In the past I thought nothing of spending upwards of £20 on a decent mascara from the designer brand labels. As I'm very fair with blond eyelashes and eyebrows mascara is a must for me and it's the one makeup item I NEVER leave the house without having some on. So I didn't mind paying extra for what I thought would be a much better product and frequently spent the extra pennies for the likes of YSL and Elizabeth Arden. Oh how things change when you get a mortgage! Now I would no more spend £20 on a mascara, or any other item of makeup - with the possible exception of foundation - than I would poke myself in the eye! Nowadays my mascara shopping tends to be ...  Read the complete review

I'm always looking out for make-up that works at a reasonably cheap price. I've previously written about Boots 17 Eyeshadow Solo Pots, and having that experience made me want to try one of their mascaras. I know the 17 range feels a bit like a teenage version of the No. 7 range, having funkier colours than it's sister range, but that didn't put me off trying it. I've used mascaras from the No. 7 range before and wasn't overly impressed with the results. For £4.69 (at time of purchase from Boots) and on my Boots Advantage Card Points as a treat, I thought I'd give it a go. The product comes in two colours: Black or Brown/Black. I thought I'd go for the ...  Read the complete review