NYX sale stuff.

So, I totally broke down when NYX was having their half off sale...I admit. I almost didn't go for it until I saw cherryculture.com offer free shipping...totally sucked me right in.

So, I received my order today, I placed the order 2 Friday's ago. I think shipping was fair, since we had the Memorial Day weekend going on.

I only got 3 things, and my total came to a whopping $5, but hey...I'm on a budget, alright? :)

So, first off, I got these kick ass false lashes. I'm loving them. They're wicked.
Originally priced at $4, I got them for $2. A steal.

Then, I got what everyone on YouTube goes wild about, the Candy Glitter Liners in Silver.I was a little concerned, since most glittery liners take a lot of piling on to get the sparkly pay off, but not with these. 1 good swipe and it was uber intense glam-rock sparkle. ...just what I love.

Then, just to round it out, I got a round lip gloss in pink. It's VERY pigmented. It's HOT pink....HOT...not too crazy about the color on me, but it is a great product, none the less.Here is a swatch of the liner & gloss.

$ Store Haulin.

I didn't get a hell of a lot, but I found some bargains.

I don't know if it's a nationwide chain, or what, but there are a bunch of them here in Michigan. It's called "Dollar Tree". They have a website where you can locate a store near you at www.dollartree.com

I picked up 3 things, and the great thing about Dollar Tree is that EVERYTHING is $1...not just a few things here and there...it's a true dollar store.

I picked up some cotton rounds...now I've gotten this brand before but they weren't textured like these are. They're just plain old cotton rounds, but I didn't realize they were this way until I got home. I'm hoping they do just as well in makeup removal as their counterparts.


Then, I went on to the makeup aisle. Another great thing about this chain, is they sell discontinued name brand stuff. Nothing wrong with the products, just overflow of other retailers and things like that. Mine carry Revlon, LA Colors, Covergirl & today, I found Maybelline.


This reminded me of a shimmery sister to the NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils. They're called "Crystal Glitters" and they're an eyeshadow pencil. The one I got was called "Glass Slipper". It goes on real smooth and white, but there is a LOT of shimmer to it...I'm going to try it out tomorrow as a base and let y'all know the verdict.

Then, as the summer rolls around, I wanted something else to do with my hair besides throwing it up in a pony tail. And since, I don't like blowdrying my hair in the summer time, it usually air dries something crazy and get uber frizzy. I've been attempting to scrunch my hair, but nothing I buy seems to work for me. So I picked this up...I figured, it's $1 and if I can't use it someone else can.


It's Garnier Fructis Bold It Power Putty. I used it when I got home to dry hair and I already see some waving, and holding. I can only imagine when I use it on my damp hair tomorrow.




And, since today is May 15, I decided, what the hell, and went to www.cherryculture.com and picked up some NYX products 50% off with free shipping. I only picked out 3 things, but the total was $10 before the discount. I got a pink lip gloss, some falsies and the candy glitter liner in silver. Can't wait to get it!

2nd day of QHMJM

So, last night was my 2nd day of using the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. I also used a tiny bit on a blemish yesterday from around 6pm to 9pm to dry it out. So far, my face is clearing up! And it's only day 2! The blemish is almost COMPLETELY gone!

I'm going to continue on until Saturday, that will be 1 week and see if it gets any better.

5-9-09 Collective Haul w/ reviews.

So, we (my bestie, Grace & I) went on a bit of a shopping spree yesterday. And here's what I came home with.

-I finally broke down and got the Rimmel "Sexy Curves" mascara. ...I'm not a HUGE fan of this...yet. Sometimes, it takes me a while. I've had it for a week now, and it's ok...it's not like amazing, but it works. It does hold curls well, I'll give it that.

-Now, this isn't pictured. My camera is dead and I've had to surf the web for images, but I got the Target Brand makeup remover, comparable to the Neutrogena Oil Free makeup remover. I LOVE this product. I got it for around $4.22 and it works really really well. I had previously been using the Wet 'n' Wild makeup remover and that stuff sucked. Horrible product. Waterproof stuff didn't budge with it, but the Target brand works amazingly. However, it claims to be oil free and to leave no residue, but it does. There is definitely a residue after use...but if you can live with that, I would buy it. :)

-Then we went to Sally's Beauty Supply and I finally got something I've been DYING to try. The Queen Helen Mint Julep Masque. It claims to dry up acne and reduced enlarged pores. I used it last night per directions on the back of the tub and it was so nice and refreshing. The smell is similar to a stick of the Wrigley's Spearmint chewing gum. Very nice. It wasn't uncomfortable in the least and it came off easily with warm water. So far today, I've not noticed a difference, but it's been 1 day...so we'll see within the week how well it works.

-Then, I also picked up some Ardell lashes. I got the "Wispies" (pictured is the demis, I know). I've yet to try them all day, but I tried the on and they're pretty nifty. I think I'm going to try them tomorrow.

-Then, we proceeded to Ulta. We were browsing for a good hour in there and I had nothing in my hands until I was about to walk out. I saw this at the front. A Revlon 1" straightener for $9.99...AND IT'S PINK! It is adorable. It has 25 heat settings and heats up in 30 seconds. Awesome. I used it yesterday and so far, so good.

-Then, the find of the day! We went to the T.J. Maxx...and, honestly, I HATE T.J. Maxx...it's almost impossible to walk through without running over something. But...if you dig and dig and dig through the scattered clothes and opened boxes of products, you may find a steal. And that's what happened to me! I was, again, about to walk out, when I stumbled upon this beauty. They had about 5 of them, and I almost peed with delight. It is the "Too Faced World Domination Tour " boxed set. It includes 8 eye shadows, a blush, a shimmer powder, a bronzing powder, 2 eyeliners, 2 brow powders and 6 lipglosses. And you wanna know how much I paid for this gem?...$12.99!!!! All of those amazing products for less than $15...hell, less than $30! What a steal! The shadows blend amazingly well and the lipglosses are great.

So, all in all, I had a great haul. :) Very happy with all of my products.

First attempt at a toner.

So I've heard some things about toners on the Makeup world on YouTube.

A lot of people say that it's important to use a toner in order to ensure you get all of the makeup off of your face...especially useful if you use foundations and powders on your face, or anything else that may clog a pore.

I, myself, am turning into an avid skincare freak out of nowhere. I've always suffered from mild to severe acne since about my 7th grade year. I have really oily skin and breakouts are inevitable in my life. I've tried Proactiv...I've tried Acne Free...and just about everything else.

I use the Clean & Clean Morning Burst facial cleanser in the morning in the shower and about every other day, I use the facial scrub from that line. Then at night, I use a cream cleanser on my face, as well as an oil free acne wash (both are Equate brands from Wal-Mart). And today, I purchased my toner.

I got the Olay brand "refreshing toner". And I will warn you, the smell is pretty harsh...and it's first 2 ingredients are alcohol and witch's hazel...both of which, I've heard aren't amazingly great for you, BUT, in my case, with the acne...I could use a little bit of drying out.

So I tried it for the first time tonight, and I couldn't believe how much makeup I wasn't getting! I cleanse twice for Pete's sake! But, nonetheless...I will keep using it and give updates as to how it works for me.