Starry Eyed Mascara Eyes

I am feeling the love for my Lancôme Hypnôse Precious Cells mascara today, so I thought I'd share. I bought it for my wedding, when I was investing in some more luxurious cosmetics, and I have to say that the stuff has really worked out for me. It's neither flaky nor smudgy, lasts for ages, and (most importantly of all) does wonders for my usually inconspicuous lashes. Here I am going for a slightly exaggerated, 1960s-type of look.

The manufacturers claim that it helps to encourage natural lash growth, but I certainly don't see any effect on that front. Then again, I rarely wear mascara; I never bother with it if I'm wearing glasses, and I would say that blusher and concealer are far more central to my everyday beauty regime. One application a week is hardly likely to provoke an instant Rapunzel-effect! The one potential downside is that the stuff tends to clump a little bit if you go for multiple coats; I didn't mind a bit of clumping for this kind of heavier look - it actually sort of adds to it, in my opinion - but it could prove irritating if you were going for a more natural vibe.


Make up is obviously a hugely personal thing, and this mascara might not be every woman's cup of tea, but I think it's fantastic. It's creamy, nice to apply, and smells really lovely in a way that a lot of the cheaper brands just don't. Plus, a coat or two on my bottom lashes provides a much-needed distraction from my ever-expanding eyebags... a winner all round, as far as I'm concerned!