green and brown with envy eye look

Emerald green. The shade of the season, and one that I love- it just reminds me of pure luxury! However, sometimes a shade this powerful is difficult to wear without looking too much or like raccoon eyes. I came up with this look that is a more subdued take on this popular shade.

I primed my lid and lower lash line with the Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and then took the darkest shade in the CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows in Shimmering Sands and put that all over my eyelids (swatched left). I used a patting motion to apply this to prevent fall-down and also to pack the most color on. I then took the middle shade in the same palette and patted it on top of the darker shade. This creates more of a neutral bronze that is not too warm or cool.

Next, I used the emerald green shade called Loaded in the Urban Decay Dangerous Palette and applied this in the outer corner and blended it into the crease. I did this several times to create depth. To highlight my inner corner and brow bone, I used the shade White from the Lorac Pro Palette. I wanted to keep this matte since there was so much shimmer going on throughout the lid.

I then applied my liquid liner- the Lorac Front of the Line Pro- and added a flick at the outer corner. To complete the look I took the Loaded shade and used a pencil brush to place that along my lower lash line and under the wing of my liquid liner. Just add mascara, and your look is finished!

I really enjoyed how this look came out- it is still a great smokey eye, but not too dark, and uses this season's hot color. I would pair this with any lip color, but I loved it with Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Berry Haute. I also think this would look lovely with the perfect red, creating the perfect party look!

I hope you enjoyed this blown out smokey eye with a twist! Look out for more posts soon!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

faux French mani

The French manicure is a classic and time-tested nail look great for any occasion, but I wanted to spice mine up a little by using not-so-classic shades to recreate it. This is the faux French mani that can add some edge to any outfit.

You might be thinking this will take forever to complete, but I created a pic-torial for y'all, with which you will achieve this look in 6 simple steps.

First, paint your entire nail whichever color you desire. The design works best with opaque shades, so choose your shade accordingly. Also, you want the "tip" to be darker or more opaque than the polish you choose for your entire nail.

Next, apply a second coat if needed. Make sure you let each coat dry completely before moving on.

So, now that your nails are completely dry, take your tip color and get the brush fairly clean. You want very minimal product on it in order to get a cleaner line. Starting from the outer corner of one nail draw a line close to the middle. Then go to the other corner and connect the line in the middle. Using two motions to create the line makes it sharper and easier to control. Repeat this on every nail.

Lastly, you can use nail polish remover and a q-tip to clean your edges and any nail polish that has transferred onto the skin. Once everything is dry, add a coat of clear nail polish to set the look.

I also wanted to include some color combinations in this post to give you an idea of what shades I would combine. For the nude French, pictured above, I used an essie Nail Color that I cannot find the name of and Love & Beauty by Forever 21 Nail Polish in Pewter. Here are some other shades I would combine.

The shades I used in the pic-torial are Zoya Nail Polish in Mason for the base- a shimmery berry magenta- and e.l.f. Essential Nail Polish in Violet Velvet for the tip- a deep purple with some shimmer. I really like this combination for fall because of the purple shades. I think it looks great with black clothing!

The next combo I'd wear is some blues. For the base I would use the essie Nail Color in Aruba blue- a royal blue with slight shimmer. As for the tip, I couldn't choose between two shades, so I decided to include both. In the middle is e.l.f. Essential Nail Polish in Sea Escape- a charcoal black with royal blue shimmer- and on the right is Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer in Navy Baby- a dark navy.

Another nude combo I like is L'Oreal Colour Riche Nail Polish in Eiffel For You as the base- a light to medium creamy taupe- and e.l.f. Essential Nail Polish in Smoky Brown for the tip- a cool-toned creamy dark brown.

The last combination I came up with is probably my favorite because it reminds me of a pair of Christian Louboutin's! I think either color could be used for the tip or base so this one is up to you! Swatched is the Nailtini Nail Lacquer in Bloody Mary- a true, neutral creamy red- and wet n wild Fast Dry Nail Color in Ebony Hates Chris- a pure creamy black.

Obviously you can use any shades that you think look great together, I just wanted to give a few suggestions! I hope this has inspired you to look through your nail polish collection to create your favorite faux French mani! I'd love to know your favorite combinations and other nail trends you are creating this fall!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

L'Oreal magic nude liquid powder

So it's been about a month since my haul where I purchased the L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Bare Skin Perfecting Makeup and I know I have mentioned it several times in other posts, but I thought it needed its own review.

Over the last few months, I have been looking for a lightweight foundation that would be great for every day wear- and preferably something from the drugstore, so I wouldn't have to spend too much money. Although I do think I have found some great drugstore foundations lately, many of them seemed to be a heavier coverage which is really not something I wanted on a day-to-day basis.

This foundation is exactly what I was looking for. My current shade is 320 Natural Beige, but it does allow some room for when I am more tan or pale. It is a very thin consistency, which makes it very liquidy. I would say this provides light to medium coverage...so it will cover up general redness and light under-eye blueness, but it won't do any major concealing. In this picture you can see that my cheeks are not as red and my skin tone in general has been evened out (left- with only moisturizer on, right- with moisturizer and foundation). You can build coverage, but this tends to make the foundation look more cakey because it dries so quickly. Also, this type of foundation clings very easily to facial hair so that is something to be weary of if you have this problem.

Once this dries, it has more of a powdery, semi-matte look. It is not completely matte, but not dewy either and leans towards a velvet finish. I personally do not powder after application because it looks un-natural during the day time. Speaking of application, I like to dot this foundation all over my face with my fingers and then blend it out with a buffing brush. This way is the least messiest application style I have found, because like I mentioned before it's quite liquidy.

Now let's get to staying power. I would say that on my combination to oily skin this stays looking semi-matte for about 4 hours. I don't notice this breaking down in any areas, but it could use some blotting or powder at that point.

All in all, this is a great foundation. It has decent staying power, with light coverage and a beautiful finish! I know I mostly bought it for day-to-day wear, but it looks amazing at night too! Let me know your thoughts on this foundation and others that you enjoy!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

white after Labor Day OOTN

I'm sure most of us have heard, "don't wear white after Labor Day" at least at some point of our lives. However, I don't think all fashion rules are meant to be followed. I love how white pants look any time of year, so I decided to be bold and break some rules.

I think the combination of navy, white and nude look so stunning together- it's all about adding touches of your style to rock this look. You can't see it very well but the top has silver studs all around the collar which give this an edgy look.

Top- navy sleeveless hi-low top from Forever21
Jeans- white distressed jeans from Hollister
Shoes- nude Vera Wang pumps from Kohl's
Jewelry- Alex & Ani bracelets, random rings

This is definitely a look that can be wearable to work, by switching out the pants for fitted grey or white trousers and adding a cardigan or blazer. You can even funk this look up by wearing some edgier heels (with spikes, or red) and jewelry!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

the 5: don't leave the drugstore without these 5

So I wanted to officially start this series, since I have noticed it to be a common theme among many of my posts. I like to work in sets of five because I have OCD and also because it allows me to write a post that is not too long and not too short. So I kept the series title sweet and simple- the 5. Today I want to let you know about five products that you should not leave the drugstore without.

A matte drugstore bronzer is quite difficult to find. Then I also often run in to the problem of them looking too orange. But have no fear, go pick up the NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny. This is a medium colored bronzer that can be applied quite sheer, which means it is great for those who have a lighter skin tone. However, this bronzer can be deepened with multiple applications- which is what I did during the summer when I had some color. This is natural enough to wear day to day. At about $3 this is a steal and trust me, you won't have to repurchase it for a while!

My next favorite product is the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer in Brightener. I have bought this twice already and I keep going back for more! It comes with a sponge, which I removed, and has a medium consistency. It very pink-toned and looks beautiful to highlight with- which is the main reason why I bought this. I use this mainly when I have no tan because I am pretty fair. I did use this a few times when I was a bit darker but only for a dramatic look, since it was very light for me. I think for deeper skin tones, this could work if mixed with a concealer closer to your shade. This is usually somewhere around $9, but look for sales!

The third product is one that I recently discovered. This L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Bare Skin Perfecting Makeup is a very thin and liquid foundation that turns to powder after it has been applied. My current shade is 320 Natural Beige, however I do think the shades allow some room for when you are a bit more tan or pale. It gives a light to medium coverage and can be built up, however with more layers, it does start to look a bit cakey. I like to apply by dotting the foundation onto my face using my fingers and then blending it with a buffing brush. As for wear, I do find that some oil shines through at the 4-hour mark, but I usually just apply powder or blot. Although this is a bit pricier than other drugstore foundations (about $13), this is totally worth it.

Another drugstore quest is finding the perfect pink nude lipstick. I have tried many- some were to shimmery, others weren't pigmented and some just weren't the right shade...BUT I think I have finally found mine. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose 668 is that color for me. Many have said this is a dupe for several MAC lipsticks, but that doesn't matter to me. I would say it is a neutral pink, since it isn't clearly blue toned but doesn't have too much warmth to it either. This is a creme formula so it feels very comfortable on the lips and doesn't dry them out. There is no shimmer in this shade, it is matte. I wouldn't say it is super long wearing, but it can be applied very easily throughout the day. At about $5 this is a steal!

My final, and probably most used, product of the drugstore is one that has been around for a long time. The CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadow in Shimmering Sands is absolutely gorgeous. These shades are the epitome of summer to me! They are fairly pigmented and all have a metallic, shimmery finish. My favorite shade is the lightest one. It is the perfect highlight for the inner corner and under the brow. This is my second palette and I want to keep purchasing more to keep in stock. I DO NOT want to run out of this shadow EVER! I find mine for around $5 and I couldn't be more impressed.

Those are all my favorite products from the drugstore. Obviously, there are other products I enjoy as well, but these never seem to get traded out for another product (or I just haven't tried anything better). Let me know your favorites or if you use any of mine!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

burgundy smokey eyes

Never would I have thought to use a burgundy red on my eyes...but in the name of experimenting, I decided to try it. And to my surprise, I loved the look! I think this is lovely for green eyes, but it works really well with any eye color. The best thing is that you don't really have to spend much money to achieve this look because the shades can all be found at the drugstore.

I tried to keep the products minimal on the rest of the face since the eyes were very dramatic. I used the NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny to contour the edges of my face, Two Cosmetics Duo Eye Shadow as a blush, Diorskin Shimmer Star in Amber Diamond to highlight and bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color in Panache to add a purple/burgundy hue to the lips.

All you need for this eye look is three eyeshadows- a burgundy wine color, a medium brown to blend and a dark brown to define. I included swatches of each color so you could find ones that you already have in your collection (especially with the browns, those can be found in a variety of drugstore eyeshadow trios/quads/etc.).

I started off this eye look with priming my eyes- I need to do this in order to keep my eyeshadows in place, but it is optional if that is not a problem for you. Next, I took the burgundy shade from the CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in Drama Eyes and applied it all over the lid up to the crease, using a

patting motion (mine is shown depotted here). I also took this shade onto the lower lash line, stopping right before the inner corner. I then lightly used the shade Sable from the Lorac Pro Palette to blend out the edges of the burgundy on the lid, as well as provide a transition between the crease and brow bone. Lastly, I took the shade Espresso and placed this in the outer third of the lid and lower lash line. This creates depth for the eye look and also makes it smokey.

To finish off the eye, I lined my upper water line with the Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil in Obsidian and then used the Lorac Front of the Line Pro to do a winged liner- but nothing too dramatic. As for mascara, I used the L'Oreal Carbon Black Double Extend Mascara and the Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara.

Not so difficult, right? It doesn't take much to be on trend with the burgundy wagon! I hope this helps you create your perfect look.

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

October 2013 Glam bag

For some reason I got my Glam bag quite late this month, and the suspense was killing me...so I peeked on the website. Although I knew what products I was getting, I didn't know specifics (such as color, fragrance, etc.) so some of the products were still a surprise to me. So without further ado...

I was quite surprised that this month wasn't based around breast cancer awareness, since that is what October is well known for. The theme does seem to be pink though. The bag is pink and white and has "Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art." written on it. The first product is received is the be Delectable Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream in Strawberry & Cream. This smells like strawberries and cream, but the scent is so intense that I don't think I could use it. It is very moisturizing and feels nice on my hands, though. I'll give this to my friend, because I know she likes scented lotions.

Next is the Zoya Nail Polish in Mason. I haven't tried this yet, but I am very fond of Zoya nail polishes so I don't think this will be different. It looks like a magenta and red duo chrome with pink shimmers. I can't wait to put this on!

In the middle is something very exciting! It is the Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Dolly. In the packaging the color comes off as a berry mauve with golden shimmer, however swatched it looks a little less deep. Also, the shimmer is not as visible when it is put on. I love how these glosses apply- so smoothly- and they are not sticky at all. The thing that makes these lip glosses even better is that they tingle, and I mean an intense tingle. If that's not really your thing, I wouldn't go for this, but I love how it feels- makes me think my lips are becoming plumper. This product alone makes the bag worth it!

The third product is the H2O Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment. I have never heard of this brand but the packaging claims it is "marine hydration", whatever that means. When I tried it out on my hand it seemed to soak in quickly. 

Last is the Big Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel. It has really good reviews on the Ulta website, so I'm excited to try it. It smells quite pleasantly, like a manly smell. We will see how it performs on my thin hair!

That's it for this month's Glam bag. What did you get in your bag? Let me know if you have tried any of these products!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

drugstore discovery: essential tools eye brushes

I happened to go to Walmart last night with my mom and couldn't pass up walking through the beauty aisles. I wasn't looking for anything specific, just browsing around...when I came across the display for makeup brushes. I have been wanting a crease brush that is a little bit larger (to get more of a diffused blend) and there happened to be a set that included one. I was able to feel the quality of the brushes and they felt nice, so I decided to give them a try.

So, this set is called the Essential Tools Hi-Def Deluxe Eye Duo Set. It includes three double-ended brushes that are meant to give you "a total eye makeover." The packaging lists the types of brushes included- Concealer Brush, Mini Powder Brush, All-over Shadow Brush, Detailed Shadow Brush, Angled Eyeliner Brush, Spoolie- but I am not completely sure which is supposed to be which, since the brushes have no names or printing on the actual barrel. That's okay, though, because I probably wasn't going to use them for their intended purpose anyway. Now let me go through each brush duo.

This is what I believe are to described to be the Concealer Brush and Mini Powder Brush. The Concealer Brush is what I typically use to apply my eye shadow on the lid. It is quite firm, with a lot of density and comes to a tapered dome. It would do very well packing on shadows that are a bit glittery or have some fall out.

On the other end is the Mini Powder Brush. This is a great size brush to set under-eye concealer and it is also very soft. This is fairly dense but allows for some movement- which is what would allow you to use it as a blending brush. 

The next duo includes an All-over Shadow Brush and a Detailed Shadow Brush. The Detailed Shadow Brush is a typical pencil brush. This tapers to a pointed tip, which would be perfect to apply shadows to the lower lash line. It could also be used to place shadows in specific places, like a highlight in the inner corners or a deeper shadow in the outer corner.

The All-over Shadow Brush seems to me, to be more of a blending crease brush. It is quite fluffly, however it is pretty dense. This brush is a little larger than a typical blending brush (I will compare below) which is why I was drawn to it in the first place.

The last brush duo includes the Angled Eyeliner Brush and Spoolie. The Angled Eyeliner Brush is quite typical for its name. It is about the same size as the other eyeliner brushes I own. Its one end is shorter than the other, where it comes to a point. The middle seems to be the thickest part of the brush. I have been wanting to try using this type of brush to apply gel eyeliner and this seems like the perfect brush for it.

The Spoolie is quite typical- if anything the bristles seem a little bit longer than conventional spoolies. Most eye brush kits usually include a brush like this and I do think they can come in handy to comb out the brows or separate eyelashes.

I wanted to give a comparison of these brushes to others I already own in my collection, so you can get a feel for the size of them. Starting the with the Concealer Brush (top middle), I placed this next to the e.l.f. Professional Eyeshadow Brush and the Urban Decay Shadow Brush. 

In the middle picture you can see the e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush, the Detailed Shadow Brush and the e.l.f. Professional Eye Crease Brush. It is pointer and larger than the Eye Crease Brush.

Lastly, is the Coastal Scents Pro Blending Fluff, Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush, All-over Shadow Brush, Mini Powder Brush and e.l.f. Blush Brush. Like I mentioned before they are larger than a typical blending brush, but smaller than a powder brush.

So what have we learned through this post? Don't pass by the Essential Tools Brushes at Walmart...and wash your brushes before you use them (you don't know who else has had their germy hands all over them). Let me know if you have tried these or other brushes from this line!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

Glam bag update: part 2

In efforts to keep you all updated on how I'm liking my Glam bag, I wanted to do another version of the Glam bag update. To see my last one, click here. I think this is much better than doing individual reviews on each product. Here's my thoughts on each month! (Obviously, if I haven't mentioned it, I either didn't really form an opinion or it wasn't my cup of tea.)

May 2013 Glam bag

Products I liked:

• NuMe Finishing Serum- left my hair soft and silky, also this sample size lasted a long time. It also seemed to keep frizz and flyaways under control.
• Zoya Nail Polish in Neely- perfect color, perfect formula, perfect nails. I reached for this a lot since I've gotten it and I see myself buying more colors from this brand.

July 2013 Glam bag

Products I liked:

• bh Cosmetics California Collection- I enjoy the bronze shade in the middle, but don't find myself reaching for the other two
• pop Pouty Pop Crayon in Rose Romance- I used this non-stop all summer. This is a great nude pink shade and has a rich creamy formula.

August 2013 Glam bag

Products I liked:

• Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69- what a perfect shade for winter! I really enjoy the formula of this lipstick and how long it lasts on the lips.
• Michael Todd Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask- I am doing this mask, as I write, and I like how tingly it feels when you first apply it (it makes me think that it's working). It leaves my skin soft and ready for a smooth makeup application.

September 2013 Glam bag

• Everything was kind of mediocre in this bag. Maybe it was the shades I received but I don't feel myself gravitating towards these products. I do often use the Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil in Obsidian but that could be replaced with any black eye pencil.

In terms of mascaras in all these bags, I have given them all to my sister (the benefit of having a sibling- handing off all the products you don't want/need). I know I say I can usually make any mascara work for me, but some of these were weird. The formula was either bleeding onto my under eye area or kept flaking.

However, even though there are some products I don't necessarily use often, I like trying brands I haven't before. Also, because they are sample sized, I don't feel like it's a total waste!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

favorite fall lip products

It seems that fall is finally here! Yay! I have much more of a liking for the cooler months, despite how harsh the weather can get. Another thing I love about fall is the contrast of makeup compared to summer. It's much more acceptable to wear dark makeup and clothes- I get to bring out all my black clothes ;) So to appropriately welcome in autumn, I thought why not let everyone know my favorite lip products! I have kind of split them in to three categories: browns/neutrals, reds and berries. So lets move from light to dark!

I wanted to include some colors for those ladies not into the deep colored trends. These are more neutral shades that tend to lean towards browns on the spectrum.

• Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Warm Me Up (235). This is a very natural brown-mauve shade that would super with some dark brown eye makeup. I think this is perfect for all year round, but I'm loving this shade especially in the fall.
• NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Natural (122). This is kind of exactly like the Warm Me Up shade, but in lip gloss form. It has a little less mauve in it and is a "your lips but better" shade.
• Mally Beauty High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Blossom. This is a peachy neutral that does have some browns in it. This is probably the most neutral of all the shades but the brown undertones make it a great one for fall.
• Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain in Instinct. I swatched this heavily so it looks like a full on brown, but the stain allows some of your lip color to show through. It comes with a balm that can make this more or less glossy, to your liking.

Next up are some reds. For fall I like more of the brick and berry reds, whereas for winter I lean towards true reds. So, here's what I'm recommending to you...

• Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Berry Queen (940). This is that classic berry red. It makes it look like you ate fruit and it stained your lips, but much more pigmented.
• Avon Extra Lasting Lipstick in Forever Burgundy. Like the name implies, this is a burgundy red. It is a little deeper than the swatch shows, and can be built up for deeper and intenser color.
• bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color in Rouge. Now this is a fall color! It is also a berry red, but a little more berry than red. I do enjoy this formula and it lasts quite long. This lip color is intense, but can be worn with dark eye makeup and not come across as over-dramatic.

Lastly, I have for you the berry and purple-ish shades. These are my obsession right now and I have been finding a bunch of different ways to wear them. 

• Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss in Pink. The name deceives a little, this definitely has a purple/mauve tone to it. It is pretty toned down and could look like a sheer gloss if you apply it lightly. The formula is not sticky and glides on your lips.
• bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Lip Color in Panache. This only comes in sets, but I would highly suggest getting this gloss. It looks absolutely gorgeous on its own, but can also make darker lipsticks more wearable. Overall, a perfect color for fall!
• L'Oreal Colour Riche La Laque Shiny Full Coverage Lip Colour in Lacquer-ized (412). This color may be a bit bright for the typical fall colors, but I had to include it here. It has that beautiful purple tone that is so in right now. I also think it would look gorgeous paired with the lipstick I am going to mention next...
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Berry Haute (660). This is a deep luscious purple. It can also be made deeper by layering the colors on top of each other. I really enjoy the formulas of these lipsticks and can't wait to pair this shade with my favorite fall clothes.
• Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry (477). This is the definition of fall to me. Deep, dark and burgundy toned- this is breath taking. Also, since this is a creme formula, the color can look like a stain or full on coverage depending on how its applied. Gorgeous!

Those are all my favorite fall lipsticks. I tried to keep them pretty affordable, because this is more of a trend than anything...and who wants to spend a bunch of money on something that could go out of style tomorrow? Let me know what your favorite lipstick are for autumn!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

drugstore discovery: L'Oreal & Revlon lip products

Lately, I've been getting bored with wearing nude lips...don't get me wrong, I love it, but I wanted to expand my horizons a little and try something new. So of course, I made a trip to my local Harmon's to take a look around. And as always, I found something (story of my life!). This isn't a full review, more of a first impression/haul.

I picked up two products from the L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Matte and La Laque line and one from the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick collection. I have heard quite some talk about the two products from L'Oreal so I thought I had to give them a try.

First product swatched is the L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Matte Velvety Full Coverage Lip Colour in the shade She's So Matte (408). It is a coral shade leaning quite towards red. It is very pigmented and easy to apply, although dry enough to show up as matte. I think this color is perfect for those who want some color to their look but still a natural feel. This is definitely a color I would feel comfortable wearing day to day.

Next shade is the L'Oreal Colour Riche La Laque Shiny Full Coverage Lip Colour in Lacquer-ized (412). This is a bright pink with purple undertones. I have really been into these types of shades lately, so I think this color is fitting. Unlike the Le Matte lipstick this is shiny. 

Last, is the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Berry Haute (660). Like I said before, I've been on the purple bandwagon, so this was part of that theme. It is a bit deeper than the La Laque lipstick, which is perfect for fall. No lipstick in this line has ever disappointed me, so I expect this to be the same!

I can't wait to wear these out and about! Let me know what you think about these products and if you have other suggestions!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina

trash talk: episode 5

As another month finishes, so do a few products out of my beauty collection- mostly mascaras, but there are a few others in there too. I didn't actually completely finish a few of these mascaras, but they were getting past the point of use. Here's what I thought!

All the way on the left is the fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment. I know so many people love this...but I hate it! I do think the tint is nice, but it is way too creamy to be in a tube. At any bit of warmth it melts even more, which is all the time because the aluminum tube traps heat. I would really only enjoy this deeply hydrating balm at night, but that defeats the point of the tint.

Next product is the Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer in Cocoa Radiant. There was so much hype around this and I am jumping on the bandwagon. It soaks in so quickly, which is perfect for summer. I would say it isn't as moisturizing as, say, a body butter but it does give some hydration.

The last non-mascara related product is the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant. This was perfect for when I had a bit of a tan, to highlight my under eyes, chin and forehead. It has a thin consistency which makes it very easy to blend and also provides some coverage. Definitely something I would repurchase.

Now we get to all the mascaras, starting with the p2 Duo Power Mascara. This has a white primer to build up the lashes that will then be coated with the black mascara. I enjoyed the primer, but the mascara just didn't do it for me. It clumped too much and the formula was too thick for the rubber brush.

Next to that is the essence I Heart Extreme Volume Mascara. This brush is huge! But personally, it did nothing for me. It gave no separation and left me with clumps. 

A mascara I have talked about a few times is the Rimmel Glam'Eyes Mascara. I love this rubber brush because it basically acts as a lash comb (I plan on washing it off reusing it). I don't think the formula was anything special.

Lastly, is the L'Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara. I'm not sure what shade this is because I think this mascara is discontinued. It wasn't anything special. It was a typical black mascara on one end and the other is an "illuminator". It was basically a charcoal mascara with glitter in it- and to make it worse, you needed 5 coats in order to even notice it. I've had this so long...it was just time to chuck it.

Hopefully this give y'all some insight into products you may have been wanting to try! Talk to you soon!

Always stay happy and healthy! :) Tschüss, Katharina