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Garner Clean + Makeup Removing Lotion

  Hello Ladies!

  First off, thank you to everyone who's stuck around for this long. I apologize for not posting more frequently. I have a fashion that I post to as well, and sometimes I just don't take the time for beauty pictures. 

  I'm back today, however, with a review for a product I really love! I've been trying in vain for a really long time now to find a good eye make up remover. Everything I tried either dried my eyes out, irritated them, or didn't really remove the makeup. 

Bold Smoky Eye For New Years

  Hello Ladies! 

  It's that time of year again. Time to celebrate old memories and welcome new ones. Time to make all those resolutions that will probably be broken in a few weeks. Time to start all over again. 

  New years are exciting and scary at the same time. They mean we get to start over, but we also have to let go of the past and move forward. This year, I'm hoping for big things. I'm not going to make resolutions or promises. I'm simply going to pursue the things I'm wanting to do and enjoy my life. Time is so quick and life is so short, that every moment is precious. 

  I hope all of you have wonderful new years ahead of you for 2015. 

  And, if you're going out, here is a bold, fresh look for your face. After all, this is New Years and everything starts over fresh and new. I wanted to try something I've never done before, so I started with a bold smoky eye and then doubled lined it with black and emerald green liquid liner. I left the rest of my face very natural and fresh looking, with a little contouring and highlighting on my cheeks. Let me know what you think. 

  Happy New Year!





I'm Back From The Dead! ( Not Literally )

  Hello! I'm back! Sorry for the crazy long absence. I did not die, I just got so busy. 

  I'm here today with a holiday look that I think you will love. When I think of Christmas makeup, I think sparkles and red. 

  This look is pretty basic. All you need is red lipstick, black eyeliner, and gold eyeshadow. 



Nude Makeup Tutorial



 Hello Ladies!

  Even though it's not summer any more, I really wanted to do a nude makeup tutorial ( yeah, that's really awkward to type ). I've been seeing a lot of tutorials on Pinterest and since nude lips are in for the fall, I think I can pull off a nude face.

Simple 2 Step Smoky Eye Tutorial

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Beauty Review Post #14 - Maybelline ExpertWear Eye Shadow Dou

  Hello Ladies! 

  Time's sure fun when you're having flies. Or something like that. Anyway. 

  Next week is VACATION TIME! Wooooohoooo! I can't wait. It's going to be four blissful days of doing nothing but enjoying the beach. But don't fret! I will be posting from my beach getaway. This is my second time going with my family. Last year, we didn't really know what to expect, so we were a little unprepared. This year, however, we will be completely equipped and ready to enjoy a lovely time at the beach. 

  Enough about that. 

  Today's review is on Maybelline's ExpertWear Eye Shadow Dou in Sunkissed Olive. I usually use a very neutral shade on my eyes to avoid the raccoon look, so I haven't tried the olive green part of the dou. However, for a drugstore eye shadow, this one isn't half bad. 

  Pros:

  1. It is nicely pigmented
  2. It lasts
  3. It's not itchy to the eyes
  4. It's very affordably priced

  Cons:

  1. It crumbles when you are applying it
  2. It can leave sparkles under your eyes that make your eyes look shiny

  I don't really expect a lot out of cheaper eye shadows. They aren't as finely ground, so they don't go on as smoothly. But, thats alright with me. What is your favorite eye shadow? Do you buy drugstore or do you splurge?




Makeup Wish List + Surprise

Summer Set



Hello Ladies!

  How has everyone been? I've been wanting to write a blogpost wish list for sometime now, but I didn't know how to put together product collages. Well, I finally figured it out and could not be more excited. You may be seeing a lot of these in the future. Just sayin.

  Now on to the list.

  1. Finishing Powder

  Finishing powder is a must for me in the summer. My makeup just melts off if I don't set it. I'm thinking of trying Revlon's PhotoReady Translucent Finisher.

  2. Red Lip Liner

  I've been needing to buy one of these for a really long time now. Lipstick just won't stay without without something to corral it in. It also helps with making the lips looked defined.

  3. Brow Styling Kit
  
  I actually just bought a kit by Salon Perfect. I'm not sure how it will turn out, but I'm going to post a review and brow tutorial on the blog in a few weeks.

  4. Tinted Lip Balm

  I'm a huge fan of not wearing a lot of makeup in the summer. If I'm not doing a photo shoot, I generally wear very neutral colors on my face. Tinted lip balm is so practical, for it gives you some color and moistures your lips at the same time.

  5. Cream Eye Shadow

  In the summer, wearing eyeshadow can be a big pain. I mean, as some as you walk outside, the humidity creates the shadow on your lid and all your work on that smoky eye is down the drain. Cream shadows really work mush better in the summer, staying put much longer than power ones.

  What are you wishing for to expand your makeup line?

  Now for the surprise!

  Because all of you are such wonderful readers, I have decided to host a giveaway very soon to thank you for all the support and encouragement you have given me. Be looking out for one coming very soon! Not to give away any details, but included in the prizes will be a way to buy some of your favorite products from one place. Keep checking back!

  Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites here.




Beauty Review Post #9 - L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Lengthening Mascara

  Hello Ladies! How is everyone? 

  Well, it finally happened. I found a product I didn't like. Yes, there is no salvation for this one. It's just plain awful. Now, before I start talking about the product, I just want to say that I'm not bashing L'Oreal in any way. I've tried loads of their products and this is the first one I didn't like. So, don't write L'Oreal off your list of good make up products. They have lots of others that work really well. 

  The product today is L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Lengthening Mascara. I was really excited about this product when I saw, thinking that it would be amazing. I was very disappointed. First, the base coat is very thick and sticky and I don't think it fully dried even after wearing it all day. Then, the top coat is very thin, so it doesn't cover the base coat very well, leaving white showing through the black. Lastly, it doesn't hold curl at all. 

  Pros:

  1. Doesn't crumble: just stays soft

  Cons:

  1. Base coat is too thick and sticky
  2. Top coat is thin and doesn't last
  3. Lashes won't curl
  4. Some of my lashes fell out
  5. Was hard to remove without scrubbing my eyes
  6. Didn't really define my lashes like I wanted

  All in all, I did not like this product and will not be trying it again. I'm not really sure what to do with it. I guess I could try to take it back. Oh well. How about you? Have you ever tried a product you did not like? 

  Linking up with Fab Favorites Link Up here!



Beauty Review Post #8 - BareMinerals 5 In 1 BB Cream Eyeshadow

  Hello Ladies! How was everyone's week? 

  I belong to the BareMinerals rewards program and recently they were giving out samples of their new bb cream eye shadow. BareMineral's 5 In 1 BB Cream Eyeshadow is probably one of the best cream shadows I've ever used. 

  Pros:

  1. It goes on smoothly
  2. Doesn't dry out skin
  3. Can be used as a base
  4. Lasts all day
  5. Comes in several pretty shades
  6. Is very affordable

  Cons:

  1. Has to be smoothed in

  The pros outweigh the cons for this shadow and I will be buying it in a larger size when my sample runs out. 

  Have you tried any new shadows lately? Tell me in the comments about them. 

BB Cream Shadow in Candlelit Peach

By itself

With powder eye shadow over it

Beauty Review Post #7 - Revlon's Extra Curl Eyelash Curler

  Hello Ladies! Another week of camp down. I loved being able to sleep in today. But, on to the review. 

  Today, I'm reviewing Revlon's Extra Curl Eyelash Curler. I've been using a really cheap curler for a long time now, but with getting pink eye, out it had to go. So, I started looking for another one. The one I had never really worked that great, so I wanted to try something a little better. Revlon products have always served me well in the past, so I decided to try one of theirs. 

  I wasn't disappointed! It works really well and is extremely affordable. 

  Pros:

  1. Easy grip
  2. Doesn't pull lashes
  3. Curls and keeps curl
  4. It's only about $5 dollars at most stores

  Cons: 

  So far, there haven't been any! 

  So, if you're looking for a nice, inexpensive lash curler, this is definitely one you should try. Let me know if you. I like to hear what other people have to say. 






  *I was not compensated for this post.*

Beauty Review Post #6 - Rimmel London Scandaleyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner

  Hello Ladies! 

  Sorry about not posting for a week. Summer is such a busy time for me. 

  Today, I'm reviewing Rimmel London's Scandaleyes Thick & Thin Eyeliner. I tried their pot of waterproof eyeliner gel, but it wasn't waterproof. This, my friends, is the best waterproof formula I've found in drugstore eyeliner. 

  Pros: 

  1. It lasts all day. 
  2. It lasts through swimming or showering. 
  3. It doesn't crease onto your lid. 
  4. It comes off very easily. 
  5. It's nice and black, not gray. 
  6. You can make you line thick or thin, depending on the angle of the pen. 
  7. It's only $5!

  Cons: 

  There aren't any!

  I found the substitute for Stila's waterproof eyeliner, which is $20. It does last for about six months, but $20 is really steep for me. This one works just as well. You can find it at just about any store that sells drugstore makeup. 

  Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites here!



I tried taking the pictures at different angles so you could see the liner all the way across. 


Beauty Review Post #5 - Maybelline SuperStay 24HR Concealer

  Hello Ladies! This past week just flew by. Summer has finally kicked in for me, and I am super busy. The weather here is also super hot. Which is why I'm doing this beauty post!

  The product I'm reviewing today is Maybelline's SuperStay 24HR Concealer. This is literally the best concealer I've ever used. No joke. I've tried the really expensive ones and none of them have the staying power that this one does. I live in a very humid area, so any make up on my face has to practically be glued down. I use primer and finishing powders like no one else. I don't like to try drugstore products, because they usually don't work very well. So, when I found this product, I was a little bit skeptical at first. But after trying it, it not only stayed, but was the right color and didn't settle into the creases around my eyes. 

  Pros: 

  1. Stays all day
  2. Isn't cakey or heavy
  3. It comes in five colors, so you can find the right shade for you
  4. Doesn't settle
  5. Doesn't dry out the eye skin
  6. Won't irritate the eyes
  7. At $7, it's super affordable

  Cons: 

  There aren't any!

  I have finally found my concealer! Thank you Maybelline! Check out the product at the link above. I guarantee that you will love it! 



Before

After

Beauty Review Post #4 - L'Oreal's Voluminous Power Volume 24H Mascara

  Hello Ladies! How is everyone's week so far?

  Today, I'm doing a review on L'Oreal's Voluminous Power Volume 24H Mascara in their waterproof formula. 

  To start with, this is probably the best drugstore waterproof mascara I've ever used. Mascara is one of the hardest things for me to buy. None of the water-soluble ones will stay on my eyes and most of the waterproof ones have horrible textures or the color is off. Here are the pros and cons of this one. 

  Pros: 

  1. It goes on very smoothly. 
  2. It doesn't crumble of flake. 
  3. It has a very nice black color. 
  4. It really does stay on your lashes for 24 hours. 
  5. It's completely waterproof, sweat proof, smudge proof, and crumble proof.
  6. It separates the lashes nicely. 
  7. It adds volume. 


  Cons: 

  1. It takes a while to come off with eye makeup remover. 
  2. It doesn't really curl the lashes, just separates and lengthens. 


  The pros for me outweigh the cons, so this mascara will stay in my bag for days when I need something that lasts. I didn't try this with a lash curler, so I'm not sure if it would hold curl. 





Beauty Review Post #3 - Covergirl Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow in Champagne

  Hello Ladies! 

  I'm back! After too long, I am finally posting something. I'm really sorry about the delay. Having pinkeye is about the worst thing that can happen to a girl. I mean you're going along, everything's great, and then out of the blue, your eyes start looking pink ( or in my case, red ) and gross things start happening. I WON'T go into details. 

  The worst part of the whole ordeal is that I had to throw away all my make up. 

  All of it. 

  Leaving me with nothing……

  Well, for some people, I guess this could be a blessing in disguise. I mean, you get to go out and buy a whole bunch of new make-up. But for me, it was horrible. Some of the things I had to throw away had only been used a few times. :( 

  Ok, enough about that. Lets talk about eyeshadow. I decided that I didn't need to buy super expensive eyeshadow, so I went down to Wally World and purchased a few things to try. One of them was Covergirl's Eye Enhancers Eyeshadow. So, here are the pros and cons. 

  Pros: 

  1. It's the same color on your eyelids that you see in the container. 
  2. It's very lightweight. 
  3. Not to heavy or sparse. 
  4. Doesn't dry out your lids or crumble into you eyes. 
  5. Has a very nice subtle shimmer. 
  6. It's a great price. 

  Cons:

  1. It doesn't last without primer. 
  2. You have to blend it slightly so it won't look like you have a line going across your brow bone. 

  Well, for me, the pros outweigh the cons, so I'm going to try a few more colors by this brand. I hope this was helpful to you. Also, I know in the picture it looks like its really sheer, it isn't. The lighting in my room was really bright. The color is very opaque. 




Beauty Review Post #2 - Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara

  Hello Ladies! How is everyone? 

  Back in Januray, I was so excited to join Sephora's Beaty Club. They have such great benefits and you get a free birthday gift! So, I got mine about a week ago, since my birthday is in May. It included a mini mascara and lipstick from Make Up For Ever. Well, I love mascara and couldn't wait to try it. And it actually wasn't half bad. I'll give you the low down. 

  Pros: 
  1. Great brush! Really separates the lashes nicely. 
  2. The color was very black, a huge plus with me. 
  3. It made my lashes look longer than they already are, which was slightly scary. Just kidding. 
  4. It went on very smoothly. I like to do two coats. 

  Cons:
  1. It didn't last. After a few hours, it started coming off. 
  2. It didn't curl my lashes and they wouldn't stay curled with a curler. 

  So there your have it. I included some pictures, so you could see what it looks like on. And in the mascara's defense, I usually can't use non-waterproof mascara. It just doesn't stay on my lashes. Sigh. 

  I hope this was helpful to some of you out there. And don't not try this mascara. Who knows, it might work great for you. :D

  (Sorry for the really creepy close ups of my face. I'm not wearing any make-up, so my skin looks kind of weird.)






  Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites.

Beauty Review Post #1 - E.L.F. Eyelid Primer

  First post! Woo-Hoo! Well, now that I've gotten excited, lets begin. 

  I've been looking for a great eyelid primer that works and isn't going to break the bank. Well, ladies, I found it. E.L.F. Eyelid Primer is literally the best one I've tried. And guess what? It's only $1! 

  I was a little skeptical at first. I mean, come one, make-up thats only a dollar can't be that good. But, I decided to give it a try and it worked! I've have really moist eyelids, so just putting on eyeshadow doesn't work for me. After about 4 or 5 hours it creases in the middle and eventually just comes off. Not with this primer! I put it on and it didn't move all day. Also, when you put a primer beneath your eyeshadow, it gives it more pigment, so you can use less and your eyeshadow lasts longer. Winner! I would highly recommend that you try this out if you have the same problem I do. 



Without primer


With primer


After 12 hours (I'm not even kidding)


  *I was not compensated for this post. This was something I did on my own.*
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