Eye Product Review Day!

Basically my work is awesome! I get to learn all sorts of cool stuff dealing with make up, skin care, and hair care. I get lucky and get to try out a lotttt of different products. So with out even more blabbering.. read on about some of my favorite eye products!


Benefit Cosmetics.."They're Real Mascara" $22 at ULTA

K no joke this stuff is awesome. During our grand opening we sold the crap out of this stuff. We seriously could not keep it on the shelfs. Sooo after about two months i finally gave in and bought it. Let me tell you... I LOVE IT! I was use to using the Covergirl Lash Blast that comes in the big orange tube. I like that stuff as well. But with this new mascara.. my lash routine is split in half, and my mascara doesnt flake. Because it is a gel based mascara, it doesn't run when it gets wet! BUT it's not completely waterproof so with a little soap and water you have yourself an easy removal! Plus it adds volume, and curls your lashes naturally. Say good bye to your eye lash curler ladies.. this stuff is BOMB. And no, the picture below is not me.... but legit that is how your lashes will look.

Tarte "EmphasEYES Waterproof Clay Eyeliner, and Brush" $22 at ULTA 

I thought for sure i would struggle using a brush to put my liner on.. OK i was totallyyyy wrong. This gel is super easy to work  with and the brush is amazing. I just barely bought my second pot, after using my last one for almost 8 months. Have you ever had an eyeliner last you that long?...yeah I didn't think so. It comes in five colors.. Black, brown, bronze, green, and purple. The brown is pretty dark, and practicallylooks

black, the green and bronze have a shimmer, but not enough that one could tell a huge difference. Seriously this is probably the only liner i will everrrrrr use again. I have tried many.. from the cheapness of Revlon, to awesomeness of Bare Minerals (HATE HATE HATE their liners), averageness of Too Faced. None come even slightly close to this baby. Plus tarte is a completely natural brand with out any additives, or parabens.

Urban Decay "Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion" $20 at ULTA

Alright.. some of you may be asking.. "why do I need a primer for my eyes? What even is a primer?" Well let me tell you.. it is the absolute one thing you need  when wearing eye make up. A primer will hold your shadow in place with out letting it crease, smudge, smear, or run. It will force you to use less shadow because it helps pull the real color of your shadows out sooner...aka less building aka less product being used. Although there are a ton of different brands of eye shadow primer.. this one is probably one of my favorites. It comes in four colors..two of which have an absolutely gorgeous shimmer, the other two are flat, matte colors. If you are unsure of which to buy.. i suggest either 'Sin' or 'Eden'. Sin has a pinkish silver shimmer, while Eden is the original matte. The other two are more goldy tones, and are equally as pretty. Guys this stuff is awesome! 

I am really sorry for the alignment and spacing issues. I am totally struggling with the new blogger interface for some reason. Anyway.. i am thinking that i am going to start posting my new favorite products every friday. What do you guys think?

Loving these products

Product review day... just throwing something different out onto my blog. Obviously i am no expert.. but i loveeee these products!


Essie: Power clutch. $7-8 at Ulta

I am absolutely obsessed with this color. It is the perfect neutral. I am one who loves black nail polish, but sometimes it makes me feel goth. Soo instead i opted for a little lighter gray shade.. and let me tell you i am in love. It is the perfect fall color, and yet it is light enough that i know come spring time it will still be in style.


I love essie nail polish in general. Ever since i bought my first color--Turquoise and Caicos-- i vowed to never go back to any other brand. i am sure all you OPI lovers out there want to shoot me.. but sorry! i have tried that stuff too, and personally essie is a lot more smooth and easier to apply. And it dries reasonably quick. I hate painting my nails because i am way too impatient to sit and wait while the polish dries. Usually i end up with smudged and chipped nails before i even get to show off my new color! All because i just suck at waiting.. and sometimes i apply too much polish. Which is why i went on a limb.. i bought this stuff today:


Essie Good to Go--- $10 at Ulta



In the words of Essie it is "the fastest drying top coat". I will admit i am a little skeptical when it comes to things like this--especially for the price. But i am in complete shock at this stuff! it seriously dried my nail polish about 19284921804 times faster than normal, and it gave a little extra shine. Just as it says on the box.. it dries nail polish almost instantly.. and truly it does! I will neverrrr paint my nails again with out this stuff. I am already typing on my computer.. and yup i painted my nails like 3 minutes ago.. Whooot woot!


Tarte: Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer $36 at Ulta

This summer my face was super dry because i was on dumb medication that dried out my skin.. this product came to my rescue. Moving into the colder months means the same thing! 36 bucks i will be honest.. i am not a huge one for spending.. but this is a life saver. Moisturizers are tricky because everyone's skin is different. And trust me, i use to have the most oily skin around. But this moisturizer is seriously perfect--not too oily, and not too dry. Plus the extra tint gives you enough coverage that you can go out with just the moisturizer on. It gives your skin a nice evened out look with out appearing to have your make up 'chalked on'. I like to use this as my moisturizer after i wash my face, and then i use a little bit of Bare Minerals powder to even out the oils. Sometimes i think that Bare Minerals doesn't stay on for very long.. but i have noticed that the two combined create a perfect mixture.. the Tarte moisturizer makes the Bare Minerals powder stick to your skin for longer. It is light weight and most of the time i can hardly tell i am wearing any make up. Try this combo.. its a must!


Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser... about $8 in grocery stores

I have never been known for my beautiful skin. Quite honestly, i have struggled with acne and any other type of skin disorder out there.. you name it, i've had it. My skin is uber sensitive, but at the same time i need something strong enough to keep my skin clear. This cleanser has been the only one that has worked wonders for my skin! it is awesome. It cleanses, but doesn't leave my face too dry. So if you are trying to find a good facial cleanser.. try this one out. My dermatologist (yes i see a dermatologist regularly.. i'm not even embarrassed cuz she is awesome)..anyway.. she recommended it to me years ago and i have been using it ever since.  Make the cetaphil switch! you wont regret it!

I know i am no beauty expert.. and quite seriously i have never been one of those girls who knows all about fashion: whats in vs whats not, what hair color is popular, and all that other jazz. I am one who knows more about the World Series, NBA championship, or College Bowl games, than any of this other prissy good stuff. But i do know what has worked for me. And if you are like me in any way i hope these recommendations helped you out! 

What are your favorite beauty supplies, brands, or products?