I HEART MAKEUP

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Revolver

2011-12-28T11:15:00.000-08:00

I bought this to replace the discontinued Urban Decay liquid eyeliner in Oil Slick (in the jar packaging). This does stay on all day, but it is very glittery and a much lighter grey than Oil Slick. They don't make it in a dark grey. It is okay, just not a replacement for the color and packaging they discontinued. As a side note, I opened this upside-down, and most of it spilled out...

Sephora Liquid Eyeliner in grey black

2011-12-28T10:34:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I've been depressed ever since Urban Decay discontinued their liquid eyeliner in Oil Slick. I have tried searching through major designer makeup brands to find a replacement in both color and applicator brush. I am such a makeup snob. This wonderful employee at the Sephora store asked if I had tried the Sephora brand. What??!! This is not EXACTLY the same, but a close match. The color is perfect- I like a pewter/ dark grey for everyday use, and the applicator is still a brush, just not as soft as as the Urban Decay brand. I found my replacement (for cheaper).

Smashbox O-GLOW

2011-12-28T10:21:00.000-08:00

This goes on clear, and ends up a natural-looking pinkish. I put it on the apples of my cheeks when I smile, and it looks great. If you apply too much, use a tissue to remove. I am not a huge blush person, but in the winter this adds some color to your face.

On a Clear Day retinol clarifying lotion by Philosophy

2011-12-28T10:06:00.000-08:00

I love this lotion! I bought it as part of a 4-part trial-size acne care system from Philosophy. This is the only product from the set that I reordered in its full size. I use it at night, or directly on blemishes. It literally clears my skin problems overnight when used as a spot treatment. I had been using drugstore spot treatments, but this is definitely my new love. I will keep using this!!

Nars powder blush in Orgasm

2011-10-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

This product in Orgasm, claims to be suitable for any color complexion. Speaking from a fair to medium complexion viewpoint, they were RIGHT! I don't use blush often, but when I do, this product gives me a nice, healthy glow. I've never seemed to get blush color right in the past, and we all know that off-color blush can look really scary. This took out the guesswork. Smile, and apply to the apples of your cheeks.

Sibu sea buckhorn age defying eye cream

2011-10-23T11:52:00.000-07:00

I bought this in between my more expensive eye cream at the health food store. You can actually feel it tightening your skin upon application. It works pretty well, and has natural ingredients, it just did not work as well as my go-to Perricone brand. I still use this between purchases, and for under $20, it is worth it. My concealer goes on pretty well over this too, but it can be thick, so a little goes a long way.

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift

2011-10-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, I know that this is expensive, but it is my one beauty splurge. I have used other, more affordable under eye creams, but I keep coming back to my first love. I love this because its results are visible. Fine lines, dark circles, and my enemy, puffiness, are all diminished. Also, I can apply my under eye concealer over this without caking or accentuating any lines. LOVE.

Alba sea lipids daily cream

2011-10-23T11:33:00.000-07:00

I love this moisturizer. I used to use Proactive, but I wanted to get away from all of the chemicals (that were bleaching my towels), so I tried this. This line is sold at natural food stores. It is also affordable, which is a nice bonus. I feel like it evens my skin tone, and it is not too greasy on my skin, which tends to be more on the normal-to-oily side. It does not cause breakouts either, and has natural ingredients. My husband, who has dry skin, uses this too, and HE likes it! http://albabotanica.com/?id=57&pid=368

Urban Decay Liquid Eyeliner

2011-10-15T12:26:00.000-07:00

This rocks!!!! I buy it in Oil Slick, but there are other colors. I love Urban Decay liquid liners. This is the second package type this came in, and when I searched for it, it looks like they may have changed the packaging again. It goes on smooth, and the control you have is optimal. The end it soft, so you can really draw even lines. This is also dark grey, so it looks a little softer than black. I will keep buying this as my go-to eyeliner. UPDATE: As far as I know, this has been discontinued....heartbroken

L'OREAL Volunimous Million Lashes Mascara

2011-10-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

This mascara is terrible. Not only does it not layer properly, but it flakes and my lashes stuck together in weird places. It does not adhere properly to the lash, and it comes off very easily. Again, disappointed by a drug-store mascara. There was nothing voluminous about this.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara

2011-10-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

I love this mascara. It really does improve lash volume, as well as being thick and dark. It can clump a little, but overall it is awesome, and I'd buy it again. I bought it in black.

L"OREAL Hydrofuge Voluminous Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara

2011-10-15T11:55:00.000-07:00

This is great waterproof mascara. It is very thick and definitely lives up to its name (voluminous). I wore it to a couple weddings, but I didn't cry, so I don't know how waterproof it is! It does come off easily with makeup remover. I would buy this again.

Pores No More, Dr. Brandt

2011-10-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

This primer is a must! I keep buying it when I run out. I have large pores, and this primer with a slight tint fills them in! It really does have the appearance of smaller or barely there pores. It also creates a matte effect for oily skin. This even works well under foundation. Love it!

Amika Oil Treatment

2011-10-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

OMG!!! This is my new obsession. It all started with a sample from Sephora, and I immediately ordered the full size product. My hair is fine, thin, and straight, but this oil is AMAZING!! I use it on my ends for protection before using a straightening iron, or just to tame split ends. The smell is phenomenal, and does not weigh my hair down or look greasy. My hair is getting healthier, and it looks shiny, in a good way:)

Fresh Supernova and Firebird Mascara

2011-10-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

This duo came in sample-size from Sephora. You are supposed to use them together. The coverage was even, and there wasn't much clumping. The Firebird mascara had light coverage. I liked the Supernova mascara alone. It was thick and dark.

Lorac Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara

2011-10-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

Good mascara. There was no clumping and even coverage. Not amazing.

Maybelline Falsies Volume Express Mascara

2011-10-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

I am always looking for a cheap mascara that works

better than my go-to Diorshow. This mascara was not

it. There was major clumping, and it could not be fixed with a clean wand. I will not buy or use this again.

Diorshow mascara

2011-10-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

Diorshow mascara in black is great. It is not as intense as Diorshow Iconic, but it does not clump. Great coverage.

2011-10-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

Diorshow Iconic mascara is awesome. I use three coats for maximum coverage in black. There is no clumping during the application. At the end of the day, I do have some flakes, but it could be from my eye moisturizer.

Elnett Hairspray by L'OREAL

2011-10-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

This hairspray is amazing! I can't believe it took so long to reach the U.S. market. I can put my hair into a fauxhawk or a pompadour, and it will stay in place all day. People always ask me how I get my hair like that, and I reply, "back-brushing and Elnett." I use the extra hold with the UV filter to protect my color. The best part is at the end of the day when I can easily brush it out. There is no residue left in my hair besides extra body...