I’m a lucky girl… my mom shares her La Mer samples with me. Given the price point of La Mer products, it is hard to recommend them to the public at large… but I just can’t help myself. Over Thanksgiving, my mom generously donated five samples of La MER ‘The Eye Concentrate’ to me. I have dark circles – it’s genetic (thanks, dad!). For the last four days, I have used the concentrate morning and night and I actually think it looks better. I guess if I had been rubbing hundred dollar bills on my eyes, I would think the same thing. But hey – who’s against the power of suggestion. If you come across samples, or are in for a splurge, this is good stuff.
Author: Lindsay
Voluminous Million Lashes Black
I love trying out drugstore mascaras. I usually come away disappointed, but I just can’t help myself. When I saw Eva Longoria talking about “millionizing” lashes, I chuckled…. what a silly word. And proceeded directly to my drugstore and purchased Voluminous Million Lashes in Black. So, I guess dumb marketing still works, at least on me. Once I studied the product a little more, I was excited to see how this multiplication of lashes worked. My lashes are long but not full, so I could be in for a treat. And I was. I didn’t get big think clumpy lashes. But I don’t really go for that look. That’s probably why I also like d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX. My lashes were long and looked more numerous and fuller, just not thicker. It was a clean look without being overly dramatic. As silly as the commercial is, I highly recommend.
Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil
I never was very hot on the idea of putting oil on my face. I get that it really is good for almost all types of skin, but it just seemed counter-intutive to me. But recently I received a sample of Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil. Maybe because I have recently hit my 30s, but this product was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t become dry a couple hours later, which I find sometimes can happen with lotions. I did not feel greasy in the least bit. I am definitely going to try it on my cuticles as suggested. I look forward to seeing what it can do for my face, long-term.
LORAC Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder
Okay, I admit when I saw this product, I thought it was eyeshadow! Because I tend to only use a base eyeshadow and great liner, I went ahead and put the Spotlight shade all over my lids. To my glee, it look fabulous! It actually stayed on the whole night and I got compliments from my friends on my eye makeup. But next time around, I did use the product as directed. It did brighten and even my complexion, and the result was a shimmery glow. I would use it, in this way, for special occasions. My fortunate accident, although, led me to a new favorite “eyeshadow”.
Aquaphor Healing Skin Ointment
This ointment always makes it to the top of drugstore best products lists but I never felt compelled to pick up a tube. Because I don’t suffer from dry skin, especially in this Texas weather, I didn’t think I needed it. Boy – was I wrong. When I ran out of my expensive eye cream, I picked some Aquaphor up as a backup. I do put up with genetic dark circles so eye creams are a must in my routine. I was pleasantly surprised when this ointment actually worked better than my expensive cream. I woke up looking more refreshed than usual. Since I have adopted it for dry spots on the soles of my feet, healing cuts and abrasions and anything else I can think of. Why didn’t I pick this stuff up sooner!?
d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX
Leave it to the Japanese to come up with a mascara unlike any other. d.j.v. beautenizer Fiberwig LX boasts an ability to replicate false eyelashes and I purchased this product for that effect. I have come to love this stuff but not because it makes me look like I am wearing falsies. I am not sure it “replicates the illusion of false eyelashes” – which might be is a good thing. My lashes come out lightweight, natural and clean. There is absolutely no budging of this stuff all day long. You can layer coat after coat (not sure if you are supposed to do this, but I do anyway) and lashes never get clumpy. I know there is lots of buzz about Dior and Maybelline, but for now, this is my go-to mascara.
