Thursday, June 27, 2013

Maybelline Mascara Review, Part #2 of 7: The Rocket Mascara

Hey, guys! Today I will be reviewing the Rocket Mascara from Maybelline.
The tube is blue and is pointed at one end, resembling a rocket. the Rocket Volum' Express is written in pink on the front and back of the tube. It also has a pink band in between the cap and the tube. Maybelline does test on animals. This cost $7.49 at CVS. I love the design of this because it's so unique.
The wand is small and has bristles that go from short to long, which helps with getting those tiny lashes.
Before:
After:
It does make my lashes look longer, but doesn't add any volume. It did get clumpy because I put it on too fast. I do love this because it's such a good mascara.

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Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Maybelline Color Whisper Series: #1 of 6

This post is the first in the series of the Color Whispers.
The color I will be reviewing is Who Wore It Red-er. This is the most recent of my collection. Maybelline does test on animals, so be aware of that. I love this color because it's red and I've been enjoying red lips a lot. I bought this for $7.49.
The cap is red, telling you what color it is. The tube itself is silver and is slanted.
This is what it looks like swatched. I know. I didn't do a good job. There is a little bit of color payoff. There's no glitter or shimmer in it.
This is how it looks on my lips. It's so moisturizing and nice on my lips. It's not slippery at all and it kind of dries matte. It lasts 20 minutes on my lips. I just love this color on me.

Ingredients:
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, BHT, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Linalool, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Benzyl Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance. [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, Mica, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 75470 / Carmine] 

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Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Product Review: Be A Bombshell Lipgloss in Hot Mess

Hey, guys. Today I am reviewing Be A Bombshell lipgloss in Hot Mess. I received this lipgloss in an Ipsy bag, although I don't remember what month it was. I can't find Be A Bombshell products anywhere else besides on their website. The tube holds .11 OZ of lipgloss. They do not test on animals.
The tube is simple, yet functional for the job it has. The bottom part is clear with a lady leaning on Be A Bombshell in black. The cap is black plastic.



The wand is typical of lipgloss: a doefoot applicator. Nothing too fancy.
This is what it looks like swatched on my hand. It's not shimmery at all. It's just glossy, which is what I like. Be A Bombshell calls this a true red, which is correct.
Here's how it looks on my lips. I don't wear a lipliner because it's just extra work to do. I love the way it slides on and it's not patchy. It's not slippy nor is it too sticky, but I wouldn't suggest wearing it in the wind unless you want red hair. I keep my hair back when I wear this. It is $14 on the website, which is pricey, but it's worth it. The wear time is 40 minutes on me, then it leaves a red stain on my lips, making it look as if I've just drank blood.

Ingredients:
Polybutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liuidum, Squalane, Silica, Methlparaben, Propylparaben, Mica. May Contain: Iron Oxides Mangnese Violet , D&C Red No. 6 Ba Lake, D&C Red No. 27 Al Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 5 Al Lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 Al Lake.
 
Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Maybelline Mascara Series #1 of 7: The Falsies Flared

Today will be the first review in a series of 7 for my Maybelline Mascara collection. I will be reviewing The Falsies Flared for you guys.
Maybelline does test on animals, sadly.



The tube is purple with The Falsies Volum' Express written in silver with Flared on the side. There's a small silver ring in between the tube and the cap. The cap is purple, as well and has silver wings on either side, the tips barely touching. I bought this tube about 3 years ago and I don't remember how much it cost.
The wand itself is slightly curved and has long bristles. It has dried up since I've had it for so long, so I will toss it out after this post.
Before:
After:
So this is the result. I don't feel like it makes a difference in my lashes. It just colors them. It does feel heavy and it doesn't dry quickly. My lashes stick together for a couple of minutes when I blink. Right now, it's still not dry. I only put one coat on my top and bottom lashes.

So what do I think of this? I'll tell you. It. Is. Shit. Excuse my French. It doesn't do anything for my lashes and it doesn't dry very fast. It's not worth buying again.

Ingredients:
G683872: AQUA/WATER, ORYZA SATIVA CERA/RICE BRAN WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA/CARNAUBA WAX, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CERA ALBA/BEESWAX, STYRENE/ACRYLATES/AMMONIUM METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, CANDELILLA CERA/CANDELILLA WAX, GLYCERIN, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, ACACIA SENEGAL/ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, PANTOTHENOL, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM LAURETH-12 SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PEG/PPG-17/18 DIMETHICONE SIMETHICONE, ARGININE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RAYON. [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, CI 77007/ULTRAMARINES, CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, CI 77288/CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CI 77289/CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CI 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET, CI 77510/FERRIC FERROCYANIDE] F.I.L. D46284/2. 
 
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Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Maybelline Baby Lips Collection

I only have 3 of the Maybelline Baby Lips.
L-R: Pink Punch, Peach Kiss, and Quench.
I will be doing reviews on them, so stay tuned!

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Maybelline Color Whisper Collection

I have bought six of these Color Whispers and I love them!
L-R: Who Wore it Red-er, Coral Ambition, Pink Possibilities, Pin Up Peach, One Size Fits Pearl, and Rose of Attraction.
Again, I will be doing reviews on each of these, so please stay tuned!

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Maybelline Mascara Collection

Over my years of wearing makeup, I have gotten seven Maybelline mascaras.
L-R: The Falsies Flared, The Rocket, Great Lash Lots of Lashes, Great Lash, MegaPlush, Lash Stiletto, and Cat Eyes.
I use these once in a while when I want a different lash look. I will be doing reviews on these very soon.

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Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Mall Haul!


I went to the mall today! My family went to Il Fornaio at the Galleria Mall for brunch for Father's Day then we went shopping. I went to Lush and Sephora.


I'm going to start with Sephora since I got the most there.





The first thing I got is this Lancome Hypnose Waterproof mascara in Black. This was $27.00.




The second thing I got is this Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner in Trooper. It was $18.00


The last thing I got at Sephora is this Too Faced Tan Without The Twinkle. It was $15.00.


I got a sample of a cleansing oil. I've never used a cleansing oil before. If I like it, I'll buy it.


I went to Lush.




I bought the Daddy-O Shampoo. I love this. I have a small size of this and I use this once a week. It was $19.99.




My mom bought me these sunglasses at Sunglass Hut. They were on clearance for $65, so that's a great price, and they're polarized.

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Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo
Dana.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

June Ipsy Bag

 
I got the June Ipsy Bag today!
 
The first thing I saw was this Mosaic Powder by NYX. I guess it's supposed to be a blush, but we'll see. I do believe that it's too dark for me.

What Ipsy says:
Adding a healthy glow to cheeks is effortless with the variety of blush styles and shades available from NYX Cosmetics!

The NYX Powder Blush delivers sheer, silky color that glides on and blends beautifully creating a natural glow.

The NYX Mosaic Blush contains five matte and shimmery shades in one compact blend to create a flush of color and dazzling glow!

The NYX Cream Blush offers radiant color for a dewy, sultry, long lasting finish! 
 
Ingredients:

powder blush: mica, talc, magnesium stearate, dimethicone,isononyl isononanoate, nylon-12, zea mays (corn) starch, zinc oxide,silica, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin. may contain: titanium dioxide (ci77891), d&c red 6 (ci15850), d&cred 7 (ci15850), d&c red 27 (ci45410), d&c red 30 (ci73360),fd&c yellow 5 (ci19140), fd&c yellow 6 (ci15985), iron oxideyellow (ci77492), iron oxide red (ci77491), iron oxide black (ci77499),manganese violet (ci77742), ultramarines (ci77288)
mosaic blush: mica, talc, zinc stearate, kaolin,2-ethylhexyl palmitate, mineral oil, b.h.t., methylparaben, and propylparaben. may contain: ultramarine pink (ci 77007), ultramarine blue (ci 77007), red iron oxide (ci 77491), yellow iron oxide (ci77492), black iron oxide (ci 77499), brown iron oxide (ci 77491/2/9),mica (ci 77019), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), d&c red no.7 (ci15850:1), d&c red no.6 (ci 15850), fd&c yellow no.5 (ci19140:1), or manganese violet (ci 77742)
cream blush: mineral oil (and) ethylene / propylene /styrene copolymer (and) butylene / ethylene / styrene copolymer, myristyl lactate, zea mays (corn) starch, polyethylene, mica,hydrogenated castor oil, polyisobutene, beeswax, silica dimethyl silylate, ethylhexyglycerin, phenoxyethanol. may contain: titanium dioxide (ci77891), d&c red 6 (ci15850), d&c red 7 (ci15850),d&c red 27 (ci45410), iron oxide yellow (ci77492), iron oxide red(ci77491), iron oxide black (ci77499)
 
 
I also got this lip pencil by Starlooks in Bare.

What Ipsy Has To Say:
Starlooks' long-lasting, full-coverage Lip Pencil enhances the shape of your lips and gives them perfect definition. This creamy, moisturizing formula glides on softly to smooth lips and ensure lipstick stays in place, while extending its wear. Can also be used as an all-over, highly-pigmented lip color. Comes in several shades and various finishes to pair with any Starlooks Lipstick, Lip Gloss, or Tendergloss!

Starlooks Makeup Line is entirely Lead Free, and Cruelty Free. 
 
Ingredients:
rincinus communis (castor) seed oil, rhus succedanea fruit wax, ozokerite, theobroma cacao, bees wax (cera alba), ethylhexyl palmitate, squalane, copernica (carnauba) wax, isopropyl myristate, candelilla cera, jojoba oil, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), [+/- may contain: mica, titanium dioxide (C177891), iron oxide (C177489, C177491, C177492, C177499), carbon black, ferric ammonium, ferrocyanide, manganese violet (C177742), red 7 lake (C115850), ultramarine (C177007), red 22 lake (C145380), red 34 lake (C15880), red 40 lake (C1 16035), green 6 (C1 61565) 
 
 

I also got this Chella Highlighting pencil.

What Ipsy Has To Say:
 Chella's Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil is a fresh and pretty neutral pencil that will brighten and visibly lift your eyes when lightly applied on the brow bone, dark circles, blemishes and red spots. Draw a line under the brow with this creamy pencil and then pat gently into place using your ring finger. May be used above the brow for additional highlighting, as well as anywhere you would use a concealer. 

Ingredients:
titanium dioxide, iron oxides, rincus communis (castor) seed oil, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, ethylhexyl palmitate, octyldodecanol, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate -2, talc, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, immondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, cetyl acohol, calcium sulfate, montmorillonite, beeswax, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, wheat germ glycerides


The next thing I got is this J.Cat Sparkling Cream Palette.

What Ipsy Has To Say:
Everyone loves a little sparkle! Add a healthy dosage of sparkle in your life with the cream palette that comes in a variety of complementing colors. The creamy texture allows the sparkle to be applied easily with an applicator onto your skin.

This product should be used on the body and not on the eye area.  

Ingredients:
ceresine wax, microcrystalline wax, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, mineral oil, silica dimethyl silylate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, 1-butene, homopolymer, phenoxyethanol, polyethylene terephthalate


The last thing I got are some false eyelashes and eyelash glue from J.Cat Beauty. The eyelashes look so unnatural.

What Ipsy Has To Say:
Create some drama with these voluminous faux eyelashes! Available in 30 different styles that you won’t be able to resist. Each includes an individual eyelash adhesive to last you all day long!  

Ingredients:
acrylate/ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer, iron oxide (ci 77499)

I am in love with this bag save for the two J.Cat Beauty items. The Cream Palette is for teenagers. The false eyelashes don't look well-made. Two out of five ain't bad. At least I still have three items I can use.

Let me know what you think of the items you got.

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana