What I Tried This Week: Coloured Mascara, The Ordinary Essence & A Fantastic Vitamin C Serum
Coloured mascaras, an exciting new essence and of course some recommendations for you including an excellent vitamin C serum.
It feels like there has been non stop new releases in the beauty space and there’s absolutely no sign it’s going to slow down anytime soon.
Now this makes me happy because we get to talk about it and I love talking all things beauty including lots of exciting sneak peeks.
Let’s jump in.
Glossier Lash Slick in “Brown”, $37.00
I am beyond shocked that someone as fair as myself has not yet tried a proper chocolate brown mascara - honestly, it’s a little criminal.
Which is exactly why I had to change that and what better formula to try than the Glossier Lash Slick.
This has been a mainstay in my makeup bag since I first tried it way back in 2019 and for good reason.
It’s a tubing style formula that gives you the every day definition and length you want without any fall out.
I already knew I liked the formula, so switching up the shade seemed like an easy step and oh my was I impressed.
For someone with pale skin and blue eyes, it felt like it added a bit of definition and drama but without being too intense or overpowering my features.
See it in action:
The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence, $24.00
There is some serious skincare science and innovation happening over at The Ordinary (are we even surprised?) and the latest result of that is the Multi-Active Delivery Essence.
As the name suggests, it’s an essence, so very lightweight and has been specifically designed to help your other skincare products absorb better and be more effective.
They’ve tested it with their iconic Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% formula and found it doubles the delivery of niacinamide in just an hour - very impressive stuff!
Here’s me yapping a bit more about it and showing off that ultra lightweight texture:
Maybelline Sky High Mascara in “Burgundy Haze”, $24.25
Ok yes it’s another coloured mascara but it’s a gorgeous burgundy so it’s not really the same thing at all.
I thought burgundy would be a weird shade and perhaps even introduce red in a way that was more ‘just cried’ than ‘sultry and sexy’ but I think I may have been very, very wrong.
The burgundy really works and is actually quite fun.
Straight on you get more of the classic mascara look - defined and lengthened lashes - but as you change the angle you get to see the difference in the shade and it gives a really pretty effect.
The Maybelline Sky High mascara is also just such a winner, so you know it’s going to perform no matter what shade you’re using.
See it in action here:
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush in “Watermelon Flush”, $44.00
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As part of my campaign to beat the work uglies, I’ve been going for a super light and fresh makeup look during the day that gives me a bit of something but also holds up well against sweat.
This blush is the perfect answer for that because it’s this beautiful shade in a dewy finish that doesn’t look too makeup-y, so it wears really naturally throughout the day.
The formula itself is so easy to work with because it is that gel-serum - you are definitely getting pigment but it does feel like a skincare product that they’ve just added a bit of pigment to.
Read: Is Winter Sucking The Life Out of Your Skin? These Skincare-Infused Blushes Are Perfect For Dullness
The end result is something that looks really pretty and feels very comfortable on the skin.
Current Body LED Mask Series 2, $679.99
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If you’ve read this newsletter before, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard me rave about my experience using the Current Body LED mask, so of course I was absolutely thrilled to received their new and improved series 2 version in the mail.
It’s everything I loved about the original but taken to a new a level - more LED bulbs, a second wavelength for even better penetration, a new shape and strap to help it sit more comfortably whilst also targeting more of your face.
Honestly, this is one of those moments where a brand has listened to customer feedback whilst also continuing to innovate and the end result is a mask I love using even more than the original.
If you’ve been unsure about whether or not an LED mask could be for you, trust me when I say this one is absolutely worth the investment.
PS: You can also use MORGANSKIN to save you some $$ while you shop.
Sibling Future Bright Vitamin C Serum, $99.00
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Vitamin C is a mainstay in many skincare routines and has become one for me as well.
It has always been something I’m a little hesitant about or even just generally cautious because it can be quite active and feel a little spicy on my very easily irritated skin.
My product of choice in the second half of 2024 was the Dr Lara Devgan and then this one from Sibling Skincare came in as the replacement for that.
It’s packed with a potent but stable form of vitamin C that my skin really tolerates well and I enjoy the almost light lotion texture of the serum.
It’s become a vital part of my morning routine and sits well with the other products to give me a solid base for everyday.
I’ve also had a few comments on how even my skin tone is looking and I put a lot of that down to being consistent with this.
Final Thoughts
And with that, we’ve reached the end of the 26th edition of Morgan’s Skin Journal! if you’re made it this far, I hope that means you’ve enjoyed it and would consider sharing it with a friend who might enjoy it.
There’s so much beauty goodness still to come in 2025 and I hope you join me for it.
This write up was originally posted on Morgan’s Skin Journal Substack and was shared with permission from the author.
Read the full journal here: “the 26th journal: coloured mascaras, influencer brands and even more new products”
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