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Pick of the Week…Best Drug Store Mascara
I really didn’t want to hop on the “Lash Blast” Bandwagon, but I decided to give it a try (mostly beacause it was orange). I had returned every drug store mascara I purchased because they were all pretty horrible, but this one’s a keeper! It wasn’t clumpy, flaky or dry. It separated, volumized dramatically and lengthened my lashes. This will definitely be the mascara in my makeup artist kit. LOVES IT!!! Watch my tutorial below that shows my very first time using Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara.
List of products (all purchased at Target):
Cover Girl “Tropical Fusion” shadow quad -avg. msrp, $4.50
Cover Girl Lash Blast Volume Mascara “Black Brown” -avg. msrp, $6
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stain “Cherry Pop” -avg. msrp, $6
Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss “Peach Sorbet” -avg. msrp, $5
Sonya Kashuk tapered blending brush -$10.99
Sonya Kashuk blending brush -$7.99
Marissa’s Pick of the Week – NYX Pigments
Eyes:
All Over – Yellow Pearl
Outer corner, fanned out from the top of my cheek bone to the temple – Orange Zest Pearl
Under eyeliner and lashes – Jade Pearl
Face:
Apples of cheeks & bridge of nose- Very Pink Pearl
Lips:
no lip liner- Orange Zest Pearl on top of Make Up For Ever Lipstick #201
Marissa’s Pick of the Week – Glitter!!!
1. I like glitter.
2. I like inexpensive, quality makeup
3. I LOVE NYX Glitter Cream Palette!
The website says it’s 6.00 USD, but I purchased my pallet in “Sureal” for only 4.00 at a beauty supply shop (probably because “palette” was spelled wrong). I like using this formula with powders because it intensifies the pigments while adding a glittery effect. After experimenting with this cream shadow, I learned a couple things. It does not play well with other cream formulas, and it’s a must that you pat it on, not stroke or rub. I like using a foam tip eyeshadow applicator or a concealer brush. It can be a little frustrating to get the hang of it at first, but once you figure out how to apply it, you will love it.
Beauty on a Budget Tip #2 -Vaseline
Vaseline should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet, diaper bag and purse. Here are some uses for this wonder jelly: