NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadows

Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows

I've always been intrigued by these since I walk by them every time I'm in Sephora. 

However, they're hefty price tag has always made me keep right-on walking. But, this past Christmas my mom asked me if I wanted something from Sephora and these popped into my mind. I had swatched a few in the store, and the color pay-off is great, on most of them.

If you're going to purchase one of these, I would stick to the lighter shades. I got the shade Dione. It's very pretty on. I don't have to work hard to get the color on a brush and it blends beautifully. The darker shades just came off as, well, meh.

For over $20, you need to be wowed by ONE eyeshadow. So, if it were me, I wouldn't purchase any of the other shades. I've seen a lot of similar shades in Victoria's Secret, which actually swatch about the same for half the price. You can also check out Loreal's Infallible Eyeshadows. They are like little pressed pigments for less than $10. Those you can find at any drugstore or Target/Wal-Mart.

Here's a link to the Loreal Infallible Eyeshadows at Ulta; http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4070031

So ladies, save your money on this one. There are cheaper options out there!

Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing Conditioner

Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing Conditioner

So, being a night shift nurse, I see A LOT of infomercials...

Anyone ever seen the one for Wen Hair Care? It's marketed as sort of a one-step shampoo/conditioner that will change your hair foreverrrrrrr.

Well, I am always skeptical of hair products when the "with regular shampoo" shot the woman has on no makeup, ugly clothes, and they've made absolutely no attempt at styling her hair. While the "with our product" shot she's beautifully done up, hair's styled to perfection, and they've changed her clothes..oh, and allowed her to smile.

Anyway, the Wen stuff is pricey, and rarely do I do pricey. So, I was intrigued when I saw the Herbal Essences product at Target.

First of all, smells AMAZING! They describe it as a "mint fusion" smell, but it is so much more than that. I catch myself smelling the ends of my hair throughout the day. And, it's not too girly so my husband likes to use it too :) Another good thing is that it is sulfate-free, so if your hair is colored, it won't fade as fast as with regular shampoo and conditioner.
To use it: 3 pumps for short/medium hair, 4 pumps for long hair. Massage to the scalp and through to the ends. It does NOT lather! Leave it in for a while and rinse. The only negative to this was that I found I really had to work at rinsing it all out. Make sure to check your roots for any oiliness before stepping out of the shower.

I have to say I was so impressed that my hair looked so clean. My hair is so fine that usually I can't use heavy conditioners or oily products. It didn't look or feel weighed down at all. I would say that I wouldn't use it every time I shampoo my hair, just in case it did weigh it down with repeated use.

Would I repurchase: Yes.
Cost: about $6 (comes in a 16.9 ounce bottle--with a pump!)

Covergirl 3-in-1 Foundation

Covergirl's 3-in-1 Foundation

I initially heard about this foundation from countless beauty gurus on Youtube. No lie, everybody was singing its praises. For such a widespread positive review, I knew I needed to try it.

Now, I'm very fair. Lie, I'm pale, like beacon-of-light-in-the-sunshine pale. It's hard for me to find a shade that fits. I usually just go to whatever shade's at the beginning. If the very first shade isn't light enough, sadly I have to move on. So when I walked up to the display at Ulta, I was thrilled to see a number of shades! The very first one was actually light enough for me! Success! (in my terrible Borat voice)

It wears all day, even on my oily skin. I only had to touch-up once. The coverage is amazing, without feeling heavy. Some days, I don't even bother with concealer. I can just use a beauty blender or makeup sponge and dab a little extra where I need it.
As far as drug store foundations go, this one can run you between $7-11, depending on where you shop. Ulta usually has some type of sale or coupon you can use to shave a few extra dollars off.

This foundation is worth the hype, I swear.
I hope you try it out! Let me know what you think!

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I'm starting this blog to share my thoughts on beauty tips and products.

I am in no shape or form a professional in make-up, hair, nails, ect. However, I do love all of those things and spend a lot of my spare time looking for new ways to express myself through these areas, hence, this blog.

I have tried so many things out in the drug store and department stores. Hopefully, I can shed some light here on what I think is worth the money, and more importantly, what isn't. Like most women, when I find something good, I want to tell everyone so they can have it too :)

Stop by every now and then and check out if I've discovered something new!