Mascara Comparison: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment vs Rimmel Lash Acelerator

I used to think my eyelashes were nice and long enough to wear them bare of mascara most of the time, then I got my holy grail Anna Sui DX Long Lash Mascara and I realized that my lashes could be SO much better. I'm not exactly a mascara fiend, I'll take pretty much anything and use it for as long as I possibly can untill someone (usually Mum) gets me a new one.

In the red corner: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara

I used this for about two months and enjoyed it. I've decided that it's really important not to judge a mascara until the formula starts to thicken, about two weeks after you start using it. This was nice and thick right from the get go. The brush is a nice size, traditional hairs & conical shape. Not only does this mascara lengthen your lashes, it also makes the base of your lashes really thick and dense which I love. Staying power is good, it doesnt smudge but definately isn't waterproof so do try not to rub your eyes too much.

In the blue corner: Rimmel Lash Accelerator

I've been using this for a mere two weeks so my opinion on it could change. Just like I mentioned above, the formula is starting to thicken which is good, it was, like, super watery before and I was very unimpressed. I feel like the brush has a tendency to clump up if you dont wipe it off properly. It's an unusual brush, unlike any mascara brush I have ever had before. To most people the whole plastic/rubberised brush phenomenon might not be very cutting edge but to me it is. Overall this mascara does make my lashes BIG, especially when I build it up with two or three coats, and I'm not necessarily hatin' on the clumpy lashed look. I would describe stayingg power as moderate, I'm a committed eye-rubber and that causes this mascara to flake under my eye, definitely noticeable at the end of the day.

Winnner? I'm not sure. My eyelashes are almost positively definitely maybe longer. They seem to reach further up my eye lid than before. I shall post some pictorial evidence and let y'all be the judge! One picture is from December last year and the other is from today!

Stars Makeup Haven Swatcheroo!

I must commend my sister's camera as being exceptionally good. The first pic is the only one not taken in direct sunlight. My faves are 7 and Taz, I'm a sucker for purples & reds. Squeak is nice but a bit boring and sheer, Bayli is really, really powdery and Ally cat iss nice but doesn't really have that much of a wow effect on the lids. Please excuse my hairy arms

Colours from L to R: Squeak, Bayli, Ally Cat, 7 & Taz

Hauly Wauly

I like new stuff, so I got some. Not too much, but just enough to wish myself happy birthday and round out my overall collection a little bit more. These bits are from all over the place, Farmers and St Lukes Mall, http://www.allcosmeticswholesale.com/ and a lil bit o' MAC.

My trusty Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lengthening Lash Treatment Mascara is about to give out and even though I have another unopened one, I felt like it would be more exciting to try something new. In keeping with the theme of lash treatment mascaras, I picked up Rimmel's new Lasg Accelerator for the extra special price of $15.99. I'm thinking a comparison review between these two might be in order??

I also picked up Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara. This was more of a treat item since I don't tend to have alot of trouble putting mascara on my bottom lashes. Buuuuut the tiny little brush was just too cute to pass up. To be honest this is actually more difficult than a big brush for me to apply, but it looks fantastic on my lashes and doesn't budge so guess what? I dont care. Purchased from the Clinique Counter for $31

Next is something I have actually blogged about before. Remember how I bought that MAC Lip Gelee and then promptly returned it? Guess what I got another one. This time in the colour Luxure which looks way better on me than Bubble Lounge. It has more pink shimmer and looks amaaaaazing over pink lipsticks. I'm really happy with this, it was a lovely birthday present from my faajahh. Purchased from MAC St Lukes for $38

Lucky last are the 5 SMH (Stars Makeup Haven) + ACW (All Cosmetics Wholesale) Exclusive colours. Tou get all 5 Colours and a 12 pan palette which is actually really nice and widdle compared to my gigantor MAC palette. The colours are Squeak - a pale champagne colour, Bayli - a really shimmery silver/grey, Ally Cat - a dirtied silver/grey, 7 - a shimmery plum burgandy and Taz - a matte burgandy brown. Taz is definately my favourite, it looks brown in the pan but blends into a really red-y purple-y toned brown. Very much a thumbs up from me. I'll post swatches very soon! Cost $45 USD (about $60 NZ with a weak exchange rate)