Eyeko Black Magic Mascara

Being addicted to false lashes means I've never really put too much thought into the quality of the mascara I use. I guess I'm so used to being underwhelmed by them that my attitude is a bit 'meh'; if it's black then it'll do right? 

Imagine my surprise when a Birchbox sample not only totally impressed me but made me feel comfortable enough to ditch my Demi Wispies. This never happens.

The particular mascara in question is Eyeko's Black Magic.

I'm rather fond of the packaging because it's a squeezy tube rather than your stock rigid type - I feel like this will help make sure you can finish all of the product. The mascara is accompanied by a rather adorable plectrum tool, designed to be placed on the eyelid behind the lashes to stop those dreaded smudge or transfer moments! 

The brush is shaped to hug the curvature of your lashlines. This ensures every lash is coated and keeps the application even without clumping. 

I reach for this particular mascara when I'm creating a smokier eye look. The deep black colour and volume intensifies the lash line, giving the eyeshadows a dramatic finish. 

At £18 it's definitely the most money I have spent on a mascara but I'm willing to break tradition for an item of this quality.

What's your favourite mascara? 

Eyeko Me & My Shadow Waterproof Shadow Liner

I've had a bit of a brand epiphany for me this month. Apart from an ancient pair of eyelash curlers I'd not used anything from Eyeko, and then twice in one month their products change my eyeball's life. One of which is the Me & My Shadow waterproof shadow liner. A duo ended, all in one pencil wonder product.

This twist up pen is mid-width between a liner and chubby eyeshadow pencil. It has a blending brush on the other end perfect for creating that smudgy, smoky eye.

The crayon itself is a creamy formula that sweeps straight across the eye, without snagging or dragging, leaving intensely pigmented colour. I use the brush end to blend and smoke out into my desired shape.

As the product is cream and I have oily eyelids, I did find that I needed to set with a powder shadow in a similar shade; after which there was no creasing or colour fade.

This is a perfect grab and go eyeshadow stick that's perfect for holidays (or even festivals)!

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