Deja Vu Beautenizer Fiberwig LX Mascara Review

Where do I even begin with Fiberwig? From the beginning I suppose. Almost 10 years ago a very good friend of mine who is an eyelash/mascara fanatic discovered Fiberwig during her travels in Japan. She came home with a handful of souvenirs and gave me my first tube of Fiberwig that claims to increase lash lengths to extraordinarily long lengths. I really enjoyed her gift and used it for months to follow.

When I got a chance to go to Japan I made sure to get some more Fiberwig and by then, they had released a spin off product that is the same as the original except it came with a small angled wand. This wand was designed to get to hard to reach lashes that the regular wand couldn't easily get to. I'm sure it was an impulse buy at the time, but I didn't care because Fiberwig was that good. I remember they even had a gold-colored cap version of it that was selling as a limited edition product. The Japanese love their limited editions!

Read the rest of the Lash Stash Reviews here.

DJV Beauteniver Fiberwig has gone on to become Japan's #1 selling mascara and for good reason. The product does what it claims to do for a lot of people. I can't believe 10 years later I'm writing a review on it.

Description on Official Website Reads:

Brush-on Fiber Extensions
Dramatically Lengthens, Separates & Conditions

Four unique qualities:

- Dramatically long lashes with double the fibers

- Smudge proof all day

- Easy removal with warm water

- Conditioning oils for healthier and more resilient lashes

Fiberwig® LX is a technological advancement in a tube.
The brush-on fiber extensions, a false lash formula applied like mascara encapsulates each lash within an intensive fiber-rich film. The more fibers you add, the longer your lashes become, giving you natural-looking long lashes without the fuss. The result is a beautifully long lashes with a glossy-black finish. This budge-proof formula is also fragrance-free and leaves your eyes irritation-free. The new crescent-shaped brush allows for easier application to reach desired length. Also, this unique brush is shaped to conform to the roots of your lashes perfectly to create a more beautiful curl, adding length to each and every lash.

And on Sephora, it says the mascara is formulated without

- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
- Triclosan

but if you look at the Ingredients tab, it has a few different kinds of parabens, mineral oil and petrolatum in the formula. I just need you to be aware of this so you can make an informed decision.

As the name suggest Fiberwig is a mascara that contains little fibers that attach and extend your lashes as the fiber builds onto one another.

 I applied nearly two dozen coats of mascara. It was easy to comb through and it seem liked it was going to take a lot of layers for the product to start clumping. You can see a bit of clumping here from all the layers I applied. I kept going until my lashes couldn't possibly get any longer.

As expected, Fiberwig gave me tremendous length with minimal clumping which lives true to two of its  major claims. The mascara is very long lasting and durable due to its oil, water resistent forumla and the cool part of it is it's not exactly waterproof. The mascara can be easily removed with just warm water. Makeup remover will do a more thorough job however.

The wand has a slight half moon curve. The bristles on the brush are densely arranged in bunches that works well to comb through your lashes. If you look closely, you'll see a tiny thin fiber randomly sticking out off the mascara tube and on the brush. I didn't find the wand to be any easier or harder to use compared to other brands.

There's a very good reason that this mascara made it all the way from Japan to North American shelves and that is, it works and works consistently. And not only that, they've continued to make improvements to the formula to keep up with competition and keep customers coming back for more. You won't be disappointed if you're looking for a mascara that will add great lengths to your lashes. If you have oily eyes lids and struggle with products smudging, DJV Beautenizer Fiberwig's mascara is worth a try for that reason too.

[Update 10/12/2013]: Thanks to a reader, I found out that Sephora no longer carries Fiberwig. :( I guess that leaves Amazon or Rakuten.com (International online retailer based in Japan) to buy from. Rakuten sells cheaper than Sephora and Amazon at $19.99 per tax and shipping.


Retails for $19.99 USD (from Rakuten.com)
Where to buy: In North America, you can get this product from Amazon or Sephora online or locally Rakuten.com. 

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Stila Convertible Color Peony Review

Last post I mentioned writing a review on Stila's Convertible Color duel cheek and lip so here it is. :)

Stila Convertible Color in Gerbera Review Here.

 

Product Description from Official Website:

This versatile favorite brightens cheeks and lips with creamy, translucent color. Tap onto cheeks and press onto lips. The sheer tint adds an inherent glow to the cheeks while lips bloom with fresh, radiant color. Our two-in-one compact holds the key to easy, monochromatic makeup. A must-have in every stila girl's kit.

Ingredients

ingredients: ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, lanolin oil, beeswax\cera alba\cire dabeille, microcrystalline wax\cera microcristallina\cire microcristalline, octyldodecanol, phenyl trimethicone, ozokerite, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, ethylhexyl palmitate, isononyl isononanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, bht, [+/- mica, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), bismuth oxychloride (ci 77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), carmine (ci 75470), manganese violet (ci 77742), red 7 lake (ci 15850), red 22 lake (ci 45380), red 28 lake (ci 45410), red 30 lake (ci 73360), red 33 lake (ci 17200), red 34 lake (ci 15880), ultramarines (ci 77007), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), yellow 6 lake (ci 15985)]

Note that for the ingredients that are used to make the color will vary depending on which color you're looking at.

My first Stila convertible color was from many years ago when I was looking for something that would give my cheeks a glow rather than a concentrated color. I wasn't able to achieve the glow look very well until much later when I learned a few tips from the pros. 

Stila's Convertible Color in Peony is a great fit for what I've been on the search for recently. The blushes I use are are either orange or pink with two peach toned blushes somewhere between those two extremes so I wanted something subtler that didn't add a lot of "redness" to the color I got from my powder blushes. This is where Peony comes in. The color is a pretty neutral rose pink that when used on top of my foundation and underneath loose setting powder, gives a natural long lasting glow to my cheeks. And it still works very well to make my powder blush last for more than 12 hours.

This photo was taken after a full day. It would've been at least 11 hours since I applied my makeup in the morning.

I used Peony ontop of my foundation right before I used loose setting powder to set everything into place. Then I applied MAC's Sheertone Blush in Peaches on top which is why you'll see that the blush on my cheek is more orange. Peony is a neutral color that would blend subtly with other blushes. It really does give me a glow that's easy on the eyes.

On the right hand side is the cream blush. This is Sephora's new 100 Point Perk item. It's 1/3 of a full size Convertible Color and does not come with a mirror.

If you're looking for a neutral rosey color for a natural makeup finish, this a safe choice for any skin tone. It has enough color where you can just use it by itself or pair it with your favorite blush for a natural glow or even just so your blush will last longer. I highly recommend using Peony on top of your foundation right before you apply loose setting powder. These can also be used on your lips and the compacts they come in all have mirrors making them a top item to take with you in a makeup bag. I personally never use them on my lips, because I'm not an everyday lipstick person, but imagine the convenience of never having to worry about matching your lipstick to your makeup.That's pretty sweet.

If you're curious about what else I used for my makeup, here is a detailed list.

Here is what I used for my makeup:

1. Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Founation Primer

2. Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer

3. Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation color 4.5 - it has SPF 20

4. Shiseido Maquillage Line Concealer color 1 - blended with;

5. Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme in soft orange

6. Stila Convertible Color in Peony

7. MAC Sheetone Blush in Peaches

8. Coastal Scents Eyeshadow blended with;

9. Lancome Eyeshadow in Margarita Affair

10. MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon Matte
11.  Heroine Make Kiss Me Liquid Eyeliner
12. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara - see review here

Retails for: $25 USD

Where to Buy: Sephora is currently featuring this item as a 100 Point Perk so this can be redeemed with your points. The full size product can be bought on Stila's official website, most major cosmetics stores locally or online.

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Sephora VIB Perk - Stila Convertible Color Perk and Origins Eye Cream Gift

I've been thinking for some time of trying a new eyecream that has more preventative properties and it just so happens that I've also been running low on my Shiseido's Moisture Recharge eyecream. I took this as a cue to do some research online and in store to see what's available out there. In addition to having preventative properties (like anti-aging, anti-wrinkle) it was also really important that the product does not have parabens and as little known harmful chemicals as possible. Because Shiseido's Moisture Recharge has done it's job pretty well for me, I naturally searched for other eye creams by them. To my disappointment, Moisture Recharge was one of the lower price point eye creams they have and anything else that I was interested costed an upwards of $70 so I moved on to other brands. I finally came across a promising eye cream by Tarte. It's their Maracuja C-Brighter Eye Treatment in which they claim brights the area around the eye, firms and hydrates. It's also forumlated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Tarte also do not test on animals. What a nice bonus. I haven't gotten a chance to try the cream out, but I'm probably going to write up a review on it.


I actually came across the eye cream on Sephora's site via their promotional emails. What caught my attention with this particular email is they had new 100 point perks available. On any given day I scuff at Sephora's point system because they do not offer any cash value towards their products and it's injury upon insult when they don't have anything you want to use your points for. I'm going to save that rant for another time. Anyhow, today is one of those rare occassions where I was interested in not 1, but 3 out of the 6 new 100 point perks! That has never happened before. I literally drove to the store during my lunch hour to grab the goodies. And then at check out, I was so very pleasantly surprised that they had another promo going on. This is something every VIB should know! If you are a VIB and spend $38 (CAN), you should get a full sized Origins Plantscription Anti-Aging Eye Cream. Retail value is $54. I think this is an exclusive in store offer. Unfortunately, I am unable to confirm if it applies to all stores in Canada, all stores across North America or even how long the promotions lasts. My recommendation is for you to call your closest Sephora store and check with them. Time is of essense so if this is something you want be sure to call as soon as you can.

Well finally, being a VIB can actually be exciting.

Redeemed two Stila Convertible colors. They are miniature versions.

New 100 Point Perks

Givenchy Le Rouge Lipstick - it's a beautiful plum red with hints of brown tone

Stila Convertible Color in Peony - been always wanting to try the other colors and peony is one of them. :) Review here. 

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray - I want more volume in my hair. I hope this works.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Double Detox Facial System - I heard this was good. I have my Mia though so I passed on this.
 
Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Restoring Cream - I'm happy with my current creams so pass,

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream - Eye creams everywhere? I do not remember seeing this in store. It might be limited to online redemption.

Screencap taken on April 4, 2013

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