Here's a little background..I have no eyebrows, nor do I have any eyelashes. I shade in my eyebrows everyday and I don't even bother with mascara because there are no eyelashes to actually coat. I always fall for the "volume" mascara and it's really NOT REAL. They're doing it celebrities and people that's already got on false lashes so of course it looks dramatic. I mean trying to coat my 5 eyelashes is not going to add more. It's just going to look like I have 5 really thick eyelashes.
I'm watching the HSN presentation and the guy that created this line worked for MAC for a very long time and is a make-up artist to the stars. But, what I saw was just unbelievable. Yes, these people he's trying the products on HAVE eyelashes unlike me, but it really just was a DRASTIC difference. They did this eyebrow product on a lady that barely had any (like me) and it looked so natural. I gave in, ordered it for $29.95. It was actually a pretty good deal because I got 3 products for that price. I thought it was kind of inexpensive for lash extension, brow extension and a precision liquid liner. I don't think I was ever more excited to try a new product.
So, yesterday I got it in the mail and I was very eager to try it this morning. I started with the brow extension and.....I'm not happy with it. I mean, it's good but I still had to shade in parts of my eyebrows and it leaves a really fuzzy look.
It's quite interesting, they keep saying it's microfibers and I'm like yeah yeah..IT REALLY IS. It's literally little fibers, it looks like lint in a bottle.
READY TO WEAR Brown Extension in "Medium"
So, next up is the lash extension. They make it a point to tell you THIS IS NOT A MASCARA and it's not to be worn alone. What you do, is you coat your lashes with mascara, then you coat your lashes with this fiber and you finish it off with another coat of mascara that kind of seals it in place. I have to say...it does work. I mean, my results were not as dramatic as the ones on television but it's definitely longer and more voluminous as it's ever been. The only downside is that I feel like it's kind of hard to apply. I feel like a million fibers fall INTO my eyes. It' been bugging me up until maybe 30 minutes ago. I felt like there was something in my eyes.
The left eye is with the Ready To Wear Lash extension and the right is just regular mascara. |
** Sephora Mini-Haul!! **
Okay, so I decided to get some stuff online from Sephora after I found an old gift card (with value) inside along with the $5 for $10 Groupon deal. Plus, Sephora kept emailing me about claiming my birthday gift! I got all of this for $33!
Buxom Lashliner in "Leatherette" $16
First on my list was the Buxom Lashliner. I've RAVED about this product before and sadly I ran out a while ago. I started using this MICA gel liner that I got from my Ipsy subscription, but it just doesn't cut it. It dried out super quick and it's time for a new one. For those that haven't read my previous review on this product, this liner actually helps condition and thicken your lashes! I'm ready to have some healthier lashes again! This was the ONLY thing I paid full price for.
Urban Decay Vintage 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in "1999" orig $19.00
Permanently out of stock at Sephora
I don't usually wear anything but black liner. However, I LOVE the Urban Decay liner so much that I couldn't pass up the chance of getting it for $6. I'm totally obsessed with this plum color right now!
Sephora for OPI Jewelry Topcoat in "Spark-tacular" orig $9.50
Need I say more? A girl cannot have enough nail polish!
TARTE Maracuja Miracle Foundation 12-Hour Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in "Ivory" -Orig $42
Permanently out of stock at Sephora
"Awaken your complexion with this multitasking full-coverage liquid foundation. Maracuja has been known to reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation of the skin, making this foundation perfect for all skin types and ideal for sensitive, dehydrated, dry, or aging skin. The combination of Vitamins A, E, and mineral pigments hydrates and preserves skin."
Okay, I've never worn foundation before but I've always wanted to try a TARTE product. I noticed lately more and more redness in my skin and maybe it is something I should start wearing. At least have available for when I feel like I need it? After reading this and seeing that it's free of all the negative things for your skin and could actually help I decided to take a chance. Plus I got it for over 50% off! It's always hard trying to guess your skin tone. I always pick ivory for everything. My face for some reason is always lighter than the rest of my body naturally.
When I blended the foundation onto the back of my hand it felt weightless. I still have it on my hand and I've even washed it with soap and I can still see that it's there. It doesn't feel heavy and there was no scent. I'm excited to try it!
Look at how well that blended in! |
TARTE Vitamin Infused Lipgloss in "Om" - Orig $21
permanently out of stock at Sephora
Another thing I really wanted to try was TARTE's lipgloss. I've heard such great things about them and as much as I HATE lipgloss (because it's so darn sticky) I also love it. I went with a safe color and to my surprise. It's practically sheer with a hint of barely there pink. I couldn't resist since I got it for 1/3 of the price!
The rest of the things I got are samples..
Look how tiny this thing is! I thought I'd get a bigger size. |
Really excited to try F-Bomb since I've always wanted a darker lipstick and Obsessed. I'm TOTALLY OBSESSED with finding the perfect bubblegum pink! |
My Benefit Birthday Gift
I'm pretty excited to see this. Since my other fav mascara is the BADgal. |
I'm guessing this is some sort of highlighting stick? It says to appy to your brow gone and cheeks for a glow. |
Overall, I'm really excited to try these out. That's the splurge for my birthday month. Well, make up and of course my Swiffer Steam mop thing :)
Stay beautiful, inside&out
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