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May 13, 2013

Makeup Wars: The Best Waterproof Makeup

May 13, 2013 By Carleenp 12 Comments

This week, Makeup Wars looks at the best waterproof makeup. I don’t wear a lot of waterproof items, but I do have a few favorites that I particularly like to get out for hot and humid weather. Sweating off your makeup is no fun, so these items are great for avoiding that!

Here are my two favorites for eyes:

(1) Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes: Aqua Eyes are the ultimate in waterproof eyeliner. These liners come in a ton of shades, are soft and easy to apply, and then they stay put. I have swam with these on before and the color didn’t budge. However, they remove just fine with a good eye makeup remover such as Lancome Bifacial, or you can remove them super easy with an oil cleanser such as DHC Deep Cleansing Oil.

(2) Diorshow Waterproof mascara: Diorshow is one of my favorite mascaras and the waterproof version stay put and looks great. This is a cult classic mascara for reason!

Here is a new item that I really want to try!

(3) Tarte Aqualillies Eye and Cheek Palette: This new Tarte Aqualillies palette has been getting good reviews and claims to be waterproof. The color selection is also great for summer. I fully intend to order this and give it a try!

See more great waterproof selections at the links below!

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Filed Under: Eye Liner, Eyeshadow, Makeup, Makeup Wars, Mascara Tagged With: Dior, Eye Liner, Eyeshadow, Makeup, Makeup Forever, Makeup Wars, Mascara, Tarte

Mar 7, 2013

Spring Makeup Look With Products From Target

March 7, 2013 By Carleenp 6 Comments

Target is getting ready for spring with some featured products, and boy am I ready for it too! I went to Target and grabbed a few of the products featured in the below video to do a new makeup look.

Nothing screams Spring to me more than bright fun colors, and I love the new L’Oreal Colour Riche Quads, so I purchased one in the Brazen Bolds range called “Blue Haute Couture.” I like that particular one as a transition to Spring because it has bright fun colors, but you can also still use it to create darker dramatic looks.

I applied the shades with a damp brush, focusing on the teal on my lid, pink/beige in the inner corner and on the brow bone, blue at the outside corner, and the deep green as a liner. Using a damp brush keeps fall out to a minimum and also keeps the colors bright. Here is a closer look.

I also picked up a bright Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick in Vivid Rose. I don’t normally wear lipstick this bright, but I decided to give it a try and I ended up really, really liking it. If you like vivid shades, you will want to check out that entire line.

I also grabbed some CoverGirl Clump Crusher Lash Blast Mascara. I had been wanting to try this one after seeing so many good reviews. I ended up loving it. It indeed does not clump, and it gives really nice length and definition.

Here is my final overall look using the products. By total coincidence, I also recently got the shirt that I am wearing at Target!

It’s Time for Springtime.

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Filed Under: Collections and Looks, Eyeshadow, Lip Products, Makeup, Mascara Tagged With: Eyeshadow, L'Oreal. CoverGirl, Looks, Mascara, Maybelline, Palettes, Swatches, Target

Nov 12, 2012

Makeup Wars: Favorite Mascara

November 12, 2012 By Carleenp 11 Comments

The Makeup Wars group looks at favorite mascara this week. Mine was mentioned back in our Most Expensive Face Challenge, where I used Le Metier de Beaute Mascara $34 (read my previous Le Metier Mascara review).

I first received my Le Metier mascara from a representative of the company, and it happened to be in blue. At first I was not sure what I thought of that, but it turned out that I loved the blue mascara look. The mascara is simply amazing in that it glides on smooth, gives nice fullness and length and there is never a clump in sight.

Here is my photo from the previous challenge wearing it.

I also want to name a runner up. I used Clinique High Impact Mascara for the first time recently and really liked it, so I figured I would give it a shout out as well. It gave me a nicely defined and clump free look.