Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner Pen (Sephora)

Most. Amazing. Eyeliner!

My rating: ★★★★☆

Price: $16

So this is probably one of the best liquid eyeliners I've ever used in my life and I want another one soooooooo bad but um... WAY out of my price range for eyeliner.

I have never really used expensive brands or anything so when my boyfriend's mom gave me this I was excited to see if it was really worth all the money. And I'd say it is but I really cannot justify spending that much money on my part time salary.

I loved this pen because well I use a LOT of liquid eyeliner (being as I wear the 'winged cat eye' look every day. But with this pen it was super easy to glide over my eyelid without getting it all over the place and making too thick of lines. Even today my Eyeko pen is running on fumes and isn't dark anymore but I use it as a guide for my other eyeliner so that I can get it perfectly one. Kinda like an outline.

When this pen still had eyeliner in it though it would glide on easy, make dark lines and not leave a shiny finish on my eyes. That is really important to me. I like having a matte finish with my eyeliner so it does not take away from the shadow. Also I love having dark eyeliner on my eyes so it worked perfectly for me.

The pen can make all sorts of thicknesses and shapes too. Just use it as you would if you were using a marker on your face and it will work perfectly.

I really miss this little guy and someday I will get another one. But right now, it is just not in my budget.

Pros:
* Glides on gently and with ease
* No sharp edges
* Creates dark lines
* No mess!
* Lasts a long time (even with heavy use)
* Easy to wash off

Cons:
* Expensive
* Cannot buy at a drug store (as far as I know)

Avon Infinitize Mascara

Being in Avon does has its perks. I saw this little guy before it came out and was super excited to get my hands on it. I mean, look at the brush! It's incredible! I showed everyone I knew and posted it on facebook and urged people to try it with me. And I did get two people to buy it. But sadly, it didn't preform as well as I had hoped it would.

My rating: ★★★☆☆
Price: $8

I mean look at that brush! Its awesome!

I reused this today because I couldn't remember everything I liked/didn't like about it and actually changed my mind about the rating. I was going to give it two stars but it actually isn't that bad of a mascara.

It does a good job spreading apart your lashes and making them full as well as curling them. I don't curl my lashes so this mascara does a good job giving them a little lift and making them longer as well. I love having bold lashes and this definitely does the trick.

However there are some bad things about this mascara that have prevented me from using it on a daily basis or at all really. I'm going to regret putting this on today when I try to take it off tonight. I always have a hard time taking it off with just soap and water.

Also because the brush has so many teeth on it that are different sizes, I have noticed that it is kind of hard to get it close to your lash line. I often have to move the wand around to get into the right position and reach every  part of my lashes. But that isn't the problem. The problem is that when I do get to the lash line, I often feel a scraping and it hurts to get close to the root of my lashes. This is do not like.

I also noticed that you have to be really careful when getting the lower lashes. I brushed the wand over them normally with the tip of the wand and ended up making them really long and dark. Some people might like this look but I however look like a porcelain doll right now. Not the worst thing ever but not what I was going for.

All in all this is an ok mascara to use once in a while but I personally wouldn't use it every day. But my grandma said she uses it every day and she loves it. She's more of a conservative makeup user too so maybe we just apply it differently. I won't be repurchasing it but it might be just what you're looking for! :)

Pros:
* Curls and thickens lashes
* Lasts all day/waterproof
* Doesn't clump

Cons:
* Wand can be scratchy and unpleasant
* Hard to get off
* Hard to control amount applied on lashes (for me at least)
* Made my lashes fall out if used more than once
* Clumps if used more than once

I do remember one more thing. Since it is so hard to get off, sometimes if you use it again the day after you use it the first time and there is still residue of the day before on there, it will start to clump together and you will look like you have fewer lashes. I hated this about this mascara and decided only to use it on special occasions or when I wanted a lift. Not recommended for everyday use. 

L'oreal Studio Secrets Perfecting Base vs. Blackheart Beauty Primer

It's prime time haha

My rating: ★★☆☆☆
Price: $10.97

Until semi-recently I had no idea about primers. As a teenager and up till last year I used to use a lot of really bright colors. I usually spent a while layering my colors to get them to the vibrancy I wanted. If I had known about primers back then, I would have saved so much on makeup!

But my friend who does makeup as a hobby told me about this primer (or one similar) and I decided to give it a shot. The one she told me to get was white but I couldn't find it, and assumed this one was the same. It isn't.

And honestly I'm not even 100% sure I was using this product right but basically I put a small layer on top of my lashes and it seemed to make my powder eyeshadow last longer and get brighter. However I did notice that I had to use barely any of the product or else nothing would stick on it. Odd sounding, I know.

So it's basically a paste in balm form and you just gently dip your finger in it and glide it on. And it did work a little bit. I liked it and used it every day... till I got my newest one and realized this product wasn't that great at all. Maybe because this one is clear and kind of has a pink tint to it vs the white one my friend told me to get? I don't know. But I do know that it is way to expensive for what it does.

Pros:
* If you like a suddle color on your eyes, this would work for you

Cons:
* Doesn't really bring out the true color of your eyeshadow
* Changed the color of some eyeshadows (my green ones)
* Overpriced
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My rating: ★★★★★
Price: $2.50-5.00

Now I found this at Hot Topic in their two for five section. I bought this and their eyeliner with my $5 and left a happy person. But if I had known what a great product this was, I would have gotten two!

First off, the packaging on the bottle is kind of cool. I love how the black fades onto the glass yet you can still see the product itself. The liquid is white and is applied with a wand. It's thicker than water but sticky so it lasts a while. I got this probably three months ago at least and I have just ran out of it.

Now, I love this primer because even though it is white, it applies on clear so that you don't have to make sure all of it is hidden. (If you are like me your primer can get out of the area you usually put your eyeshadow and that can look kind of weird.) But this is clear so you don't even notice.

It does feel sticky but as soon as you apply the eyeshadow on top, it smooths right out. The colors come out exactly the way they are on your pallets and last all day. It's definitely safe to say that I will be getting this again as soon as I can! Even if I have to pay five dollars for just one of them!

Pros:
* Lasts a long time (a little goes a long way)
* Easy to apply
* Great price
* Makes colors more vibrant and to their full potential
* Easy to blend on top of
* Nice glass packaging

Cons:
* Only found at Hot Topic (as far as I know)

Avon Eyebrow Pencil vs. Wet n Wild pencils (Coloricon)

Because I dye my hair all the time, I like to color in my eyebrows. Right now I have redish hair and my natural color is like a dirty dark blond so my eyebrows are kind of ugly and stick out. I've found that I like the way they look when they're dark brown so I've been coloring them for quite a while now. I love them!

My rating: ★★★☆☆
Price: $2.99 (cost changes frequently) 

My review is on the actual pencil Avon has but I have also used this one ^ with the brush and they're about the same.

Now being as I sell Avon, I wanted to support the brand and use their products. However, some of their stuff is at amazing deals and some (like the pencils) are usually overpriced. Now the prices are constantly changing but usually I find them too expensive.

They are amazing quality pencils and go on nicely. They don't leave a thick globby mess on your eyebrows or eyes but I have noticed that they don't last long either. They're not a full sized pencil and you have to sharpen them every time you have to use them. So if you are a heavy user like me, they don't last long at all.

And to me that just wasn't worth the price. The brush did come in handy though sometimes. But a q-tip can do the same thing.

Pros:
* Easy and nice to use
* Good colors

Cons:
* Doesn't last long
* Constantly have to sharpen
* Too pricy for me
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Now this product gets me excited :)

My rating: ★★★★★
Price: $.93

So this pencil is amazing! I've been using these since I was fifteen because you can find them at Walmart and Walgreens for less than a dollar and they are worth the money. When I was younger I used to use only pencils and so these were amazing!

They come in a variety of colors including blues and purples and white. The eyeliner its self is soft and glides on easily. You get a lot of product for your money and it doesn't fade off during the day. I only have to sharpen it maybe once every three days which is good for a heavy user like me!

Because I don't have to sharpen it so much and it is a full sized pencil, I find that I only have to replace it once every couple months and that is great! These are my go-to pencils and I don't think you will be disappointed! :)

Pros:
* Get a lot for your money
* Don't have to sharpen as much
* Great colors
* Such a great price

Cons:
* Sometimes feels sticky or thick (depending on use)

***Just a little tip. I tend to use a lot to cover my brows (the bald parts in my brows sometimes get difficult) so after they feel thick and sticky. But I just brush a little powdered foundation over the top and that takes away the sticky thick feeling and my eyebrows are able to move and feel like they had before. Also tames down the color and makes them blend more and look more natural.

Absolute Makeup Clensing Tissue/ Kirkland Brand Facial Wipes

So I guess this is more makeup type stuff than what I've been posting the last few posts....

My rating: ★☆☆☆☆
Price: $6.99

You can find these little babies at Walgreen's for $6.99 but I wouldn't even look if I were you. The only reason I got them is because sometimes when I'm taking my makeup off with soap and water and a washcloth, my face gets raw and sore and hurts for a while. So of course I'm intrigued by the thought of a wipe getting my makeup off fast and easy. And a long time ago I found the perfect ones, but I don't remember what brand or anything.

Honestly I think they are all over priced (makeup wipes) but decided to get these when I saw them at my work for like three bucks. So I did and that night I tried them out. Four wipes later my makeup finally came off. This was ridiculous! There are only like 30 in the package and there is no reason that I couldn't take all my makeup off with just one wipe. But it didn't happen. I scrubbed and scrubbed at my skin and it went raw too but with soap greased onto it.

They are a complete waste of time and do not take off makeup well at all. Which is what they're made to do! I was frustrated but at least I didn't have to pay full price!!!

Pros:
* Smells nice

Cons:
* Does NOT remove makeup easily
* Leaves skin greasy
* Not well priced IMO
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I have also tried the Costco brand (Kirkland) facial wipes as well and was equally disappointed. :(

My rating: ★★☆☆☆
Price: $37.99 (for 150 wipes)

Now these wipes DO take your makeup off with ease (I only used one wipe on both sides) but I found that it left a greasy feel too and no matter how much I washed my face, it didn't leave.

This might sound gross but I usually never wash my face cause it makes me break out, but when I used these I felt like I had to. So of course when I did wash my face, I broke out. Even if I didn't wash my face after using this product, I would break out. Which wasn't fun.

Also a friend (no names) of mine used them and her eye got swollen. Don't know how that happened but every time she would use them it would swell. So that's no bueno.

Pros:
* Buy in bulk
* Removes makeup nicely

Cons:
* Leaves skin greasy
* May cause breakouts or swelling
* Only at Costco

Nail Aid Extreme Steel Hardener

Now back to some more makeup-type stuff.

My rating: ★★☆☆☆
Price: $3.48

Unfortunately this was kind of a disappointment to me. My nails are really oily normally and are soft so nail polish doesn't really stay on my fingers. Also my nails are super unhealthy and are constantly chipping and breaking. They grow fast but are super thin and hurt when they grow.

Working in retail I am always breaking them because of how much I use my hands and how thin they are which hurts of course. So of course when I saw this I wanted to try it. Unfortunately I have to apply four or five coats for it to stay on and get thick enough till they don't break or chip off. Once I have applied a couple coats they last a couple days but never longer than four days.

I probably would repurchase this product again if their other one (thickener) doesn't work.

Pros: 
* Hardens nails and prevents chipping
* Dries relatively quickly

Cons: 
* Chips off after a couple days
* Takes over three coats to work 

Aussie Hair Insurance

Another good product for my unhealthy hair lol

My rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $2.97

Now, I don't have much experience using leave-in conditioners but I do really like this one. It makes my hair soft and less frizzy but I have noticed that I have to use a lot of it in my hair to make it soft enough to my liking. I have been using it off and on though for the last year I think and I just ran out. I haven't been using it every day but I have liked it a lot recently.

Pros:
* Makes hair soft
* Can see a little improvement in my hairs health

Cons: 
* Makes hair greasy fast if used on the roots if not washed