Mascara is my favorite step of putting makeup on each day. It totally transforms you. I have tried a million different kinds and these three are my all time faves. The best part is that all three are from the … Continue reading
With Valentine’s Day this week, I wanted to share my favorite sultry makeup look! I only wear this for special occasions/nights on the town. Details on how I got this look below! Also, to get soft, romantic curls I followed … Continue reading
I’m completely infatuated with YouTube beauty tutorials now, specifically Tiffany D, Tanya Burr, Michelle Phan and Carli Bybel. Tanya Burr recently did a gorgeous date night eye makeup tutorial that inspired my look in today’s post. She paired it with a bright fuchsia lip … Continue reading
Who better to be my January Beauty of the Month than one of my absolute favorite beauty bloggers, the stunning Taylor of My Lucite Dreams. I discovered her blog months ago after she kindly commented on one of my posts and … Continue reading
I love gold eye makeup. I think it’s flattering on everybody and can be worn day or night. Here’s a look I wear frequently during the day. It can easily be darkened for nights out by applying deeper browns and … Continue reading
This weekend we had my work holiday party so I wanted to glam it up a bit. I used my Urban Decay Naked2 Palette for the entire look. I love this palette. It’s perfect for natural, daytime looks and it … Continue reading
We are off to Oahu today for a much needed vacation! I won’t be updating my blog much over the next two weeks but promise to return to it as soon as we get settled back in! I loved when … Continue reading
I’m thrilled to have Brittany Toll as my August Beauty! Miss Toll is a New Mexican like me, although she’s now living in Oklahoma, and a fellow beauty product junkie. She writes the inspirational blog Happy Brittany, which provides a … Continue reading
August’s Birchbox is a Beauty School theme since it’s back to school time!
What’s Inside
-What it is: A mascara and lash conditioner in one that claims to give voluminous, healthy lashes.
-My thoughts: Ugh. I don’t like this mascara AT ALL. As I’ve mentioned before, I like to have dark, lush, thick lashes and this product does not do any of that for me. If you like extremely natural looking lashes this mascara may work for you but you can find better options for half the price at the drugstore.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $24
Shue Uemura Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo
-What it is: An oil-to-foam shampoo that cleanses without stripping hair of natural oils. For all hair types.
-My thoughts: My hair felt really soft after using and it smells so good. I was surprised at how clean my hair did feel after using this. The “oil” part of the product name made my wary. Even though my hair is dry, I like a good cleansing on my roots since I use a considerable amount of product and this did cleanse my hair well. For the price I wouldn’t purchase a full-sized bottle because I like what I’m currently using but this is a great product. If you have $55 to spend on shampoo this could be a great product for you.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $55
-What it is: An all-purpose glycerin and camphor skin cream. Free of fragrance and dyes and gentle enough for infants. Perfect for treating chapped lips, cracked heels, dry spots on the face, etc. Cult product in Japan.
-My Thoughts: I really like this cream. It’s all-purpose use reminds me a bit of my beloved Rosebud Salve, although the texture is totally different. Yu-Be is thick and creamy and smells like menthol, but the scent goes away after applying. I put this on a few dry spots on my hands and it really soothed them.
Would I buy it: Yes
-Full-size cost: $16
Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur perfume sample
-What it is: A modern perfume with notes of waterlily, mandarin and wild berries.
-My thoughts: This perfume is too sweet and fruity for my taste.
Would I buy it: No
Full-size cost: $70
What it is: A shaving razor with a water-activated moisturizing serum and 5 “curve-sensing” blades.
My Thoughts: I really like this razor. I still used shaving cream with it but it left my legs really soft and it gives a close shave without making you feel like you’re going to slice yourself.
Would I buy it: Yes
Cost: $11.49
What did you think of your August Birchbox?
I’m not sure why I haven’t been doing this my whole life. My June Beauty of the Month, Lauryn Evarts, shares her best kept beauty secret, priming her lashes! I purchased MAC Prep Prime Lash to try this little trick out and I’m in love. My lashes are fairly thick but they aren’t long at all. I’m always trying to get my lashes long, thick, dark and lush looking without getting them spidery and this totally achieves that look for me.
I do my eye makeup first, then swipe lashes with 2-3 coats of primer. I then apply several coats of my FAVORITE mascara EVER, L’Oreal Voluminous. The primer makes a great base for the mascara to glide onto easily without clumping. It also prevents the mascara from flaking and it conditions the lashes. It makes the lashes fatter and longer than mascara does alone.
Here are my lashes without anything on them:
Here are my lashes after priming and using the Voluminous mascara:
Don’t they look awesome?! They look fake! As you can see, I like dramatic lashes. You can definitely get a more natural look using primer by applying one coat of mascara. I apply several. Whatever your preference on natural, dramatic, etc., the primer gives the mascara a perfect base for building length and volume while staying all day without flakes.
Do you prime your lashes?
