I purchased this eyelash primer a few months ago when I attended the launch of NYX in Priceline. The launch was a blur as there were so many other shoppers rumaging through the various stock that I kinda just grabbed at anything. Admittedly, I always knew that an eyelash primer was kinda gimmicky. I can understand priming your face so it can hydrate and prep the skin for foundation, but....eyelash primer? Like do the eyelashes really need to be primed before appyling mascara? Still there was a part of me hopeful it would kinda work.
What the eyelash primer promises to do: "Primes and coniditons lashes for optimal mascara effects of length and volume"

What is actually did: Firstly, I was a little confused on how to use this. It may seem quite straightforward to some people but what confused me was 1. how much I apply and 2. do I need to wait for it to dry to then apply mascara. All the packaging says is: "Apply 1 to 2 coats to your lashes prior to applying your favourite NYX mascara.". Um...okay then. So I added two coats to my eyelashes, let it dry for 30ish seconds, and then applied my maybelline lash sensational mascara.

And guess what it did.....nothing. It did nothing at all. In fact, my eyelashes looked less voluminous than they usually do. Somehow the lash primer actually weighed down my lashes but there was barely any curl that my mascara usually gives me.

So a few days later I tried to give it another go and curl my eyelashes prior so perhaps they would stay curled. I applied the primer and mascara. Unfortunately the curl completely died as my lashes were weighed down once again. I removed my mascara and started from the start again without the primer and my eyelashes looked SO much better.

Since then I have tried to use this on a number of occasions to see if I can work it out but it's just been a complete fail. I tried to look on other blogs to see what I was doing wrong but all I found were a bunch of negative reviews on it. I actually couldn't find any positive reviews on it.

I took these photos yesterday (sorry they're a little dodgy, getting eyelash shots are hard!) which show the difference in wearing it and not wearing it.

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