100% Pure All Natural Blueberry Mascara Smells Divine, But Does It Perform?

In my July Goodebox I received a full size all natural mascara from the brand 100% Pure.

I've never tried out an all natural mascara, so I was skeptical, but very hopeful, still.

The New, Improved Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS

Thanks to Influenster, I got to try out the new, improved formula that YSL used on their classic MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS. This mascara is supposed to give a "False Lash" effect.

Since mascara looks are VERY subjective

(some want length, some want volume, some want definition, some want very dramatic lashes, others want more natural looking lashes), I won't try to tell you about how good or bad it is. What I'll do is show you what the mascara looks like on me.

Going Natural For Cheap?! Radha Skincare's WorkHorse Duo of Organic Oils to the Rescue!

As previously mentioned, I'm trying to slowly convert more of my life to natural, organic and sustainable products.

I can't do it all at once, because that would be costly and a bit emotionally painful (goodbye to most of my current makeup!)...but I can do little bits here and there.

 

I recently found a few GREAT products that fit into my plan BEAUTIFULLY.

Urban Decay's NEW Perversion Mascara vs. Better Than Sex Mascara

In my August Ipsy Glambag

I got several cool items...

  I was very excited that we got to sample Urban Decay's NEW Perversion mascara so SOON after it just came out. That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, Ipsy!

 

Anyways, I did my unboxing video:

 

You can see all the things I got, plus, watch as I apply UD's Perversion on one eye while I follow up with Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara on the other eye.

What were the results?

Makeup By One Direction..."Up All Night" Collection Review & Tutorial

I've been stuck in a makeup rut.

Brown, gold, beige, taupe, bronze.

I don't often venture into bold, bright colors when it comes to makeup. Sometimes my lips get a little wild and colorful...but not my eyes. At least not often.

I had the opportunity to get out of that rut with the fun, playful new Makeup By One Direction. I had a blast creating some club-worthy looks with the "Up All Night" collection.

Watch the video to see the peacock-inspired eye look I created with these gorgeous, quality shadows:

In the video, I also give all the details on the performance of each item in the collection: eye shadow palette, liner/crayon, lipgloss, lipstick, mascara, nail polish and vinyl stencil set.

Here's my swatching of the colors of this collection:

Check out these shots of a more tame, everyday look I also created with this same palette.

And here's one look that's a bit between the two, using the neutrals above with that gorgeous, deep blue.

If you're interested in finding out more about these collections, check out the Makeup By One Direction Facebook page.

US RELEASE DATES: Macy's - August 11th Stage Stores – August 25th Dillards – August 25th Beauty Brands – August 25th Lord and Taylor - August 25th

I really like all the stuff in this collection, though the pink shade of the lipstick isn't really right for my complexion.

HELLLLOOOOO LIPS!!!

 I did find that when I put the lipgloss over the lipstick, it suited me a little bit better.

I'm more comfortable in neutrals/browns, though I will sometimes go bolder for fun. How about you?
Do you like to wear bold colors or neutrals best?

Disclosure: I received this product for review purposes from BrandBacker. I received no other compensation for this review, and my opinion is, as always, my own.

e.l.f. Ariel Beauty Book Review, Demo & Giveaway!

I am a fan of e.l.f. cosmetics...and I also have 2 little girls, so I'm a Disney Princess fan, too.

Of course I was attracted to these awesome new e.l.f. Disney collaboration products!

 

I picked up 2 of the Ariel palettes (aka Beauty Books), and one of the Snow White palettes.

That 3D Mascara You've Been Hearing About? Yes. Younique's Fiber Lashes...Reviewed

I had heard a few folks in some of my Facebook beauty groups rave over some new 3D fiber mascara.

Since, as you know, I'm addicted to mascara, I was very intrigued.

 

Lucky me, Amy Key sent a free set of the

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes:

 

 

I was advised  by her that I could either...

CK One Mascara vs. CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara

If you're a regular reader, you know I'm obsessed with mascara.

I buy and try so many.

 

I've found some I really like (like Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes, reviewed HERE or Ulta's inexpensive Legendary Lengths, reviewed HERE ). Yet, I still keep buying and looking. Hence, "obsession".

 

The latest indulgence of my obsession involves another High-End vs. Drugstore comparison.

 

The competitors:

Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes vs. CoverGirl Bombshell Mascara

It's a Mascara Showdown!

High End Tarte vs. Drugstore CoverGirl

 

Specifically, we have Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes Mascara (LCF) $23

Fighting it out with CoverGirl's Lashblast Bombshell Volume Mascara (LBV)

(Both in Black) $11.99

CoverGirl Bombshell Line Review & $100 Walmart GC Giveaway

Have you tried the new COVERGIRL Bombshell line?

They offer:

• COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume by LashBlast™ Mascara
• COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow by LashBlast
• COVERGIRL Bombshell Intensity Liner

Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes ($23) vs. Ulta Legendary Lengths ($10 or less)

I'm a fan of Ulta's inexpensive

Legendary Lengths Mascara.

I've reviewed it before against an expensive mascara:

 DiorShow Extase Mascara vs. Ulta Lengendary Lengths

 

This time, I'm putting it up against Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes.

Pixi Mascara, POP Mascara & Mica Eyeliner Reviews

Some things make a mascara great, and some things make them trash-worthy.

Same thing goes for eyeliners.

 What make them trash-worthy may be different for each of us, but I'll bet transfer (to the top of the eyelid) and smudging (down your face) are deal-breakers for any of us. Can I get a witness??
 

I've got 2 mascaras and one eyeliner I'm reviewing today.

To start, I'll show you what happened when I wore the Mica Beauty Cosmetics Cream Eyeliner and the POP Beauty Mascara.

Sephora's "Outrageous Volume" Mascara Review

You know I love mascara. I'm addicted to trying new ones.

I've never found the PERFECT one (at least not yet), so I keep on looking!

My latest "try-out" was Sephora's house brand volumizing mascara:

Sephora Outrageous Volume Dramatic Volume Mascara $15

Bad Gal Lash. Another High End Mascara Review.

Okay. I love mascara. But I hate mascara.

Yeah, it's like that. Call me a mascara junkie. They intrigue me and I want to buy all of them in order to find that Holy Grail Mascara that transforms my lashes into "Wow!". I hate them because they often let me down, and none of them turn out to be Holy Grail Mascara like I dream of.

 

Well, I picked up a really cool set by Benefit, which had a deluxe sample of their newest mascara, Bad Gal Lash.

Mascaras: DiorShow Extase Mascara vs. Ulta Lengendary Lengths

After a forced blogging break due to bad internet connection, I'm finally back on the world wide web! Thank you AT&T for fixing the lines in the RV park and getting me connected again ;)

Recently I received Dior's DiorShow Extase Mascara in my May "Gossip Girl" Edition Birchbox.

I was really excited to get this sample because several readers have commented that it is their fave and worth the extra dough.

I decided to compare it to my new Ulta Legendary Lengths Mascara I picked up on super-sale at Ulta.

Is High End Mascara Really Any Better? A Mascara Showdown!

So you know I've been all about the eyes lately. All kinds of eye product reviews going on around here. Well, I had heard so many wonderful things about Benefit's They're Real Mascara, that I was longing to give it a try and see if it would do amazing things for my lashes. Luckily for me, I scored a "mini" for only $8, instead of forking over the usual $22 for a full-size tube.

Is Essence Mascara ($3.49) From Ulta Any Good?

So, I have this affliction:

I love makeup but I hate spending money on it.

Many a time have I shelled out pocket change hoping to find the holy grail:

inexpensive yet fabulous makeup.

Many a time have I been sorely disappointed.

But, sometimes, just when I'm ready to give up my treasure hunting days,

I'll find a wonderful product that works like a million bucks,

without the status price tag.

Few & far between, yes...

but it's just enough to keep me hooked!

So, one of my latest acquisitions is

Essence Multi Action False Lashes Mascara

which I bought at Ulta for only $3.49.