Pacifica

I have to echo almost everything Tovah said in her review. Loving this mascara! I’m on my 2nd tube of Stellar Gaze length & strength. It gives very nice length, volume, and is EASILY buildable from a day-look to VAVAVOOM lashes (NO spider lashes). What I do NOT love is the brush. It’s like a HUGE spikey Xmas tree from a model train set. During application I MUST be careful to avoid getting it all over my lids. But, it performs so well, I’m willing to work around that. On a day when absolute total perfection was needed, I might chose Lancôme because inevitably, I have to scrape some Pacifica off my lid. But, all other days, I choose Stellar Gaze because I can QUICKLY achieve lovely, long, voluminous lashes that hold curl, feel soft, do not smudge or flake (unless I use eye drops with mineral oil in them). Fairly easy to remove at night. For under $15US, that’s a win!

It’s a bonus that this formula is vegan, GF, cruelty free, and uses more natural ingredients. Tovah mentioned it was hydrating. That made me realize that lately I’ve had less lash loss, therefore longer length in my own lashes lately. Nothing else in my routine has changed so, it’s very possible this is an added benefit of the Pacifica mascara. YMMV

(Supernova is black, Stardust is brown.) Often found in Target stores. Check for sales and Cartwheel.

Just gorgeous! Pacifica's Tourmaline is a deep purplish-blue with a glossy, near-metallic finish. And tons of glowy blue microshimmer throughout. It looks amazing on the nail and I love it!

Excellent formula as well. Opaque in two coats and no problems with application or wear.

This is a new favorite Pacifica for me, and I'd definitely buy it again. Recommended!!

I love Pacifica's nail polishes. Excellent color selection, wide range of finishes, and high-quality formula.

If you've never tried this brand, you really are missing out. It's not as well-known as Essie or OPI, but it's just as good.

I will continue to buy this in the future. Recommended!

Can it be? Has Pacifica really discontinued this magical potion?? Say it ain’t so. :(. I have been wearing this for years. It’s been my go to, my every day, my “oh my god what are you wearing you smell incredible!!”....... How? How can this happen? Without warning? Without ample time to stock up like its the fragrance apocalypse? How? :(

First of all, the smell of this is to die for. It reminds me of vanilla cake frosting.

This didn't cause any irritation on me, which is a miracle! I can't use most products due to how sensitive I am. However, there were some drawbacks...

This dried my skin out instead of mousturizing it. I have combo/sensitive acne prone skin that can get dehydrated. I felt a tight feeling most of the day while wearing this, and I hated that. I also couldn't get my concealer to apply well since it made such an overly smooth canvas (yes there is such a thing). I got a few breakouts as a result of this drying me out, and I blame the hyaluronic acid OR the lack of silicone. Something about it just wasn't moisturizing enough for me despite applying it over a wet face. I'd recommend this only if your skin reacts well with HA.