Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Mascara in Black

A mascara I've wanted to try for over a year (no exaggeration) is the Organic Wear Jumbo mascara from Physicians Formula.  When I received my American parcel, this is what I was most excited to rip out of it's packaging.  After wearing this mascara for the past couple of weeks, I thought I'd give it a review and tell you what I think about it.  

Something Physicians Formula as a brand are proud of, is that they're eco friendly and make their cosmetics from 100% natural ingredients, 47% of which are organic.  This mascara contains no parabens, harsh chemicals or synthetic preservatives of any kind.  Physicians Formula claim that this mascara will give lashes 100% more glamour and volume and that it contains 'OrganiSoy', to help moisturise and nourish lashes.   The wand is made up from a recyclable plastic, meaning the bristles are sturdy, allowing you to really work the product into the lashes and to help separate them.  It's formula is rich in colour and has a lasting power of around six hours, although if you need it to last longer, a touch up after this time will definitely help.  

Lashes without mascara.

One coat of PF Organic Wear on left eye.  

One coat of mascara on both eyes.

Two coats of the PF Organic Wear Jumbo mascara.  

As you can see above, one coat of this mascara defines and lengthens lashes, giving slightly more drama.  After two coats you can see the difference, the lashes have doubled in intensity and look a lot longer and more voluminous.  I don't tend to put much mascara on my bottom lashes, as I'm not a fan of the spider legs look, but I find that one coat really defines and separates them.  As for the moisturising and nourishing benefits that this mascara claims to have - If I'm honest, I haven't noticed a difference but this isn't disappointing as I wanted the mascara for it's volumising benefits.  The only gripe I have with this mascara is that if your eyes water or perhaps you're watching a sad film and you shed a tear or two, boy does it make your eyes sting.  This has only happened twice towards the end of the evening, so it's not a major tragedy to have to whip it off but I'd rather it didn't do that at all.  

At £11.99 it's at the top of the high street price points but I think it's worth it.  If you're looking to add some more drama and volume to your lashes, with an added lengthening bonus, this could be the mascara for you.  

Have you tried this mascara or do you swear by another high street product?

American Goodies

If I could have one wish, it would be that Sephora would re-open in the UK and with it bring all the fantastic American brands that I've been so desperate to try.  Although you can get the brands on eBay, the shipping is usually more than the product itself so I've always steered clear.  Last Tuesday I was tweeted by a company called Cosmetics and Candy, telling me about their new company that sold American products and shipped them to the UK.  I was a bit dubious to begin with, but after looking and seeing so many products I'd been lusting after for so long, I placed and order and they arrived through my letter box yesterday.  

Before I get onto what I bought, I thought I'd share my experience as I know a lot of people were dubious to place orders with them.  The price of shipping is dependent on how many items you buy, ranging from £2.80 for one item to £15.05 for 24 items.  I paid £4.80 for four items which I think is a bargain, considering most UK companies such as ASOS charge £3.95 for standard shipping, and this package had a lot further to travel.  It arrived within a week and I was also pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to pay any customs on top of my order (I wont say this will be the same with every order and the company do state that you may get a further customs fee).  Their customer service was impeccable and they also have a feature where you can request products.  I know I'll be purchasing again - especially since they've just added the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushers!

So, onto what I bought.  From left to right I purchased:

L'Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Aqua Lip Lacquer in Berry Persistent; £8.49 - I believe this is L'Oreal's answer to the YSL Glossy Stain and is similar to the new Rimmel Apocalips.  I bought this berry shade and on first impressions it applies lovely.  There are several other shades that I would like to try as well.

Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin; £6.99 - This product has been around for at nearly a year in America, and it seems like Maybelline aren't planning on launching them here.  I picked up a peachy shade ready for spring and like most people, all I've done since getting it in the post is play with it.  The texture is weird but the colour payoff seems great.  

Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Mascara; £11.99 - This is a brand I've never tried but heard a lot about.  All their products are formulated without the nasties including Parabens, harsh chemicals and synthetic preservatives.  I've heard a few YouTube guru's talk about this, including Fleur so I'm hoping it's as good as the reviews claim!

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette; £11.99 - I cannot tell you how long I've been wanting to try this.  I've almost caved numerous times on eBay.  This palette is raved about among the US beauty bloggers and it's a favourite of Allure Magazine.  I'm excited to give this a try and seeing if it's really as good as they say! It comes with two concealer shades, a neutraliser and a setting powder - a great travel kit.  

There's my mini US haul. Will you be giving Cosmetics and Candy a visit?