Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Curve Alert Review:

I've been wearing this mascara for about a month now.  I got it because it says that it "lifts and plumps" every lash and gives "12x more volume."  But I haven't really seen that much volume.  It's a thicker formula compared to the other mascara I've been using, so the looks are different, but I don't see a difference between this one and my other voluminous mascara.  

It also claims "no clumps," and that's not true at all.  I find this mascara to actually clump often, if you're not careful. It's not as bad as a cheap mascara, my lashes don't look like spider legs, but there is some clumping. 

This mascara is also flaky.  After it's been on for a few hours, it starts to flake off.  It's not the worst I've ever had, but it's still annoying when you look in the mirror and you have little flakes on your cheeks.  

Even with the flakes, I still like the mascara.  I didn't get the look I expected, but I don't think I can get the look I expect by just using mascara alone.  But I wouldn't buy it again.  There are some mascaras that I've bought that I hated so much I could keep using them, this is not one of them.  

Pros: Light feeling, Looks nice

Cons: Clumpy, Flaky

Have you tried this mascara?  Do you like it?  Let me know! 

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Rimmel London Wonderlash Mascara First Impressions:

I decided to get a new mascara and what drew me to this one was the argan oil.  I'm totally part of the argan oil trend.  I really like it. Argan oil contains vitamin E and antioxidants.  Using pure argan oil on your lashes, you could see longer lashes, thicker lashes, darker lashes, and lashes that don't clump together.  I don't know exactly how much argan oil is in this mascara, but on the side it says that your lashes will be full, perfectly smooth, and clump free.  

While I'm wearing this mascara, it doesn't feel as if I'm wearing any at all.  I can't see it, and it feels really light.  I don't really notice a lot of volume or fullness.  

Do I like this mascara? Yes. 

Does it give me the effects I want? Not really.  It says that it has volume and definition, and it's doesn't really deliver.  

Is it clump free?  Yes. 

This mascara is perfect for a lighter make up day, but it's not exactly what I was looking for.  

My other  (small) problem I have is that it's a rubber applicator, but I can work with it.  

Have you see this around?  Let me know!! 

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Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Curl & Care Mascara:

I picked up this mascara about three or four weeks ago and I’ve used it about 20 times, and to be honest, I didn’t really care for it at first.  But I think it’s grown on me.   If you’ve been here long, then you would know that I don’t curl my lashes.  I’ve never really thought about to be honest, and I’m thinking about buying an eyelash curler, but I just haven’t gotten around to it.  When I saw that this mascara curled your lashes I decided “why not?”  I have noticed a small difference, but it’s not like eye popping different.   

Please excuse Benny, I tried to move him and he'd just most right back. 

I really like that it’s 70% organic.  I don’t often find organic make-up that’s closer to my budget.  I want to say this mascara is around $10.  I typically pay $6 to $7.   The color is true.  It’s lasts all day long and if I rub my eye I don’t worry about it smudging.  It stays in place. 

The only thing I really hate about this mascara is that it has a plastic applicator.  I hate them so much.   Also the tube itself took me a few seconds to get used to.  It’s not the standard tube shape, but it’s not like I had to change my application process. 

Would I buy this again?  Yes, if I were spoiling myself.  I’m on a tight budget with make-up right now.  Would I recommend it?  Yes, definitely! 

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Flower by Drew Barrymore:

The powdered foundation is PPL

A little while ago, while on my normal run to wal*mart, I walked pass a display in the make-up section called Flower.  I decided to take a look, and I was drawn to this little rectangle, and found out that it was powder foundation.  I have never used powder foundation.  I have used powder, but it has never been full coverage.  I decided to buy.  The first time I used it, I didn’t really care for it.  I felt like it didn’t cover enough, and I felt like it was too powdery.  A little while later, I tried it again, and I fell in love with it.  (Obviously that can be seen in the picture.)  The packaging is very lovely.  It's a magnet closing instead of a snap, and I was a little weary about that, thinking that it would open in my make-up bag, but it hasn't.  It also likes to pick up my bobby pins, which I don't mind.

Fast forward a few months, and I went back and bought two new items, a lipstick and an eyeliner marker/ mascara combo.  I love the lipstick, but the combo pack, not so much.  I don’t know if I just got a dud or what, but the mascara is dry and barely comes off of the brush. That's a little disappointing because it costs nearly $10.  The mascara also says that its volumizing, but I haven’t noticed a difference (maybe because it’s so dry?)   I don’t know. 

The marker, is great.  I'm not the best at cat eye like eyeliner but I think using this marker makes it a little bit easier.

LS7 So Gladiola 

The only complaints that I have about the lipstick is that it’s a little drying, but that’s so easily fixed, that it’s not worth complaining about, and that it is a smidgebit hard to open, but the more use, the easier it's getting.  It lasts for a really long time.  Even through all of my nervous lip rubbing and biting it has stayed strong.  I love it. 

The brand itself is very pleasing.  They don’t test on animals, and they try to keep the prices as low as the can.  The website itself (flowerbeauty.com) is very aesthetically pleasing.  It flows perfectly and Drew even has a videos showing what she loves, and tips on how to fully expand her line.  I don’t see that from other brands, and in my opinion it shows that she really cares about her line. 

I hope to own more from her line, and when I do, I’ll update.

xx

Make-up haul:

Over the weekend I avoided all that I wanted to do (clean my room, laundry, etc) On Friday I went out to Walmart and I looked around the make-up section trying to find a primer, which I did find.  I also found mascara, and two lip products, and concealer.  Then on Saturday I went to Target and found a lipstick from a brand I’ve never heard of, and two lip balms.  Then later that day I went to Ross and found two shirts and one scarf.  

 

I’m pretty sure this one is my favorite. I got it from Target and I was a little hesitant in buying it, because it was a little expensive ($10 not on sale) but I truly believe it’s worth it.  This lipstick is by Sonia Kashuk. It’s called Rosette, and it’s a beautiful pinkish berry.  (I’m not good at describing colors…)  I did find it kind of odd that it came with drug facts, but then I saw that it has sunscreen in it. (Which comes in handy I feel.) The reason why I picked this one as my favorite is because it’s such a smooth lipstick.  I really want to say it’s the smoothest I own.  It’s also the best smelling I own, it smells like sugar cookies.  I absolutely love it.  I will be going back to Target soon to buy more Sonia Kashuk products.  

This one was a close second.  It was my favorite of the weekend buy, until I tried out the Sonia Kashuk lipstick.  This Covergirl lipperfection gloss balm is my first lipstick that’s an actual stick.  In the store it was a toss-up between #235 and #250.  I went with #235 because it was more pink than red.   It’s amazingly soft and glossy.  I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the lipperfection because it is like a huge crayon, but it turns out I actually do like it.  I’m actually now thinking about all of the other crayon like lipsticks out there that I’ve been missing out on. 

This one I wasn’t sure if I was going to like, because I’m not a big fan of lip gloss, but once you get past the heaviness of lip gloss, it’s actually really nice.  Maybelline Color elixir in Captivating Carnation is perfect for when I want an easy swipe then go.  I love the packaging because it looks like a tube of lipstick, and it even confused my sister because she didn’t know what it was exactly.  And if you’ve been following me for a while, then you would know that Maybelline is my favorite brand.  It also has a very sweet smell.  

Burt’s Bees is the best lip balm I have ever used. I love that it’s 100% natural and you can never go wrong.  The dark blue one is Blueberry and Dark Chocolate, and the greenish blue one is Eucalyptus and Menthol.   The Blueberry and Dark Chocolate is for revitalizing your lips and the Eucalyptus and Menthol is for soothing your lips.  I love them both, and I suggest that you buy them both if you’re looking. 

 

The reason why I went shopping this weekend was because I was looking for a primer.  I did find myself a primer.  I was looking for one from Hard Candy, but it was either out of stock or my walmart doesn’t carry it.  So I went with the next best option, Rimmel London Fix and Perfect., and I’m glad that I did.  It’s an allover primer vs the just eyeshadow primer that I wanted, and it just gives me more options.  Fix and perfect is very smooth and creamy, and I have noticed a difference in my make-up besides just my eyeshadow not creasing.  I love it. 

 

Then right next to it, I noticed a concealer, and I decided to try it out.  The only thing I don’t like about it is it’s applicator.  But other than that the Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer and highlighter is perfection.  I’ve always had a hard time with concealer, because it looks like it matches and then when I get home, it doesn’t, but this one actually does.  I like that Rimmel London has really light products. They have the lightest foundation I have ever seen. 

When I go with mascara I usually go with Maybelline, but I branched out a little bit, and I went with Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black, and I’m glad that I did.  It’s a little clumpy but if you brush right through it with either a comb or another brand of mascara, it works great.  I like it a lot better than the mascara that I was using which was by Maybelline.  

I know I said this was a make-up haul, but I couldn’t help but not include theses shirts.  The first one is supposed to be a dress, but I’m not one to wear dresses.  So, I’ll either pair it with jeans or maybe some thick leggings.  The next one is a shirt that has an over shirt connected to it.  I don’t usually like shirts like these, but this one actually attracted my attention (I think it was the lacy detail at the top.)  The Tiger dress was $7.99 and the layered shirt was $9.99. 

Then this is my new scarf.  I really wanted a new scarf from Target but it was around $17 and that was a little expensive, so when I got to Ross and found this one, I was very excited.  It was $7.99.  So much cheaper.  I love it.  

I know this was a long one, but I got a lot of stuff over the weekend.  Thanks for reading this far, and tell me, which product is your favorite? 

xx