Review| Esqido False Lashes in Lashlorette

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! 

First Look| Mail Call! (Sephora, Clinique, Etude House, and Esqido)

I'm back from a week long trip to NorCal (where I basically starved to death listening to my mom's comments about how fat I'm getting, lol.) Though we visited the Holy Land aka Valley Fair Mall, I didn't see anything I really wanted to haul at Sephora. In fact, I knew I had the foundation and Cheek Pop coming in the mail when I got back to the OC. I did go through and swatch the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting blushes, but they were out of stock in most colors. (I also saw that they were carrying Armani- I was thisss close to hauling Luminous Silk in the right shade.)

Anyway, take a look at what came in! I do have a few more items coming in the mail, but I'll save that for a later post. Of course, all items mentioned here will get a separate review in the future. 

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow in #5 ($4.99 on Ebay)- This stuff rocks! It's inexpensive and lasts all day, not to mentioning performing just as well as my beloved Brow Wiz at a fraction of the price. Shade #5 is an ashy grey with no red tones whatsoever. I love the slanted tip that makes defining my the bottom of my brows a breeze. This took about a month to come in, but that's EBay for ya.

Sephora Perfection Mist Airbrush Foundation ($26 retail)- I got the shade Medium, which matches me to a tee right now (NC30-35) thanks to its strong yellow tones. The limited range of 5 colors means you might not get a match, but this supposed dupe for Dior's Airflash is as amazing as the reviews say! Satin, long lasting, light weight, and high coverage! Wowza! Plus you get 1.8 oz of product and the spray can doesn't deposit color everywhere (y'know: hair, clothes, vanity, floor, basically anywhere but your face.)  

Clinique Cheek Pop blush in Plum Pop ($21 retail)- I held off on purchasing this for as long as I could, but the design in pan was just too hard to resist and I wanted a cool toned pink in my collection of flattering and predictable peaches. That's not to say the Peach Pop isn't on its way, but I'm still undecided about this blush. The colors are vibrant swatched but almost *too* natural on the skin. Still, I love the sheen that comes with it and the fact that you need three swipes to overdo it. 

ESQIDO False Lashes in Lashlorette* ($38 retail)- I'm slowly getting back into false lashes now that I know I have the spare time to apply them in the morning. I absolutely adore the simple but luxe packaging and how easy it is to pry those darn suckers out with tweezers. The mink lashes feel sturdy and durable yet the band is super lightweight. I can't wait to take these out for my dinner dates (I often choose lighter volume falsies since my hooded eyes can't handle too much weight.) 

That's all for now, I felt like I've been a good girl and really refrained from overhauling the Sephora Chic Week sale. It really did take me hours to even make my cart of two paltry items! I guess the change in mood is good- I'm waiting for summer collections to roll out and make my purchases then. 

xo Be

* All items marked with an asterisk have been sent for editorial consideration.