Eyes Right Mascara

Since switching my cosmetic routine to Lush, it still baffles me how the makeup range took so long to catch my eye. I feel like with age I'm becoming more aware of my image, the image I show to others and the image I form of myself. Makeup is an expression, one that I can be creative with and one that helps my self-confidence. But no matter how young you are when you start your makeup journey, I feel like mascara is the first step. It's the weapon of choice we wear everyday, and one we feel naked without. But does everyone know the harm it does to your eyelashes after each and everyday?

Wearing mascara frequently weakens the eyelashes, making them brittle overtime. Waterproof mascara is the worst of bunch as with it being more difficult to remove, it puts more strain on the eyes and lashes with every rub. So what can you do? Give up wearing mascara?! Don't be silly.

This is wear Eyes Right mascara becomes the best I have ever had. The applicator, formula, performance, are all worth your pretty pennies. The key ingredient that sets this mascara apart is Wheatgrass, which not only conditions the lashes but improves them overtime, so that means your lashes get healthier the more you wear it, cool right? Since switching to this mascara about 6 months ago, my natural lashes look longer, thicker, and generally a whole lot healthier.


The applicator will feel a bit foreign at first, with it being so short you really do have to get up close and personal. The actual applicator brush though is quite basic but still prevents clumping. Lush purposely gave this mascara it's small size as with other mascaras, you tend to waste a a lot on the long applicator and so this way you can access more of the actual product. And the great thing about a glass bottle is that you can see how much mascara you have left.

One layer of this mascara is perfect for me. Giving me a natural volume and length. Plus it helps my eyelashes are black and already pretty long. However, you can build up the layers for a bolder look. I do find I will end up with excess product on my lashes, which is easy to take care of by brushing it through again with a separate mascara brush (which is what I always do with other mascaras in order to remove clumps and brush the formula through more evenly). It can be a bit messy to apply and you will have to wait for it to dry. But once set, this mascara lasts me all day and night with only slight smudging in the corners.

Left is with one layer of the mascara, Right is without. 

It's not a waterproof mascara but unless you aim to be drenched in rain then it shouldn't bother you. It does stay on pretty well, but can be removed with 9 to 5 cleansing lotion. I also found that by using a very fine lip liner brush, you can turn this into a liquid eyeliner! Great for if you're in a pinch.

I've been using this mascara for nearly 6 months now and I can see I'm not even half way through the bottle. Making the £12 price tag completely worth it.

Overall, I can't go back after using Eyes Right. And I await the day I can try the rumored Bewitch mascara at Oxford Street. If you don't like the size of Eyes Right, they also have a normal tube form of it at Oxford Street and Manchester Arndale. So I heavily recommend if you are a frequent user, to get this mascara. Your eyelashes will thank you!

Rating: 8/10 

Price: £12

Lush Oxford Street Lip Barrier Crayon

You read that right. The Lip Barrier Crayon is a crayon for your face. Designed to be used around the lips to create, well a 'barrier', to prevent lipstick bleeding or smudging. Available with the introduction of the Lush Oxford Street makeup range, on my trip to the Manchester Arndale, I had to buy this intriguing invention.

As someone that only owns the Bamboozled Lip Stain, I can't thoroughly review the performance of this crayon against lipstick. However, I do have to inform you that it has more than one use. Being told on my first visit that it can function as a 'primer'. For those that are new to makeup, a primer is used before applying makeup to create a layer to fill in pores and make foundation appear smoother on the skin as well as keeping makeup in place for longer.

So to put it to the test, I drew this on half of my face over the t-zone areas, then further rubbing it in with my fingers. You can't see the barrier crayon when applied to skin so rubbing it in allowed to me to control the amount more by knowing it was melting in the skin. After applying foundation, the half of my face that had the barrier definitely appeared smoother and I could see the foundation didn't fill in my pores meaning the barrier had beaten it to it. This is a miracle when considering I've always had a bad reputation with market brand primers, with every bottle either making my skin sticky or drying out my foundation.

Even if a primer is what you'll be using it as. I can see this crayon lasting a good year or so, and for £7 that is an absolute bargain compared to other primers. But if only used as a lip barrier, I can imagine you'll lose it before you finish it.

Overall, I'm glad I purchased this interesting product. It works especially well as an eye primer for the eye powders and creates a 'wet' base for the powders to react to and therefore brighten. So if you have the chance to, definitely buy this product!

Rating: 9/10 (Rating when used as a primer!) 

Price: £7 

Oxford Street Eye Powders

There's just something magical about a powder in a glass bottle. I would imagine seeing something similar in Alice in Wonderland with the words "wear me", and when you see the beautiful shades, you'll believe me. With the Lush Oxford Street release, with over 200 new exclusive products, makeup was a fair percent of it. Along with the never before seen Eye Powders, there's: eye jewels, face powders, lipsticks, and re-designed items like the Eyes Right Mascara and the Emotional Brilliance Face Powder.

The Eye Powders caught my attention first. With over 18 different shades, all £10 each. A heavy price tag for a single shade but when compared to Mac products, doesn't seem as bad. There are two types of eye powders, with the second labelled as 'Earth' which feature about 5 or 6 colours. Along with colour, every bottle has a unique message to live up to the name of the  'Emotional Brilliance' makeup collection.

To use, dab a brush and tap any excess off before applying to the eyelid. For a creamier/bolder effect, wet the brush beforehand and apply. All of the shades are heavily pigmented, creating an already flawless colour which is easy to blend. In my experience, the colours last all day, even after being washed off the lustre remains. Each shade is versatile in their own way, with multiple uses. So since I can't review them all in a single page, I'll feature mini reviews of each shade I own.

They don't have a scent to them and they're very generous in size. So I estimate they would last longer than the compressed shadows. Plus they fit perfectly in the lipstick part of a makeup organiser.

Overall I can see my bank account crying as I attempt at collecting all the stunning shades. And since I switched to Lush makeup, it's encouraged me to me to use it more as my confidence increases.

-Arty (Black with shimmer)
-Cherish (Beige pink)
-Hypnotic (Grey)
-Radiant (White with golden lustre)
-Sophisticated (Nude Brown with shimmer)

Earth Powders

-Protect (Baby blue)
-Lucid (Slytherin Green)

Lush Oxford Street Elated Blusher

Along with the 'Lovely' blusher, these are the two new shades of blush in the Oxford Street makeup range. That lucky for me, the Manchester Arndale store features the entirety of. On my makeup journey, I've learnt an important fact. That your face isn't all one colour. So when you plaster that foundation on, it's going to look weird. You need a bronzer, blusher, and highlighter to make it look like natural makeup, if that makes sense.

From never owning a blusher before, there was something very exciting when I purchased Elated. A beautiful sunkissed pink that I imagine as an autumn companion in the makeup box. When compared to the 'Lovely' blusher which features a bright baby pink, Elated is the more natural shade of the two.

The great thing about the new powder design is that not all the powder is exposed. With a second lid with holes that spell out "Lush" means you can control the amount better. You either apply the powder with a puff or a brush, needing a tiny amount because of the high pigmentation. I find it blends well into the skin, creating a natural glow.


When looking at the ingredients it really baffles me how Lush founders think of everything. With Organic Rose Hip Oil, known for providing vitamin A which improves skin tone. Not only that but Rose Hip Oil contains antioxidants that combat damage caused by UV rays from the Sun. In addition, this little powder incorporates Organic Jojoba Oil, which hydrates the skin. Along with talc to control oil and keep skin matte, and is used as a preservative.


However, when you compare price to size, it can look a little daunting. But when you consider, the market street ones are thinner and compressed, there is actually more in this tiny looking tub. With the high pigmentation, I can't see myself ever needing to re-stock. Overall, I'm impressed by this blusher and it may even be one of my favourite makeup items.



Rating: 9/10 

Price: £15.50

Lush Oxford Street Bamboozled Lip Stain

Available in Oxford Street & Manchester Arndale 

If you asked me a year ago what I thought of makeup, I would reply "It's a waste of money". After trying to be like the girls in Youtube makeup tutorials all my end results ended up in me turning into an oompa loompa or a dry, flaky foundation mess. And certainly any attempt at applying lipstick on my big mouth transformed me into a clown. But after an eventful year I've learnt enough about makeup to at least not make a mess each time. Even though I'm pretty sure my skin is allergic to foundation, I'm getting there.

Lipstick was a path I thought I'd never go down again, as I always felt self-conscious of my big lips. But then I remind myself, people pay to pump their lips with silicone to get them this size and they must do that for a reason right?
So where's the best place to start for a lipstick newbie?

Well, a stain definitely. The idea of obsessing over my lips all day to see if I need to reapply just isn't the life for me (yet). I needed something long lasting, matte, naturalish looking. And the Oxford street makeup range was right on my doorstep, so close I could hear it calling me. After already giving my heart to the eye powders, jewels, and mascara. There was one last category that my bank account hadn't seen.

The Bamboozled lip stain is entirely encased in bamboo (kinda in the name). With a golden foil wrapping, so it's a tad worrying seeing a lipstick without a lid.
The colour sports a bright pinky red, with more applications turning darker. It's definitely a colour I didn't think would suit me, but Ro made all these fantastic shades believing anyone can look good in lipstick. And who am I to argue with the beautiful Ro?

To apply, you'll definitely need a lipstick brush. (I may or may not have pinched the ones they use in store). With first application it definitely smudged and made a mess. But after washing it off once, the second time was flawless. So it really does come down to experience.

The colour can get everywhere so I would recommend not touching your lips until it's thoroughly dried, but even before that it's not sticky or shiny. Once 'set' it looks matte, with no feeling of it even there. Be warned though the colour is very vibrant and does stay on all day (and even longer). It doesn't leave any marks during the day, even while eating and drinking.

It is difficult to wash off and I doubt you'll completely remove it. I tried 9 to 5 and ultrabland, which just faded it to a more natural pink tint. Even the lip scrub was no match. However, you do sign up to that if you buy a 'lip stain'.

Even without a lid, the lipstick doesn't become hard. Plus I doubt I'll ever need to buy it again with how big the bamboo is. I do look forward to reaching the bottom one day though.

Overall, for £12 this lip stain is serious stuff. Worth every penny and an interesting addition to the makeup collection. It's made me excited to try the other lipsticks Lush have to offer.


Rating: 9/10 
Price: £12