The review: Millie's Lashes

After writing about the news (here) that Made in Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh has launched her first line of lashes, I thought I really ought to practice what I preach, all in the name of blogging, of course..

I'd heard a lot about how lightweight Millie's Lashes are due to them being made from natural hair, which massively appealed to me as I really dislike how heavy certain big-name lash brands can feel on the eyes – that's even if I get as far as wearing them; usually I get so fed up with not being able to apply them properly and getting glue all over the place that I forget the idea altogether!)

But after watching the video below on Millie's website, where she demonstrates how to apply them (and makes it look a bit too easy!) I opted to try the Mayfair lash for a night out last weekend and found them surprisingly easy to apply. The glue dries clear too, so even if you do get into a bit of a glued-up mess, no one would ever notice! I can't speak for the other lashes in Millie's range, but the Mayfair is natural-looking with just the right amount of oomph, and you can barely tell you're wearing them.

Although a bit pricey at £8.99, the lashes are reusable up to five times (according to Millie in the video), and each pair comes with its own tweezer for an easy application. Plenty of lash bang for your buck, I reckon.

Millie's Lashes are available here and at selected retailers across the UK.

Have you tried Millie's Lashes? How do you rate them among other brands?

Get lashed with MIC's Millie Mackintosh

Starring in a reality show can often lead to many great opportunities (unless the show in question is Geordie Shore...) – see the cast of The Hills and Keeping up with the Kardashians, to name the obvious. Even Lauren Goodger from TOWIE released a fake tan, Lauren's Way – and, according to beauty blogger reviews, it's actually pretty good.

So it doesn't come as much of a surprise that the lovely ladies of E4's Made in Chelsea are taking advantage of the opportunities coming their way. First of all it was Caggie, who recently launched her fashion brand, ISWAI. And now it's Caggie's BFF, Millie Mackintosh's turn.

Millie, in collaboration with Noveau Lashes, has today launched a range of false lashes, comprising eight pairs, each named after different areas in London. Unlike Lauren Goodger's, perhaps, Millie's venture doesn't come as a surprise, due to her background as a make-up artist leading to her having a hands-on approach throughout the collaboration.

Commenting on the range, Millie says, "As a professional make-up artist, I know all the tricks of the beauty trade and so I have been fully involved in every part of the process in designing this new range. The strip lashes are made of natural hair, to give a more natural look so girls can imitate my own minimal and sophisticated style." (source) 

The lashes are priced at £8.99 and are available here. 

Today also saw the relaunch of Millie's website – check it out to discover her beauty secrets and the motivation behind her lash range.

What are your thoughts on Millie's lashes? Will you be purchasing? xo

*Images courtesy of nouveaubeautygroup.com and millie-mackintosh.com/blog
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