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Tarte Mascara – Review
[Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes] –Tarte states that this vegan mascara will instantly volumize and lengthen your lashes. It has a 24-hr wear time and comes in both both black and brown color options. The brush on this mascara is straight with a mix of both short and long bristles. The formula is ultra-pigmented and also comes in a waterproof version.I got this mascara in the black non-waterproof option. Due to its mix of bristles it does a great job at grabbing even your tiniest lashes and giving them a lift. The rich black color also surprised me as it gave a lot of volume to my lashes. The downside for…
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Essence Cosmetics – Eye Review
I recently picked up a couple Essence eye products (2 mascaras, an eyelash primer, and eyeliner) that I wanted to share with you! I enjoy the Essence brand overall as they indicate on their website that they do not test on animals, and their products are very affordable to their customers. Below are the products from my mini haul: [Long Lasting Eye Pencil – in Black Fever] –This waterproof eyeliner pencil is one of my favorites. In the U.S. it’s typically priced at about $3.00 and honestly I can’t think of another cheap eyeliner that works as well. It’s retractable so that you do not need to keep up with…
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Flower – Bitten Lip Stains
Drew Barrymore’s cosmetic line “Flower” creates some of my favorite makeup products. Currently I’m carrying around the Bitten Lip Stains in my purse, because I’m obsessed with the staying-power and color choices provided. Typically lip stains dry out my lips and tend to fade rather patchy for me. However, these are super hydrating and last for hours! I picked up the colors Sweet (left), Sass (middle), and Play (right). All three colors go on glossy and dry down to a matte finish that doesn’t feather out into lip lines. All in all, this is a great budget-friendly lip stain option when you don’t want to commit to luxury brand prices!
