Nerdy Review : ZA Perfect Action Mascara

Are you looking for a new mascara? Mine dried out totally and wanted to get one before GST so I rushed to the drugstore and randomly picked up one without doing any sort of researches like I always do. #yolo

ZA has 3 different types of mascara : Normal, Waterproof & Smudge-proof. In a normal occasion I would choose the waterproof version over anything else but since there was a Smudge-proof version, I knew I had to give it a go! So before I provide my verdict, have a look at the pictures below for a little idea of how it looks on my lashes. [My left eye, your right]

ONE COAT

TWO COATS

THREE COATS

As you can tell from the pictures above, this mascara provides a good amount of volume without clumping and also separates them pretty evenly. Since I don't fancy spidery long lashes and prefers a voluminous yet subtle look, this is right up my alley. However, you won't be able to see my curled top lashes unless I tilt my head slightly back/upwards. *sighs*

This happens to most volumising mascara as the fibers tend to weigh the lashes down. This ZA mascara isn't as heavy as what I've tried since it has a drier formula but still...the fibers. I've been testing this out for about a week now and it didn't smudge on me! On the packaging, ZA claims that this mascara could be removed by just using warm water. Well, I didn't test the validity of such claim but its definitely very easy to remove given the long staying power. I often use a specific eye makeup remover to get rid of my waterproof mascara but for this one, Bioderma will do! 

Hint: Bioderma is an extremely gentle makeup remover that is good for the face and skin.

Will definitely finish up this tube of mascara. Overall, its a good one but can't say its fantastic. For everyday use it works well but since I prefer a better 'hold', I think I'll move on to other mascaras. You know, explore and try something new :) Before I end my lengthy and effort-ful blogpost, I shall clearly state my verdict on this product. If you are interested, I bought mine at Watsons Malaysia, paid RM33.95.

Pros

Volumising

Longlasting

Affordable 

Nice Packaging

Separates lashes

Does not clump

No flaking

Easy to remove

Cons

Does not hold a curl :c

What are your thoughts? Do you have a mascara that you love? Share in the commenst below! I would love to know. Have a nice day <3

p/s #thankgodforthenaturalmorningsunshine #100thblogpost

Nerd Reviews : L'Oreal Butterfly Waterproof Mascara

Finally I'm giving this Mascara an honorable blog post. I bought mine at Olive Young in Seoul because at that point of time, Malaysia didn't stock it yet and echemist.com sells the non-waterproof version only. Good news for all Malaysians because it is now available at any Watsons and priced at Rm49 after discount.

The Butterfly mascara has a rather fat packaging, a weird wonky rubber wand and also a slightly wet formula. To be honest, I was worried because wetter formula tends to weigh my lashes, making them droopy. Generally, mascara works better after being opened for 1 month. This is because the formula and texture of the mascara will dry up a tad bit, making it  less heavy for the lashes. However, this one worked wonders on my lashes the first day I used it!

Initially, the famous and unconventional wand intimidated me because I have Asian eyes and the wand looked a little too sharp and huge for small eyeballs! :) But after several uses, I find the wand wonderful because it's shaped in a way to catch all of our tiny outer lashes and make them flutter out like a Butterfly. 

In terms of removability, the product do need a little more effort to remove. I use an oil based eye makeup remover from skin food. Just soak a cotton pad and place it on my eyeballs for about 10-15 secs in order to remove the product entirely. Since I use waterproof mascara most of the time, I'm okay with the time spent.

This mascara provides sufficient volume and length to the lashes. Most importantly, it doesn't smudge on me! Definitely the best one I've tried so far. If you see me with 'smokey' eyes one day, 100% I'm not wearing this. 

I snapped a few pictures of me with the mascara on so that you can see how the mascara works on me. 

Fresh Lashes

One coat of L'Oreal Butterfly Mascara

Two coats of L'Oreal Butterfly mascara

No bottom lash mascara

Bottom lashes coated with Clinique lash power

Its not easy & comfortable to take a picture that close...at least for me. But what other ways to show damn lashes right? I will definitely repurchase this mascara in the future! But in the meanwhile, I'm eye-ing on a mascara from Tarte :p

By the way, the best shot of my life is below. Gotta sacrifice for my blog. =/ Don't laugh.