Review: Max Factor Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint

Hello,

Today I am reviewing the Max Factor Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint which I won in a giveaway back in January from Supersavvyme.

I have used several lip stains before but they all came with a lip gloss top coat so this is the first time I had tried this design. The colour I won was number 03 which I believe is called Pink Princess. It is a medium pink colour. 
The applicator reminds me a lot of a felt tip pen.  

My lips "au naturel".

I first used it to line my lips and then filled it in. This is with one coat.

I didn't think the colour was very deep so I applied a second coat.

I didn't feel the extra coat really added much depth in colour. Once dried it felt, not sticky, but a little tacky.  I also didn't like the matte effect.  Usually I would have put a balm, lipstick or gloss over the top to give more depth and moisture but because I wanted to review the longevity of the tint, I wore it on its own.

4 hours and one cold drink (no food) later... I think it is bearing up considerably well.

After 5 hours and lunch... I still don't think it is doing too badly.

After 7 hours... It has faded considerably and can really only see the outline on my top lip.

After 10 hours... The lighting is different because the other photos were done in natural lighting but this photo was taken after dark so the lip tint appears darker than the last photo but it wasn't.  This was after I had eaten my dinner, so after 2 meals and several cold drinks.

My overall impression?  A thumbs down I'm afraid. I would not purchase this because, although it did last through one meal, I felt it was very drying on my lips which I think can be seen in the photos.  I cannot find anywhere online where Max Factor state how many hours this should last, they only  state it "lasts longer" which I agree, it does. However, what is the point in having the colour on your lips if you hate the way it looks? Perhaps next time I use it, I will apply a gloss or lipstick on top and see if that also lasts the 5 hours. I certainly won't be wearing it on my lips on its own.
Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint is available at Boots for £6.99

What is your favourite mascara or lip stain?  Do you have a Holy Grail?
Thank you for reading and I would love it if you found the time to comment.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Take care,
CJ xx

Review: Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara

Hello,

Back in January I was luckily enough to win 2 prizes in two giveaways from Supersavvyme.  One was a Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara and the other a Lipfinity Lasting Lip Tint.  Today I am reviewing the mascara.

Now to be honest, I've never found my "Holy Grail" of mascaras, I've always thought they are pretty much of a muchness (don't all shout at me at once!) and I grab whichever is on offer at the time.

The False Lash Effect mascara has a different barrel brush to those that I've used before.  I am used to bristles but this brush was larger than usual, made of plastic and the plastic bristles very short.  The consistency seemed just right - not too wet or too dry for me.

The photo's below shows my lashes bare (Dunno why I look a tad boss-eyed, I'm not!).

One coat of False Lash Effect.  I purposely didn't curl my lashes like I usually do because I wanted to see how it looked without.

Now I usually only use one coat of mascara because I worry about clumping, but for the purpose of this review I tried two coats.

Two coats of False Lash Effect.

I was impressed with this mascara. It didn't seem to clump and it didn't smudge or flake throughout the day which is a necessity in my book.
It lasted all day and I felt it looked just as good ten hours later as it did upon first application.
**(eyeshadows were from Urban Decay's Naked 2 palette.)

After 10 hours wear (taken in evening, hence different lighting).

Removal wasn't difficult. I double cleansed, first with a balm and then with a cream cleanser, both removed with a hot facecloth.  The next morning there wasn't any residue at all under my eyes.  Yay, no panda eyes!

Overall, this mascara gets the thumbs up from me and perhaps I will grudgingly admit all mascaras are not equal and I should really try several different ones to find my Holy Grail.
It is readily available in most drugstores, Superdrug are currently selling it for £10.99
What is your favourite mascara?  Do you think I should always do the 2 coats rather than my usual 1 coat?  Or should I leave the 2 coats for when I want a more dramatic look for an evening out?  I don't ever wear mascara on my bottom lashes as I think it looks odd on me and I think it draws attention to my terrible dark circles.

Which is your favourite mascara?  Do you have a Holy Grail?
Thank you for reading and I would love it if you found the time to comment.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Take care,
CJ xx