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Put the lid on raccoon eyes in a totally tubular way
By Charlene Peters
For the past decade, I've had a problem with mascara. Maybe it's because I'm 43 years old, or maybe it's the extra bloat I've experienced due to the few extra pounds I've gained over the years - or a combination of the two. Nevertheless, after trying over a dozen brands of mascara, including the pink and green tube publicized by many make up artists - waterproof or not - I smudge. So when I was introduced to a new concept, a formulation void of "cosmetic paint," I was curious. For a modest price tag of $25, Kiss Me Mascara introduces a new formulation that surpasses any mascara I've ever tried.
At first glance, the tubular canister reminded me of a test tube. Ready to experiment, I read the instructions, which said to "apply 1 to 2 coats within two minutes, before it sets." In place of traditional cosmetic oil, you know... the kind where all you have to do is look down with a slightly raised body temperature to get the look of Darryl Hannah's android character in "Blade Runner"; when you go to "freshen up" during a date, only to be consumed by embarrassment at the reflection in the mirror? You try to think, "It's got to be the lights," but it isn't. It's the real McSmudge.
Blinc's synthetic formula is awkward at first try, but once you use it for a week or two, you'll never want to use traditional mascara again. I've tested this product through the worst mascara-runoff circumstances: a crying jag (when I checked my face in the mirror I almost forgot what upset me!) and the Corporate Challenge 5K Road Race I ran in hot and humid weather with my colleagues. When my pencil eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick faded, lo and behold... my mascara stayed in place as if just applied!
I was thrilled to discover Kiss Me Mascara. And as I approach my "hot flash" years, I won't have to worry about makeup melting off my face after a sweltering few cups of coffee in the morning. And to add fun to the factor, taking the mascara off is like a trip down memory lane. The product slides off in a reminiscent Color Forms-type of way. If you're careful, you could even play with the remains.
In addition to the mascara, Blinc offers a heated lash curler, which is more of a wand with batteries to heat the comb. You push the wand against your lashes and hold it in place to create a "curl." I found this time consuming and quickly reverted back to my squeeze curler. I've also had the pleasure to experiment with the eyeliner. Much like the mascara, Kiss Me eyeliner glides on easily with its watery substance (no tugging or pulling to create wrinkles) that quickly dries into a fine, smudge-proof line. When every other part of your cosmetic face melts off, the eyeliner stays in place.
Lastly, the eyelash primer protects your lashes much like products used to protect your hair from blow-dryer usage. This is too much of an extra step for my simplistic routine, but for those who want to truly indulge, go for it!
Blinc Mascara Review
By Linda Calder:
When I first opened the box that arrived from Blinc, my daughter was right there ready to grab whatever popped out of the box first. Luckily for me, my little grasshopper does not have the swift hand and eye coordination that comes with many years of mall training. I was able to scoop the products into my hand before she was even able to bat her beautiful brown eyelashes. "Ahh... my little grasshopper, don't worry, you will soon be able to master the speed of shopping". I guess I need to take her to some more training at Sephora during a new product launch.
Any hooo... I was looking forward to trying this product. I first heard about it when a client of mine told me she worked for Hospice, and we started talking about crying. Well, I have to tell you, she was the best ad campaign for Blinc mascara! She raved about how she could cry and rub her eyes without the tiniest bit of smudge, or should I say... McSmudge. Since I am a habitual sobber, even during Hallmark commercials, I had to try it!
To begin with, I have very long lashes. If I am not careful, I end up looking like Raggedy Ann. My friends hate when I complain that my lashes are hitting the lenses of my sunglasses. Curling for me is a must, but I must have lashes of steel. I am never able to get a curl to stay. Since I am a makeup addict, I don't mind the extra steps that it might take to make a "look" work. I first tried the heated curler from Blinc. It did put a nice curve on my lashes, but I was hoping for a little more. When I first stroked the wand of Blinc's mascara on my lashes, I was pleasantly surprised that there was absolutely no clumping. I proceeded to place the second coat on my lashes and was amazed at how my eyelashes looked. Now that the mascara was dry, I had to try something that was not recommended in my enclosed instructions. I used the heated curler on my lashes after the mascara set. Hallelujah! I got the best curl ever! Is it wrong to use it after? I don't know, but when I got comments from friends and family on how awake and happy I looked, I giggled and said "It's my curled lashes!"
I was addicted to my waterproof liner, and thought that I would never find a better product, but after using Blinc's liner, I felt a "Dear John" letter coming on. This new liner, I was trying, touched me in just the right way. I thought all liquids would feel the same gliding on, but this one was different. It felt very light and watery, but not runny. I did have to let it set a bit longer than my other liner, but the maximum wear is well worth it.
One thing I did want to mention is this. For years, I thought I was fighting a case of dark circles under my eyes, but since I started using Blinc, I found that the darkness under my eyes was residue from my other makeup lines! I thought I was getting it all with my makeup remover. Even though the cost of Blinc's mascara is more than my other line, I don't have the expense of having to buy a remover, and I don't have to spend any extra time taking it off. The mascara and liner lasted during my huge crying bout while watching "The Notebook" and it lasted during swimming in our pool and the ocean. The only time I found it wanted to come off was during time in our hot tub. Yeah Duh! Hot water and steam, this is all that is needed to gently slide the tubes off my lashes... how could I forget. I was pleased to find that if I did not touch my lashes, the mascara seemed to reset itself. I'll have to ask the company if this is possible.
If you want to try this wonderful product, I have found a Web site that you can purchase it from. Just click on the link below and it will take you to further information.
TWO BLINC MASCARA REVIEWS
