The Prayers Of SSS Lashes

Even when I have found the one mascara that answers the prayers sung by my Short, Sparse & Straight lashes, I can't help but to be lured into trying yet another mascara; especially if it came GWP.

I was wandering through the isles at Zellers when I was in Toronto and came across that wonderful line of eyeshadow quads from Revlon. I was pulled into one with shimmery lavender shades in the Lavender Meadow quad (reviewed); especially because it had a tube of Luxurious Lengths Mascara attached to it.

Revlon Luxurious Lengths Mascara

So what about the mascara? The one I have is in Blackest Black. The color that it deposits on my lashes is more of a natural black. The formula itself is not clumpy and not overly wet or thick. When dried, the formula does not flake and has even resisted moisture better than other waterproof formulas I have tried. So far, so good.

The brush, it seems, can be the Pièce de résistance for some but a deal-breaker for others. On one side of the brush, the bristles are flat (think Maybelline Lash Discovery mascara). On the other, the bristles are rounded and curved. Its doublesided-ness tackles the issue of having separate brushes for volumizing and lengthening. Not bad, except for one thing. The result is not as 'luxurious' or curvaceous as the company claims. The stiff bristles although are good for ensuring separation and no clumps, it is simply too stiff to produce any curve. Several swipes is necessary to deposit enough color to show up on the lashes. This mascara, while it may be good for those seeking natural looking results, those of us that need more help in the lash department might stick to using mascaras that address volume and length separetly.

Vic's Secret Heated Lash Curler

Rather than being an impulse purchase, this heated lash curler has been in the planning for some time.

The one that I finally decided on is actually rather inexpensive. Excluding the cost of shipping, this heated lash curler from Vic's Secret was less than an average visit at Starbucks.

The gadget comes in a handy purse-friendly format with two levels of heat settings, powered by one AAA battery. My initial try had me going about it very careful. At first I touched the heated part with my fingers and then slowly I allowed it to come near my closed eye. It isn't hot actually at the lowest setting and it only produces a slight curl that did not hold for too long. However, the highest setting (which feels warm to my lids) produced the kind of curl that I look for. The result is curls that curve naturally without that unnatural bend.

The desired result is achieved by first applying Revlon's Luxurious Lengths mascara to my lashes, waiting until the mascara is completely dried, then curl with the heated lash curler. Was I satisfied? Yes!


Revlon is available at your local drugstore and Vic's Secret is available at sasa.com.


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The Makeup Artist In Us

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The fun thing about makeup is that we can make it as simple or as complicated as we like. With all the products available on the market, it is easy to bring out the inner makeup artist in all of us! Makeup companies are making it easier for us to customize the makeup to fit our own unique skintones and preferences. So grab some of these plus some brushes and let your creative juices flow!

Revlon Mix & Mingle Lip Palette - 6 Shades

All you need is a lip brush and a mirror. Use the lighter shade on fullest part of your lower lip and a little on the cupid's bow.









Revlon Custom Creations Foundation - 30 Shades

Adjust the intensity of the foundation by turning the pump nozzle. Great for those who tan and lighten throughout the year and replaces the need to have 2 different foundations.











Revlon ColorGenius Pressed Powder - 3 Shades

Take a little of the darker shade to contour and the lighter part to brighten. Lendis dimension to the face and take away the mask-like effect. Mix them all together to give you an allover skin finish.




Max Factor ColorGenius Blush - 3 Shades

Love these! Neutral colors to highlight, contour and blush all in one.






Credits: revlon.com, maxfactor.com

Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Quad - Lavender Meadow

A Revlon quad compact of 3 Gorgeous shades in lilac and lavender, with one subtle complimenting shade of moss. This eyeshadow quad will be perfect for this summer's new smoky eyes.

As with most of Revlon's 12 hour eye shadows, this one packs good pigment and endurance. The shadow is also easy to blend, so it will keep the tugging at the skin around the eyes to a minimum.

The challenge with makeup for me sometimes is to take something that the majority dislike and make it work. This Revlon Beyond Natural Cream to powder eye shadow has a pretty skinny rating on MUA. And like many of the reviewers there, I purchased this quad without first reading the reviews. But I was drawn to the cool natural tones and the cream to powder aspect. I mean, products that are not too powdery work gorgeously in hotter months.

I love a good natural quad that has all the colors needed to shape and enhance the shape of the naked eyelid. And this quad without a doubt provides me with that. The dark sooty brown defines the lash line and deepens the crease. The medium mud brown is the happy medium between the dark and the light creamy shade. While the lightest ivory shade highlights the tear ducts and brow bones. All without a speck of shimmer.

I understand that people complain that the creams crease and that the colors looks too natural. But a good base takes care of that and this is supposed to be a natural looking product. Seriously! And I find it so easy to put on and blend when I'm in a rush to get out of the door. Which is most days these days.


Website: Revlon
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Project: Celebrity Junk Drawers by Jason Mecier

An exhibit fit for us beauty junkies; Jason Mecier uncovers the junk in Celebrities' drawers and created portraits of celebrities out of the items waiting to be tossed. This is an interesting way of looking into celebrities' cabinets, to see what products (not only beauty items) they personally like and use up. Thank you Mr. Mecier for satisfying our curiosity!

I personally like these 3 out of many he has done. Pay special attention to Barbi Benton's hair made up of Chanel & Revlon items, and Morgan Fairchild's blue swimsuit made out of Christian Dior products. I can see that Parker Posey likes her MAC products as much as we do!



Credits: jasonmecier.com

New Palettes You Will Not Be Able To Resist. Get them before they are gone!

Look at what is in store for us! All limited edition so be sure to get yours before they are all snapped up - and then you will have to ebay them!

Givenchy Powder & Cream Eyeshadow Quartet

















Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades Eyeshadow (Fleur De Feu)













Chantecaille Protected Paradise Eye Shdow (3% of proceeds will be donated to Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation)





The Body Shop Blushing Daisies blusher
















Shiseido The Makeup Muli-shade Enhancer














YSL Palette Pop Collector Powder For Face and Cheeks
















Dior Flower Blossom limited-edition Floral Illuminating Powders for Face












Revlon A Floral Affair Sheer Powder Blush
















No7 Tropical Eyes Limited Edition Eyeshadow Compact