1. When you do an awesome job at your make-up but no photos are doing it justice

2. Applying make-up in bad lighting and realizing you look like a mess in natural light
(usually you'll most likely find this out when you're in public)

3. Those kind of pimples that can't be hidden by any amount of concealer 
I mean come on you think three types of concealer would cover them but nooooo.

4. Trying to perfect cat flicks in a limited time. And yes the chances of them ending up even are slim to none.

5. The fear of eating with a vibrant lipstick
Praying furiously it wont go everywhere.
                   
6. The age old debate of "girls shouldn't wear make-up for guys"
No no no no no NO, we do not wear make-up for guys. It is fun to apply and makes us feel confident.

7. When you finally splurge on an expensive item that is all the rage and it ends up being average
Yes, i'm looking at you "they're real" mascara.

8. How M.A.C is almost always busy
The lipstick section is basically a war field to get into. I need a chai latte to recover from the stress of not being able to find a lipstick because of people in the way (yes..i'm aware of how 'basic' that sounds haha).

9. Attempting to do a dramatic look but ending up looking like a clown gone goth
Smoky eyes become panda eyes. My bold lipstick looks like a botched job of lip fillers. 

10. And lastly..being out and about when it starts to rain
Why didn't I check the forcast so I could wear waterproof mascara?!

  

Now I don't know about you but on days when I need (..well, want) extra volume to my lashes I usually will opt to use two mascaras. I haven't actually seen many other bloggers write about this so I am thinking it may be this untold rule that you must never use two mascaras. Will I be banned from the blogging world after writing this? I'll take the risk.

My current mascara routine is basically just coating my lashes in layers of the Maybelline Falsies. This is probably my favourite mascara ever because it curls, separates and lengthens my lashes without doing the dreaded spider legs affect. Sometimes though..I just want more volume. This is when I will opt to use another mascara which will add more volume to my lashes.

They're Real! by Benefit



This mascara has quite a buzz about it. To be completely honest: i'm not a fan of this mascara on its own. I need a mascara that curls and lengthens and I found that this just didn't do it. I put away this mascara for ages until one day I decided I could try it to add more volume to my pre-existing mascara. And voom! It added loads of volume while not looking clumpy. It is a little on the pricier side ($38) so there are definitely cheaper plumping mascaras out there. But hey, if you have the cash to spend then i'd definitely recommend trying this out!

Hypnose Drama by Lancome



The first time I used this mascara was in grade 10 and it was a little tester my mum got with her other Lancome products. I loved it, used it all up and forgot about it. It wasn't until I saw it in a gift pack (this time FULL SIZED) that I decided I wanted it. This really should be a product with more buzz because it is just so great. Definitely adds a whole lot of volume to ze lashes.

The Colossal: Go extreme! by Maybelline



Out of all the mascaras that are best for volumising the lashes: this is the winner! Just look at those bristles. I find I don't like this mascara on its own because it isn't an easy shape to get into all the lashes and doesn't exactly curl..but for volume..it is amazing. I got this mascara "just to try" a couple of weeks ago but I will buy this once it's dried up because it gives great volume.


Anyway those are my best mascaras that just add thickness to those lashes. (Side note - totally don't want to count all the times I said "lashes" in this post as I know I have used it A LOT. But what other word am I meant to use? Eyeball hairs? That just sounds gross.)

Would love to know if anyone else uses any of these. Also if you use more than one mascara on a regular basis? And what are your "go to" mascaras for volume?

Holly x

I saw another blog answered these questions (claire-frances) and I decided they would be fun to answer! I always love seeing other blogs answer these type of questions because you can get to know the blogger a whole lot more.

Greed: What's your most expensive beauty item?

Now I can't be 100% sure if this is the most expensive item but it popped up in my mind first. It's the Lancome teint visionnaire. I'm still not 100% convinced it's worth the price ($75!) but I do like it a lot. Currently though I can't really use it because i'm still so pale from my trip to England!

Rath: What item do you have a love/hate relationship with?

Liquid eyeliner! I still have not mastered the art of the 'cat flick'. I've watched many tutorials on how to do the perfect cat flick and I still fail at it. I know they say 'practice makes perfect' but I think i'm getting progressively worse. I'm still determined to master it though!

Gluttony: What brand takes up most of your collection?

Probably...M.A.C. Yep, definitely M.A.C. I use lots and lots of different brands but M.A.C is the one that I always find myself reaching for. Honestly I could spend hours in a M.A.C store. I mostly love the lipsticks and foundations.

Sloth: What product do you neglect the most due to laziness?

Definitely primers! I just always forget to apply them and when I do remember..I just can't be bothered. I know many people swear by them but they're the beauty item i've just never fell in love with. Would be totally open to suggestions if anyone had a 'holy grail' one.

Pride: What product gives you the most confidence?

Either concealer or mascara. Concealer for days where my skin is going crazy and my under-eyes are super dark. Whenever I go out without concealer I just feel people are staring at my spots. Plus I look like i'm in the early stages of becoming a zombie with my dark under-eyes! On days when my skin is working with me and my eyes aren't so puffy I think mascara gives the most confidence because it just adds a little something. I just feel my look is never complete without mascara.

Lust: Which item is top of your beauty wish list?

Benefit's new 'Roller Lash'! It just looks amazing. Every review i've seen of it has been amazing. I was a little disappointed with the "they're real" mascara because it was so hyped up and I felt it didn't do anything for me. The roller lash apparently curls soo much better. Plus the packaging is so adorable.

Envy: Which make-up product/look is great on others but not you?

Really dark lipsticks. I've seen so many beautiful dark lipsticks but..I could never pull it off. I think because of my insanely dark eyebrows any dark lipstick just makes me look more goth than chic. Really wish I could pull it off though :/


That's all the questions folks! Would loveee to have a snoop on other blogs to see what you're answers to these questions were. :) x