I decided to take the jump and buy myself some Dollywink eyelashes.
I'm the type of person to hoard make up and such, and then be too self conscious to actually wear
something out on the streets that doesn't follow my usual make up routine.
One of the items that I generally won't wear are fake eyelashes.
I've got a small-ish collection, I suppose. Two boxes of 10 pairs of lashes..some single pairs..
and now to add to the collection are Dollywink's No.2 Sweet Girly and No.6 Baby Cute.
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| The lash set |
The limited edition pack includes just one pair of No.2 and No.6 and also the eyelash case in lilac.
So obviously, today I will be reviewing this entire item.
My first impressions of the No.2 lashes is that they are very pretty but VERY LONG.
By long I mean both the fibre length and lash band length.
Definitely not for everyday wear unless you like to really stand out.
The No.6 lashes are very cute though, albeit rather difficult to handle without
a pair of tweezers. It'll take a short while to get used to applying them, and make take a few
goes before you know where to best place them. They can also look slightly odd if worn on their own, hence they must be balanced out with longer upper lashes, unless of course that's the look you are trying to achieve. If you already have long upper lashes, then you're pretty much all set to use these
by themselves; however if you're not so lucky and have shorter lashes or are going for a droopy eye gyaru look, you may need to use some upper falsies.
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| Comparison! |
Above I have taken a picture where I have applied the lashes to just one eye.
The lashes do make a significant difference to your eyes, especially in heightening their level of glam.
Below I have included pictures where I am wearing the lashes on both eyes and from different
angles so you can appreciate how they will be viewed by others and just how long the upper
lashes really are. If the bottom lashes look off to you, it's because it's the very first time I've tried
using them : )
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| Both eyes with No.6 and No.2 |
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| View from a slight angle |
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| Downwards view |
In all honesty, I really like these lashes. It's just a shame that my eyes stand out
way beyond my comfort zone when I wear this style of eye make up.
Although I guess I could just ease myself into it?
These probably are the best lashes I've bought so far. The thin, clear and flexible band of No.2
makes applying them so much easier than the other lashes I own and they really are super lightweight!
Of course they still cast a shadow over my vision due to the sheer length of them, but they
are comfortable to wear and don't poke the corners of my eyes.
As I've mentioned earlier, the band length is longer than any of the other lashes I own,
which makes them especially suitable for the gyaru look that Tsubasa so often wears.
(Of course, Tsubasa created them for the purpose of gyaru make up anyway.)
The fibres used for the hairs are very soft and have a gentle curve. They don't look very
shiny in real life, but under the flash of a camera they can exhibit an slight unnatural shine.
The No.6 lashes are split up into six individual sections, the outer portions have a slightly
thicker fibre design whereas the inner portions have a finer fibre design. This helps to make them
look slightly more natural when wearing them, but then again these lashes will never look natural anyway.
The lash bands are made of the same thin, clear plastic as the No.2 lashes and also feel very
lightweight, so no pokey feeling either.
So will I ever repurchase these lashes?
I most probably will, that's if I ever wear them enough to the point of needing a replacement.
The set also came with the lash case shown below. I'm on the fence about this
product.
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| Dollywink lilac lash case |
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Inside of case
Firstly I do love that the box has two compartments, a cute polka dotdesign and a secure snap fastening. It is also a good size and can fit lots of lashes inside, perhaps
a small tube of glue and some mini tweezers; and also looks very cute amongst my make up.
However I do find that the box is made of a lightweight, rather cheap plastic. It reminds me
of a child's jewellery box. Also the hinge is basically just the plastic thinned down so it can be
folded over. I just get the feeling that it's the type of hinge that will start to wear and snap after a while.
The design on the lid is printed on with a sort of paint that seems it will scratch and fade
very easily if extra care isn't taken.
I know it seems like I'm nitpicking but with all the hype that accompanies these
products, I really did expect a better quality product, such as a hinge with sturdier
metal components.
I'm not completely sure if I will repurchase this if mine breaks,
I might end up finding something more suitable or perhaps I will
succumb to its cuteness again if I find it at a bargain price.
Overall I guess I would say I am happy with the eyelashes but the
lash case could do with some improvements.
I have reached the end of my long and rambly review.
Hopefully it didn't bore you too much and can be of help
to some of you
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Signing out!
Jia
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