Along Came Betty Eyeshadow Quad.

Along Came Betty It's Eye Time Colour Kit in Subtle Eyes (£6.99 from Tesco). 

I'm a big fan of the elf Brow Kit but I saw that Along Came Betty had a brow kit for sale- however, they only seem to have the Blonde/Fair shade in stock. Then I saw this eyeshadow quad which includes a dark brown eyeliner gel and I thought I'd give it a go as a brow/eye kit. The quad contains a silver-shimmer off-white powder; a light brown shimmer powder; a matte dark brown powder and a dark brown gel. It also has a double-ended brush with a sponge applicator and an eyeliner brush but I find this a bit cheap so I've not been using it. 

I've been enjoying using this quad as a basic eye and brow kit. I apply the gel using hair-like strokes with a gel eyeliner brush, then I set it with the dark brown powder. I've been loving using the highlighter shade on my brow-bone and on the inner corners of my eyes. The colours are pigmented and have ace colour-payoff. They're also long-lasting and don't crease or smudge through the day. Overall, I like this quad as both a brow kit and an eyeshadow quad. I think it's a great multi-tasking product and if you're quick you can get it on offer like I did for £3.99!

In a nutshell: Great multitasking product- perfect for brows and eyes too!

Along Came Betty Wow! Mascara.

Along Came Betty Wow! Lashes Mascara (£5.99 from Tesco). 

So when I stumbled across Along Came Betty in Tescos the other week, I bought the Pure Pore Mask (you can see my review here), the Wow! Lashes Mascara and an eyeshadow quad that I've actually been using as a brow kit (review coming soon!).  I was more than happy with my beloved Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara but when I saw the size of the brush on this mascara, I just couldn't resist! 

As with the Pure Pore Mask, the packaging of Along Came Betty products are very Soap & Glory-esque with the black and white 60's style photographs, pink girly writing and not-so-serious names, which usualy contain a pun or double-entendre. I love the film-reel imagery on the box with the 60's style lady applying her mascara! The tube itself is really quite chunky which I personally quite like but I guess it is a little unusual. Just look at the size of that brush! It's a bristle style brush, none of this rubber or comb malarky for me thank you! The mascara itself is really easy to apply- it's much thinner than the S&G mascara which is more thickening, whereas the Along Came Betty number is more lengthening and volumising. It definitely gives a more natural mascara look whilst providing that length and blackness. It doesn't transfer at all- one of my pet peeves- and it is really easy to remove with makeup wipes or cotton pads. Overall, I really like this mascara and think it's got a pretty competitive price- I'd say it's better than most other high-street mascaras that I've tried. 

In a nutshell: This lengthening and volumising mascara definitely gives you WOW lashes without clumping or transfering. 

Along Came Betty Pure Pore Mask.

Along Came Betty Pure Pore 15 Minute Detox Mask (£4.99 from Tesco).

Along Came Betty is a completely new brand on my radar- drawn in by their Soap & Glory-esque packaging and bargain price-tags, I treated myself to a couple of items to try out. The Pure Pore Mask for all intents and purposes looks like a dupe for S&G's Fab Pore Facial Peel- although I've never tried it, the packaging, name and concept are uncannily similar. The packaging looks really cute and kitschy with the pink tub etc but I do feel like its a bit cheap compared to other brands. 

The product itself smells really fruity and fresh which I really like- I personally hate chemically/artificial smelling skincare products. The directions recommend that you apply to clear skin and massage until the beads disappear. You can then leave it on for 5-15minutes depending on how long you've got to enjoy your pamper session. The mask feels like a really thick cream- the beads aren't at all abrasive like exfolitaor particles, they kind of burst/pop when you massage them into your skin. The mask feels a little bit like a strong toner at first but then it relaxes and just rests on the skin. It doesn't dry or set like mud masks do which I like because they can feel tightening and uncomfortable in my opinion. When I rinse the mask off, my skin feels soft, smooth and super cleansed. My skin looks clear and more radiant- I feel like this product really cleans out my pores. I think that as it is super cleansing, it might be best only using it once a week on oily skin as I'm not sure if it just strips your skin of everything so more than once a week might be a bit too intense. 

I do enjoy using this mask, but I'd say this is best for a quick-fix skin cleanse rather than a regular skincare treat. However, it's definitely made me want to try more Along Came Betty products! Let me know if you've tried any products from this band and what you'd recommend. 

In a nutshell: It's a bargain super-cleansing mask, but use with care!