Review: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

I'm going to start off this post by giving you a generic overview of the product. It retails at $5.19 at ULTA. It has a simple wand, basically just a spooly. The formula is very wet, so you have to be careful when applying it or it will smear everywhere. I find that this helps to curl your lashes and flare them as well. I would definitely not recommend this by itself because it does NOTHING (to my lashes at least) to help thicken or volumize, which is my main priority in a mascara. I do, however, believe that this would make a great layering mascara. Bottom line: This mascara is not a horrible product, but it really doesn't do much. It would be great for beginners because of the price tag. 

A look at the packaging- classic pink and green tube

The wand is very simple and basic- just a standard spooly

Me wearing the mascara- you can see definite curling and flaring, but no volume

NOTD: Pure Ice "Pink Ice"

This is my first time using this nail polish. It kind of just sat in the back of my nail polish stash. I guess I was being a brand snob and was just using brands I was familiar with. For what it is, I like this nail polish. It is very sheer. I applied 2 coats and a clear top coat before I took photos. I would probably end up using this polish as a baby pink glittery top coat. It's not obnoxiously glittery, but it is a fun thing to do possibly on an accent nail (which are very in at the moment, I have noticed...) The consistency was nice and it doesn't look too streaky. My final thoughts on this polish? It wasn't anything special, but it wasn't terrible either.

A look at the packaging- I actually really like the square shape.

"Pink Ice"

2 coats of this polish + Sally Hansen Super Shine Top Coat

NOTD: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri "Mauve It"

This is my all time favorite nail polish. The consistency is nice- not too thin or watery. It is a tad bit on the gloopy side but it doesn't impact the application. When you start painting your nails with it, it may look a little streaky but as it dries it becomes much more even looking. My favorite thing about this nail polish is how versatile it is. You can wear this in every season, which I like. It's pink and girly enough to be worn in the spring and summer, but it also has a dusty rose tone to it which makes it suitable for fall and winter as well.