Glam by Manicare Xpress Adhesive Eyeliner and Lash Kit LENGTH

I was super excited and intrigued to try the Glam by Manicare Xpress Adhesive Eyeliner and Lash Kit and had pretty high hopes. I received the natural lashes which are stunning and look great once on. The liner applies really easily, thinly and evenly and is a great black with good coverage. As per the instructions, the lashes need to be applied straight away, (unlike glue which needs a chance to get a little tacky). I have unfortunately sensitive eyes so that could be part of the problem but I found that both ends would lift almost instantly. I tried adding a little more liner all over and at each end with little luck. For a natural lash, too much liner would defeat the purpose. I may try them again, as they are pretty.. just not for me, or not today!

I'm not a pro lash applier, but I have used them in the past. I always had trouble lining the lash to the glue. This was much easier because the glue is a black line - easy to see, easy to line up!

I received the Ruby-Grace style, a long lash style. I needed to trim to fit my eyes, but that was very easy.

The liner was ok to apply, not as smooth as my usual eyeliner pen, but it is adhesive too so I wasn't expecting it to be incredible. I ended up removing the first attempt, and going again with a slower hand.

The lash band is quite thick and stiff, i'm assuming it will soften with use, but I do recommend gently flexing the lashes before applying just to make them a little more pliable.

The lashes stuck easily and stayed put until I removed them. Once we're out of lockdown I'll be looking to try more for sure!

I initially wondered if these were going to be more fiddly than usual lashes - I mean there are 2 things to nail here - liner application and lash application, and yet somehow by mashing up the process, its easier and faster!

I received the Length lashes - quite natural, but longer than my usual lashes. So I'll probably use them for evenings out more than day time use. But they're not so dramatic that Ru Paul will be calling asking for tips.

I firstly checked the lashes for size - they're quite a generous eye width, I gave mine a wee trim.

The liner applied easily and evenly. It was no different to using a liquid liner really - except this contains lash adhesive.

I worked one eye at a time and was just so amazed at how easily the lashes adhered to the black liner adhesive. It gives a really smooth transition from lash line to liner line, and makes them look more natural.

They removed easily after about 6 hours wear and of course if you look after the lashes you can use them again and again.

Top marks.

Ruby-Grace are gorgeous, fluffy, multilayered with the perfect amount of length variation to produce a full lash line. Each lash is perfectly tapered which is a plus for me, combined with the varied length and layers it makes blending into my own lashes a breeze. Usually I’m not fond of a thick lash band, especially one that is solid black because it makes blending into my lash line impossible, for these Glam XPress lashes it definitely is a bonus! The band is flexible enough that it doesn’t feel stiff or hard to manipulate into place, the black makes it blend nicely into the adhesive eyeliner which is helpful while getting used to using this combo. The adhesive is really nicely presented in a sleek gold plastic pen with a cap that is easy enough to remove and clip back on securely without popping off on its own. Definitely easy to throw in your handbag for on the go applications which is something you don’t get with a lot of lash adhesives. The tip is a sturdy felt tip with the perfect amount of flexibility, both thick and thin lines are easy to achieve and the product itself is opaque, deep black that dries pretty quickly and retains a tackiness to it. This is definitely where I had a bit of trial & error. I’m used to letting my lash adhesive become a bit tacky before applying the lashes, with this product it’s very fast moving needing to draw on eyeliner that looks acceptable before quickly applying the lash. I found drawing on a basic line, adhering the lash then going in and fixing up the lines to get them even was best followed by a touch of black eyeshadow over the top to get rid of the tackiness. Removal is simple, gently pull off lashes then remove makeup with an oil & butter based make up remover balm, it’s my current go to which gets rid of even the most stubborn waterproof makeup. I’ve worn these a total of 7 times now, the first day I had a few mishaps with an edge coming lose but it was simple enough to fix, since then though I haven’t had any issues with them coming unstuck. They’re definitely a nice option to have for when I want something with a bit more ‘OMPH’

Loved the idea behind this! Until it came to testing them out.. I'm not the biggest fan, personally I found them quite heavy on my eyes and I always knew they were there!!! I prefer lighter lashes that you can forget about. I also found the eyeliner to be super sticky and it kept sticking my eyelids to the top!

I usually get lash extensions so was really happy to be able to try these Glam Xpress lashes at home! The liner is super easy to put on, I had to slightly trim the lashes to fit and they stayed on beautifully. The liner added a little bit of glam and the lashes looked so natural (I used the Natural set) but were perfect for everyday wear. I’ve used them for several days and they are so easy to use and stay on all day! They are super convenient and so much better than worrying about mascara or even lash extensions. I’m really impressed with the product and would definitely use again, I’d love to try the Intense set for a special occasion. One thing I was really surprised with was how well the lashes sit and last, they look so professional! They don’t feel heavy or itchy like some brands I have tried. Over all I would recommend the Natural lashes for every day wear especially if you’re all about convenience!

I love false lashes, my main issue is they're not always comfortable after a few hours. The packaging of these lashes is good, you can see the lashes so you know exactly what you're in for. The glue pen /liner- I must say is one of the best eyeliner pens I've used, I was skeptical that I'd have a sticky eyelid all day but it was not the disaster I anticipated! The liner glides on easily and is very opaque, 2 coats and I was ready to role. The lashes- I recieved the natural length which I thought would be great for daily wear at work without looking too obvious..they definitely didnt look obvious as they were shorter than my natural lashes (I do have quite long lashes I guess!) They were comfortable throughout the day and never felt tight. I even had a workout while wearing them and I never felt then. They made my lashes look very full which I liked. Application- as with all lashes you have to fiddle a little to get them as close as possible to the lashline, this did pull the glue off which left obvious patches, easy to touch up but a little frustrating at the time.

I tried the glue with a pair of more dramatic lashes and it worked just as well.

Will definitely be repurchasing again.

I was a little dubious of how this would work at first! Let’s break it down into parts: Lashes - they are cute, light weight and comfortable. Adhesive liner - is pretty user friendly, it certainly leans itself towards a more dramatic winged look (which is fine by me, that’s what I usually wear!) Because it’s an adhesive, it is slightly clunky to apply, in terms of getting a clean wing. But in the grand scheme it’s not too bad.

The problems I had: The front of the lash can be a little hard to get down and do lift after a few hours of wear. They sit better if you trim them and wear them on the outer ⅔ of the lash line where there is more purchase on the adhesive liner.

I was super interested to try these as i’m used to eyelash extensions so wanted to compare how natural they looked. I luckily received the natural set which I absolutely love! If you’re not a frequent wearer of falsies or eyeliner then this product probably isn’t for you - they can be a bit tricky to get right & you don’t want to overdo the eyeliner but in saying that, practice makes perfect, right? I wore these for a period of about 5 hours and they mostly stayed put, however the inner and outer corners would sometimes come loose but would easily stick back down on the lid. They looked quite natural (minus the eyeliner). I’m not sure if I would buy these as I prefer lashes with a clear glue - but I will definitely get a lot of use out of these ones as they’re totally reusable!

If lashes are an essential makeup product then you’ll love this.

At first I was hesitant as I am used to using lash glue to stick my lashes down but after trying the Natural Ella-Rose I am sold. The eyeliner has a super fine tip with zero smudge on application, it can be built up super easy for a thicker line as well. It is a little less tacky than glue so you do need to work fast to get the eyelashes to stick. The lashes themselves are super light weight but more natural than I would personally go for. There is also zero smell which is a game changer coming from lash glue. Overall the product far exceeded my expectations and they lasted on longer than I thought they would.