One of my earliest memories was playing with my cousin’s makeup. I would hide in the bathroom and paint my face and put on layers of mascara and inevitably get in a lot of trouble. As a small child, I can remember being in tow when all of the females would make the visit to the Merrill Norman salon. I would watch in envy while their faces where painted in some hot pink mask. I have no idea what that pink stuff did, but I wanted my face covered in it.

As I progressed to a teenager, with a heavy hand on the eye shadow, my cousin took me to the department store for my first makeover. I have been hooked ever since! I literally cannot pass a makeup counter without trying or buying something. My two biggest obsessions are the longest lasting lipstick and the mascara which will give me long thick lashes. Skin care and anti-frizz hair products follow closely after.

I am a sucker for fancy packaging and the newest, best and so-called promised product that will turn me into one of the glamorous beauties in the latest fashion magazine. Unfortunately for me, most products don’t live up to the hype promised by the advertisement.

Therefore, I’ve decided, along with the help of some of my not so obsessive friends and family to post products that we tried so you can decide if you want to spend your money!

Showing posts with label FAVs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FAVs. Show all posts

Thursday, May 26, 2016

tarteist™ lash paint mascara



Love, Love, Love Tarte's new Lash Paint Mascara.  Website promotes it increases lashes by 2700% - not sure about that - but love the way it thickens and lengthens my lashes without lumps and clumps.  


 This is my new FAVORITE!  Comes in jet black for $23 at Tarte website or Ulta.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Best Long Lasting Lipstick



CHANEL ROUGE DOUBLE INTENSITÉ Ultra Wear Lip Colour - Although a splurge at $36 a tube, it's really the longest lasting lipstick I've ever used.  Swipe on your color and let it dry for 30 seconds to a minute before adding the clear coat.  The darker the color, the longer it seems to last.  There are an array of colors and can be purchased at most department stores or online.  This is my favorite to use for a night out on town when I'm eating and drinking and don't want to worry about reapplying my lipstick!

A very good substitute is Rimmel PROVOCALIPS 16HR KISSPROOF LIP COLOUR.  Used the same way, swipe color, let dry then add the clear coat, it works really well and is a steal for under $10. It can be found at most local drug and discount chain stores and is available in nine colors!

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Best acne mask - lifetime supply under $10


I bought this on Amazon for under $10 for a pound of dry clay.  Mix a teaspoon or two of the powdered clay with a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar and you have enough product for 2-3 facial masks.  I save it in an air tight container.  This will clear up acne in 48 hours.  I've never had any product work as well as this.
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Monday, September 21, 2015

Heated Styling Brush

Campbell McAuley Heated Styling Brush & Rising Star Spray
I bought this on HSN for under $60.  It arrived the other day and I have to say WOW!  I have thick, yet fine, color treated hair that tends to frizz. It's difficult for me to blow dry without it ending up like a frizz-ball. If you slowly swipe this brush/styler through your hair after blow drying, it does leave it smooth, soft and shiny.  It is VERY easy to use - almost like a brush.  I think the trick is to go SLOW.  Like a curling iron, I can make curls or manipulate my hair in a style.  The Rising Star Spray smells amazing.  This one is worth the $$.

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Mally Volumizing Mascara

This Mally Volumizing Mascara would be in my top five favorites.  Well worth the $20 and I found mine on QVC when they were running a 3 for the price of 1 special.

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Bobby Brown Luxe Lip Color





I Really like this lipstick. 
Goes on smooth and creamy and last for a few hours. 
 Liked it so much I bought it in two shades of the 27 color choices! 


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Favorite Foundation

I have combination skin that tends to breakout even though I'm  near menopause.  My esthetician recommended this foundation which I have used for 2 years now. It helps control the oil and gives me a matte finish.  Sometimes you can find it for 25% off online if you keep checking different online sites running discount specials and you only need to buy the refill after the initial purchase of the compact.

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One of my favorite shampoos

I love the way this shampoo gives my hair body, lift and shine.
LUSH BIG shampoo: Give limp hair more volume than you thought possible with seaweed infusion
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