Eylure Dylash Kit Review

Eylure Dylash Eyelash and Brow Dye Kit - £7.14 at Debenhams

On a whim, I decided to pick up this Dylash Eyelash and Brow Dye Kit as I've always fancied a more rich colour for my taupe coloured brows. I have quite ashy tones brow hairs and being brunette, I've never thought that they matched my hair properly, bearing in mind most peoples don't.

I thought I'd give this kit a go just to see what kind of results I got, as I'm so reluctant to have other people tamper with my brows - their my babies!

My eyebrows before:

The dyeing process:

I started off with cleansed skin and removed any oils/make-up from my eye area with Bioderma Crealine H20.

The circular well inside the packaging was to be used to create the dye and house the ingredients.

I squeezed roughly 2cm worth of Dylash Cream Colour into the well.

I then dropped in 5 drops of the Dylash Activating Solution.

The last step was to mix the two together with the plastic wand provided until a creamy consistency was formed. 

I then brushed the cream through both brows with the spoolie provided in the pack, ensuring to coat each hair sufficiently. Loving my scouse brow look here! LOL

My eyebrows after:

 The end result was very subtle, and not that dramatic. I didn't expect a very dark colour but I do think the tint made a slight difference. 

Before and after comparison:

The darkness of my brows is basically the same, it's more the tone of my brows that have changed. They have gone from a taupe shade to a more classic brown shade. They also looked fairly glossy afterwards which they never normally do. I'm glad that they still look natural and I am quite pleased with the result.

I will add that the tint was most noticeable after I'd applied my brow products when putting on my make-up the next day, my brows did look quite a bit darker which took me by surprise as I didn't think they would.

The overall process of dyeing my eyebrows was really easy and the tools in the kit made it quick and mess-free. I won't be using it for my lashes (although you can use it for both) as my lashes are already really dark.

Have you tinted your brows before?

Review: Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara

Lancôme Hypnôse mascara in 01 Noir

It's safe to say that I love this mascara. I did have a MASSIVE relationship with Max Factor False Lash Effect mascara, however this one has beat it on a few factors. This is the non-waterproof version as I don't get on well with waterproof mascara formulas. Although they are long wearing, I hate getting them off and they always make my lashes feel stiff and unnatural. Despite this being non-waterproof, it wears extremely well and doesn't flake off or melt when my eyes get watery.

For starters I love the wand, I've always preferred bristle brush mascara wands despite the Max Factor having a large plastic one. This wand teamed with the inky, creamy texture of the mascara just does wonders. It coats the lashes with a plush and almost creamy layer of mascara which dries quite quickly and sets, preventing clumps. I have not had a clumpy mascara day with this one once!

The fact that it dries quickly allows you to be able to do more coats without it caking up and getting clumpy - so important. The brush is long and thin which is great for reaching the smaller lashes in the corners and the fact that it sets so well means that it doesn't flake all day. Some mascaras set quite dry which means they go flaky during the day, this one dries but doesn't make the lashes feel stiff, they are still slightly feathery to the touch and look quite glossy.

It's not the most volumizing mascara, however I prefer length over volume so this is perfect for me. It holds it's own when I wear it with eyeliner or a smokey eye, still making my lashes look lengthy and thick.

My Shu eyelash curlers

I always, always curl my lashes before I apply my mascara as it makes such a difference - my favourites are the Shu Uemura eyelash curlers, they are incredible!

Close-up: No mascara, uncurled lashes

Close-up: Lashes curled with Shu Uemura eyelash curlers and wearing two
coats of Lancôme Hypnôse mascara in 01 Noir

I have quite naturally long lashes that are dark and thick, but I am pleased with the outcome that this mascara gives, and I am VERY fussy with mascara! Very. 

What are your thoughts? Do you have an all time favourite mascara?