An Ulta Haul for Lashes!
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A few weeks ago I was visiting a friend in a different town and we decided to do some shopping, as you do. Now it happened to be freezing, snowing, and all around a crap day outside. So what better to do then spend a few hours milling around Ulta? So we did, and had a blast! Spending so much time in the store allowed me to test and pickup a few items that I don't usually purchase.
Eylure
Vegas Nay Lashes - Classic Charm
First-off I've only tried fake lashes once and never wore them outside my living room so to me, these lashes are intense! I am a glasses wearer so they are actually a bit too long for me. I've only tried them at home and haven't worn them out yet. I plan to trim them and give them a proper try as they really do open up my eyes.
Buxom
Full-On Lip Polish - Jennifer
I am not a lipstick fan, they just don't seem to fit me even though I've tried (see my collection here). So I decided to give glosses a go again, I haven't tried any for a very long time (10 years?). In the store I had swatches all over my hand and ended up choosing Jennifer. It's a nice mauvey-purple color which shows on the lips transparently. The iridescent glitter doesn't really show on the lips, it adds a great sheen though. But what really got me about these glosses was the feeling on my lips. They have a minty tingle that just feels soothing and... cool! It's supposed to plump (which I don't need) but I didn't notice any plumping. Oh and it lasts really well for a gloss! I may now be obsessed, I want them all... Are you listening Santa?
Eylure
Naturals No. 11 (Similar Here)
These lashes are much more natural than the Vegas Nays as the name would suggest. I have worn them a few times and found them to be comfortable and replace the need for mascara. Which really is the goal. I definitely need to continue practicing with falsies though as I'm not quite ready to tackle these at 5am all groggy before work... I can see poking myself in the eye now.
NYX
Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand - Fair
I've purchased this concealer before in Porcelain (here and used it here) but they were out so I grabbed Fair. It's not a big enough difference to keep me from using it under my eyes, around my nose, and everywhere really. I do love this budget concealer, although I've been needing a more heavy duty one recently (see what I've been using here). This a great all-rounder and I've even used it almost as a foundation on good skin days and it does the job well.
Too Faced
Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara
I was really excited for this mascara as I loved the original (which I review here), so I bought it online on the 1st day it was available. So upon trying it I remembered that like original these have a very wet formula and a light hand is needed until it dries out a bit. After a few weeks is when these guys hit their prime! I really like the volume and length this mascara gives, it's almost magical. This is crazy volume that's slightly clumpy, which I like, but beware if you're not into clumps. The wand is also huge and can be daunting but once you get used to it it really does wonderful things to your lashes. Let me know if you want a full review with before and after shots (I can definitely do that). My big issue is that it still smudges on me and ends up making me look like I've been punched in the eye a few hours in. I've tried setting it with powder and setting spray with the same results. My eye troubles may be to blame for this, but thought you all should know. I'll still wear it, but not for a long time and with extra concealer on hand.
A few weeks ago I was visiting a friend in a different town and we decided to do some shopping, as you do. Now it happened to be freezing, snowing, and all around a crap day outside. So what better to do then spend a few hours milling around Ulta? So we did, and had a blast! Spending so much time in the store allowed me to test and pickup a few items that I don't usually purchase.
Also, if you follow me on Twitter (if don't you should here), I'm sure you've heard me going on about the new waterproof formula of Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. I also included that in this haul as I received it around the same time.
On this shopping trip I purchased a few items because of the eye issues I've been having. Over the last year or so I've developed dry eye syndrome and have had trouble with eye makeup ever since, especially mascara. I am always on the hunt for mascara that won't smudge and give me raccoon eyes! So the false lashes and waterproof mascara were some of the products I wanted to use to help with the problem.
See below for the haul and reviews as it's been a while since I took this trip.
See below for the haul and reviews as it's been a while since I took this trip.
Eylure
Vegas Nay Lashes - Classic Charm
First-off I've only tried fake lashes once and never wore them outside my living room so to me, these lashes are intense! I am a glasses wearer so they are actually a bit too long for me. I've only tried them at home and haven't worn them out yet. I plan to trim them and give them a proper try as they really do open up my eyes.
Buxom
Full-On Lip Polish - Jennifer
I am not a lipstick fan, they just don't seem to fit me even though I've tried (see my collection here). So I decided to give glosses a go again, I haven't tried any for a very long time (10 years?). In the store I had swatches all over my hand and ended up choosing Jennifer. It's a nice mauvey-purple color which shows on the lips transparently. The iridescent glitter doesn't really show on the lips, it adds a great sheen though. But what really got me about these glosses was the feeling on my lips. They have a minty tingle that just feels soothing and... cool! It's supposed to plump (which I don't need) but I didn't notice any plumping. Oh and it lasts really well for a gloss! I may now be obsessed, I want them all... Are you listening Santa?
Eylure
Naturals No. 11 (Similar Here)
These lashes are much more natural than the Vegas Nays as the name would suggest. I have worn them a few times and found them to be comfortable and replace the need for mascara. Which really is the goal. I definitely need to continue practicing with falsies though as I'm not quite ready to tackle these at 5am all groggy before work... I can see poking myself in the eye now.
NYX
Hi Definition Photo Concealer Wand - Fair
I've purchased this concealer before in Porcelain (here and used it here) but they were out so I grabbed Fair. It's not a big enough difference to keep me from using it under my eyes, around my nose, and everywhere really. I do love this budget concealer, although I've been needing a more heavy duty one recently (see what I've been using here). This a great all-rounder and I've even used it almost as a foundation on good skin days and it does the job well.
Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara
I was really excited for this mascara as I loved the original (which I review here), so I bought it online on the 1st day it was available. So upon trying it I remembered that like original these have a very wet formula and a light hand is needed until it dries out a bit. After a few weeks is when these guys hit their prime! I really like the volume and length this mascara gives, it's almost magical. This is crazy volume that's slightly clumpy, which I like, but beware if you're not into clumps. The wand is also huge and can be daunting but once you get used to it it really does wonderful things to your lashes. Let me know if you want a full review with before and after shots (I can definitely do that). My big issue is that it still smudges on me and ends up making me look like I've been punched in the eye a few hours in. I've tried setting it with powder and setting spray with the same results. My eye troubles may be to blame for this, but thought you all should know. I'll still wear it, but not for a long time and with extra concealer on hand.
