This month, so far, I've been really into lashes. Not so much false lashes (don't get me wrong, those have a special place in my heart and in my makeup collection) but in taking care of my own and trying to get them to grow. At night, I take my eye makeup off with extra care to not tug on the skin around the eye or to accidentally pull some lashes out.
Most of all, I've been LOVING a certain mascara cocktail. Ever since my last birthday, I've been using Grow Luscious mascara by Revlon in black and in the waterproof formula (all my mascaras are always waterproof). It claims to nourish your lashes and make them look longer and thicker instantly while making them literally grow over time. Does it work? YES. People are always coming up to me and asking me if I'm wearing false lashes. Nope! Just a great product. The brush/wand is huge but it really gets every single little lash and multiplies it times 10.
In conjunction with that, I've been using Lancome's Hypnose, also in black. I'm almost out and I'll be tempted to buy anther tube. I don't know if I will due to the price ($25!) but if you can afford it, you won't regret it. The wand/brush is super thin and does an amazing job at separating each lash. The formula isn't as wet as Grow Luscious but isn't hard to work with, either. I use this before and after Grow Luscious to get the lashes separated and in the general shape I want and then to comb through any (rare) clumps that might've shown up. If you're looking for a good separating mascara but aren't willing to pay the price for Lancome, I suggest Cover Girl's Lash Blast (original, orange tube).
It's spring and perfect timing for a nice, fresh glow to add to your cheeks. I've been going back and forth between two blushes: MAC's Pink Swoon and Benefit's Coralista. Pink Swoon is a really nice, matte baby pink. You don't need a lot because it's very pigmented and it stays on most of the day. With just the right amount, you look fresh and awake but not like a overly made up doll. Coralista is more of a peachy-pink with a definite shimmer. One light dusting of this over your cheekbones will make them glow and stand out but with some building, you'll have a nice pink highlight (I used this recently on a bride and it looked amazing!). Both are a bit on the pricey side- MAC's Pink Swoon is $18.50 and Benefit's Coralista is $28.
Two months ago, I was in real need of a good concealer. The one I really liked was nowhere to be found and my color had changed so I was on the hunt. I went to Sephora and remembered a video on Youtube I'd seen about the Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer. I picked it up and swatched it on the back of my hand to see how much it'd cover. To my amazement, it covered the tiny freckles I have on my hands and made that spot look amazingly even and perfect. I knew I had to have it. While it's a bit pricey ($25), it's worth it, considering the amount needed. It's so concentrated that you only need a tiny dot for each under eye. With finals coming up, it's definitely on my must list.
About a year ago, two of my friends participated in a hair show. They came home with free haircuts and a bunch of free deluxe size products. Most of the products my guy friend had no use for so he gave me the star of the bunch. He had just taken me blonde and my hair was SUFFERING! The ends felt like hay and certainly looked like it. He suggested that I use it whenever I blew my hair dry. It smells amazing and you only need a tiny, tiny bit at a time. It's saved my hair through numerous colors, cuts and styles. We're both convinced it's the reason my hair has felt thicker and healthier. I'm going to need a new one soon!! :( Schwarzkopf Bonacure Hair Therapy Repair Rescue is about $14, depending on where purchased.
Lastly, as always I'm obsessed with nail polish! I can't get enough. Seriously. Pastels are soo in for Spring, so I had to jump on the bandwagon and grab a few. With a tan, the colors really stand out but tanned or not, they're soo pretty!! My favorite brand so far has been Revlon with two stand-out colors being Gum Drop and Jaded. Revlon has a line of SCENTED polishes, too. Even with a top coat, you can smell the scent for about 2 days. The scent isn't necessary but it's just something a little extra. Just don't get caught smelling your fingers..you might get some funny looks.
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