Review: Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara

Sorry I've been MIA again. I have some up coming posts in mind though, having trouble getting all the parts of my camera together since I moved, but anyhow, will be posting more soon!

So I was in need of a new mascara since my Lorac is on its way out. I thought I would give a quick, reasonably priced drugstore brand a go. I used to be a fan of Maybeline Colossal Volume mascara, but figured this time I would give another brand a try. 

I picked up the Covergirl Lash Blast at a local closeout store for only $1.50, brand new in packaging etc. I had seen some good YouTube reviews so figure I would give it a whirl. The pics below will show the before and after.

The brush is a fat rubber end with rather short variated spikes. The spikes are spaced out much further than with an ordinary brush. It can get over loaded with product, so it is one that you have to kind of wipe as you pull it out of the bottle. Also one down side to this is there are no spikes at the end of the head, which is what I usually use to get those super tiny bottom eyelashes in the inner corner, so improvisation is necessary if you are like me!

This is just primer (Urban Decay Potion), base shadow (Sephora Peach) 

and liquid liner (Elf Black)

I have a particular way of applying mascara which always helps to get that very wide, "each-lash-covered" look. I put the directions on the pic, but for those of you would can't see it well enough, this is the idea - apply the wand to lashes when the eye is fully open, roll the wand as you close the eye. For a wand that loads up with product like this one, I try to wiggle the wand as I roll it to ensure that the product is evenly distributed between the lashes, so as not to get clumps. Hope this helps!!!

So this would be the finished product, very long lashes but super natural looking. This is definitely a lengthening mascara rather than a volumizer. If you are looking for the falsies look, try a Maybelline volumizing mascara, particularly those with a full brush.

Overall I really like the product. It does have the ability to clump if you allow too much product on the brush, but the formula is great. As far as lasting, I can go the whole day without any flaking with this, so it appears pretty stay-proof. Getting it off is not a problem either, it certainly removes easily enough with water, or a low pH makeup remover (I use the gentle chamomile remover from The Body Shop).

Hope you enjoyed my review, please post any questions below!
Love&Peace
J x

Anti-redness Make-up Secrets!!!

Yes I am one of those wonderful people who suffer with redness. I have super sensitive skin an have been through a few rough sunburns which haven't helped. So as I share in the constant annoyance with countless others who can't seem to calm or cover the redness without caking on gallons of foundation, I feel compelled to share my successful secrets!


I have met others who have used corrective green tones and just haven't applied it right therefore look like they are walking around with seasickness lol. For years the thought of looking green faced baffled me and made me not try that route. Eventually I came across L'Oreal Studio Secrets Anti-redness Primer and thought I'd give it a go. I did and I got results.


The key to this product is the application. It does not need to be this like foundation and it should not be applied all over the face, just where the redness is. I have taken some pictures of how I apply this in hopes that it will give some guidance.


Pros of this product:
I like the consistency. It is fairly thin, spreads far and certainly dulls out the redness.


Cons of this product:
It has some brightening tones in it which means it may interfere with your foundation coverage if you like a super matte look.

So I apply it to my fingers then dot it over my red areas....

I like to rub the dots in, you will immediately see that the green tones down the redness, and then apply your foundation. I use Covergirl NatureLuxe, it isn't a full coverage, but if definitely works well for me, particularly with this primer.

I hope that this has helped someone, because redness can cause such frustration and self-esteem issues, hopefully finding products that help will increase your confidence and give you the healthy glow you desire!!!

We Love To Play With Our Tips! lol

Alrighty then, so we love to play with our tip, we have French, American, Chevron, Gradient, Ombre etc. So I decided to play up my new hot summer orange for an elegant but seasonal look, with a 2-color chevron mani with hex accents.


Items Used
Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro - Sunset Orange (this is fairly translucent, almost a jelly)
Nicole By OPI - Not A Gold Bigger
Milani Jewel FX - Red
Color Club Top Coat
Dotting Tool
Tape

I prepped as for any normal mani, and buffed nails (get rid of any yellow or ridges). Applied a clear base coat, I use CND Stickey (I know its green but it goes on clear!). I then taped diagonally across the tip for the orange. I paint across the tip and edge of tape and then remove the tape and allow the orange to dry. I decided last minute that I would free-hand the gold and it turned out ok, I'm lucky. But in future I will just use the tape as I would a normal Chevron mani not a stripe and wish for the best :)
I then used a dotting tool to pick and apply red glitter hex from the Milani polish to the nail. I finished with a good coat of top coat and voila! I likey these ALOT!


Enjoy,
x

Where the HELL have I been?!

Yes it has been an while but I am back to action here after 5 months-ish....


I have been super busy with nursing school but haven't given my hands so I'm fixing to blog it up over the next couple of months.


I will be focusing on nails/nailpolish/nailart as it is my latest obsession and I haven't really got my hands on any groundbreaking makeup products of late...


So to start off I did a YT vid last month bringing my YT family up-to-speed on whats been going on (I left them for roughly a year - gahhh!) so I will post the link below.


I might put up some tutorials but I'm still thinking....


Okies loves,


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Hello Kitty Noir Palette

Hello all! It has been a while but I am making it a priority to get back to my beauty stuff and YouTube channel.

I thought I would write my latest blog about my most recent buy - the Hello Kitty Noir eyeshadow and lipgloss palette. I have fallen in love with it but I am going to write a critical review here about it wih the intention of doing a YouTube video to follow soon (as soon as I find that camera!!!)

Ok so the positives: great color selection, not glittery but a fair mix of soft shimmers and matte colors, all capable of doubling for soft daytime or dramatic night look. The pigmentation it actually much better than I expected, the deeper colors cover well particularly the bright blue. The lighter colors do need more on for effect but nothing out of the ordinary. The design of the box is cute, it's actually a tin which surprised me as I thought it was a palette with a flip up lid but really it's muh like a cookie tin lol. I don't actually mind it though since it does help when I have all my makeup out and I am pushed for space. As for the lipglosses I cannot say yet as I haven't experimented and generally I don like lipglosses in my palettes, I just gets annoying when powder from the shadows gets in there and it all gets a bit gloopy! I would rather the glosses be replaced with more shadows but you don't get everything you want! Lol

Cons, well there really are no major ones, more like my personal preferences really, such as more shadows less glosses etc. I would have liked the eyeshadow brush and lip brush to be separated into two brushes rather than having a double ended brush, I understand it is compact for the packaging but I would make the trade because two brushes is just less messy in the long run.

One the price front $34 at Sephora isn't bad in my books but for those of you that bought this hot off the press the price was much steeper - poor you. But look on the bright side you still got a fantastic product.

Overall initial rating: 8.5/10
Cuteness rating 10/10 lol

Enjoy, Peace&Love xJx

Pics of my personal palette and the result of my firs playtime with some of the colors below :) x

Hello Blog-A-Licious Followers! Check the New HAUL!

Hello Lovelies! 


Yes ANOTHER haul and there will be more to come :) Cosmetic Addiction - YES! 


In this video I am wearing colors from the Lorac Train Case (purple/lilac), Elf liquid eyeliner in Black, Lorac Black Kohl eyeliner 02, Lorac Lashes, Maybelline Colossal Volum' Mascara, Sephora Aspen Summit (tear duct area) Lorac Tantalizer Bronzer, Covergirl Nutraluxe foundation in Flax, Bareminerals primer and fair power, Nyx lipstick in Iced Honey.

My NYX Goodies are HERE! :)

I am so excited to share this with you! I told you about the February Nyx Sale on Hautelook.com and my order is in, I cannot wait to share my shopping experience with you.


When me and my friends used to go shopping when I was much younger, we would go and shop! shop! shop! Then when we got home (though we were exhausted!) we would get everything out of the bags and lay it around and play with our new goodies, whether it was nail polishes, clothes, pens, hair accessories - anything! It was like going to battle, winning and then admiring the booty you gained from the enemy (and in this case it is the original booty, though over time some items bought certainly did enhance the 'booty' lol)


So when watching this video, I hope you feel the same girly feeling, of sitting down with your friends and sharing in a great shopping moment :) From my home to yours, this is a girls day at the sales - lets share the spoils x






What I am wearing in this video:
For eyes I have the staple items: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Elf Liquid Liner, Maybeline Colossal Mascara, Nyx Jumbo Pencil milk (for waterline). I used shadows from my new Nyx palette, I light coral base, a deep copper tone for crease, a gold-copper over base to inner corner, then a matte skin tone to inner eye and glitter/shimmer pink for highlight. 
For Lips: Nyx Nude liner, Maybeline Moisturizing Lipstick in Beige (though it looks nothing like a beige! llol)
Foundation: Bareminerals i.d in light and fairly light for contour, Lorac Tantalize Bronzer, and a light dust of a white shimmer eyeshadow Sephora's Aspen Summit for cheekbone highlight.

Confession 2: The Search for a GOOD Makeup Remover

Dear Loves,


This is my second confession, I would like your opinions on the best makeup remover..


Post your ideas to my youtube video, once I have a few comments I will be buying the most popular product, trying and reviewing it for you. Watch this space and get commenting! :)



Peace&Love x


Products used:
urban decay primer, nyx jumbo pencil milk, a deep blue shadow LA colors palette, Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliners in oilslick and shadow in Alice (From the Alice in Wonderland Palette) Sephora Aspen summit shadow, Tarte MulitiplEYE mascara, Maybeline moisturizing lipstick in beige.

Confession 1: I CUT MY LONG HAIR!!!!

Confession #1: Yes My Hair is Gone!!!!!!!


Watch to find out what happened!





In this vid I am wearing: Sephora Aspen Summit, Peach, Barry M black, Maybeline Colossal mascara, Urban decay potion primer and 24/7 pencil in zero, bareminerals fair foundation and primer, elf duo consealer.


Peace& Love x

MAJOR NYX SALEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS A RED ALERT! THIS IS A RED ALERT!

------- NYX COSMETICS ARE ON HAUTELOOK.COM NOW!

FOLLOW THIS LINK : http://www.hautelook.com/invite/JCheal762

Ladies this is awesome! They have full palette for $21.00 and less! Get all the best products for a fraction of the cost. They have a full range of stuff at minimal cost - go get yours now!

Get yours now..... YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!

peace&love x


P.S: What I'm wearing in this vid: Sephora shadow in Aspen Summit, Virgin Vie Pink Shadow, Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner zero, Maybeline Colossal Mascara, Elf duo consealer/highlight, Mac triglass gloss (don't remember what colour)