If you’ve been reading my blog recently you will know I had quite a severe reaction to penicillin whilst in hospital, once that cleared my skin has become incredibly sensitive. When I started to wear makeup again all my mascaras were causing my eyes to become really itchy and my eyes were swelling up again so I decided to try a brand I haven’t ever really used, No7 to the rescue!
I knew that the brand to try for extremely sensitive eyes was No7 as all their products are hypoallergenic. They had a big range to choose from but once I was told there was a goody bag available with the new Velvet Lash Mascara I was swayed and bought this one. It’s said to offer volume and I love the big bushy brush. I must admit, the copper packaging really enticed me as well, who doesn’t love the copper trend at the moment?
This post is more of a first impressions post as I have only used it a handful of times, however I am so impressed so far. Since wearing this mascara my eyes haven’t swollen, gone red at all or been itchy. I also found the formula is a little drier than other mascaras I have tried which I personally love. I hate super wet mascaras, they seem to pull my lashes down whereas this one holds a curl which is rare with my stubborn lashes.
Now what did I get in the little goody bag? A small sample of the Skin Illuminator, this can be worn on it’s own or under makeup as an illuminating base, I can’t wait to use this, I love products like this and it’s a brilliant sized sample. Another sample is the really dinky eyeshadow, it’s so cute! This shade is available in their Forest Fruits Trio and it’s such a pretty sparkly purple colour. I love applying shades like this all over the lid and blending it out for a super simple smoky eye. Finally, I received another mascara, the Intense Volume mascara which is very handy as now I have two to choose from and neither will irritate my eyes.
If you suffer with really sensitive eyes I highly recommend trying No7 instead of the usual high-street brands. I used to work in Boots when I was 18 but I never really gave the line a proper try and now I regret it a little, I’ve clearly been missing out!
Have you tried any No7 products before? Which would you recommend?
Jodie
I’m so glad this worked for you, and I’m sorry to hear about your reaction to penicillin! I hate super wet formulas so I’ll have to try this out!
Jodie | Jodie Loue
Claudia
JodieThank you, thankfully it’s gone now and I now know to never had it again! I highly recommend it, it’s a brilliant mascara! xx
Jackie
Glad you found something that works and sounds like a great mascara also what pretty packaging.
Jackie | fashionxfairytale |
Claudia
JackieIt is brilliant, I will definitely buy it again! The packaging is beautiful! xx
Lucy
Sorry to hear about your bad reaction, I hope you’re okay again! No7 always have some great products, I do love their eyeshadows in particular!
Lucy | http://www.foreverseptemberr.blogspot.co.uk
Claudia
LucyThank you, I’m all better now, skin is still sensitive but I think that will take a while to calm down. The pigmentation of the mini in this post is brilliant! I really need to try more from this brand xx
Nereyda @ This Girl Is Obsessed
I have a few of their products and I’m really impressed. I especially like their toner.
I need to check out more of these products.
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Charlee
Aw hun so sorry to hear about your skin, but yay for No7! 🙂 I really should check the brand out more I tend to always overlook it but after hearing your first impressions I definitely will be stopping by and having a look as my skin can be really sensitive to certain products which is a shame.
Charlee XO | CharmedCharlee
Yiota
I just found your blog and I love it!! I used the No7 Protect & Prefect Serum and I loved it so much!
Yiota x
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amy
The new velvet lash mascara intrigues me so much! I used to use the Lash Adapt mascara by No7 and I really liked it, I am not too sure if they sell it anymore though.
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