Ever heard of Santhilea? No, me neither. Whoever they are, they have managed to create a mascara that gives incredibly fluttery long lashes, using a two step system of black mascara and black fibres.
To use it, you're best off applying one eye at a time - otherwise the mascara starts to become too dry to properly adhere the fibres. Simply apply one coat of black mascara (which does little but darken your lashes), then stroke the fibre-laden-brush upwards from root to tip. This'll catch lots of fine fibres onto the lashes, which you then smooth and comb into place with a second and final coat of mascara.
The result is pretty enough - fluttery, long, well separated and full - but it is a bit of a faff. This is not a mascara for speedy application in the morning if you're running late for work. If you're taking your time with your makeup, and looking for lashes which appear naturally beautiful, it's great - and you can even continue layering to get an even more dramatic effect. I'm too lazy to go beyond three motions, but even the one coat looks great - and removes the need for falsies.
My only major problem with this product? The price. At £24.99, I expect miracles - I expect, basically, full lashes which look like false lashes from the first application, full of drama and so fluttery that they cause a discernible breeze. The first application is much more daytime appropriate, though, and I don't need to spend six minutes and £25 for daytime appropriate lashes. If you're curious to try the system yourself, you'll find it at Cult Beauty - but I'll be sticking to my Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, which gives a similar look more quickly and for less cash.
Disclosure: PR sample
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I just went to their web site. They now have an all in one mascara for when you don't have time in the morning.
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