Product Pick: Wet n wild color icon blush

I honestly didn't have too high expectations for this blush from Wet n Wild when I purchased it a few weeks ago. I figured that for the price, if it didn't work out, I'd just use it in the interim until I could decide on a color and blush with a better quality.

Well, guess whose expectations were exceeded? Yep, this girl's.

Not only does it look so pretty once you put it on, it also stays on, pretty much all day. I also love that I barely have to tap my brush onto the blush and it's fully covered enough to put on one cheek. This means I won't have to restock for some quite some time, and you know I love that.

Yep, I see a long-lasting relationship with "mellow wine" color icon blush in my future.

Product pick: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner

You've heard me lament before about the hot summers down south and the inability to keep my eyeliner from running down my face during the months of June to September. Even with my favorite Urban Decay Primer Potion, the melting can't always be stopped. So I started thinking maybe it was time to try something new in the liner department. No more fear. I was going to take the plunge....LIQUID eyeliner. 

Yep. I did it. And I don't think I can ever look back. Ok, maybe one day when it's cold outside and I want that smudgey smokey look. But for now, it's all liquid all the time. 

The best part is I just happened to try Revlon's version and I love it. I was terrified I would make a mess of my eyes with liquid, but their applicator is kind of amazing. And it definitely lasts all day. Plus, it's only five bucks at Walmart and I'm thinking I can get at least two months out of it....maybe more. I'll keep you posted!

 

Splurge on: Cosmetics

It's about this time of year when I become extremely aware of how pale I've become without the opportunity to layout during the winter. Though honestly, there have been several days in the past few weeks that have been so warm I probably could've tried to go tanning. But I digress. Basically, during January and February, I start turning to make up to help me put a little bit more color on face in place of a tan. So here's what I'd like to splurge on soon. I chose everything from e.l.f. cosmetics for this post since they have only the best deals in makeup.

Oh and I should probably point out that I don't plan to wear all of this makeup at once! Just in case you were concerned.

1. e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color in Rich Red, $3.00
2. e.l.f Essential Custom Eyes in Navy, $1.00
3. e.l.f Essential Liquid Eyeliner in Copper, $1.00
4. e.l.f Essential Dramatic Lash Kit in Black, $1.00
5. e.l.f Eye Primer and Liner Sealer, $3.00
6. e.l.f Studio Blush in Peachy Keen, $3.00

Product Pick: Eye Makeup Remover

Photo: Laura Menconi

It seems like ever since those gorgeous Kardashians' (particularly Kim) came on the scene, heavy eye makeup became a staple for me...and thousands of other girls, too. I can't seem to get enough eye makeup. The more the better it seems, especially in the winter.

The problem with loving tons of dark liner and mascara and eye shadow is that you have that much more makeup to remove. So you'd think you'd need some fancy schmancy eye makeup remover right? Not so much. My favorite eye makeup remover is actually the liquid Equate brand from Wal-mart. It works wonders (trust me) and it's the cheapest brand I've found, coming in somewhere around $3.43. I actually prefer the Equate brand to the more expensive name brands because it's not as greasy as "the other guys" and it seems to work better, too.

So if you're looking for a cheaper, better eye makeup remover, look no further than your local Wal-mart beauty section! You're welcome.

Product pick: Jordana lip gloss

For some reason, I have always loved going to a pharmacy to buy cosmetics. I have no idea why, but I think I just enjoy standing there looking at all the shiny bottles and tubes. At my old apartment, there was a Walgreens that I could walk to in less than five minutes. Talk about dangerous! It was about the time that the nude lip color trend first appeared on the runway when my love affair with a certain lip gloss was born: Jordana lip gloss in Peach Sand.

I love this gloss for five reasons:

1. It's a great nude color
2. It's tasty
3. It has a great sticky consistency (which I love, but I understand that's not for everyone)
4. It lasts a long time
5. It's cheap of course!

At only $1.99, I can buy three colors for half the price of other name brand glosses. I'll be honest, even though it's cheap enough to try several colors, up until recently, I've repeatedly bought only the Peach Sand. But now that pretty coral lips are still popular from last Spring, I'm branching out and purchased the Be Coralful gloss this past weekend. I'll keep you posted on what I think about the new shade!

photos: Amy D. at To do!

Do you have a favorite cheap lip gloss that I should try? Leave me a comment, I'm dying to know! I don't know about you, but I can never have too much lip gloss.