MAKEUP FOREVER SMOKY LASH MASCARA

I have been dying to try Makeup Forever's Smoky Lash Mascara after hearing rave reviews. I finally got it today and thought I would post a before and after of my lashes with and without the mascara. Also, you can get an idea of how my lashes look without anything on them. The product claims to add volume, length and curl. I am pretty happy with it. It does a good job at separating and looks very dark. You can find MF Smoky Lash at Sephora for $22.00.

BEFORE


AFTER

LILASH 1 MONTH UPDATE

So....it's been about a month since I started using Lilash and I am beginning to notice some changes. My lashes are getting a bit fuller and longer. Just when I was about ready to give up due to the slow start, something happened. I washed my makeup off as I do every night and I saw something that I usually don't notice, my lashes! They are usually straight and barely noticeable without the help of mascara or a curler. So sadly enough, noticing anything at all is impressive. The full effect of the serum is supposed to happen by the 6th week. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
*The one con I have noticed is that my eyes get a bit irritated and red. I can handle it if the results continue to improve. I can always use eye drops!

LiLASH

There is nothing more appealing to me than long lashes. I have always had puny sad lashes that have needed the assistance of lash curlers and mascara to make them look somewhat decent. I have owned a Shu Uemura lash curler ever since I was in junior high and I am pretty sure I have used it almost every day since. When I first heard of lash growth serums I was a little skeptical of the results and possible side effects. However, the temptation lingered until I purchased my first tube of LiLash a couple weeks ago. I had heard about it from a few people and I decided I could no longer wait to have a set of amazingly full lashes. I was on the internet researching LiLash and I noticed they were selling it on Amazon.com for $60.00. The price usually runs for about $140.00. What a score?!? That means I saved $80.00! It was a deal to good to resist. I started it about a week ago but I am supposed to see the results in 4-6 weeks. I checked out some of my concerns online and the company says if you follow instructions there should be no problems. Instead of applying it directly to your lashes you apply it as if your were putting on liquid liner. So now I wait patiently for the lashes I have always dreamed of. I will give an update in a month. Hopefully by then I can throw out my false eyelashes and go o'naturale.

MAKEUP AND GO!

Makeup and Go! is a walk in studio that has professional makeup artists that help make ladies look their best for any occasion. They also have a blow out salon located next door called Bubble Blow Dry to complete your look. This makeup studio aims to provide their services to the time-pressed and beauty obsessed at affordable rates. They offer different types of makeup applications such as airbrush, lash, makeup lessons, and body art via airbrush. I have yet to try Makeup and Go! but it seems like a fun place to go with my girlfriends for a special event. They are located in Brentwood at 13038 San Vicente Blvd. They are open 7 days a week and take walk ins.

GLO-REDNESS RELIEF POWDER

Even though we are experiencing some June gloom in July summer is here. This is the time of the year we travel, go to the beach, barbecue, go swimming and basically partake in any and every activity you can do alfresco. Something people may not necessarily know is that you can still get sunburned on cloudy days. I always put on sunscreen if I know my skin is going to be exposed to the sun. There are those occasions however where I forget to reapply. I discovered the perfect solution for covering and healing redness that happens when mishaps occur with my sunblock. It's called gloRedness by Glominerals. This powder reduces redness while soothing the skin with ingredients that include honeysuckle, zinc oxide, licorice and caffeine. Glominerals products are talc-free, non-comedogenic and free of perfumes and chemical dyes. Their cosmetic line boasts an advanced combination of antioxidant complex of Vitamins A, C, and E and green tea extract, they provide UV protection and help to defend against free radical damage. They have a wide range of products that include under eye concealer, hydrating mist, lip gloss, shadows, powders, brushes, lengthening mascara and much more. It is always nice to discover cosmetic companies that care about my skin as much as I do.




GloRedness Relief Powder-Available online at www.gloskincare.com for $25.00
This product is ideal for even the most sensitive skin, including conditions such as rosacea, sunburn, acne-flareups, and after advanced chemical and microderm treatments.

DIORSKIN AIRFLASH SRAY FOUNDATION

I got the Dior Airflash foundation a couple weeks ago and I am really liking it. It is easy to use and does a great job of covering your imperfections without looking too caked on. It evens out your skin tone while giving it a luminescent glow. You can apply it in a few different ways. You can spray on your hand and apply it with your fingers, use a sponge, or by spraying it directly on your face. I have tried it all 3 ways. You use less by applying it with your fingers and you can still get great coverage. If you apply it with a sponge you can get the same effect but you end up using more of it. I was a little apprehensive about spraying it directly on my skin. But I closed my eyes and held my breath and sprayed it from my forehead to my chin. I was nervous to see the outcome but when I took a look in the mirror I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. So my final assessment of the product is that it is easy to use and has great coverage. I use it sparingly because I know it will go fast. It was worth the $60.00 but I will make sure to use it on special occasions so that I can hold on to it as long as possible.

*Available at Sephora-$60.00 for 2.3oz

MOROCCANOIL RESTORATIVE HAIR MASK

As you may have read before I have been battling my damaged hair for quite a few months now. Obviously when you change your hair color so frequently there are going to be some consequences. I have heard many good things about Moroccanoil treatments but have yet to purchase any. So on an extremely bad hair day and a moment of disparity and frustration, I went to my local beauty supply. I asked for the best treatment I could use for over processed hair. The lady recommended that I try Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask. She said that it was a protein treatment and that it would be a good way to rebuild the strength of my hair. Well, I have been using it for almost a few weeks now and I have noticed a considerable difference in the texture of my hair. I can air dry it with minimal styling products and it curls on its own. This was something that would have been impossible a few weeks ago. I love it! It has practically saved my hair. I am also back to using my tride and true Frederic Fekkai Glossing shampoo and conditioner. It can be pricey, but it is worth having healthy hair that I don't have to fuss over.