Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Benefit BADgal Lash

Benefit BADgal lash is the first high end mascara I've ever purchased. The brush is very big and coats lashes well.  I find this mascara to produce very full and thick lashes.
My favorite thing about BADgal is that it does not clump! The bristles on the mascara wand are close together, but the formula is amazing which means no clumps! 
Though I do not mind it, I know the downside for most people is the size of the actual wand. The wand is about the length of my eye and about half the width. Some people do not like this and think it makes the mascara hard to use. I love this feature however, and think it adds to the lengthening and thickening process. 
I give this 4/5 stars. Benefit BADgal costs a steep $19 and although I think its worth it, if you aren't looking to spend that much on something like mascara, there are plenty of drugstore options out there for a fraction of the cost. 
If you're looking to try this mascara but are intimidated by the price, Sephora offers a mini bottle for only $9.

Monday, June 20, 2011

OPI Last Friday Night from the Katy Perry collection

Last Friday Night from the OPI Katy Perry collection is another one of my favorites! I love glitter polish but the only ones I have are either plain silver, black or pink. I was very excited to add this color to my collection. I find you need to apply two to three coats to get an opaque color. For me, one coat is just not enough. This is a really fun color to wear on a night out and adds a certain pizazz to any outfit!
I give this product 4/5 stars.
As with any glitter polish it can be a real pain to remove and this was no exception.

Essie Turquoise and Caicos

I first heard about this polish in late January but was not able to get my hands on it until April. This color adds a nice eye catching element that is perfect for summer! There is something refreshing and warm about this color that made me need to have it. Its unlike any other color in my collection and is a polish that I just love to wear! Plus, its by essie so you know it will last on your nails.
I give this product 5/5 stars.

E.L.F Bronzer in Sun Kissed

The e.l.f healthy glow bronzing powder is a product I was hesitant to buy. Though its only $1.00 I was skeptical of its blending ability. However, I was pleasantly surprised!
I chose the color Sun Kissed and fell completely in love! I chose this color because I have a fair complexion and thought this would compliment me well, and it does. It has shimmer so I don't recommend this for contouring, but it does work well for an all over bronzing effect. 
Personally, I like to use this over or under my blush depending on the look I am going for. You could even get away with using it as your blush if you really wanted to or were looking for that "bronzed beach goddess" look.
I would give this product 4/5 stars. It blends easily and looks great on the skin, though I'm sure there are better, longer lasting bronzers on the market. For $1.00 this is well worth it!