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Mascara Review – L’Oreal Voluminous Million Mascara

January 16, 2011

I was in a grocery store and passed by this mascara…how could I NOT buy it with the dazzling gold tube staring at me??! Of course this mascara junkie had to give it a try. Although, can I just tell you how much I HATE that they always use fake lashes in mascara ads?? They shouldn’t even be able to do that – its false advertising (no pun intended!).

As soon as I pulled the wand out of the tube, I stared at the brush in awe. Gorgeous brush with just the right amount of product.

The first coat went on and I wasn’t insanely impressed but as soon as I put the second coat on I actually thought my lashes might look TOO long (that never happens). Definitely gave me a lot of length and a bit of thickness with barely any clumping. I put on a 3rd coat and I think that was a mistake – I don’t recommend it At the end of the night, there was no smudging or flaking. Great Mascara for the 9.00 price tag!!

I give it a B+. I like my lashes thicker but if you are looking for length and want to save your pennies, this is the mascara for you!

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Drug Store Vs. Prestige Cosmetics

January 2, 2011

I have to just deal with the fact that some people will opt for drug store cosmetics because they are either on a budget, prefer the convenience of picking up their makeup products while at the grocery store or drug store and sometimes, it’s a little bit of both. I thought it might be helpful to give you a comparison of better vs best products so you can either upgrade your current drugstore makeup or at least buy the best drugstore products out there if you choose to go that route. I realize not everyone is a makeup product snob like me

Foundation

Better is the L’Oreal True Match Line – it gives great coverage and the variety of colors can’t be beat. $8.76 at Drugstore.com

Best

Makeup Forever HD Foundation, it has more pigment and will cover more than L’Oreal’s True Match with an extremely flawless finish. $40 at Sephora.com

Eyeshadows

This one is a little bit of a reach but the drugstore brand with the most pigment is represented.

Better is NYX eyeshadows. $5.99 at Amazon.com or Ulta

Best is Urban Decay Eyeshadow. $17 at Sephora.com

Mascara

Better is CoverGirl’s Lash Blast Mascara (NOT the Fusion). The brush lengthens and separates. $7.79 at drugstore.com

Best is Buxom’s Lash available exclusively at Sephora (recent review is below) $18 – totally worth the extra $10!

Lipgloss

Better is Elf’s Lipgloss, at a $1 – you cannot go wrong. I was pleasantly surprised by the glossiness and softness it gave my lips. It’s in my kit if that gives you a clue at how much I love these! Available at eyeslipsface.com

Best is Philosophy’s Lip Shine. It does a better job at moisturizing and the scent/flavors cannot be beat. $10 at Sephora

Lipsticks

Better is the Revlon ColorBurst Lipsticks. The application is smooth, colors are intense and there are a variety of colors to choose from. Available at most drugstores for $6.50-7.00

Best (or should I say WAY better) is Makeup Forevers Rouge Artist Intense Lipsticks. These can’t be beat. There are so many colors to choose from it will make your head spin. Available at Sephora for $19 each

Buxom Mascara and Fresh Skincare Review

December 26, 2010

As most of you know, I am not a fan of Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup BUT I did get a sample of the BUXOM Mascara and I TOTALLY love it!! It separates my lashes and extends them nicely – VERY nicely! The brush grabs my lashes, separates them and makes them longer. It’s not a thickening mascara as much as it is a lengthening mascara but it does both. I REALLY like the brush. At $18 at Sephora, it is a great purchase. It lasts a long time and on my oily lids, it only starts smudging late in the evening, for most with normal skin, I am sure it would last all day. I give it a B+.

I used this Fresh skincare set for a good 2 months to give it a fair shot. Now I have severe allergies to flowers, grass, etc. and also cucumbers. The facewash has a distinct smell of cucumbers so that should of been my first red flag to stop using it. The smell was not pleasant – it almost smelled TOO natural. It really did nothing for my skin, I was very disappointed. Instead, I just bought Clarin’s Gentle Foaming Cleanser and right now, I am LOVING it (especially with my Clarisonic!) but before I boast about how much I love it, I will give it a few more weeks. Fresh skincare gets a D from me

My Fav’s Right Now

December 12, 2010

My skin is much more dry and dull in the winter. I thought I would share my favs right now for the winter season!

The Tarte ReCreate anti-aging foundation is creamy and moisturizing. The coverage is great to cover up my dull skin and brighten it up. The holding power is awesome, it doesn’t come off throughout the day. Definitely a MUST for winter!! Even though I am still in my twenties (at least for another few weeks!), it is never too soon to use anti-aging products. I have been using eye cream since I was 20! Tarte is available at Ulta or Sephora and it costs $37 – but it’ll last you a while.

This foundation brush from Eco Tools is a STEAL. I have spent $70+ dollars for a good foundation brush and I got this one for a whopping $6.99!! I wasn’t expecting to like it – I was traveling and wanted to take a cheap foundation brush with me so I didn’t lose one of my expensive ones. Glad I bought it because now I am using this everyday. It doesn’t soak up product so you won’t waste any and it blends foundation very nicely with no streaking. I give it an A+! Available at Ulta.

The limited edition Urban Decay 24/7 Jackpot liners are available at Sephora. I actually bought this for my kit but it’s found it’s way to my personal stash (guess I have to buy another one – oops!). They are fantastic for a little punch of color on the lids when in a hurry or to bump up your everyday look into an evening look. These liners don’t budge at all, are easy to apply and the colors are fabulous. My fav is Ransom, a bright purple that isn’t too overbearing when on the lids. They are also great liners for the waterline. A+++ $39 at Sephora.

I got a sample of this Lip Fusion lipgloss in Bare. It has plumping technology and I actually noticed it a little bit. The color is awesome for a little bit of a nude shimmer with a punch of peach. Looks great with the purple Ransom eyeliner from Urban Decay. It gives my lips moisture, doesn’t feel sticky, and stays on quite well. This color reminds me of cold rosy cheeks! Available at Sephora.

Product Review-Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

December 10, 2010

This mascara is awesome! I totally love it. The brush is like a way better version of Covergirls Lash Blast mascara brush. The brush grabs my lashes, separates them and adds volume at the same time – it does what a mascara SHOULD do. The smudge factor is excellent, especially on my oily eyelids. I barely had any sign of product under my eyes at the end of the day. I give it a solid A.

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