Archive for April 2009

I will have a full review up on Youtube within the next few days. For now, here are the swatches

Pure Confection

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I hauled this polishes about two weeks ago but I didn’t get to posting them until now. Buy 2 get 1 free for nail polishes at Sally’s lasts all throughout April according to the Sales rep. I have tweeted this a while back though!

China Glaze Summer 2009 Summer Collection

Grape Juice, Strawberry Fields, Orange Maramalade, Cherry Pie, Raspberry Festival

For Audrey, Rich and Famous, Spontaneous, Naked

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My goal was to not visit the emergency room this year… FAIL.
(the following entry is not suitable for the sensitive minded)

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So here are a few peices of art I’ve been doing. I was getting very discouraged with the art class that was taking. I was seriously getting depressed because of it. I honestly think that art is harder than science or math! I didn’t realize how difficult and time consuming it was. I don’t even need to take this class. Whhhyyy did I have to be all “open minded” and shit and want to learn about new things?! Pfft. I really wanted to drop the class but I had already invested too much time and money into it that I couldn’t just walk away. Well, things are looking up because we’re finally starting to utilize… blending! YAYYY

Here’s a random gesture drawing that I like. It’s crooked, but it’s one of my best lol. Probably because it deals with geometric shapes and I’m better with those

Vine Charcoal on newsprint paper

Line drawing on Strathmore paper in pencil

Sanguine, compressed charcoal, and white conté on gray Canson paper. This thing seriously took me 10 hours!

Where to buy: Find out here
Price: ~ $11.99 USD (I got 25% off mine)
Size: 8 grams
Currently comes in 3 shades: Pure Shimmer, Rich Bronze, Glam Tan

Another drugstore review for you guys! This is a review for the MSF looking bronzing powder from Prestige cosmetics. These come in three different shades. I picked up the lightest shade, Pure Shimmer, which was more of a highlighter than a bronzer.

I freaking love this product! Again, it’s an inexpensive product that does not sacrifice quality. The shade Pure Shimmer is a light golden colour, perfect for highlighting. I know some people don’t like highlighters that are glittery. This product has more of a pearly sheen rather than chunks of glitter. I definitely recommend trying out this product The only downside is that the packaging makes it a bit hard to open, but what’s inside is what’s most important right?

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Okay, so I’ve been doing a little drugstore venturing and found this great product. I’m not one to sacrifice quality for price, so I will only use products that are up to my expectations. All cosmetic products are hit or miss. Sometimes there’s a great product and sometimes there’s a mediocre product. Since drugstores often lack testers, I am hesitant to take any risks. However, what I like to do is look for products that have already been opened by someone else and try it. If someone confronts me, I’ll be able to say that it was already used to begin with

Hypoallergenic. Fragrance Free. Dermatologist Approved.
* 2-in-1 blush and highlighter illuminates and defines cheeks for a warm and sunny glow.
* Features five coordinated waves of luminous color for shade customization.
* Darker shades can be used to contour and accentuate cheeks.
* Lighter shades can be used for an instant highlighting and brightening effect.
* Sweep across all shades for the ultimate blushing glow.

Net Wt. 0.26 Oz./ 7.5g
Price: ~ $11.95 (I got 40% off mine. Longs Drugs, or should I say CVS, is having a promo this week!)
Where to buy: Longs Drugs, CVS, Target, Ulta, Rite Aid, etc.

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Those with monolids, hooded eyelids, inverted creases, any kind of eyes where the skin touches the area where eyeliner is applied, often have issues with eyeliners smudging, flaking, or fading. As we open and close our eyes, skin is basically rubbing against the eyeliner, causing it to not last as long. I’m an eyeliner junkie. I’ve been wearing eyeliner since the seventh grade, so I’ve definitely experimented with a number of eyeliners before I found out what works and what doesn’t. I’m the kind of person who does not carry a makeup bag with me. I apply my makeup in the morning and don’t think about it after that. I never touch up my makeup besides lipstick and lipgloss, so having makeup that lasts all day is a must. I’ve created a list of my monolid approved and unapproved eyeliners that I’ve personally tried. (Note that most of the unapproved eyeliners have been used by me years ago, so the formulas may have been updated. Also note that I am only speaking for the lasting power of the following liners. Colour and consistency wise, that is up to you to decide.)

Pencils (watch out for smudging)
Covergirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner – smudges
Physicians Formula Eye Definer Automatic Eye Pencil – smudges
Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes – smudges
Stila Kajal Eye Liner – smudges
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencils

I have also heard of a technique you can use to make the pencil liners that smudge last longer. You go over your eyeliner with an eyeshadow (of the same colour) to set the liner. I have not tried this technique, but it makes sense that it would work. Personally though, I’d rather get a pencil where I wouldn’t have to do that extra step. It reminds me of a friend I had in high school. She had a lighter in her makeup bag and when I asked her what it was for, she told me that she heats up her eyeliner to make it apply more smoothly. Why not just get an eyeliner with a smooth formula to begin with?

Liquid Liners (watch out for fading and chipping)
Lancome Artliner – chips
Shiseido The Makeup Fine Liner – fades
Maybelline Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner – chips and fades
Stila Liquid Eyeliner
Clinique Eye Defining Liquid Eyeliner
Urban Decay Liquid Eyeliner
MAC Liquid Last Eye Liner

Gel/Cream Liners (all the ones I’ve tried have been long lasting. Gel liners are awesome! They do vary in consistency though, so that’s up to your preference)
Stila Smudgepot
Clinique Brush On Cream Liner
MAC fluidline
L’Oreal HIP Cream Liner

I’ve also made a little test for myself when I’m looking at new eyeliners. I use the tester on my hand and give enough time for the pencil, liquid, or gel to dry or set on my skin first. Then I take my finger and rub the eyeliner on my skin back and forth many times and with pressure. If the eyeliner smudges, fades, or flakes right away, then I know FOR SURE that it wouldn’t work on my eyes. If the eyeliner withstands my constant rubbing, then I’m usually confident that it will work as a long lasting eyeliner.