Tarte Gifted Mascara Review

Does the Tarte Gifted Mascara create voluminous lashes? Today I’m bringing you my honest opinion in this Tarted Gifted Mascara Review. I love Tarte products so I was very excited to try this product.

Let's start with some things I like about the product. First, the Gifted Mascara has natural bristles. A recent trend is to create mascara brushes with thick plastic bristles, which generally do not work for my lashes. So, I appreciate that this Tarte mascara has more traditional, natural bristles.

I was able to create thick full lashes with this mascara, which almost helps create a false lashes look. It's really important to me that mascara is buildable so I appreciate this quality.

I purchased the Gifted Mascara in a set that included the Tarte Primer. These two products worked extremely well together.

If you choose not to use the primer, the Gifted Mascara creates a more natural look.

While there are qualities I liked about this Tarte Mascara, there were things of the mascara I did not enjoy as much. First, while I purchased the mascara in a set for $10, the retail price of the Gifted Mascara is $20. The Tarte Primer is $22. So, if you're purchasing both, you're looking at $42 for mascara.

Another thing I noticed about this mascara is that it seemed to dry out pretty quickly. I went through 2 Tarte Gifted Mascaras in the time it would have taken me to use up only one Maybelline Colossal Mascara.

The last thing I wanted to include is that I found this mascara hard to use without the primer. I like to create very thick, full lashes and without the primer, I found this difficult.

To see more of my review, check out my video! What are your opinions of this Tarte mascara? Let me know in the comments!



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Drugstore and Bath & Body Works Haul

On Monday I posted a Drugstore and Bath & Body Works collective haul video. I picked these items up over the last few months. I'll leave the majority of the products for the video but here are some of my favorites from the haul.

First, let's start with the L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara! Mascara is my first makeup love. When your eyelashes are blonde like mine, the best weapon in your makeup arsenal is mascara. I'm so excited to try this mascara because of it's unique design and flexible brush.

I might have been sucked into buying this nail polish because it's part of the Kate Moss collection...but I think this color is going to be a great fun option for fall. This Rimmel polish in BritPop is a little bright but I can't wait to try it.

When I saw the L'Oreal Glossy Balms, they immediately reminded me of the Tarte Lipsurgence Lip Tints and the Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. I picked up the Vintage Rose balm and swatching this color I noticed that it is a little more sheer than the Tarte and Revlon products but I'm hoping it will be buildable and have a good formula.

I showed many other products in my haul that I can't wait to try and if you'd like to see the haul, check out my video below. Thanks for watching!



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October Favorites 2014

It’s time for October Favorites! I have some new favorites and returning favorites this month. I have some great makeup favorites, hair favorites, candle favorites, and a book favorite. What are your favorites this month? Let me know in the comments!

For makeup products, I have wearing Lipstick Queen in Medieval this month. Medieval is a sheer berry color. I’ve been using a nude lip liner under it and a M.A.C. lusterglass on top.

The time change in the fall always makes me sleepy so to brighten up my eyes, the Mally Waterproof Eyeliner in Starshine has been a lifesaver. A little bit of this eyeliner lining my bottom lashes, in the inner corner of the eye, or tightlined on the bottom lashes makes such a big difference!

In the fall and winter, I tend to start wearing bold lips and eye shadows. So, I like to go for a pretty light and neutral cheek look. For the apples of my cheeks, I’ve been applying a NARS blush in the color Sex Appeal. Then in the hollows, I just dust a little bit of the Benefit Rockateur blush.

I know everyone’s been using the original Naked palette for years but I fell back in love with this palette this month. I’ve been pretty busy. To save time while still looking put-together for work, I just quickly apply Naked and Buck.

My next favorite has been so life-changing for me that I have decided to do an entire review post/video about it. All I will say now is that there needs to be a parade for the Macadamia Natural Oil Flawless Cleansing Conditioner!

For this month’s book favorite, I want you to keep an open mind. It’s not a girly book but it is incredible. I highly recommend Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. It has a few slow parts and some parts are hard to read because it discusses prisoners of war during World War II but it is an amazing read.

Fall means it is time to break out all of the candles again.

One thing I love about Bath and Body Works is their ability to combine two completely unique scents and come out with an amazing candle. The Pumpkin Cinnamon Bun candle is the perfect mix of pumpkin and cinnamon bun. You can smell both scents distinctly and they come together in an amazing way.

The candle above is Salted Caramel Corn and when you burn this candle, it smells like you are making a caramel dessert. This candle is so strong you can even smell it in the room when it isn’t burning. If you like sweet scents, I think you will really enjoy the Salted Caramel Corn candle.



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POPSUGAR Must Have Box October 2014

Today I’m so excited to share my first unboxing blog post and video. The October POPSUGAR Must Have Box is festive and adorable. I love subscription boxes and I’m really excited to start getting the POPSUGAR box!

The POPSUGAR Must Have Box is a monthly subscription service. This is a lifestyle box, which means there may be makeup and beauty products included but the boxes also includes food, decor, fashion and other lifestyle items.

The price tag for this box gives me a little sticker shock. It's $39.95/month. Long before I started a blog and YouTube, I subscribed to Birchbox, a $10/month beauty subscription box. $10/month is a little easier to swallow but less expensive boxes like Birchbox usually only include deluxe samples with the occasional full size product. When you subscribe to a pricier box, like the POPSUGAR Must Have Box, you should generally expect all of the items included to be full size products.

I didn't think I was getting the October box because I subscribed after the beginning of the month. So when I received a tracking number from POPSUGAR in my e-mail, I was excited and a little sad. Since I was convinced I wouldn't receive my first box until November, I already peaked and watched YouTube videos of the October box.

Upon opening the adorable POPSUGAR October Box, the first product I noticed was the Butter London Wink Eye Pencil in Earl Grey. I've tried Butter London nail polishes before and haven't been impressed, especially after spending $15/bottle. However, nail polishes and eyeliners are completely different so I was happy to see this product. Happy but wary. I'll let you know after I try the product.

Some people might not be excited to get socks in a subscription box but I love fun socks, especially now that the weather is getting colder. Red Leopard Print is not my favorite but I'm a big fan of stepping out of your comfort zone so I'll definitely give these Happy Socks a try.

The Dean & Deluca Pumpkin Spice Maltballs immediately interested me. Pumpkin spice is ridiculously popular in the fall so I'm sure I am not the only person delighted to see these. Check out my YouTube video below for my taste test reaction!

The next product in the POPSUGAR box was the K. Hall Designs Shore Line Shea Butter Olive Oil Soap. Not the most exciting product but I will definitely use it!

It's no surprise I have a nail polish and product obsession. The Halloween Nailed Kit included in the box is adorable but I received the October box at the very end of the month so I will have to wait until next year to use it. Darn!

A decor product included in this month's box is the Mine Design Chalkboard Soy Candle. It smells heavenly! And I love the idea of being able to write little messages on it!

The last product in the October POPSUGAR box is the Isaac Jacobs Frame. It's a thick, clear, magnetic frame. I can't wait to put this in my office at work.

That's everything in the October 2014 POPSUGAR Must Have Box. You can check out my YouTube video below!



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Nail Art Essentials

I’m so excited to announce my second Giveaway! This giveaway will focus on Nail Art Essentials.

If you want to win the nail art tools and products mentioned in the video below, ENTER HERE:

Nail Art Essentials

Check out the YouTube Giveaway to see what Nail Art prizes I'm including!!!



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Nail Product Addict Tag

It’s another Nail Polish Video!!! Today I’m answering all of the Nail Product Addict Tag Questions. If you like a polish you see in the video, check below for a link!

Questions:
1. Favourite nail treatment product?
2. Favourite luxury brand?
3. Favourite drugstore brand?
4. Best eye-catching red?
5. Most disappointing nail polish/product?
6. Basecoat - yes or no?
7. Favourite topcoat?
8. Favourite summer shade?
9. Favourite winter shade?
10. Mention something extra!




Christian Dior Creme Abricot Nail Cream
Zoya
Revlon Scented Lime Basil
Revlon Top Speed in Electric
Butter London
Seche Vite Top Coat
Sally Hansen Big Shiny Topcoat
OPI Fly from the Nicki Minaj Collection
Rimmel Pink Posh
China Glaze Merry Berry
Julep Kylie
China Glaze Pizzazz
Essie A Cut Above
China Glaze Luxe and Lush
OPI It’s Real 18K Gold Top Coat

Chanel Fire DUPES!!!
Essie First Dance
China Glaze With Love
Sally Hansen Surspice

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Review

Does the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish really last 14 days? Find out in today’s review! I wore this polish for 2 weeks to put it to the test. I tried the color Tidal Wave but I also purchased Pink Up and Red Eye.

Tidal Wave is definitely a bold color to commit to for 14 days. It was a great choice at first but it become old pretty quickly. I will say that I got plenty of compliments while wearing this color.

I took pictures on Day 1, 5, 10, and 14 so you could see the progression of the polish.

Honestly, I was pretty impressed with this polish. It is better than most regular polishes but it does not quite hold up to a gel or acrylic polish. I think this will be an excellent polish to use right before going on a trip because you can wear it longer than your regular polishes.

I decided to get a few other colors. Because I love a good pink polish, I purchased Pink Up. I ended up wearing this for about a week or so. It's a really beautiful, bright almost barbie pink!

I also decided to add Red Eye to my collection. I have not tried this color yet but I'm very excited to put it on my toes soon! I love the look of red polish, especially on toes. It's just so classic!

For a full review of the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail polish, check out my video below! Have you tried this polish yet? What did you think? What color did you try? Did you like it? Let me know!



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