Drugstore beauty is my calling in life, but many of the western brands end up far more expensive here than they are in the USA. A Maybelline mascara that costs US$8.99 is around US$13 (NT$380) here!
So I went on a hunt to find brands I've not explored before. And since I've been writing product reviews on another beauty site, I figure I'll write the English versions here on my blog!
My first try was this:
ESSENCE
艾森絲睫毛公主 魔法睫毛膏
艾森絲睫毛公主 魔法睫毛膏
Originally NT$139 I got it on sale for NT$99! And yes, I was very much influenced by the packaging.
Made in Germany
28g/12ml
Made in Germany
28g/12ml
Princess Packaging! |
I am not a huge mascara snob, so the only things I look for in a mascara are:
*dark
*easy to apply
*easy to remove
*doesn't clump or flake
*doesn't droop my lashes (even when uncurled)
I'm not too fussy about length, volume, or extreme curl.
Here is a photo of the mascara after a full day's wear (the lower lashes have some spotting from application and was there all day ^^; It's not from wear and tear)
+++
doesn't smudge or flake
doesn't smudge or flake
easy to apply and remove
affordable
cute packaging
slight lift
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not much curl
long wand takes getting used to
Overall, I rated it a four out of five and would repurchase again. Though in the meantime, I'm going to still try out other mascaras!
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