Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara and Total Temptation Brow Definer Review and Photos

Maybelline Temptation Mascara and Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Definer

Hey guys and welcome back to another new product launch and First Impression. Today I'm sharing with you the Maybelline Total Temptation Collection* which consists of the Total Temptation Eyeshadow and Highlight Palette, Mascara and Brow Definer. So here are my thoughts...

Price
The Total Temptation Eyeshadow Palette retails for £11.99 and consists of 8 eyeshadows and 2 highlighters. The Mascara comes in black only and is £8.99 for 8.6ml of product. also if you're in the US there is a waterproof version too. Finally, to complete the collection there is a Brow Definer Pencil that comes in three shades, Blonde, Medium Brown and Dark Brown. This contains 5g of product and is £7.99.

Packaging
I adore the light pink packaging which is echoed throughout the whole collection as it's feminine, eye-catching and totally on-trend.

The mascara has a beautifully long-bristled brush and the formula is infused with coconut extract, making it an all round appealing combination.

The Brow Definer is dual ended with a tear-dropped spoolie located at one end and a diamond-shaped retractable pencil situated at the other.

Application
Total Temptation Brow Definer - To start with I used the small brush to brush my brows up and then I went in with the retractable pencil. The pencil itself glided on easily although it did take me a while to get used to the shape of this however, I do think this is a great pencil as it's easy to use and perfect if you're short for time.

I was kindly sent the mascara and the pencil in Dark Brown and admittedly at first, I thought this may have been a little too dark for me, but I did use a light hand to apply the Brow Definer and the brush really helped to make sure everything was blended in seamlessly.

Total Temptation Mascara - Upon application I did have to wipe the brush first as there was quite a bit of mascara build up, but once I cleaned this away the mascara was very buildable and it helped lengthen and volumise my lashes perfectly. I applied three coats on the top and it wasn't clumpy at all.

If you've seen the video above to go with this First Impression also then you'll know I didn't use eyelash curlers initially, however, I have tried them out with this mascara since and it does make a slight difference but honestly, I think you can get away without using them as it kind of does what a lash curler would do anyway.

For the bottom lashes I applied one coat but again I advise you wipe the brush on a tissue to remove any remaining mascara build up.

Longevity
Both the Brow Definer and Mascara lasted a good seven and a half hours without the worry of fading, flaking or transfer which was great.

Overall Thoughts

Overall the Brow Definer is a little more expensive for a drugstore brow pencil and comparing this to Maybelline's Micro Brow Pencil (which I've reviewed here) this is definitely the pricier pencil out of the two. However, both pencils are retractable with a spoolie and both come in the same three shades. So I think this does come down to personal preference on whether you prefer a skinnier pencil to really get into the brows or you like a slightly thicker pencil, that's quick and easy to use if you're short for time. Personally, I do prefer the Micro Pencil but I do love this brow definer too as it has a tinier more precisely shaped spoolie and this wears well throughout the day. 

I award the Maybelline Total Temptation Brow Definer a 4.7 out of 5

The mascara I'm obsessed with as the brush is a great shape, it smells lovely and the consistency is perfect for lengthening and volumising the lashes without the worry of clumps. (Just remember to wipe your brush beforehand). Again I do think this is a tad more expensive than your average drugstore mascara, however, this does have a unique selling point because of the coconut infused factor, plus I adore the packaging and it wears well and feels comfortable even after a long day of wear. 

So if you love a lenghtening mascara, that's buildable and comfortable or you're a fan of Maybelline mascara's in general, then I think you may just want to give this on a go too! 

I award the Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara a 4.9 out of 5

*The Brow Definer and Mascara were kindly sent to me but as always all opinions are my own.

Maybelline Tattoo Brow Review and Photos

Maybelline Brow Tattoo

If you've been following my First Impressions Week here, you'll know I put to the test a bunch of new launches in a series of five videos last week. Next up we have the Maybelline Tattoo Brow Tint. This peel-off brow tint claims to give you natural and fuller looking brows that can last for up to 3 days, so let's see if this really does last...

Price
The Tattoo Brow retails for £12.99 for 4.6g of product. Here in the UK this comes in three shades including,
- Light Brown
- Medium Brown
- Dark Brown
However, I do believe this does come in a better selection of shades elsewhere. I have this in Medium Brown.

Packaging 
You guys know I like anything that comes in an informative box and this has it all! Inside you'll find the brow tint which comes with a small lip gloss style wand for ease of application.

Application
On the box, you have a step by step guide on how to apply the peel off tint, but I'll also link the step by step guide on the Maybelline website here too. And of course, you can also watch my live first impression demo too.

Now this concept is not unfamiliar within the Korean market (and interestingly enough this product is actually made in Korea), however, this is very new to the drugstore market. So let me take you through a step by step guide on how to apply this...

1. Firstly decide how long you're going to leave the tint on for. It's recommended to leave it on for a minimum of 20 mins, but if you would like 3-day wear then it's suggested you leave this on for a whopping 2 hours!! Now I don't know about you but I don't have two hours to spend inside waiting for my brows to develop if you compare this to how long it takes for a regular brow tint to develop and so I settled on 30 mins.

2. Next, it's time to apply the thick, gloopy tint to your brows. I recommend wiping your eyebrows with a wipe or micellar water before you start, just to make sure you have completely clean brows. Then you can go in starting from the inner part of the brow and working your way out painting the tint on.

I actually went in with a second layer while this was still wet as I was worried this wouldn't peel off properly without a thick layer on top of the brows.

3. If you do get the gel outside the brow, you can easily wipe this away with a cotton bud.

4. Lastly set your timer for the required time and allow the tint to dry and develop.

5. After the development time is up you can go ahead and start peeling off the tint working from the inside of the brow all the way to the end or tail of the brow. I thought this might hurt when I peeled it off but rest-assured this was painless!

The final result was actually quite surprising and my brows instantly looked fuller, however, the medium brown did look a tad warm on me. I also did end up filling in a tiny bit with a pencil just to give me a more defined shape.

Longevity
Now although I left this on for just 30 mins my tint actually ended up lasting a good week with the exception of some fading towards the start of my brow where I don't have as much hair. So really I don't think you need to worry about leaving this on for the whole 2 hours as suggested.

Maintenance wise it is recommended to avoid using any cleansing products for the first 24 hours after tinting, but I also advise not using anything too striping on this area anyway as you want your tint to last as long as possible.

Overall Thoughts
First off I do think this is pretty pricey for a drugstore brow product, however, this is a unique to the drugstore market and you do get a good amount for multiple uses. Packaging wise I loved the informative box and the small applicator brush which allowed for ease of use and precise application, which moves me on to how this applies... I did find this relatively easy to use and if you do get some outside of your shape you can just easily wipe it away without any fuss or mess. I also really enjoyed the fact this gave me more of a fuller brow look which meant I didn't need to spend as much time in the morning's filling in my brows, which is always a bonus!

Finally, let's talk about longevity... I have to say considering I only left this on for 30 mins I was pretty impressed with how long the tint stayed on my brows and so I really don't think you need to leave this on for the full 2 hours. Colour wise the more I looked at this the more I thought how warm my brows looked overall (more like an auburn shade) and it's a shame that there isn't a better colour selection here in the UK.

So, in conclusion, I think this is a great product if you're maybe a Mum or you purely just don't have time to go to a salon to get your eyebrows tinted or perhaps you just prefer to do salon style treatments in the comfort of your own home. Personally, I did like the concept of this, however, weighing up the cost of a normal brow tint and how long it lasts, I do still think a brow tint is the more cost-effective option overall.

I award the Maybelline Tattoo Brow a 3.8 out of 5

*This product was sent to me but as always all opinions are my own.

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Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Mascara Review

Maybelline Big Shot Mascara UK

The 'Big Shot' mascara is the latest to join the Maybelline Colossal family. The big shot not only has striking packaging but it also claims to be a voluminous mascara. As you know Maybelline is my number one brand for drugstore mascaras, so here are my thoughts on this latest edition...

Price 
This retails for £7.99 for 9.5ml of product. Big Shot is also available in Black and Black Waterproof. You can find the mascara available at, Superdrug, Boots, Ulta* and Walgreens*.

Packaging 
Well, what can I say, the packaging is everything! Plus the brush is a lovely medium sized, thick bristled brush.

Application
The brush made this easy to apply and I would say this definitely gives you volume and fullness, however, this doesn't give you loads of length and so I think this would work even better teamed with a lengthening mascara like the Maybelline Push Up Angel applied first.

Longevity 
This stays really well throughout the day without any smudging or flakiness.

Overall Thoughts
Personally, I do think this is better compared to some of the original Colossal formula's and I overall think this is a great mascara if you want to add volume and fullness. As I mentioned above if you're after a bit more lift and length, then the Falsies Push Up Angel Mascara would work perfectly with this also.

The packaging and the name of this mascara are on point and I continue to get excited to what Maybelline could ever think of next to rival what they already have and other brands. So if you're a fan of the Maybelline mascara's then this is definitely worth a look at if it meets your mascara criteria.

I award the Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Mascara a  4.2 out of 5

Discover more of Maybelline newest launches here... 
- Maybelline vivid hot lacquer review
- Maybelline baby lip crayon review 
- Maybelline brow precise fiber filler 

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* This mascara was sent to me but as always all opinions are my own.

Maybelline Vivid HOT Lacquer Review & Photos

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Swatches

Recently Maybelline upped their Vivid Lip Game with the release of the Vivid Hot Lacquers. Now although I'm still a massive matte lip fan, I've recently been craving a little gloss in my life! So here's everything you need to know about this vibrant lip collection...

Price
These retail for £7.99 each and come in 8 shades. I have seven of the eight shades excluding Classic, which is a pillar box red.
1. SO HOT
2. CLASSIC
3. UNREAL
4. TEASE
5. TOO CUTE
6. OBSESSED
7. ROYAL

8. SLAY IT

The collection is available from Boots, Superdrug and Ulta*.

Packaging
I adore the sleek packaging as it really shows of the striking selection of colours to choose from. Inside you'll find a lovely sized, tear drop, doe foot applicator, that helps make applying these a breeze.

Application
One thing I forgot to mention in my swatch video is that these have a lovely vanilla scent to them, (similar to the MAC Lipsticks).

Upon application each shade glides on smoothly to reveal a pigmented and intense glossy lip, which drys down really quickly. On the lips these felt smooth, non sticky and comfortable, however I do recommend with the darker shades (Obsessed,Royal and Slay It) applying a couple of thin coats and letting them dry in-between, as these colours tend to apply not as evenly.

Longevity
These last a good five hours which is great. They do wear down slightly through wear and tear so re-application would be needed after a meal etc.

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer So Hot

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Unreal

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Tease

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Too Cute

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Obsessed

Maybelline Vivi Hot Lacquer Royal

Maybelline Vivid Hot Lacquer Slay It

Overall Thoughts
These are indeed pigmented, glossy and super comfortable on the lips and if you're anything like me and you hate a sticky gloss, then these may be the answer to your problems. For me these are a great addition to the Maybelline Vivid/Color Sensational line and with a wide variety of shades to suit everyone's tastes, these are definitely a front runner within the drugstore market.

I award the Maybelline Vivid HOT Lacquers a 4.8 out of 5.

*Three of the colours were very kindly sent to me and the rest I purchased myself. As always all opinions are my own.