JAPONESQUE Lash Lengthening Mascara Review

I have worn this JAPONESQUE Lash Lengthening Mascara quite a few times now, I keep pulling it out of the makeup bag as it is a good, decent and reliable mascara.

JAPONESQUE say

High definition lengthening mascara. Pro Performance defining mascara to stretch your lashes to incredible heights.

Lush, elastic formulation dresses each and every lash with rich inky colour, while innovative diamond shaped bristles provide optimal separation for exceptional definition and length. Slim precision brush captures and coats every lash for the finest fanned-out effect.

The unique geometric placement of bristles provides lengthening and radial dispersion of product and allows the lashes to flow through, giving excellent pay-off.

My thoughts

I like the wand a lot. Straightforward and easy to use, no complicated instructions on this mascara!, Short clean bristles allow you to get close to the lashes and reach even the smaller ones. The wand separates lashes for definition and lengthens them beautifully with a nice rich black coating of colour. I like this mascara for everyday wear.

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JAPONESQUE Lash Lengthening Mascara £18

*PR Sample

JAPONESQUE Velvet Touch Foundation Review

I recently reviewed the JAPONESQUE Luminous Foundation and I mentioned that I would be reviewing the Velvet Touch Foundation next. It has to be noted that I am a firm lover of the liquid foundation format but I am not averse to trying out others so I was really rather curious to try this cream format.

JAPONESQUE say 

Feather-light whipped skin enhancer for a beautifully translucent matte skin base. Its imperceptible second-skin texture melts into the complexion leaving a weightless 'airbrushed' finish and velvety feel. Available in 8 shades.

My thoughts

Of the 4 sample shades I opted to try SHADE 5 which wasn't so bad for me. It was slighter warmer than my skintone but blended in it just meant I didn't need to add bronzer to warm it up. I don't know whether it was because of the cold weather but getting it out of the sample pod, the texture of the cream was quite hard but warmed up it was silky smooth to apply and blend. Actually it was really nice blending it in as it just appeared to melt into my skin, covering light blemishes and evening out skin tone. The finish is velvet and matte, skin feels wonderfully soft and smooth and looks it too.. I have to say I liked it a lot and the foundation lasted well, despite me having a cold and having to use tissues regularly. Flawless, smooth and long lasting, Velvet Touch receives a thumbs up from me. A great winter foundation.

Swatch of Velvet Touch Foundation in Shade 5

Wearing Velvet Touch Foundation in Shade 5 

JAPONESQUE Velvet Touch Foundation costs £24 for 19g and is exclusive to John Lewis

*PR Sample

JAPONESQUE Luminous Liquid Foundation Review

Recently I attended an event to introduce JAPONESQUE makeup, available exclusively to John Lewis, the brand is known for its beauty tools and brushes but have launched a beautiful makeup collection. Born from a desire to create something truly unique this range of colour cosmetics epitomises that concept: The swirled packaging of each product is a one of a kind individual work of art created from a unique blend of gel pigments that flow and blend before setting – no two will ever be the same. The collection features foundations, powders, eye shadows, blushers, mascara, lipsticks, glosses and more.

I was given a foundation sampler booklet and today I am reviewing the Luminous Foundation and shortly I will be reviewing the Velvet Touch Foundation.

JAPONESQUE say 

Flawless liquid makeup. Exquisitely moist liquid foundation for the perfect balance of skin dewiness and flawless coverage. Exceptionally supple texture to layer, blend and customise your coverage. Creamy and comfortable to wear, skin looks radiant and perfectly balanced.

Swatch of Shade 4

I have left an area uncovered so you can see the difference when applied

My thoughts

I tried Shade 4 which was the perfect match for me - the others being either too pale or too dark. The foundation is quite runny but feels quite dry to apply so I feel that you need to work quickly with it. It disappears fast into the skin leaving a lovely, flawless appearance and no hint (for me) of the slight redness that I suffer with. I preferred to wear it without a primer as I found it just didn't require it. I think that it looks fresh and bright and it photographs well.

Here I am wearing Luminous Foundation 

JAPONESQUE Luminous Foundation costs £24 and is available from John Lewis