Givenchy's Noir Interdit ~ A truly Innovative Mascara

As beautiful as false lashes are, they just aren't practical for daily use (for me at least). That's where good great mascara comes in.

Givenchy recently released Noir Interdit and It's unlike any mascara I've ever tried.  First of all the packaging - it's sleek, luxurious and totally glam. The tube has some weight to it, but it's still comfortable to hold and use.

One of the first things that I noticed about this mascara was that it smells - really good! I've never used a  mascara that had a discernible scent and I must admit, I love it! Now if that's not enough to pique your interest, meet the wand.

No, it's not broken. The comb swivels 90° to help lift, separate and lengthen eyelashes. Although it looks awkward to use, it's totally not!

Once you remove the wand from the tube you gently push the head of the brush against the tube and voila, you have your curved brush. Starting at the base of your lashes, zig-zag the comb up through your lashes. The unique wand combined with the formula creates a lash extension effect with buildable volume and no clumps. To build volume, rotate the comb to the standard position and comb through as you would with any traditional mascara.

I'm not wearing any eyeliner or eyeshadow (just a touch of concealer) in the before and after photos so that you can see the true effects of Noir Interdit. I took these photos the very first time I used the mascara.

My lashes nearly doubled in length with just one coat and I didn't experience any clumping. The Noir Interdit formula is easy to work with (not thick and not too thin) and it holds a curl for the whole day. If your lashes are straight like mine, I'd recommend using an eyelash curler prior to using this mascara (or any mascara).

In the photo I focused on building length since this mascara is marketed as a lengthening mascara. In subsequent uses I experimented with adding volume and I was able to add quite a bit by rotating the wand and applying a second coat.

I didn't experience any flaking or smudging wearing Noir Interdit and removal was fairly easy. Honestly, I'm impressed by Givenchy's Noir Interdit. If you love luxury beauty and long lashes as much as I do, than this mascara is totally for you!

You can purchase Givenchy's Noir Interdit in-store at Sephora and online at sephora.com for $38

*This post contains press samples

Ardell Mega Volume Lashes in 250 ~ Review + Look

When it comes to false lashes, I'm all about the volume. Since I don't wear them daily, I want them to be as extra as possible. Ardell Mega Volume Lashes in 250 fit the bill - they're long, voluptuous and definitely glam!

"Neverflat™ Curl Technology is multi-layered lashes with tapered tips that blend naturally with your lashes for an enhanced 3D effect. Multi-dimensional lashes that offer maximum lash attraction." /source/ 

As you can see in the photo, these lashes have a beautiful curl to them. The tapered ends blend into my natural lashes giving me the most gorgeous, wide-eyed look.

Ardell Mega Volume Lashes in 250 were surprisingly easy to put on; I didn't even have to trim them! I curled my natural lashes, applied a single coat of Benefits They're Real mascara, added a thin strip of Duo's Dark Tone lash glue to the falsies, let it get tacky (about 30 seconds) and then applied the Mega Volume Lashes.

These lashes not only look amazing, they're also super comfy and light. If you're gentle when you remove them and clean them well, they can be reused. If you're looking for affordable (and beautiful) lashes I suggest you check these out!

You can find Ardell Mega Volume Lashes at Rexall, Lawton's and Walmart nationwide.

*A PR sample was provided for editorial consideration but all opinions are my own!