Review: Black Radiance Full Effect Mascara

Hello, gorgeous people! So the other day I bought the Black Radiance Downtown Browns 8-pan eyeshadow palette and Full Effect mascara in a kit at Wal-Mart for less than $5! Click here for my First Impressions. I will talk more about the eyeshadows in a few days, but, for the record, I am loving them so far! Anyways, in the blog post I mentioned that I had high hopes for the mascara because it claimed to be infused with Shea Butter and Argan Oil to "condition and protect lashes from brittleness and breakage."

My results. 

Two Coats.

The claim is that the mascara will "instantly volumize and define lashes." Now, I didn't see any volume at all, but I got some mega-crazy length! I needed a good two coats, which is typically what I apply anyways. The formula is nice but I do not like the brush at all because it's painful to use. Did you get a good look at that wand and those crazy bristles? It looks like a torturer tool!

Will I Repurchase?
No. There are a ton of great mascaras out there that give great length without a brush that literally hurts when applying, so I definitely don't recommend this mascara.

First Impressions: Black Radiance Downtown Browns and Full Effect Mascara

I saw this little jewel in Wal-Mart today and picked it up because I saw Emily Noel (from Beauty Broadcast) talk about it on her blog. 

Downtown Browns

I had seen the palette in CVS a long time ago, but passed on it because I wasn't sure about the quality. If you're a fan of the Wet-n-Wild eyeshadows like I am, then you'll love these! I love that the shades are neutral, but some are plumy-neutral. The brand claims that there are "8 ultra-pigmented shades in matte, pearl, metallic and shimmer." Although I do love the colors, there are no matte shades in this palette. I was thinking the third shade on the right (the purpley-plum shade) would be the matte one, but I find it to be a satin finish.                   

Maybe you can get a better idea of how they capture the light with both pictures.

Ride Side...

Without Flash.

*Note: I know the last two shades look matte in the picture, but they are a satin.*

With Flash.

Left Side...

Without Flash.

With Flash.

*Seriously, how gorgeous are these shades?!*

Full Effect Mascara

I've never tried any of Black Radiance's products before, but I am very curious to try this mascara. The claim is that it "instantly volumizes and defines lashes" and that it's "infused with Shea Butter and Argan Oil." I have really high hopes for this mascara because we all know how wonderful Shea butter and argan oil are. The brush has long spikes on it so hopefully it will work to really separate the lashes. 

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Daily Dose of Pretty...

• It's been a hell of a weekend! I have three tests and a paper due this week, so I was super busy with school. Come on, May!
• I went to Ulta today and bought two of the Stay With Me lip glosses by Essence. I got Kiss Kiss Kiss (the red) and Pretty Witty (the hot pink). Look for a review soon!
• I had a wonderful chat with my grandma today! Can't wait to go home and spend time with family!

What do you think of the Black Radiance palettes? What would you recommend from the line?