REVIEW! | Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes

To say I was thrilled when Younique presenter Chelsea Bustamante emailed me to ask if I'd be interested in trying the Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes, $29.00 USD, would be quite the understatement.  After seeing countless before and after shots on Instagram and favorable reviews on some of my favorite blogs, including JennySue Makeup, I was itching to try it for myself!  I am beyond happy that Chelsea asked me to sample this product because I am truly blown away by it's effectiveness.

If you've been reading the blog for a while now, you know that I have less-than-stellar lashes.  They are sparse and invisible, even when I use volumizing mascaras.  I figured my sole path to a va-va-voom fringe was false eyelashes.  I practiced and practiced, and after even more practice, I did master false lash application and began to enjoy wearing them.  My only issue is they can sometimes be a little tricky to apply early in the morning before I'm fully awake and I still feel the need to carry tweezers and a tube of glue with me just in case the lashes start lifting during the day.  I know a LOT of people who are completely intimidated by false lashes, or just don't find them comfortable to wear.  Why isn't there a mascara that truly mimics the look of falsies without the glue and tweezers routine?  Oh wait - THERE IS!

Younique's Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes come in a cute little carrying case similar to the size of a sunglasses case.  The system consists of a tube of Transplanting Gel and a tube of Natural Fibers.  The 100% natural green tea fibers are pitch black in color, making this product even easier to use than 2-step systems involving a white primer that has to be covered with black mascara.

DIRECTIONS // From Younique:
To prepare your eyelashes for optimal results, first apply one thin coat of your own regular favorite mascara and let it dry. Then, apply Moodstruck Transplanting Gel to your lashes. Immediately following, and while the gel is still wet, apply the Moodstruck Natural Fibers. Reapply the Transplanting Gel a second time to secure the natural fibers onto your lashes.

Chelsea told me she prefers to use the Younique system alone instead of starting with a base layer of her favorite regular mascara.  I've tried it both ways and the results for me were the same regardless of whether I started with a coat of regular mascara or just jumped right in with the Younique Transplanting Gel.  I did find the Transplanting Gel has a large stopper and therefore the wand comes out practically swimming in gel.  I typically wipe the brush along one side of the tube as I pull it out and it removes enough of the gel for my liking.  The Transplanting Gel brush is hourglass-shaped (think Too Faced's Better Than Sex Mascara) and the Natural Fibers brush is skinny and straight (like Kevin Aucoin The Volume Mascara or Maybelline Lash Discovery).  The skinny brush is perfect for reaching down to the roots to get the most bang for your buck.  The Lashes stay put once applied without flaking or smudging, and they wash off easily with soap and water.  

Younique Transplanting Gel brush / Natural Fibers brush

The first time I used it, I did drop some of the fibers into my eye immediately because I had my head tilted back.  It didn't hurt, I just blinked and removed the fibers from my tear duct arena using a q-tip, but just so you may avoid that process, don't tilt your head back like this genius!  One coat gets you a sumptuous full lash look.  2 coats gets you to "OMG! LOOK at your LASHES!".  3 coats, you ask?  "WOOOOW!"  Judge for yourself!

2 coats of Younique were used in the above photo

2 coats of Younique were used in the above photo

If you've always wanted knock out lashes without falsies, I highly recommend Younique's 3D Fiber Lashes.  I definitely plan to purchase this once my sample expires.  Mascara used to be the least favorite part of my makeup process; I now actually look forward to it because you can SEE my lashes after using the Younique!  This is currently my top favorite find of 2014.  

Younique also offers a full range of skincare and makeup if your interest is piqued!

Where to Buy: Younique
 

Have you tried Younique's Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes?  What was your latest "WOW" product discovery?