Mascara. I have a love ~ hate relationship with mascara. I don't know about you, but I have bought dozens and dozens of different mascara. (Unhappy with most) Sometimes 2 or 3 at a time, because I want a good one now! I always say I'll return the ones I don't like. Then I procrastinate. I let them pile up in my makeup bag, then I get confused at times, which one it was that I really liked! That's what happens when you switch on and off. Ugh. Mind boggling. So, I think I've learned my lesson with that. Eh, maybe ;-)
Friendly everyday girl advice, return your unwanted mascara, any makeup or lipstick you are not 100% happy with. Most stores you purchase them from allow you to return. So keep those receipts! Put your money back in your pocket.
So my most favorite mascara these days, Lash Control. Their tag line is "It's a whole new way to fall in love with your mascara"...oh yeah. Stumbled upon it on the internet. A wonderful thing. I have fallen in love with this mascara. It washes off with soap and water, but stays on like a waterproof. How many of us have fallen asleep with our make on? I'm raising my hand to that! Well, it looks just as good in the morning. That is, if you sleep on your back like I do. If you smush your face into the pillow, forget it, it will probably act like any other and smudge. (Sorry)
With this mascara, you squeeze the middle, it's a soft rubber consistency, which lets you determine how much mascara you want in the brush. Awesome.
HAIR! Oh my gosh, my hair is long and dry, curly, frizzy and a pain to do every time I wash it. So, I only wash my hair 2-3 days a week. If I work out real hard or run, I have to wash it more, but I try not to (by using a dry shampoo) because my hair will just get dryer and it's annoying style. I used to use WEN years ago. I'm not sure what happened back then, but I didn't like it at all. I felt like I had goop in my hair all the time and it made it impossible to dry and style.
A few weeks back, my sister gave me her travel sample they sent her (free) when she purchased hers. This travel pack came with two tubes of cleansing conditioner and a Replenishing Treatment Mist. That's all it is, a Cleansing Conditioner. No sudsy bubbles, just a mild foam when mixed with water.
So I tried it again, with encouragement from my little sis'. Surprisingly, I liked it! I've used it several times, ordered my own in the Spring Gardenia, and I'm loving it. My hair seems easier to style after each time I use it. I use a few pumps of the Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Treatment with the Cleansing Conditioner for added conditioning. Love it. It smells really good as well.
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| I will continue to use this mascara. I only have a love relationship here :) Their website is www.lashcontrol.com (I am not being compensated to promote this. Yet :) |
This mascara is my waterproof brand. Almay. I always have to have a waterproof, just in case. Sometimes I put it on top of my regular mascara as a glue to keep lashes in place.
Okay, I love painting my nails. What everyday girl doesn't? BUT, I like to have it last a long time, because I don't like to do it weekly. I don't like mani-pedis, plus I don't like paying the prices. It has to be a special occasion (like with my stepdaughter or BFF). This Sally Hansen Insta-Dri is my miracle in a bottle. I swear by it. I promise you will love it. When I'm in a hurry, painting my nails as I run out the door, I always put this on top. Dries in an instant and I'm on my way!
HAIR! Oh my gosh, my hair is long and dry, curly, frizzy and a pain to do every time I wash it. So, I only wash my hair 2-3 days a week. If I work out real hard or run, I have to wash it more, but I try not to (by using a dry shampoo) because my hair will just get dryer and it's annoying style. I used to use WEN years ago. I'm not sure what happened back then, but I didn't like it at all. I felt like I had goop in my hair all the time and it made it impossible to dry and style.
A few weeks back, my sister gave me her travel sample they sent her (free) when she purchased hers. This travel pack came with two tubes of cleansing conditioner and a Replenishing Treatment Mist. That's all it is, a Cleansing Conditioner. No sudsy bubbles, just a mild foam when mixed with water.
So I tried it again, with encouragement from my little sis'. Surprisingly, I liked it! I've used it several times, ordered my own in the Spring Gardenia, and I'm loving it. My hair seems easier to style after each time I use it. I use a few pumps of the Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Treatment with the Cleansing Conditioner for added conditioning. Love it. It smells really good as well.
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| I'm hoping for even better results after continued use. www.shopwen.com (I am not being compensated to promote this product) |
An added note, you can also buy this in Sephora, but I checked it out and it is cheaper to buy online through WEN directly, but only when you have an auto shipment each month or quarterly.
You pick.
What mascara is in your makeup bag?
What products are you using on your hair?
C'mon, Share the Love!
I recently discovered DiorShow mascara by Christian Dior. I'm in love with it! It's the only mascara I've used that's a quality product and doesn't flake off or give me raccoon eyes.
ReplyDeleteI actually found a lot of reviews of it on line and decided to give it a try. I will never use anything else.
I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DON'T LIKE GETTING MANI-PEDIS! It's one of life's greatest pleasures (along with cake). But I do like that Sally Hanson Insta-Dri.
As for my hair, I use Aveda. I love the product and how it smells, and they are great with charitable projects, and they don't do animal testing, so I'm all about them. :-)
Hi Lisa, thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to give DiorShow a try. The flaking and raccoon eyes are annoying. Thanks for sharing that.
Haha, mani-pedi's are just 'ok' for me. I love the massage and pampering, but I can't handle the filing and cuticle push, just something about it that creeps me out :-)
I like Aveda also it does smell nice!
I've been debating the Wen thing...evn tried a knock off one called Ren by Renpure. It was horrible. Might have to break-down and try Wen. I go through so many shampoo/conditioners. I'm allergic to everything and even ones i find that don't break me out leave my hair either straw like or oily...or even worse it works great for a couple days and then goes ick.
ReplyDeleteI'm so-far, happy with the Wen. My hair is frizz city in the humidity, so I'm hoping I continue liking it. Please share if you try it!
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