My first attempt at false lashes.......

SO.......This is a first for me! False lashes. I have admired others on YouTube that wear them, but always thought "No way I can do those!" I received a set in my Ipsy bag several months ago but tossed them to the side because I just didn't want to attempt them. I just assumed it took a lot of time and practice and I didn't want to devote the time at that moment. So anyway....I got bored last night and dug them out. These are the brand Andrea, strip lash in Black #33. You can get them for around $3 and they come with a small tube of glue. I had seen several YouTube videos on how to apply them so I just picked one and went with it. I dabbed a small amount of the glue on the tray that the lashes came in, and ran the strip that touches your lid along the dot of glue lightly covering it & then used a pair of tweezers to place them where I saw fit. When I got them situated, I put my mirror down and looked around the room just to see how they felt, and it would definitely be a feeling you would have to get used to. They may not all feel that way, but these were a bit heavy and felt as if my vision was blocked partially (lol), but these are pretty thick so it may just be the type I used. It actually hurt ,towards the inner corner of my eye, to blink. It could be that I had them down too far, after all I am BY NO MEANS an expert at this. Since it was just the inner corner that was bothering me I decided to remove the full strip and cut the strip lash in half and reapply to only the outer corner. I did this and it worked fabulously. Of course I had to add liner and lots of mascara to make the inner lashes look similar to the outer lashes. It ended up looking pretty good in my opinion. However ,I just felt like this was definitely a little too dramatic for my work and day to day routine. Anyway, it was fun and will definately try some again. I will probably go for a thinner lighter look.

May Ipsy Bag~~~~~~

 

Here are the contents of my May Ipsy Bag. I will be reviewing each item as I try it. If you haven't heard of Ipsy or want to sign up for their monthly sample bag here is the link (only $10 a month!) http://www.ipsy.com/r/1wcq

Starlooks Luscious Longwear Lip Pencil in LW100Naked~~~~~~

I received this in my Ipsy April 2014 bag. I have not been huge into lip liner, but I am developing an interest for it so I was excited when I received this. I wanted a liner that could simply be used as a liner, or an all over lip color if desired. The problem I had with this was all my lip colors are berries and this seemed too light to be worn with those. When I tried to use it as an all over color, it looked as if I was about to pass out, made me look very washed out.  Maybe if I had a different color I would like it better?? I won't be repurchasing this.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion~~~~~~

HELLOOOO!!! I received this product in my Ipsy April bag. It is a skin exfoliant which says it "polishes away dead skin cells, leaving skin radiant". Immediately I had determined I was not going to attempt to try it. My face is extremely sensitive and I was worried that it would just set my skin on fire. So I tossed it aside. Then one day I decided to get on Ipsy and read the reviews from other Ipsy subscribers, because tons of people leave honest reviews on there. I read many many reviews and not one said anything about a bad reaction, or stinging, or anything along those lines. So, I bit the bullet and tried it. It has a lemony minty smell to me which I find refreshing! I literally took a pea sized amount on my fingertip and rubbed my fingertips together and smoothed it over my face. That's all it took, a pea sized amount, I was surprised. It has a very fine texture. No stinging! When I rinsed my face my skin felt amazingly soft and smooth. It has been over a week since I used it and it still smells very smooth to the touch. I like it. The price for a full size tube of this which is 2 ounces, is $78. Quite pricey in my opinion. But with the small amount that you have to use , this sample should last me...well......forever! lol

Mark. Just Blushing Powder Blush in shade Afterglow~~~~~~

This is my current favorite blush. I stumbled onto this when Mark. was having an online sale. I use this daily. I have always gotten darker pink shades but thought I would give this a try. This is a more of a peachy pink color. It is just so pretty. It makes my face instantly just look 'awake' and 'happy'.. lol. It really does do wonders. I apply it to my cheeks and sometimes swipe it onto my eyelids with my blush brush. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! 

IPSY bag April 2014~~~~~~

This is the contents from my April IPSY bag:

Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide On Eye Pencil in shade Black Velvet
Coastal Scents Medium Shadow Brush
Dr.Brandt Microdermabrasion
Elizabeth Mott Pop! Goes The Shadow in shade Champagne
Starlooks Lucious Longwear Lip Pencil in the shade Naked

I will post reviews separately as I try the items. STAAAAAY TUNED!!!

If you would like to join Ipsy here is my link...... http://www.ipsy.com/r/1wcq

Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm~~~~~~

 Really liking this stuff! I have seen this in the store for awhile now, it just never really peaked my interest. I finally decided to try it after seeing a review about it on YouTube. I got the 'Cherry Me' color. It has a hint of a cherry scent , which I am enjoying! It leaves a very light tint on your lips and feels amazing. It is smooth & feels very moisturizing. The price is around $3, very affordable. They have other color options which I have not tried yet. As far as staying power goes, well, it's a balm so not much of that going on, BUT the faint color would make it easy to reapply quickly and without a mirror. I definitely recommend trying this.