I spent less than $20 on five products, and managed to try all of them out this morning. I'm happy to report that it wasn't a waste! My eye makeup is still intact almost 18 hours later. The eyeshadow went on very smooth and didn't cake or get all "creasy" (when your eyelids get oily and all the color gets caught in the crease). The liquid liner is waterproof and has a felt-tip applicator. I'm not usually a big fan of liquid liners because I prefer the smudgy look, but it's always good to have one in your repertoire. I never feel "done" unless my bottom lids are lined too, but it's too much to use liquid along my lower lash line. Enter the self-sharpening pencil liner that is black with subtle glimmer. I was just looking at a similar liner at MAC for 6 or 7 times the price, without a built in sharpener and smudger on the other end. The verdict is still out on on the mascara - I put on my usual brand out of habit, and used the Wet and Wild curling mascara as a second coat.
It wouldn't be me if I didn't also buy a lip gloss. I chose a melon-pink lip plumper that looks similar to one in the Bare Escentuals collection (which I LOVE), but was a 6th of the price. It smells and tastes like cinnamon, and doesn't burn or make my lips too tingly. I actually like the tingle I get from other brands, but come on, it was 3 bucks. I don't know how much it actually plumped my lips, but the color is cute and sheer and I will definitely put it in my regular rotation. I am so surprised at the quality of Wet and Wild these days - and even more surprised at myself, because I can't wait to get back to CVS and try out more of the collection!
Friday, April 20, 2007
I Went a Little Wet and Wild
I try to be an equal opportunity makeup addict, but I do admit that as I've gotten older, my purchases have become increasingly high-end. While I regularly buy items from the Sonia Kashuk line at Target, I haven't spent much time perusing the drugstore cosmetics aisles. While waiting for a prescription to be filled last night, I remembered the rave reviews of Wet and Wild products over at Blogdorf Goodman.
Aside from the occasional 666 cult-fav lip liner, I've only considered buying Wet and Wild products for Halloween or totally off-the-wall colors I would only use once or twice. But after hearing their new eyeshadow compacts are comprable to the color and quality of some NARS products, I had to reconsider the brand. And honestly, everything is so affordable that I had nothing to lose. I have more than enough Lancome, Chanel, Stila, etc. that didn't work out for me, I might as well have some inexpensive items to be wasting my money on.
I spent less than $20 on five products, and managed to try all of them out this morning. I'm happy to report that it wasn't a waste! My eye makeup is still intact almost 18 hours later. The eyeshadow went on very smooth and didn't cake or get all "creasy" (when your eyelids get oily and all the color gets caught in the crease). The liquid liner is waterproof and has a felt-tip applicator. I'm not usually a big fan of liquid liners because I prefer the smudgy look, but it's always good to have one in your repertoire. I never feel "done" unless my bottom lids are lined too, but it's too much to use liquid along my lower lash line. Enter the self-sharpening pencil liner that is black with subtle glimmer. I was just looking at a similar liner at MAC for 6 or 7 times the price, without a built in sharpener and smudger on the other end. The verdict is still out on on the mascara - I put on my usual brand out of habit, and used the Wet and Wild curling mascara as a second coat.
It wouldn't be me if I didn't also buy a lip gloss. I chose a melon-pink lip plumper that looks similar to one in the Bare Escentuals collection (which I LOVE), but was a 6th of the price. It smells and tastes like cinnamon, and doesn't burn or make my lips too tingly. I actually like the tingle I get from other brands, but come on, it was 3 bucks. I don't know how much it actually plumped my lips, but the color is cute and sheer and I will definitely put it in my regular rotation. I am so surprised at the quality of Wet and Wild these days - and even more surprised at myself, because I can't wait to get back to CVS and try out more of the collection!
I spent less than $20 on five products, and managed to try all of them out this morning. I'm happy to report that it wasn't a waste! My eye makeup is still intact almost 18 hours later. The eyeshadow went on very smooth and didn't cake or get all "creasy" (when your eyelids get oily and all the color gets caught in the crease). The liquid liner is waterproof and has a felt-tip applicator. I'm not usually a big fan of liquid liners because I prefer the smudgy look, but it's always good to have one in your repertoire. I never feel "done" unless my bottom lids are lined too, but it's too much to use liquid along my lower lash line. Enter the self-sharpening pencil liner that is black with subtle glimmer. I was just looking at a similar liner at MAC for 6 or 7 times the price, without a built in sharpener and smudger on the other end. The verdict is still out on on the mascara - I put on my usual brand out of habit, and used the Wet and Wild curling mascara as a second coat.
It wouldn't be me if I didn't also buy a lip gloss. I chose a melon-pink lip plumper that looks similar to one in the Bare Escentuals collection (which I LOVE), but was a 6th of the price. It smells and tastes like cinnamon, and doesn't burn or make my lips too tingly. I actually like the tingle I get from other brands, but come on, it was 3 bucks. I don't know how much it actually plumped my lips, but the color is cute and sheer and I will definitely put it in my regular rotation. I am so surprised at the quality of Wet and Wild these days - and even more surprised at myself, because I can't wait to get back to CVS and try out more of the collection!
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Magic Potion
Combination skin isn't a glamorous thing. Those of us who have it get the worst of both world - dry patches on our cheeks, whiteheads and blackheads everywhere else. Blackheads have been the bane of my existence since I can remember. I've probably spent a significant amount of money on facewashes, scrubs, masks, etc, all promising to get them out of my pores. Well imagine my joy when I found something that actually works!
I had been meaning to buy the Mario Badescu drying lotion for a while, but never got around to it. While placing an order at Nordstrom (to receive a huge bonus gift), I put this in my cart. It's this crazy pepto-bismal stuff at the bottom with liquid on top....dip a q-tip in and dab on pimple. Well, I did just that the other night, but had some extra on the q-tip that I didn't want to waste, so I put on my nose for shits and giggles. The next morning I washed my face and my blackheads had almost all disappeared. I think I am going to buy a couple of cases of this stuff. You should too.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Barbie Loves MAC Again!
I thought I had missed out on my chances to own more of the Barbie Loves MAC collection without having to pay through the nose on eBay....but while purusing MAC today, I saw that they re-stocked about half of the sold-out items! Of course they don't have everything I want - no more lipsticks or lipglass (more on why I don't mind that later). I broke out the Springtime Skipper I bought a while back and I love love love it. I am off to buy more eye shadows. These are my favorite looks from the collection that I hope to recreate. 
Le Sigh
Please excuse me while I wipe off the drool. This phone is to die for....and is a steal at only 1,000 Euro - about $1350 at today's exchange rates.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Perfection
Admit it, Gwen is hot. She has the best individual style of any celebrity out there (ok, minus the pink/purple hair phase with No Doubt), but I've never seen her look as good as she does in the May issue of Harper's. I loved Marilyn Monroe growing up, and Gwen is the spitting image of her in this shoot. I would love to see a shot of her without the makeup and lighting - I'm sure she's beautiful without it, but the power of a good makeup artist is a wonderful thing.
Monday, April 2, 2007
One Stomach Flu Away From My Goal Weight
Okay, so maybe not quite just one away, but I have to disagree with the Devil Wears Prada. The "diet flu" is just so not worth it. It's about 6 days since I started puking my guts up, and am still not fully recovered. On the plus side, I've definitely dropped some lbs...but I've thrown up in every sink, toilet and tub in the house. With not working for a week, you'd think I'd get a lot done, but no dice. Will update on my shopping escapades from before I got sick soon!
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