First Look| Haul from Ulta, HABA, and Drugstore!

I wanted to share with you my picks for the upcoming summer. Some of these products are "necessary", some are impulse buys, and some are just favorites I want to add to my collection. Read on if you'd like to know my thoughts on these items!

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash (x2)- Love this pencil. I ventured briefly into the drugstore and tried Maybelline's Define a Brow, but its color was too warm and its texture too stiff. 

NYX Butter Lipsticks in Juju, Lollies, and Candy Buttons- These were the impulse buy products. I was a little hesistant at first because NYX round lipsticks taste and smell like death, but these have no discernable scent or flavor to them. I'll have a review up for them soon!

Red Cherry lashes in #66- I wanted some dramatic falsies, and these were only 2 bucks at my beauty supply store!

Too Faced La Creme lipstick in Naughty Nude- I was looking for a peachy nude and this seemed to fit the bill. It leans a little brown but doesn't wash me out and looks great with a smokey eye.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Airbrush Foundation ($36 retail)- After seeing so many rave reviews on YouTube and loving their liquid version, I knew I had to try this. I actually started my makeup journey with loose powder foundations, so I'm excited to get back into it and go light for the upcoming summer. Granted, the color selection is poor but Medium-Tan Sand should fit me from NC35 to NC40. There is no match for NC25-30 but I don't reach for powders in the winter.

Smashbox BB Cream in Light/Medium ($39 retail)- It's super expensive for such a tiny tube, but I've already been using my Light shade (which I received in a swap) so religiously due to its amazing texture and finish. I had to get a darker shade for summer, since I think it's the perfect weight for heat and humidity. 

HABA Fair Lady ($66 with tax online)- This tiny bottle of VitC serum came with a lot of samples, and I'm really looking forward to this improving my skin's hyper-pigmentation and broken capillaries. The results on Kate from Drivelaboutfrivol is undeniable and her skin is angelic! I tried the little sample packet included in my parcel and within three days I'm already noticing my darkest spots turning pinker and lighter. It's really too bad the price is exorbitant but I barely need a single drop for my entire face, meaning it will most likely last for more than the 3 month shelf life. I will definitely do a review after I use up my first bottle and let you know if I will repurchase or find a cheaper alternative. 

 That's all folks! I hope you enjoyed seeing this haul. 

xo Be

Haul and Review: Red Cherry lashes!

Look at what I found at the local swap meet for a whole TWO DORRAHS each!

I've seen Leina on YouTube use these and have always wanted to try them out. Apparently, these are made from 100% Human Hair...not sure how I feel about that, but I'm sure they will hold up a lot better than synthetic lashes. "Excuse madam, let me harvest your hairs so that another lady can stick them to their eyeballs."

The one problem I have with false lashes is that they often take a lot of trimming to fit with my eye shape. My almond shaped hooded eyes get pinched and irritated on the inner corners even if they are just a tad too long. I will probably cut each lash in half to make....four pairs!

I have gotten a lot of practice putting falsies on, but they are still pretty time consuming. I do have to agree that they can transform your eyes instantly and some girls never leave home without them on! The right pair of eyelashes will feel lightweight and comfy enough for a whole day of wear.

I got #46 and #42. Both have a varying length look that can pass as "natural". Y'know, as natural as glued appendages can look on a girl.

What is your take on falsies? Too much or just right for daily use?

 

Update: June 3rd, 2013

These are amazing.

With a lightweight band, it may seem like it would be impossible to spread glue on the lashes themselves without making a mess, and this is true. I would take the extra time to apply with a toothpick or Q-tip.

However, these lashes are so light that it literally feels like nothing is on. This is especially important for those big events where I often rub my eyes raw from itchiness. I think I will wear these on a regular basis only because they are so comfortable.

I did end up cutting the one lash band into a pair, and they fit perfectly onto my eyes. They also take well to mascara and thus, no downward pointing real lashes to clash against the false ones.