CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara Review
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – A lot of you will be wondering what VLM is so let’s get that out of the way right at the beginning, it stands for Volumising, Lengthening Mascara 🙂
As I’ve said many times before, I love my blog because it allows me to work with brands and find out about new products that I might not have necessarily come across.
Code Beautiful is a British brand that has a celebrity following and the mascara you see pictured above has just launched on QVC – the biggest shopping channel, so let’s see how I got on with this mascara!
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – Packaging
It’s not often that we’ll see a mascara come in such a box – the attention to detail is wonderful and just look at the contrasting but beautiful colours – white, black and hot-pink!
On the back of the packaging you’re given some info about the mascara like the Vitamins used, the fact it’s waterproof (for those emotional moments) and that it contains NO parabens and is NOT tested on animals – well done Code Beautiful! 🙂
For me that’s a big bonus!!!!
The mascara is ‘cushioned’ in the box so even if you’re sending it as a gift to a friend you know it’ll arrive safely but even if it’s for you – just the presentation is really lovely 🙂
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – The Mascara
The CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara is a glossy, fibre-based mascara designed to give lashes lift, length, curl and volume. The technology allows you to build up layers (coats) for the look you want to achieve taking you from day to night in a few sweeps.
No-smudge, No-clump, Water-proof – NO Parabens and NOT Tested on Animals.
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – The Wand
As you can see in the pictures this isn’t your typical wand – it’s designed to reach all your lashes including them pesky baby lashes too!
CODE Beautiful tells you “Roots, Wiggle & Roll” to build up your lashes – I’m not a fan of this technique and just prefer the normal method of applying mascara to your lashes BUT give it a go, what might not work for me, might work for you!
As I’ve tried to show you in the pictures above, the wand has both fine and thick bristles which is something that’s quite unique – this allows you to get longer, thicker looking lashes in just a few sweeps!
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – My Thoughts
As a lot of you know, if I could take only ONE product to a dessert-island it would be my mascara but the downside is that I’m super-fussy when it comes to reviewing mascaras!
If you’re like me and love really thick, full lashes then you’ll need to apply 2-3 coats for the desired effect.
With one coat my lashes look a lot longer but not thicker so this type of look is PERFECT when it comes to the no-makeup “makeup” look – it just defines your lashes for a really natural look.
After applying 2-3 coats I could see a difference, my lashes looked full, thick and really long – reaching to just under my brow and it lasted ALL day too!
I wanted to get this review online ASAP but I am hoping to share some pictures and also a video makeup tutorial where I’ll be using this mascara so you can see the results for yourself! 🙂
CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara – Purchase
You can purchase the CODE Beautiful VLM Mascara from QVC for £17.00 and even though it’s on the pricier side you will love the results!
If you have tried this I would LOVE to hear from you so please let me know what you think!
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Hi hun, I’m a fan of QVC and seen this mascara a few times but not yet tried. I have tiny weeny lashes so reading your post has made me want to get one and it’s great they don’t test on animals too.
Heidi x
http://www.chronicbeauty.uk
This is a great mascara and does lengthen lashes!! There are alternatives on the market at a better price but the good thing with CODE is that they don’t test on animals!! 🙂 xxx
It sounds really nice!
http://www.averysweetblog.com/
Thank you! 🙂 xxx
Great tips 🙂
xoxo ♥
Jéssica || Fashion Jacket
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Thank you xxx
Η συσκευασία είναι πολύ ιδιαίτερη και μίνιμαλ!
Αν είναι όντως τόσο καλή για ένα φυσικό αποτέλεσμα που προτιμώ, θέλω πολύ να τη δοκιμάσω!!! 😀 <3
Diana P. | Cups & Roses
Nai einai poli omorfo – mborei ei timi na einai ligo ‘pricey’ kai yparxoun alla sto market gia kaliteres times….. 🙂
Dear Layla, sounds like this mascara is really a good one! Thanks for sharing and testing 🙂 Hopefully you are well and you enjoy already the spring 🙂
xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Thank you so much!!! It’s a lovely mascara but `I do think if you’re on a budget there are other alternatives!!! I am well thank you – yes, enjoying the Spring but we need better weather haha! 🙂 xx
Love this mascara is buildable- so many aren’t! Great review. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Yes!! It’s great!! 🙂 xxx
I’ve never tried anything from CODE Beautiful. I really like mascaras that lengthen – volumizing mascaras can sometimes seem clumpy. Great review!
Erin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty
Yes!!! It’s a new brand to me too and this is a lovely mascara – if you’re on a budget you can find more alternatives on the market! 🙂 xxx
This does sound good, but I think the price would put me off a bit!
Annabel ♥
Mascara & Maltesers
Yeah – I think it’ll do that to many people which is a shame but I do understand! There are many budget buys that are brilliant too !! 🙂
This sounds interesting! I’ve never heard of this brand but I like the sound of any mascara that will thicken my lashes. x
Kate Louise Blogs
It’s a new brand to me too but it’s lovely – pricier than normal mascaras but it’s good!! 🙂 xxx
Sounds like a great product! And I LOVE that it isn’t tested on animals. That’s always a big plus!
WritingMonique
Yes!! It’s really wonderful and that’s a big plus for me too! 🙂 xxxx