COVERGIRL

I was so happy when Cover Girl was recently certified as cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, and was eager to try one of their well-regarded mascaras.

My mascara has to be:

- cruelty-free

- priced < $10

- waterproof; able to hold up on my very oily skin

- able to hold a curl

- dark brown

I'd been happily using Pacifica Aqua Force for years, but when Cover Girl went cruelty-free I decided to give one of their mascaras a try, especially since Cover Girl products are more widely available than Pacifica's.

Clump Crusher is okay, but hardly thrilling. It does lengthen and define well, but it doesn't impart much volume, an, rather ironically given the product's name, it seems to make my lashes stick together a bit. Worst of all [for me],doesn't seem to hold a curl especially well.

In all, Clump Crusher is a respectable everyday mascara; I'll use it for the standard three months, then I'll probably go back to Aqua Force.

Light purple tinted lotion with a super strong fresh floral scent. The scent I'd love in a deodorant or handcream, but on my face it burns my sensitive skin. Does not minimize pores and doesn't make my makeup look any better.

This primer does a good job of making eye shadow last all day. I like the doe foot applicator. I think that it compares well to Urban Decay and Two Faced eye shadow primers.

This is a solid, every day easy to apply mascara. When I am in a rush. it is great to use as it is quick to swipe on and it really doesn't clump so I don't need to go back in to try to clean up lumps. It lengthens but does not provide volume. I also get a tight line effect as it is very black and sticks well on lower lashes. I find it a little drying on lashes - almost makes them feel stick like. If it gave more volume, I would give it 5 lippies.

I love the scent of this, so retro and nostalgic.
The formula is sheer but gives just enough coverage. It cuts the redness and shine on my nose from my frequent allergies and evens out my skin tone overall.
I don't like the puff that comes with it. Picks up too much powder and makes me look dry. I replace it with a sponge for smoother application.
I'm also SO glad Covergirl is certified cruelty free so I can buy them again!