mark KissInk Lip Tintmarkers

All the fun of preschool, all the glamor of the real world

I love love LOVE my Mark KissInk in berry-bitten. It took me a few days to figure out the best way to aplly, but the marker tip is pretty easy - I swipe the flat part along my lower lip and rub my lips together for sheer coverage or fill both lips completely for darker cover. I usually give the tint a minute or so to dry - there is a strange finish, and when that goes away, you know it's done. Then I apply lip balm or gloss over top to prevent my lips from drying out. The product doesn't exactly lost all day, but it does last longer than anything else i've tried, including benetint. In fact, this is a lot like benetint - but more intense. I think it suites me, as my lips are naturally pretty dark. I've been wanting to buy this again in the bright red but have been unable to find it. What a great product!

April 27, 2009

Kiss My Face Big Body Volumizing Shampoo

Great for me, could be better for the eath

I love the way this shampoo makes my hair clean without making it tangle - almost as much as I love the way it doesn't strip my hair of natural oils. My hair doesn't feel "oily" or anything, but I don't need to lather on conditioner and silicone just to make it managable. My hair stayes naturally shiney and healthy all on it's own, and as an addedd bonus, I usually don't have to wash my hair every day. I'm leaving out one star because while this is a great product, I feel that Kiss My Face could do more to protect the enviorment and our bodies by making a stronger commitment to avoid harsh chemicals.

April 27, 2009

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Washable Bold Eye Mascara

an inch short of perfection

This mascara gives AMAZING volume. It has a slight tendency to clump (which does go along with volume), but this can be straightened out using a clean brush or an eyelash comb. I've been using this for years and I don't remember having this problem before, but lately I feel that my mascara is smudging under my eyes. If you use a creamy concealer and want to apply mascara to your bottom lashes, this probably isn't the best product for you. Use the waterproof formula or something less prone to smearing. On the other hand, cleanup is really easy. It DOESN'T run all over my face if I cry - no idea why. I think the mascara comes off more in "flakes" than it does in an inky liquid.

April 18, 2009

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Makes eyeshadow so much brighter!

I love lancome eyeshadows, but after a few hours most of the color migrates into creases, leaving the rest of my lid bare. What's a girl to do? Apply Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion of course! This stuff belnds into my skin, and leaves a nice matte finish. It doesn't feel dry at all - just really smooth. It acts as super glue for powder eyeshadows, making them stick tight. The first few times I used it I had trouble blending my eyeshadows, because I wasn't used to the staying powder. I counter this by using a base color first over my entire lid and blending a crease color into it, not directly into the primer. My one complaint is about the packadging. There is a lot of product left when you think it's empty - it hides in the curves of the bottle. To get it out, you need to actually cut into the bottle and transfer it into another container.

April 18, 2009