I've always been a fan of false lashes, even if I don't wear them daily. After all, nothing amps up a makeup look like false lashes do.
Now, I'm not dissing on drugstore brands like Ardell or even Red Cherry lashes, but I find that after three or four uses, they get pretty gross looking even when I try my best to clean them. On the other hand, mink lashes are extremely beautiful but I'm afraid that with my clumsiness I might mess them up and waste money.
ESQIDO is a relatively new brand of mink lashes on the market and I've seen a lot of YouTube makeup artists use and talk about them. The style I have is "Lashlorette" which currently retails for $38. Too pricey? They often have coupons and discount codes available as well as free shipping.
The packaging is sleek, white, and faux croc plastic. I love having a separate compartment to store lashes because they often get dusty and dirty on my vanity.
ESQIDO mink eyelashes are hand crafted with genuine (and naturally shed) mink fur and a cotton band, making them ultra soft and natural but lightweight on the eyes. Now, that's what the claims are. I really strived to try them multiple times to see:
a) how natural looking they are and how well they blend/hide my natural lashes.
b) how light weight they are on the eyes even after extended wear.
c) how well they hold up after cleaning.
d) if they are worth the price in general.
Here's a closer look at Lashlorette. I chose these because they have a criss-cross pattern overlaying straight lashes, making them look ultra flirty but natural at the same time. These may be considered more on the natural side for those already blessed with beautiful lashes, but they are rather dramatic on my eyes. I usually reserve false lashes like these for nights out, special events, or other socially acceptable situations.
I used these tools:
Here's how they look on the eyes. I did my best to apply rather sloppily (ironic?) just to see how they would look. One has Lashlorette on, the other is bare. Huge difference right? I also didn't use any black eyeliner to cover up gaps.
Here they are on both eyes. They have a natural upward curve to them, even if they look freakishly long on my eyes. I purposely DID NOT curl my real lashes to see how they blend, and from the side you can see that with mascara, my real lashes are visible but not terribly obvious. The decision to wear mascara on your real lashes is up to you, but I'd suggest a slight crimp to them before applying falsies just so that they blend better. Don't overcurl as that makes application harder.
Overall, I found that ESQIDO ticked off all of the criteria boxes for me: natural, comfortable, and long lasting.
What do I mean by natural? The band isn't showing or obvious and the lashes aren't completely separate from my real lashes, even if the falsies are crazy dramatic and totally too long for my eyes. Plus, the mink hairs naturally curl and blend right in if you lazily curl your real lashes beforehand. These bands are so thin and easily maneuverable that you can easily pinch the falsies and real lashes together and skip the black eyeliner all together.
If you trim these correctly, they should feel nonexistent on your lids. These didn't make my eyes tear up and they were noticeably lighter than even my natural-style Red Cherry lashes. Also important: these don't shed all over your cheeks while you're wearing them, unlike some other mink lash brands on the market. A+ for comfort.
If you don't abuse the lashes with an oil based makeup remover or mascara, these look brand new even after you wear them (provided you remove the nasty gummy lash glue you used.) It's really easy to just pull off the glue without ripping off 20 mink hairs in the process. A lot of falsies in general lose that U shape after you wear them and get all straight/crooked/bendy/weird, but these retained that curve to fit back into the box. I could definitely see these lasting for more than 20 uses.
If you do decide to take the plunge, I don't think you'll regret it. The quality of these mink lashes are the best I've seen thus far. The price tag isn't excessive if you remember that these last for many, many uses even with regular wear. I really like Lashlorette and am looking forward to placing an order for a "barely there" style so that I can wear falsies more often!
xo Be
*This product was sent for review consideration. I personally picked out "Lashlorette" to try and review. The link provided is not an affiliate link and is only for you to check out the product for yourself!
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