a work in progress...

I changed the layout. I really like this one but there are a few more bugs to work out. I have to figure out the pictures and the links at the top of the page. Other than that, YAY my makeup blog is up and running!! :D

Looking to switch it up!

I'm pretty much tired of looking at this blog layout. I have been trying to find something that screams me! But really haven't found anything I love... :( This will be looking fresh in no time! :D

L'oreal HIP Kohl eyeliner - a review

I just purchased this product in the color black. It is a kohl powder eyeliner and it comes in a cute little bottle. When you open it up it has a felt tip applicator very similar to the l'oreal linear intense liquid eyeliner, which I do like very much.

This product comes in several different colors including brown, blue, gold, burgundy, & teal.

My first impressions & thoughts:

• I love the wand applicator that this comes with. It is easy to use this to apply the product to the lash line as well as the water line, upper & lower.
• The product itself is a powder which can be messy at first. It takes some getting used to as with many things. Because of this there may be some fallout and it can smudge onto the lower lash line. In most cases that is not bad, just adds a sexy smokey effect.
• When applying sometimes the powder can get into the eyes, which can be a bit irritating. I just squeezed my eyes shut for a few moments and by doing that the chunks of product blended out onto the waterline. It was fine after that.
• It does go on dark, but its not that intense black that I look for in an eyeliner. This is fine because it makes up for it in other ways.
• This product is great for the water line because it lasts an extremely long time! I applied it at around 3-4 in the afternoon & the liner stayed put did not fade smudge or anything at all, until the next morning when I wiped it off! Thats crazy! I slept in it purposefully to see if it would fade because nothing usually lasts well overnight for me. This sucker did not budge!!

I love this for the waterline! For the lash line not so much only because it is not black black. If they brought out an 'extreme black' shade I would be happy! It has wonderful staying power! I mean how many eyeliners last that long?!? I have been trying to find one that I wouldn't have to reapply every hour, I thing I've found it. ;)

I dont like how the powder can get into the eyes. Yesterday I felt like I had something in there for at least an hour!

All in all it is a great product. You may just have to get used to it at first.

Would I repurchase: Hell yes!

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara- a review

Welcome to my first official makeup relate post on this blog!!

The product that I will be reviewing today will be Rimmel London's Sexy Curves Full Volume & Curve mascara.

This is what Rimmel claims its product will do:

"Fuller figured brush – fuller figured lashes. Curves in all the right places! The first Triple Plump brush with 3 x the curves for 70% curlier lashes. Voluptuous brush with CurveControl technology wiggles easily through your lashes quickly coating them. Exclusive brush design curves IN to maximize lash loading, curves OUT to curl and de-clump each lash for a complete curved look. Lashes look lusciously curled, plumped and defined. Plump ‘em up! Enriched with proteins, the plumping formula strengthens lashes over time for a continuous lash boosting effect. Rich cream texture instantly amplifies your natural volume x 7 and fixes the curl for 12 hour hold. Fabulously fuller lashes."

source: http://www.rimmellondon.com/US/products/eyes/product.aspx?id=366

First impressions & thoughts of this product:

• I love the packaging! The metallic purple tube & the shape of it is so pretty imo. The waterproof version is a metallic turquoise color.
• The brush is very interesting. At first I thought the shape of the brush was going to cause the mascara to go on clumpy but no. The short bristles apply the mascara giving it volume while the longer ones separate the lashes very well.
• The mascara itself has a very good formula. It kinda reminds me of Covergirl Lashblast. It thickens nicely and gives added length at the same time. I bit more volume than lashblast though.
• I got it in the shade "extreme black" & I can say that I am happy that it does go on very black. Its lovely. I did give me the kind of look I want in a mascara.
• After wearing this mascara for several hours I have not experienced any flaking.
• I rubbed my eye as I usually do when I forget that I am wearing makeup and the mascara did not budge. I usually smear it and have to grab a wet wipe to clean it up. I was very impressed by this!

As far as the claims the company makes for this product:

• I didn't really notice that it actually curled my lashes.
• It did give volume and length but we all know how cosmetic companies like to exaggerate in order to make their sale. I wouldn't say it amplified anything 7x at all... maybe 3-4x :P

Overall I really enjoyed this particular mascara. As stated I love the packaging, I really like the shape of the brush wand. It is really unique. I said that the formula reminds me of Cover Girl Lash Blast and it is actually a little better. The last blast did flake on me after hours of wear. I look for a mascara to last and it did but not as well I would like. So far I have had sexy curves on for about 8hrs now. I have rubbed my eyes, there has been no fading, flaking, or smearing. It does not clump the lashes are flexible to the touch, no stiffness!

I thought I loved lash blast... This is WAYYY better!! Sexy curves has taken its place! XD

Would I rebuy: Hell yes!

kinky twists

I will be going back to the kinky twists soon. I figure I should do one more set of silk locs first so that I can upload that video, but after that I am putting my hair away! The kinky twists will stay in for at least 2 months.

While I have the kinky twists in I will be:

1. shampooing every 2 weeks

2. using whatever growth aid I decide on my scalp every 2 days

3. deep conditioning every week making sure to concentrate on the braids so I dont get too much buildup on the roots.

This style will take care of my hair for the next few months. I wont have to worry about getting my hair done or protecting it.