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NYX’s New Pin-Up Tease and Le Frou Frou Holiday Mascaras Tantalized Me With Type

December 11th, 2011 by Karen 15 Comments

Font freak time!

I couldn’t wait to try NYX’s new Le Frou Frou and Pin-Up Tease Mascaras (about $9 each) mainly because of the typography on the tubes. The letter styling reminds me of the phase I went through in fifth grade when I was obsessed with fonts from the 1930s…

Yes, I was/am a nerd.

These are so brand-spankin’ new that they aren’t available for sale yet on the NYX website, but they are a holiday release and should be arriving on shelves soon.


Top pic: naked lashes; bottom pic: wearing two layers of Le Frou Frou on the left and two layers of Pin-Up Tease on the right

Pin-Up Tease

My favorite of the two, its fortes are curling and separation. The smooth, non-clumping formula glides along lashes, adding definition and propping up the curl. Results last a good, long while without smudging (all day), but you know me — unless it delivers drag-worthy length and volume, mama ain’t about to get down. I still think Pin-Up Tease is a solid performer, though, and perfect for gals looking for a natural, curled lash look with just a little kick.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+

Le Frou Frou

Designed for length and volume, jet black Le Frou Frou does plump and lengthen my lashes, but it also causes curls to almost immediately deflate. I love the color, but find myself craving more — more length, more volume and more/better curl hold. If you’re naturally blessed with thick, full, long and curly lashes (lucky!) and just want better lash separation, Le Frou Frou might be a great fit.
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B


Le Frou Frou on the left and Pin-Up Tease on the right

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

NYX’s New Pin-Up Tease and Le Frou Frou Holiday Mascaras Tantalized Me With Type / Originally published December 11th, 2011

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  1. Caitlin says

    December 11th, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Are the captions for your right(you in the pics) or my right(looking straight at the pics)?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 11th, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Your right — looking straight at the pics!

      Reply
  2. BooBooNinja says

    December 11th, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    If your left is my right and “Pin-Up Tease on the right” is referring to my right and not your right (tee hee — I’m being a brat), then my vote is a resounding YES for Pin-Up Tease on you.
    Having a mascara that keeps my curl is a criterion for any mascara purchase of mine.
    I’m currently trialling the Fairy Drops original (?) mascara. It’s the one in the non-metallic pink packaging.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 11th, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Your right — looking straight at the pics!

      Reply
      • BooBooNinja says

        December 11th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

        Are either of these mascaras waterproof?
        Did either of them flake?

        Reply
  3. snowbird01 says

    December 11th, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    I’m looking forward to getting the Pin-Up. Thanks for the scoop. On Asian Makeup Diaries I will be posting my fav mascaras. It is so hard to find a good mascara for the Asian lashes.

    Reply
  4. Chris25 says

    December 11th, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Pin Up Tease is the one I’d try. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    December 12th, 2011 at 6:37 am

    These look weak. It hardly looks like you’re wearing anything at all! = /

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    December 12th, 2011 at 8:48 am

    They definitely give you natural looking lashes. You know I’m a go drag or go home kind of gal, so they wouldn’t be for me. That said, I do like the font and the names. Something about frou frou always makes me giggle. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    December 12th, 2011 at 9:40 am

    i’m with you on the drag-worthy length and volume! what’s your fave mascara? i’m always looking for a new HG!

    Reply
  8. Julliah says

    December 12th, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I have fairly long and thick eyelashes but they won’t hold a curl, any suggestions?

    Reply
  9. Marie says

    December 12th, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    That shadow is so pretty! What is it?

    Reply
  10. Bun Bun Makeup Tips says

    December 13th, 2011 at 11:32 am

    I love font types too! And you’re always very creative with them. =)

    Reply
  11. archel says

    December 14th, 2011 at 11:35 am

    These are waaaaaay too natural looking for me. I will stick to my Clinique High Impact…

    Reply
  12. Joyful J says

    December 28th, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Hello,

    I was wondering if anyone has ever tried blinc mascara, which is more like tubeles encoating the lashes? They are supposed to be better than water proof mascaras and less irritating to those with sensitive eyes and contact wearers. Does anyone have any experience with this type of mascara?

    Thanks!

    Reply

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