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The applicator is quite strange and unique. It's more of a paddle style than doe-foot, which again is hit and miss. For filling in the bottom lip, it's brilliant, but for the more intricate cupids bow, it's a little awkward. However, I imagine that's something you get used to working with. The applicator holds a good amount of product, even with the excess wiped off, and one "dip" is plenty for your lips. 

The pigmentation of these bad boys is absolutely ridiculous. We're talking opaque in one swipe! These are definitely a one-coat lipstick. Heavenly. Drying time is around a minute, perhaps a little less, and when the lipstick dries down it really is a matte finish - almost bordering on ultra matte - but I personally don't find them excessively drying on the lips.

As for staying power? These things don't budge! Even after eating a full meal, Ghoulish was still firmly on my lips except for a little wear in the middle. No crumbling, no flaking, it just slightly faded without a fuss. I was able, though, to pop another coat on over the top with no issue after eating. Something oily is definite must to remove these lipsticks, and even then they don't part with your face easily! Something to be mindful of during application because once these are on, they're staying exactly where they are until some serious removal work is put in.

Onto the swatches!

The mask smells heavenly. Not overly perfumed but not plain or chemically either - pretty much a perfect happy medium. The consistency is odd, somewhat like a thick paste, though I'm at a loss as to how actually best describe the way it feels. It changes, however, once applied to the hair, and immediately it made my hair feel silky, smooth and rehydrated. Now that's a fairly big claim considering that because my hair is bleached it feels horrendous when wet normally. I was able to brush the product through my lengths with my tangle teaser, which is totally unheard of - I can't normally brush my hair when it's wet at all!

I left it in for a little longer than the advertised two minutes, perhaps about five minutes in total. It rinsed fairly easily, and left my hair feeling sleek and strong, exactly as advertised. Always a bonus, eh!?

My first time using this mask has made me very glad I picked it up! Based on first impressions alone, I'll definitely repurchase it when I need to, even at full price. Overall, I like it. Perhaps not quite as much as my Bleach London Reincarnation Mask (Review here) but given that the Reincarnation Mask has to stay on for 20 minutes, and the Organic Surge only two minutes, I'll definitely accept that! I plan to use the two masks in an alternating fashion. 

Well worth the purchase if you get the chance! 

Can we talk about the packaging?! Holographic silver. Holo-freaking-graphic. All the yes. I just wish my camera could have done it more justice because... wow.

The instructions say to use one Chrome Cell per eye but, after reading other reviews, it became clear that one half cell would be plenty for both eyes. Perhaps this is because I only use it under my eye as opposed all around my orbital socket, but half is plenty for my needs. I simply peel the foil off only halfway, keeping the second half of the Chrome Cell preserved for the next use. (This is probably easier than I made it sound...)

First off, let me say the treatment wasn't what I was expecting when I first opened it up. The name BrightMud brought connotations of the normal grey clay-type mud masks, so imagine my shock when I opened it up to find what can only be described as a dollop of brown mucus inside! 

Anyway, I got over that, and was pleasantly surprised. Once the treatment has been activated by being tapped on, it offers a cooling, refreshing sensation that's really quite nice. Left on for only three minutes, it's quick and simple, and I just remove it with a damp cotton pad or make up wipe. 

Is it as magical as it claims? For me, kind of. My dark circles were definitely reduced after the first use, and after a second have faded to almost nothing - though I didn't have the worst of dark circles to begin with luckily. I have a strange little line/wrinkle underneath each eye and it seems to have lessened that, too, although not by much so I think that might be me imagining it. My eyes do feel lovely and refreshed after, and my undereye skin does feel much plumper and hydrated. I was beginning to get a little bit of a crepey, dehydrated thing going on under my eyes, but since using these it's very much improved too.

I must admit, I'm super impressed by these magical little three minute eye masks. 

Usually these bad boys retail for anywhere between £35 and £50, from places such as Space.NK and Sephora, so I have to be brutally honest that I won't be repurchasing them. At least, not at full price. Admittedly, I only tried these because I came across them in my local TK Maxx for £15, and if I saw them again I'd grab another pack. I just can't justify the regular price tag. They're good, but a little out of my normal price range.

Overall, though, I'd definitely recommend them to anyone who was curious, especially if your eyes are showing the first signs of ageing like mine. I can definitely see why these are a cult product. Good job, Glam Glow!

Firstly, the packaging is lovely. Bleach London products are instantly recognisable thanks to their perfectly adorable 90's style vibe, and I'm inclined to think the box makes this look a little more expensive than it actually is. I know some people feel that a box is an unnecessary waste, especially for a shower product, since it's just thrown away... but I'm definitely a fan.