Here’s a quick and easy recipe using products you probably already have in your pantry for removing pesky eye makeup!
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When this first came out I was soooo excited that I actually ordered it the day it became available. When I got it and tried using it I was so un-excited.
It’s really hard for me to give any review on this product because it never even worked for me…..ever.
There is a little indicator light that is supposed to turn green when the lash curler heats up and is ready for use. Well, this light never even lit up for me (and after reading other reviews, it didn’t for other people either). I figured that maybe since this was the first time using it that it would need a little extra time to heat up. Well, I left the thing on for at least a half hour hoping that eventually the little green light would come on…..good thing I didn’t hold my breath because it never did.
Aside from the little green light never coming on, I felt like it barely even warmed up. I felt only the faintest touch of heat from the top of the wand (even though the little green light never came on). I didn’t expect it to be burning hot but I expected a little bit of heat to come from it (more than I ever noticed it get at least).
I still tried to use it. I noticed absolutely NO curl to my lashes when I used it prior to applying mascara or after applying mascara. It did absolutely nothing.
I returned it.
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Here is yet another boxed set from Sephora that I couldn’t resist and had to buy….
This 9 piece set includes (for $45.00):
I like all the products in this set but there are some that I like more than others. First off, this is a glitz and glam set so there’s a lot of shimmer and sparkle. Personally, I do not care to shimmer and sparkle with my makeup on a daily basis. So with that said, these aren’t items that I would wear on a daily basis. These are items that I would wear more on for a night out or some special occasion where my regular makeup look just won’t cut it.
Stila Duo Shimmer Powder in Kitten: These shades are cute and I feel like they are not too shimmery to the point that I couldn’t get away with incorporating them into my regular makeup routine to mix it up a little here and there.
Laura Mercier Baked Eye Color in Black Karat: This can be used wet or dry. I feel I am more inclined to use this as an eyeliner instead of an eye shadow. Definitely not one that I would wear daily.
Bare Minerals Eye Color in Good Fortune: I really like Bare Minerals makeup and have used a lot of their eye color in the past. I have some other shimmery shades of theirs and I tend to use them more as an eye liner than an eye shadow. I normally will draw a very thin fine line above my lash line or overtop of black eye liner because it doesn’t look ridiculously shimmery and it gives my eyes a little pop (especially when paired up with black liner).
Sephora by O.P.I. Nail Color in It Looks Like Rain Dear: Funny gold glittery nail color. Once again, definitely not something that I would want on my nails for a day to day look. (It kind of screams Christmas or New Year’s to me).
Josie Maran Gogo Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in Black: I’ve used this mascara in the past because I got it in another boxed set or as a sample from somewhere. I normally really like Josie’s products but this is one that I would never buy the full size of. The last tube of it that I had seemed to dry out incredibly fast. I don’t leave the wand out or the lid loose either so I know that it didn’t dry out because I neglected to put the lid on it correctly or forgot to put the lid on period. This one isn’t dry (yet) but it tends to go on my lashes really heavily translating into a mess because then my lashes all clump together (as does the mascara). So this one really isn’t a winner for me.
Nars Body Glow: I love this stuff. Not to mention, I really love the scent of it! It just seems very beachy and tropical to me. It gives skin the perfect glow as well.
Lorac 3D Liquid Lustre Gold: Haven’t tried this one yet so I can’t comment on how I like yet.
Bare Escentuals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Trail Blazer: I like this. I like the color a lot. I tend to look lip gloss shades that are lighter and not over the top or too bright (those just don’t seem to work on me!) This shade suits me well and the angled wand applicator makes applying the gloss easy. It doesn’t feel too heavy, thick or goopy. (I don’t go overboard though with applying it because I prefer a thin layer of gloss). It has a minty taste and tingle to it. It’s big too….it will definitely last a while. This is something that I would use daily.
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Starfish: Haven’t tried this one yet so I can’t comment on how I like it.
Clutch: The clutch is probably one of my favorite pieces to this set :) It’s fun and shimmery and holds a good amount of makeup. I was desperately in need of a new one.
I would recommend this set if you like a lot of shimmer and sparkle. I like being able to try these products and have them on hand for when an occasion pops up and I want to incorporate some shimmer and sparkle into my makeup routine. Like I said, since I wouldn’t normally wear these on a regular basis they will last me awhile and buying this set is much more practical for me than purchasing these items in their full sizes.
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To say that I am not a sucker for a sale would be an understatement and to say that I made a couple purchases during Sephora’s Chic Week 15% off sale would be an ever bigger understatement. (To say that my credit card isn’t hurting because of it would be one of the biggest understatements I could currently make at the moment.)
So…I shopped (again and again and again) and this is what I ended up with (reviews to follow as I try these goodies out):
Sephora Nano Lip Liner (02 – Cute Caramel): $4.25
(Orig. $5.00)
Dr. Jart+ The Original BB Cream Set: $28.90
(Orig. $34.00)
Tarte Beauty & The Box and SmolderEYES Duo: $17.85
(Orig. $29.00…on sale for $21.00)
Sephora Collection Nourishing Hand Cream: $2.55
(Orig. $3.00)
Sephora Collection Double-Ended Waterproof Smudge Liner: $2.55
(Orig. $9.00…on sale for $3.00)
Sephora Collection Moisturizing Bronzing Body Lotion: $4.25
(Orig. $16.00…on sale for $5.00)
Sephora Collection Professional Clear Natural Mascara: $4.25
(Orig. $10.00…on sale for $5.00)
Sephora Collection Silk Shadow Quad (Ballroom Romance): $5.95
(Orig. $25.00…on sale for $7.00)
Sephora Collection Urban Luxe All Over Powder Palette: $5.95
(Orig. $14.00…on sale for $7.00)
Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer: $8.50
(Orig. $29.00…on sale for $10.00)
Korres Butter to Go Body & Lip Butter Duo: $8.50
(Orig. $15.00…on sale for $10.00)
REN the Fab 4 Kit: $28.90
(Orig. $34.00)
Sephora Collection Perfecting Ultra-Smoothing Primer: $12.75
(Orig. $15.00)
Sephora Favorites In the Glow Set: $38.25
(Orig. $45.00)
Sephora Favorites Glitz and Glam Party Sampler: $38.25
(Orig. $45.00)
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Powder Foundation SPF 20: $28.90
(Orig. $34.00)
Jennifer Aniston Perfume (1 oz.): $22.95
(Orig. $39.00…on sale for $27.00)
Make Up Forever Mist & Fix (0.84 oz.) $8.50
(Orig. $10.00)
Sephora Collection Instant Airbrush Foundation: $7.65
(Orig. $20.00…on sale for $9.00)
Too Faced Hot Cocoa Collection: $8.50
(Orig. $10.00)
Make Up Forever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation: $30.60
(Orig. $36.00)
Too Faced Primed, Poreless & Perfected To Go Duo: $12.75
(Orig. $15.00)
Yup….this product takes it all off all right and with that said, I would NOT recommend using this for touchups in a car.
I know I am probably one of (if not the only one) to say that I do not like this product. (I’ve had multiple bad experiences with it, which is probably why I can’t seem to bring myself to like it.)
I will give it this; the product definitely can take makeup off….even the toughest most stubborn kinds.
The first time I attempted to use this, I was a passenger in a car, driving to an appointment. I noticed that some of my eyeliner had moved to the inside corners of my eyes (which I hate). So I dipped a q-tip into the makeup remover figuring that I would just quick touch up and remove the runaway eyeliner. Well, I underestimated how much product the q-tip absorbed and when I dabbed it on the inner corner of my eye, it was like a dam broke.
I also underestimated just how greasy this product was! It definitely got the runaway eyeliner off but it also took off all my makeup around my eye and left my with what looked like tear streaks down my face. It also left the areas it touched feeling extremely greasy.
On separate occasions, I have had this greasy villain leak in my makeup bag onto some of my brushes. I now know to always check and make sure my brushes are dry before doing a touchup because after this spill I didn’t and ended up with another lovely greasy makeup disaster after trying to quickly touchup my foundation.
Overall….this product just isn’t for me but I can understand why so many people do like it because it definitely removes makeup….it just tends to remove all of mine when I don’t want it too.
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