydrate the skin but to also brighten and protect it. Powered by the brands unique Glow Berries complex, the formula contains an impressive concentration of antioxidants to protect, 5 types of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, jojoba oil to soften and kakadu plum to tackle pigmentation and boost radiance.

The second product on this month's box is from This Works with the Morning Expert Hyaluronic Serum.

Enriched with powerful blend of wheat-based 2% Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, this serum is designed to tackle skin concerns such as dullness, dehydration and fatigue. The advice is to use this serum daily and massage it into the face and neck to achieve a plumper, smoother complexion.

The next two products I’ve come to know via beauty boxes. The first is Mitchell and Peach and the product this time is their Flora No.1 Body Soufflé.

Described as being light and easily absorbed, this body soufflé is enriched with Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Honey to ensure your skin is left feeling nourished. Scented with the oils of Lavender from the Mitchell’s fifth generation farm in Kent, there is also the inclusion of Ylang Ylang, Sweet Violet and Rose to give it a really lovely, calming yet fresh scent.  On the skin, I do like how lightweight this soufflé feels, almost like a whipped texture but it does have depth to it.

The next product is from DWTN Paris with a liquid eyeshadow in shade Rose Gold.

Not a product I use a lot of, I prefer a cream rather than a liquid for most makeup products but this isn’t quite the product I expected. Instead of being quite runny, there is a fairly good texture to it, so it works really well being applied with a brush or your finger.  It definitely has a shimmer to it and, I have accidentally used it as a highlighter too.

The final product in this months box is hair care and it comes from a brand called Wild Science Lab and there is three different products that have been chosen, but only one will appear in your box.

I have the Smooth Start Bond Reconstruct Shampoo. Said to be perfect for all hair types, this shampoo is described as being a hydrating, reparative shampoo that helps fortify the hair shaft with a smoothing, anti-static complex including keratin repair peptide complex, vitamin rich avocado oil, soothing Marshmallow Extract, moisturising organic Shea Butter, and a restful complex of 4 essential oils - Lavender, Magnolia, Benzion and Ylang-Ylang. So I’m looking forward to giving this a try once I’ve finished using my current shampoo.

For me, once again, I have absolutely loved the theme of this months Glossybox and continuing on from last months box, they have produced three very good boxes for 2022.

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. By subscribing to these boxes, it gives you the chance to get your hands on the Limited Edition boxes.

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