Christmas party season is well and truly in full swing and New Year’s Eve is just round the corner – so there is lots of call for looking glam at this time of year.
If you’re looking for inspiration from your favourite celebs, look no further than Holly Willoughby. The TV queen has been a regular feature on our screens for the best part of two decades – and she always looks amazing.
While you may think that the telly star only uses luxury brands to maintain her stunning appearance, this isn’t actually the case. She has fronted M&S fashion campaigns for several years and one of her make up staples is available for under £8.
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The telly favourite’s luscious lashes are down to a budget product: NYX Professional Makeup Worth the Hype Waterproof Mascara. As the name suggests, it lives up to it’s billing as a go-to for celebs and is currently available on Amazon for just £7.99.
Holly’s make up artist, Patsy O’Neill, described the bargain mascara “reliable and effective” and said it was perfect for those looking to add a bit of length to shorter lashes.
Writing in Holly’s Wylde Moon lifestyle blog, Pasty said: “It’s an ideal mascara for short lashes in need of added length and volume. The brush coats even the smallest lash hairs without feeling heavy or clumping together. This mascara is easy to remove, and at this price, it’s definitely worth a try.”
NYX say its “easy to apply” mascara is great for volumizing and lengthening, giving users “darker and fuller-looking eyelashes”. The product’s waterproof formula means it “stays put during rain, sweat or tears” and its tapered brush allows it to “reach even the tiniest baby lashes in the corners”.
And customers seem to agree, with the Worth The Hype mascara boasting an impressive 4.2 stars on Amazon, with thousands of 5-star reviews.
One delighted make up fan said: “Nothing compares to this mascara. It glides on and coats every lash. I’m often left disappointed with clumpy mascaras but this one doesn’t clump or come off. Absolutely love it.”
Another added: “I love this mascara. It separates your lashes and doesnt clump. Its very easy to apply too. I am now trying to use cruelty free make up brands and this one is great. I was struggling to find it in my local stores but thankfully found it here on Amazon. Good price too.”
A third five-star reviewer wrote: “Would definitely recommend, no smudges and stays put all day.” While someone else said: “Goes on well with the well designed brush and lashes are nice and separated with no clogging so far! Nice texture.”
Although the fact that it isn’t clumpy was mentioned in many reviews, one customer wasn’t quite as taken with the product. They wrote: “The mascara goes on well and doesn’t clump. It’s cruelty free which is a big bonus. However if your after a waterproof mascara this is certainly not waterproof save your money.”
Another three-star reviewer added: “I am unsure about this mascara. It’s not clumpy, which is great, but with that it doesnt go on very thickly. I have blonde eyelashes so adding any black mascara is of benefit to me but do wonder where this would make much of a difference to someone with natrually darker eyelashes.”
For those keen to try a different brand, Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Mascara Waterproof is also available at a great price. Their mascara, which boasts an “exclusive fanning brush” and delivers a “sensational full fan effect” is on Amazon for £9.30.
Meanwhile, if you are looking to save even more money on your mascara, Boots have Rimmel’s 100% Waterproof Mascara online for just £6.99. The product has a “fast-drying formula” and is “completely waterproof and run-resistant”.
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