L'oreal Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara - Review!

I haven't always been a mascara girl, cause I don't like getting all raccoon eyes when I have to wash it off. Especially since I already have bad eye circles. But recently I've started to love mascara, it's one thing that can really brighten your face and make you look alive. Today I'll be reviewing the L'oreal Miss Manga Mascara, which isn't new, but it's one that I've used a lot.
The mascara retails for $7-9 depending on where it's bought from, and is available at most drugstores, as well as the L'Oréal It comes in a variety of colors including blue and and purple. The one I have is in the shade blackest black. At first when I opened the mascara the product was slightly more runny, but within a few days it became normal and easy to use. It also clumped a little more when I just started using it. The mascara has a cone shaped 360 flexor brush to allow precise application. The flexor part looks like this:

To be honest, I don't know if I really like the whole brush turning thing. I think it's just a way to market the product, since it didn't really help me at all. Neither would the mascara wand really stay in any definite position, instead it kind of got lanky if anything. The cone shape though is nice, in separating lashes that might be clumping together, and also getting to the itsy bitsy lashes in the inner corners.

I have the non-waterproof version, since I find it too tiring and hard to remove waterproof mascaras on a daily basis. And about how much volume the mascara gives is quite a decent amount, it might not be too explosive sort but I think it's great for everyday and adding an extra coat really does boost the volume. I might not call it the best, but it's certainly one I frequently go back to and really like.
Overall, I really like the Miss Manga Mascara and is one I use on a daily basis. I hope the review was helpful! Which drugstore mascaras do you like or use? Please comment below. :)

L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color in Molto Mauve (500) Review + Swatch!

Since the weather has been cooling down, I've been going crazy after dull plums/mauves and dull red lip colors for the fall and winter. In a recent shopping spree, I got the L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Lip Color (boy that's a mouth full) in the shade Molto Mauve (500). They were launched in 2013 in the USA, but took a while to get around to other places. The price tag is a little high, at $9.99. But they come in a beautiful gold packaging, which makes them look kind of high-end.

The tube holds 6 ml of product, and has a flat doe-foot applicator. I really like the applicator, cause it doesn't saturate too much product and evenly applies it. It also has a fruity fragrance, which is a little more than mild. It doesn't bother me at all, and I actually like it. Once applied, I don't feel the fragrance at all. The color is a light mauve-pink with very fine sparkles that don't really show up on the lips but give a 3-D effect and add to the glossiness.

Swatch in indoor lighting.

The lasting power is quite nice too, it lasts me about 3 hours before fading. After which there is light glossiness. Also, it doesn't dry my lips as much as lipsticks do, which is a real plus point for me. 'Cause my lips dry out very quickly. I think this is because it contains Argan oil, Lotus Flower Oil, Camelia Seed Oil and Rose Canina Oil.  

Swatch in outdoor lighting

The pigmentation is quite remarkable I think. It isn't fully opaque with one swipe, but the color is buildable, Though it does feel slightly heavier than an average lipstick on my lips, but isn't sticky, which is why it doesn't bother me.

Overall, I am really impressed by the L'Oréal Color Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lip Colors, and I really like the color Molto Mauve. I think they have an awesome glossy look and last really well. I really want to get a few more colors now! 

I hope the review was helpful! I'd like to know what your new buys are for the fall/winter. Let me know in the comments! :)