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StudioTools Dual-Finish Brush: Now, If I Had Two Dollars…

Hi everybody, My name is Dao and I am a brush hoarder. Although I do not want to milk the cow dry, I did not feel happy after I got sick. To cheer me up, I went to Target (my neighbor) for a walk. In fact, I would walk anywhere that have AC but places like that tend to want to sell me something. Target is a wonderful place to be and I can spend endless hours walking around and looking for stuff. My excuse is “I’m a beauty blogger, I need to do my research!” Usually, the house of Tarjé in the neighborhood is slow in stocking up new stuff. When everybody in the net has already touched Sonia Kashuk highlighting brush at their local Target, I did not see them in store until very recently. The above-mentioned brush is a dual fiber (or fiber optic, skunk) brush that is similar to the legendary MAC 187 that I’ve been lemming for so long. After I saw the presence of SK highlighting brush, I squealed and made a dance right in the beauty section. (Thank goodness nobody was there, otherwise it would have been embarrassing!) Now, here’s the money part: MAC 187: $42 Sonia Kashuk highlighting brush: $12.99 A lot better, right? To be honest, the SK brush is really soft and big. It is not as dense as a 187 and since I was not comfortable with its ability to stipple liquid foundation, I did not buy it. Then I tottered around to touch them ecoTOOLs brushes, which Target carries the full line. And I just wished right then and there to get a cheaper skunk brush that I can stipple liquid foundation with. And then I went on with my air-conditioned indoor walk to the other side of the store. Later on, I went back to the beauty section to look for the new NYC nail polishes but Target no longer carried NYC. But I saw something that made me squeal again… <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYyFHUSTzXaYwGdI4armg8mDP90-eysnIF2MjW6b78uY3gnVKu9Nj3PkTkQBzEVQzfAwEEDgLqjEHxEaz8EM1JOakigW3Y0zrIMMMovph-5kUw2_aTRFAdcxTjM_v5f8Ljpae9JxEU_Ta/s1600-h/IMG_1810.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788608339194786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYyFHUSTzXaYwGdI4armg8mDP90-eysnIF2MjW6b78uY3gnVKu9Nj3PkTkQBzEVQzfAwEEDgLqjEHxEaz8EM1JOakigW3Y0zrIMMMovph-5kUw2_aTRFAdcxTjM_v5f8Ljpae9JxEU_Ta/s400/IMG_1810.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>StudioTools Dual-Fiber brush! $1.99 per brush!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhJX593FjJ4d1JEfisiLKHNcinMaDVQr6wSPBXlUSmGwewT76PDWLZpaPjBvtTxBbhmnBAxaIa9vy86-PSdzGpVg2RNVm0uF2Hfo8puqop0mEjlxAP8Nm0OAxQSEnUNyuSOV4s2ab0DSO/s1600-h/IMG_1811.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788611495988626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhJX593FjJ4d1JEfisiLKHNcinMaDVQr6wSPBXlUSmGwewT76PDWLZpaPjBvtTxBbhmnBAxaIa9vy86-PSdzGpVg2RNVm0uF2Hfo8puqop0mEjlxAP8Nm0OAxQSEnUNyuSOV4s2ab0DSO/s400/IMG_1811.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Really, it's a two-dollar brush! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnK1Cv8hOGopcwqt_1Oenrscml3PBXm82MH-0P9VcamFkPsyCxxvVZq4YaMgh1A33nRSoWqJIWqJ5gW0b8LUee_Yh0uN5267kXQAkklQSo8Uv-Rv1M7tVcKefklCIyOXpm9PuYz0Sv4vqn/s1600-h/IMG_1813.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788614778380386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnK1Cv8hOGopcwqt_1Oenrscml3PBXm82MH-0P9VcamFkPsyCxxvVZq4YaMgh1A33nRSoWqJIWqJ5gW0b8LUee_Yh0uN5267kXQAkklQSo8Uv-Rv1M7tVcKefklCIyOXpm9PuYz0Sv4vqn/s400/IMG_1813.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Head shot, see how full it is</div> I’ve used StudioTools before. In fact, my first eyeshadow brushes were from them. For those who are not aware of this brand, StudioTools is Target’s store brand of makeup tools. They are super cheap ($1.99 to $2.49 per item) and I guess Target was the first store to have makeup tools available. The brushes are not as soft as Sonia Kashuk’s but they do their job and last for a long time. Mine still work, although I do not use them as much since I have some better brushes. This dual fiber brush is different from the original 187: the bristles are made of synthetic fibers, not a blend of animal hair (black fiber) and synthetic material (pointy white fiber.) Also, the StudioTools rendition is not as soft (and I don’t expect it to be since it only costs a dollar and ninety-nine cents!) However, the advantage of this brush is it is super full. The black and white fibers are packed densely enough to keep the brush sturdy. This brush is not one of those willy-nilly 187 dupes out there that are too flimsy to stipple. Also, the white fibers are shorter than in the 187, which make it better as a stippling brush. For those who look for a synthetic skunk brush for their liquid foundation, this is an excellent candidate. The people at StudioTools figured everything right, and they price it very right as well. In fact, if they priced it at $5, I would have bought it as well. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgpviqC2qtx9-qrioocW1kD3VLpHoqlBmvcog-XBydXsjB82CV2c9tN48-Pf6B1ktEhvu6W5DbNEQY3MzIJHcDJxskBaz72KO8p2kfTb3NfibAoOuw9g3DixhvBLEyQzBHq_BPu_Tv0s9/s1600-h/IMG_1831.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788951597135410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgpviqC2qtx9-qrioocW1kD3VLpHoqlBmvcog-XBydXsjB82CV2c9tN48-Pf6B1ktEhvu6W5DbNEQY3MzIJHcDJxskBaz72KO8p2kfTb3NfibAoOuw9g3DixhvBLEyQzBHq_BPu_Tv0s9/s400/IMG_1831.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Compared to a quarter</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2_ZdY8Jx8q1rHchqGhVhpvEO3jg-cZQaDx-KbJIygXOD3cUi3LjW0HdVVDEO63l3wFGRtyb2CHYWmdBQXyH53y8JhBxhNHrymA-5MCxpTqCsRB8ctlM2TMTBItt8JTqmeY4L_YyOcKww/s1600-h/IMG_1814.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788621925455954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2_ZdY8Jx8q1rHchqGhVhpvEO3jg-cZQaDx-KbJIygXOD3cUi3LjW0HdVVDEO63l3wFGRtyb2CHYWmdBQXyH53y8JhBxhNHrymA-5MCxpTqCsRB8ctlM2TMTBItt8JTqmeY4L_YyOcKww/s400/IMG_1814.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>All the fibers are synthetic Again, see how full it is? Before washing, this brush was in between the sizes of a 187 and 188. After some couple of washes, it became fuller and got softer as well. It did not shed even a strand, and also did not bleed. This brush did not smell bad when I bought it. Also, it’s easier to wash. Beside not being the softest brush on earth, it is kind of heavy. Since the handle is made of opaque plastic, it constitutes to the weigh of the brush. However, a thicker handle can be a good thing: it allows firmer applications when you use liquid products. Although this is a two-dollar brush with a plastic handle, it does not look cheap. In fact, it’s quite good looking. So, let’s redo the math here, shall we? MAC 187: $42; Sonia Kashuk highlighting brush: $12.99; StudioTools Dual-Fiber brush: $1.99. With the money to buy a MAC 187 brush, you can get 21 StudioTools stippling brushes and still have 21 cents left! And then, you can go around acting like Oprah: “You get a free brush, you get a free brush, you get a free brush!” However, as I mentioned before, this brush is not the 187 but it comes very close. Of all the 187 dupes I’ve seen so far, this one does a decent job to stipple in foundation. It also does a good job with powders. I guess this is the best two dollars I’ve ever spent on a brush. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0RldiX4UZ_YUTUgP7E7-bvhbjZiCBn00iyeSpPfGbLughZd440UaVyN-_hq4QajNIrEuKMhSnQDs1rM9Vqo0Cd8RB4cFSRzeeROn_nnmxP9-9BaqCMdr1yB3VTkTKN3XDUX9Tj1Khe5t/s1600-h/IMG_1820.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788623178806514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD0RldiX4UZ_YUTUgP7E7-bvhbjZiCBn00iyeSpPfGbLughZd440UaVyN-_hq4QajNIrEuKMhSnQDs1rM9Vqo0Cd8RB4cFSRzeeROn_nnmxP9-9BaqCMdr1yB3VTkTKN3XDUX9Tj1Khe5t/s400/IMG_1820.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Compared with my other stippling brush I have from Everyday Minerals Top: Studio Tools dual-fiber, bottom: EDM old dual-fiber (they don't sell it anymore!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pePJkxR9as6CKD_bvgAOIdzvtEMg_iXnCovw9ZTyA3F4CNBn6aizDNPg3PH2ufX04VXl8IjbbACQGj3KRR_7D11iHAWFCcNTYcclbmtBT-3Jgo8D3QdfrIe3QDHgf6F_qd6PxlI1s9UV/s1600-h/IMG_1833.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788953601817410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pePJkxR9as6CKD_bvgAOIdzvtEMg_iXnCovw9ZTyA3F4CNBn6aizDNPg3PH2ufX04VXl8IjbbACQGj3KRR_7D11iHAWFCcNTYcclbmtBT-3Jgo8D3QdfrIe3QDHgf6F_qd6PxlI1s9UV/s400/IMG_1833.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>(L-R): EDM and Studio Tools dual fiber brushes See how much fuller the Studio Tools one is? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_sveK-zB6Hx2QjVbOIjCdggTHegnvjGwoDOJYypcPOU_yDVJud12VlmA7IQ5am05KAiYU14KU2Hi3Iq7DgCp2lB3uN2spwEkPiYyN9IGcwMzF2EY1pEGsYtYnOK2vfYl5X9JDFV4yVoa/s1600-h/IMG_1834.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788955148934754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik_sveK-zB6Hx2QjVbOIjCdggTHegnvjGwoDOJYypcPOU_yDVJud12VlmA7IQ5am05KAiYU14KU2Hi3Iq7DgCp2lB3uN2spwEkPiYyN9IGcwMzF2EY1pEGsYtYnOK2vfYl5X9JDFV4yVoa/s400/IMG_1834.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Side by side: EDM (top) and Studio Tools (bottom) dual fiber brushes <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cpB6TQM7LLZNWq9l4TSlMpEFgGhCeFb1-I1qjvfdYOr7oew57Vg9U2hdRpysc-KQ-isoKoSV8K1xGgoSaETDwJwQbMpt35cIHBktgarZDUVrZSDFqkBKOK_8P8RKy0dsV1dtjwpgjU5W/s1600-h/IMG_1839.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342788962059764162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cpB6TQM7LLZNWq9l4TSlMpEFgGhCeFb1-I1qjvfdYOr7oew57Vg9U2hdRpysc-KQ-isoKoSV8K1xGgoSaETDwJwQbMpt35cIHBktgarZDUVrZSDFqkBKOK_8P8RKy0dsV1dtjwpgjU5W/s400/IMG_1839.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>It gets spikier when wet How 187 is that?</div> So, if you have two dollars to rub together, I urge you to go to Target and get this brush. And don’t worry; it gets softer after each wash. Note: Not a long time ago, Everyday Minerals released their version of the skunk brush called Unskunk Foptic brush at $10. It was a built-up suspense since EDM announced their launch of an all-synthetic skunk brush. However, from what I’ve seen, that brush is really flimsy and does not stipple well. I’m just appalled of how it happened as EDM has the baddest flat top brush in the world. Now they are having a sale on that brush, I guess another version is in the making. That’s all for today, folks. Take care and as always, stay gorgeous! 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StudioTools Dual-Finish Brush: Now, If I Had Two Dollars…

Hi everybody, My name is Dao and I am a brush hoarder. Although I do not want to milk the cow dry, I did not feel happy after I got sick. To...

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Ask My Makeup Blog: Prom Edition

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL85VBE-ueiyOMMKJChVTKd21h60LQjwbNYfC3WxXhzyRzIJ3_gUPAFwCQgiZyL9RFmdbfSB2XYekBUhXZk3sTdZf7PYY9ENDRrT1vB4HyzAYco2dJ_mYvPYspC6_x7xsBnuEFbsN4GMzt/s1600-h/Ask+MMB+Prom.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342782786378186162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL85VBE-ueiyOMMKJChVTKd21h60LQjwbNYfC3WxXhzyRzIJ3_gUPAFwCQgiZyL9RFmdbfSB2XYekBUhXZk3sTdZf7PYY9ENDRrT1vB4HyzAYco2dJ_mYvPYspC6_x7xsBnuEFbsN4GMzt/s400/Ask+MMB+Prom.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 220px;" /></a>Hi everyone! Recently, a reader emailed me with her makeup issue that requires me to handle ASAP. Rosa is a long-time reader of this blog and here is what she wrote to me: <blockquote>Thing is, my prom is this Saturday, and I'm freaking out! I mean, there's going to be a makeup artist that's coming to my house to do my makeup, but i wanted something dramatic (i'm seriously considering the smokey eye look), but i'm still not sure. And then i thought of you, THE makeup specialist. So my dress is lime green, and my long necklace and pumps are coral. Would the smokey eye look be ok, or do you suggest anything else?</blockquote>Dear Rosa, Yikes, your situation is hairy! If I got my own plane, I would have come to the rescue and make you look gorgeous on Saturday. However, I am not there yet so all I can do is to give you some tips and a tutorial and pray that you’ll look gorgeous in your prom night. Although yours truly never went to proms in her life (because there was/is no such thing as a prom in her motherland), I guess a prom is like a party with a younger crowd, more colorful clothing, and no alcohol. Now, this is a challenge but I think I can do it! First of all, a smokey-eyed look can go well with everything. However, it can make you look old and more lady-of-the-night if you don’t do it carefully. If you were my sister, I’d say have fun because you’ll have many years to come to practice le smokey. Since you mentioned your dress and accessory coordination, I think the <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/butterfly-eotd.html">Butterfly FOTD</a> is more of your territory. Pairing it with a soft pink blush, some bronzer, and peach lipgloss and you’ll have a fresh and cheerful look. However, if that does not work out for you and you still insist on a smokey-eyed look, I think a tutorial on green smokey eyes will help you. I haven’t done a step-by-step tutorial in ages and it did not help to have two zits on my face that looked like volcanoes. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuf4nLDB4nuxubFpukobWuMtksalSn1SiNaM0nOzQmKcBZAtugNkPdp3kapACKzv1S6aVypeZ3A3aIjt8lXX2ugEqvhsV0q128EIDsqnxpjQYDwl314MvTW2d4Dl5krZ_6Jr0qJCnVz0I/s1600-h/IMG_1951.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783974790078434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuf4nLDB4nuxubFpukobWuMtksalSn1SiNaM0nOzQmKcBZAtugNkPdp3kapACKzv1S6aVypeZ3A3aIjt8lXX2ugEqvhsV0q128EIDsqnxpjQYDwl314MvTW2d4Dl5krZ_6Jr0qJCnVz0I/s400/IMG_1951.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>What you'll need </div> Step 1: apply eyeshadow primer all over your eyelid. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLuOxGp7LmfzhF66bknJY_OQ5zLtXSHMX7sP5Gak0LUxzvnBpQbeZqh7s1-S-GiYnxeBD_XedK1qIiBtRPxZV02jIZ0CQLGkQAYhVl0LmchAPEsn5fhdHfDMip8OgQfgtbSKdwW_Ncfye/s1600-h/IMG_1905.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783123781261938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLuOxGp7LmfzhF66bknJY_OQ5zLtXSHMX7sP5Gak0LUxzvnBpQbeZqh7s1-S-GiYnxeBD_XedK1qIiBtRPxZV02jIZ0CQLGkQAYhVl0LmchAPEsn5fhdHfDMip8OgQfgtbSKdwW_Ncfye/s400/IMG_1905.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>In this tutorial, I use the ubiquitous Painterly paint pot as a primer since it does not have shimmers. As you are going to take some photos, I try to avoid high shimmer eye shadows because they blur out features in flash photography. Step 2: apply a thick line of black eyeliner and blend with a small brush <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebxc-goaUztPIshKCVKs3xHcemk_-0_RyN57fU-oGBijls5NRIGdQez9mwyYYUMdRoJiwxISBLvhEQ1cH8pMtGc9YbdxrxYb0Bh_-uMW_mXIvpErlKfsTSeQk7CSFaNrO_WxZHw__6jK1/s1600-h/IMG_1907.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783128805438610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebxc-goaUztPIshKCVKs3xHcemk_-0_RyN57fU-oGBijls5NRIGdQez9mwyYYUMdRoJiwxISBLvhEQ1cH8pMtGc9YbdxrxYb0Bh_-uMW_mXIvpErlKfsTSeQk7CSFaNrO_WxZHw__6jK1/s400/IMG_1907.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBV_1wCFP0UqsHylKMRkzK6G2JgIzDxkYMDfvwlba6WvdxONBuuvioMScStO13tnOBoavzaFhQMIgFTWISd5fw9ubVZTAt5swjL_ae8sJ1BLaatAfS6IUP6Kcoe3R6JeCxyNQEC6Zs-Xb/s1600-h/IMG_1912.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783133636896226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBV_1wCFP0UqsHylKMRkzK6G2JgIzDxkYMDfvwlba6WvdxONBuuvioMScStO13tnOBoavzaFhQMIgFTWISd5fw9ubVZTAt5swjL_ae8sJ1BLaatAfS6IUP6Kcoe3R6JeCxyNQEC6Zs-Xb/s400/IMG_1912.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 384px;" /></a> I use Revlon ColorStay eyeliner in Black but any smudge-proof eyeliner would do. The small brush I use is a Loew-Cornell ¼ inch Maxine’s mop brush. If you have MAC 219 pencil brush, it would work as well. If not, a cotton bud works just fine. Step 3: apply green eyeshadow to your eyelid <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAX-IQWTJbUwv9XvUOADpBaPIyLr80mWTr9cQ3yZtgUyMp0mnYJihRrX8J3waeNKmdW8njCOkqUmnHnJ22fpm4gRLgUkQglJDWL8GdOv36gjFZXW3mLH7q4M4Icv6o_yRKBc2517rYNAT/s1600-h/IMG_1918.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783137730575554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAX-IQWTJbUwv9XvUOADpBaPIyLr80mWTr9cQ3yZtgUyMp0mnYJihRrX8J3waeNKmdW8njCOkqUmnHnJ22fpm4gRLgUkQglJDWL8GdOv36gjFZXW3mLH7q4M4Icv6o_yRKBc2517rYNAT/s400/IMG_1918.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>I use Grassroot Green by Silk Naturals and apply it to the eyelids with the ecoTOOLS eyeshadow brush (a MAC 239 or L-C 3/8 Maxine’s mop also works fine). It is a gorgeous deep forest green color with enough shimmer to shine but not too glittery. Milani Shamrock is also a good color to use. Step 4: Apply a black eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eyes and blend it with the green eyeshadow <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3Cd8iwEPRBAIOV35Tox6ctMGs05SykFgvYwWPejIHCz4wznqQU44IACCDNUCkV6doYGTBJU-oVWLnw-4c-UYtcGSp73mt5m77FfuBYejVNZBZAY2I8Yyw4KvzHFTc5So5-9JVQXHUrQt/s1600-h/IMG_1923.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783142077161442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3Cd8iwEPRBAIOV35Tox6ctMGs05SykFgvYwWPejIHCz4wznqQU44IACCDNUCkV6doYGTBJU-oVWLnw-4c-UYtcGSp73mt5m77FfuBYejVNZBZAY2I8Yyw4KvzHFTc5So5-9JVQXHUrQt/s400/IMG_1923.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>I use Adorned with Grace Dramatic eyeshadow from the winter collection since it’s a matte black eye color. Any non-shimmer black eyeshadow would do just fine. Also, the brush I use is the L-C ¼ inch AMM brush. Step 5: Apply a gray eyeshadow to the outer half of the crease <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgBHmv7jVd3qcqSzWHniLsumg87QfKSsG7ePvQPj4EbLbJk54X876guSwf_JGQi26OQCS1gVIUmQ955uSl_1aAawwtpgQFl4mbAD3Eg9OJaEV4rQdt3Ohy5Ol2RWEGAvbWSe5-CbyVWWt/s1600-h/IMG_1924.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783478598530370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgBHmv7jVd3qcqSzWHniLsumg87QfKSsG7ePvQPj4EbLbJk54X876guSwf_JGQi26OQCS1gVIUmQ955uSl_1aAawwtpgQFl4mbAD3Eg9OJaEV4rQdt3Ohy5Ol2RWEGAvbWSe5-CbyVWWt/s400/IMG_1924.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmLpX0ANMdHOMikE54mXPbY6-gNHR8kRde12imZRQZo5FlmZ3kLKV3HpdZz6lk1vR1QQuRPNLMgM1AAZTkX-ZU66qDitBxlgz5v6LILSc6MyPqJqB6vVIg5KbOBOzNoMGEQYd8eXBXsrH/s1600-h/IMG_1925.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783484333972674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmLpX0ANMdHOMikE54mXPbY6-gNHR8kRde12imZRQZo5FlmZ3kLKV3HpdZz6lk1vR1QQuRPNLMgM1AAZTkX-ZU66qDitBxlgz5v6LILSc6MyPqJqB6vVIg5KbOBOzNoMGEQYd8eXBXsrH/s400/IMG_1925.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> Using my Sonia Kashuk blending brush, I apply AwG Fearless in a windshield wiper motion. Fearless is a shimmering dark gray eyeshadow that coordinates well with Dramatic and anything similar to it would work fine. Step 6: Apply highlights to the inner corner of your eyes and underneath the eyebrows <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgOarULHvm3p26ki25KLu9tTtW8DeITe8vvxJXjonBD065Io8QbrkX0Sbb_9vKi-UvgVLFvEBYoWOMPRA5YWhEJVrRwlJSv8mSV6ZODd7IfdEjmBsOOsteVNH287ML_JqwuKb0vJ5dyq6/s1600-h/IMG_1927.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783486535169570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgOarULHvm3p26ki25KLu9tTtW8DeITe8vvxJXjonBD065Io8QbrkX0Sbb_9vKi-UvgVLFvEBYoWOMPRA5YWhEJVrRwlJSv8mSV6ZODd7IfdEjmBsOOsteVNH287ML_JqwuKb0vJ5dyq6/s400/IMG_1927.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Using the same brush, I apply NYX Champagne eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eyes to brighten them up and to the area underneath the eyebrows to give them a lift. Champagne is very high shimmer so please use a light hand. Step 7: Curl your lashes <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vGyVO7UYUD7iOQJqaiQKsf-TmPlEi9dEUU2_zONLWp1sksORbeGXjseocmLGmdgTGnWUtNtcQkQtposERgbNYwQ7PGB_p3MCGomvzkmbE9pr8vOUPQyt0WzN9msV-llheo4nftjgvOvT/s1600-h/IMG_1928.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783491852058098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vGyVO7UYUD7iOQJqaiQKsf-TmPlEi9dEUU2_zONLWp1sksORbeGXjseocmLGmdgTGnWUtNtcQkQtposERgbNYwQ7PGB_p3MCGomvzkmbE9pr8vOUPQyt0WzN9msV-llheo4nftjgvOvT/s400/IMG_1928.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>I like to curl my lashes before applying liner and mascara. You can line first and curl later- these steps are exchangeable. Step 8: Line your eyes <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKmh_v6u_56LLit1Apdjo5OtiwQWlFeG4UfY_HdoMr2i_wCuX88hF0OAgjek2_InHuTf7-iWoWqjIq0c44Yn54h2gonZca18C20GxmZrs6TXFQwmoAH__Qu2a9FcYpR5Jji3R5ckc_bk_/s1600-h/IMG_1929.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783491853687634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKmh_v6u_56LLit1Apdjo5OtiwQWlFeG4UfY_HdoMr2i_wCuX88hF0OAgjek2_InHuTf7-iWoWqjIq0c44Yn54h2gonZca18C20GxmZrs6TXFQwmoAH__Qu2a9FcYpR5Jji3R5ckc_bk_/s400/IMG_1929.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i7fUMI81JooO-Vp9q5hkCDUqc84SPZzHX6WoYMECN0QzsI4OiDd_9DIcyqjj2vmHRdZebA4tOsIW_ar6D8JvxmQKQ6oPPvcyYoNKNNa4avq2wpH7M4LrdZ685Mz6VE1X1LOJvflNxU1S/s1600-h/IMG_1953.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783973548488754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i7fUMI81JooO-Vp9q5hkCDUqc84SPZzHX6WoYMECN0QzsI4OiDd_9DIcyqjj2vmHRdZebA4tOsIW_ar6D8JvxmQKQ6oPPvcyYoNKNNa4avq2wpH7M4LrdZ685Mz6VE1X1LOJvflNxU1S/s400/IMG_1953.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>How the eye looks without the yellow light </div>I use the gel liner from Coastal Scents but any black liner (pencil, liquid, or gel) would work fine, just use what you have but make sure it’s smudge and waterproof. Step 9: Apply mascara <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmHCvaVjivgxxDxqCPlHyG3cZjIYlPIw3pHCZgnzYV08W-I7d1G-jEGv_MECFezI2sicS64WWdPfA0vTma7FXKVS03i6TQvoGYlVMtITLbneNPRXLtq_LFecrvLtAGgIekeH5cdZT1X2/s1600-h/IMG_1932.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783835741632066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmHCvaVjivgxxDxqCPlHyG3cZjIYlPIw3pHCZgnzYV08W-I7d1G-jEGv_MECFezI2sicS64WWdPfA0vTma7FXKVS03i6TQvoGYlVMtITLbneNPRXLtq_LFecrvLtAGgIekeH5cdZT1X2/s400/IMG_1932.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a> Make sure it’s waterproof! Voluminous waterproof mascara is really good: you can sleep, wake up, run some laps, and the mascara does not even move! Step 10: Fill your eyebrows <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPI_5VYVKz-X3KI2uyt6Ak2QDWu4FGP3vuwp5QebneejUIgSY-Df5mWlzFBA1DYn8Rr47Vuq1orHpx02Fu8p-4mpFwb9usx29VwHXBse55HpJ6-L4uzgxOtmxK68-aQWsU659dVoENjfO/s1600-h/IMG_1933.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783837504178466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYPI_5VYVKz-X3KI2uyt6Ak2QDWu4FGP3vuwp5QebneejUIgSY-Df5mWlzFBA1DYn8Rr47Vuq1orHpx02Fu8p-4mpFwb9usx29VwHXBse55HpJ6-L4uzgxOtmxK68-aQWsU659dVoENjfO/s400/IMG_1933.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" /></a> I use the Brunette brow set from NYC and my brows look natural. A matte brown eyeshadow also works just fine. The tip is to start at the highest point (the arch) of the eyebrow and use short strokes to fill to the end of your brow. Then, without picking any more powder, go from the beginning of your brow to the arch. Finally, using a lash comb, brush the brows to distribute the powder evenly. Step 11 and beyond: finish up your face! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7corxP0jgE462eUNEt7RT0shpAkEbwM1yj1-A07Rn0bKWlTK5B8GMj6_hvgpMBvo375inAbt7Eq6IjmGOQYawd_qWjoBwmyx7Om_ZQs8gllBmhEeWcGnge0_LvrdqFfuiTMeqlnCYO6I/s1600-h/IMG_1934.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783843994328706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7corxP0jgE462eUNEt7RT0shpAkEbwM1yj1-A07Rn0bKWlTK5B8GMj6_hvgpMBvo375inAbt7Eq6IjmGOQYawd_qWjoBwmyx7Om_ZQs8gllBmhEeWcGnge0_LvrdqFfuiTMeqlnCYO6I/s400/IMG_1934.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a> Since it’s a long night, I make an effort to wear a foundation primer. Then I apply my foundation with a stippling brush for liquid, and a kabuki brush for mineral. Make sure to blend well so the foundation does not look streaky in pictures. If you have blemishes and dark circles, please use some concealer on them. Then I set my foundation with powder: yellow tint powder looks best as it brightens my face. Also, powder helps to control oil and keep foundation from melting away. After that, I apply blush to the apple of my cheeks using a peach-tan color and a stippling brush. Since they eyes are intense, I keep the face simple and use less shimmer. Finally, I line my lips with a flesh tone lip liner (NYX liner in Natural) and apply a peach lipgloss (MAC Sock Hop from Heatherette collection.) And voila, you just done a green smokey-eyed look for prom! <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbltbNoEHcljmbVxWL9GVedkMXUMDCYcsqhFJf8iniTLq-xMXRY0bW2DonlB2V3vjNYKLQd3HmIDqYtMHjVJpKtcqFvBG7VeGKe_f_gBNIyKdr-LvSZa5gBdZqs0JOK7flEGZeal6nUHeW/s1600-h/IMG_1945.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783847081221410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbltbNoEHcljmbVxWL9GVedkMXUMDCYcsqhFJf8iniTLq-xMXRY0bW2DonlB2V3vjNYKLQd3HmIDqYtMHjVJpKtcqFvBG7VeGKe_f_gBNIyKdr-LvSZa5gBdZqs0JOK7flEGZeal6nUHeW/s400/IMG_1945.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW94IBK_RXeoGZschYZFJh8rj12Tn4_RGIQ0teo2nHPk3NVv6i9LQHBcMnboWkYTXMTKcWpHjbOVj5HFMellw4Y6UJSW5GNnFbeffNVKB7T_EmG40uIsBsSPCGuBQ5IYEKK7nbr_qHO-hY/s1600-h/IMG_1946.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342783849362842546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW94IBK_RXeoGZschYZFJh8rj12Tn4_RGIQ0teo2nHPk3NVv6i9LQHBcMnboWkYTXMTKcWpHjbOVj5HFMellw4Y6UJSW5GNnFbeffNVKB7T_EmG40uIsBsSPCGuBQ5IYEKK7nbr_qHO-hY/s400/IMG_1946.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>I love my hair in these pictures, I have the Giselle thing goin' on! </div> Some tips to enjoy prom night: <ol><li>Make sure to do a trial run with your makeup routine and see if it looks good with your outfit. Then before prom day, pack your prom makeup together so you don’t feel panic on your big day.</li><li>In your purse, you should have a pack of blotting paper, lipgloss or lipstick to reapply, a small mirror, and blush stick or paper. If you do not have blush stick or paper, just swipe some blush to several cotton pads and wrap them in a piece of saran wrap. That way, you can fix up your face quickly without busting your purse.</li><li>Have fun: no amount of makeup can replace a smiley face so say cheese!</li><li>Make memories: take pictures with your friends and enjoy prom night with them.</li><li>Act responsibly: I don’t want to sound like your mom but please don’t drink alcohol! Just so you know, you’ll have the rest of your life to drink after you turn 21. </li></ol>That’s all for today, folks! Rosa, I hope your prom to be a very memorable and wonderful event for you. If you have any questions, please email me. I’d love to help you out. 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Eyeko Face Off Cleansing Wipes: Cute and Toteable!

Hi everybody, Since I haven’t been doing a review lately, I think it’s time to write one. Reviewing products is a love-hate relationship: you get the joy of exploring a new product but after too many reviews later, you start to question the sincerity and validity of your own words. I’m lucky to have a mix of things in my blog: reviews, how-tos, tips and tricks, charted and diagrammed fotds, previews, and (funny) pictures. But again, I try to moderate myself with things, especially reviews. Today’s review is quite different: I have the products for a while but did not dare to use them because they are so cute! Just look at one of ‘em and see for yourself: <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kGhyphenhyphenuGsUnu26oJuEeMAqEkYGB_BOO6ARubFH0v3I9jCRr9xLu5Q6VpPMtUVNh9SFp5lkaT60QAh24ktMVeTworDr4aqnhAYRhgdJJhpCufi4CtCz7QFZoXaJBz5Fhc6vGnjRoUV0hfCl/s1600-h/IMG_1668.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341714181894888514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kGhyphenhyphenuGsUnu26oJuEeMAqEkYGB_BOO6ARubFH0v3I9jCRr9xLu5Q6VpPMtUVNh9SFp5lkaT60QAh24ktMVeTworDr4aqnhAYRhgdJJhpCufi4CtCz7QFZoXaJBz5Fhc6vGnjRoUV0hfCl/s400/IMG_1668.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>Front <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGfwLC_kjJEx5g0b_sPjJE5hBsMOC0CNPHwLBUm9fwx2sLXxjEid_gnt_W0pLLJVdY77MGcHJHWMSsnY7Vj75I9bkA8BKEP62nd9vTiLVDHqJRHLbF1LlNcy1-gXrZxU0X8sSIbGFWMGz/s1600-h/IMG_1673.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341714185630563282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGfwLC_kjJEx5g0b_sPjJE5hBsMOC0CNPHwLBUm9fwx2sLXxjEid_gnt_W0pLLJVdY77MGcHJHWMSsnY7Vj75I9bkA8BKEP62nd9vTiLVDHqJRHLbF1LlNcy1-gXrZxU0X8sSIbGFWMGz/s400/IMG_1673.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>Back</div> Isn’t it cute? This is the GWP I got when I bought stuff from Eyeko. They gave me some of their uber cute Eyeko Face Off Cleansing Wipes and although I was very curious, I did not want to crack open a pack of wipe. But I had to be brave and do it for y’alls. So here it goes, an opened wipe: <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjidLimMnmDuDqn6UaBqt7oDfFqoB6R7R8VhxkdyJ7Z15_NfXMwWjUbQGUjJX70OmIkgOP2TAjz0OfbwrKJ-g_dj7np6lGwOVdYfyosRVILg9p59iTNp2Lmrl4yiOOuswsCWHUDhUE1qu/s1600-h/IMG_1731.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341714190613994130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjidLimMnmDuDqn6UaBqt7oDfFqoB6R7R8VhxkdyJ7Z15_NfXMwWjUbQGUjJX70OmIkgOP2TAjz0OfbwrKJ-g_dj7np6lGwOVdYfyosRVILg9p59iTNp2Lmrl4yiOOuswsCWHUDhUE1qu/s400/IMG_1731.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>It's a bit bigger than the palm of my hand</div> The wipe is really soft and pre-moistened. It is actually softer than MAC wipes and way softer than EDM wipes that I have. The size of an Eyeko wipe is about 2/3 of a MAC wipe and packed neatly inside an individual pack. For those who travel frequently in short trips, stashing some Eyeko wipes with you is actually a good thing so you don’t have to bring anything back home. Also, with these wipes, you dodge the liquid container regulation at the airport. You can bring a whole lot of ‘em without fear of having your liquid makeup remover thrown away. The wipe is gentle and removes (almost) everything on my face. The first time I used, it removed most makeup but I felt like needing a second wipe to finish the job since the size of the Eyeko wipe is small. The second time around, I did not have as much makeup on so one wipe was sufficient. It has a mild, almost undetectable fragrance. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iqZDyNUYhP_NvcEWmc7COTD-L22jeatd9E0dBI_E8dr_yQsYqXU8KTf1X6LvWK25NTgNiFTWj-EOWfiJnJyzPYWfQHDTyIq7bc90DOE02ZCU0dpGsyegRf216kVZqE0xrFQ5K3SAdtCH/s1600-h/IMG_1732.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341714197403627890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-iqZDyNUYhP_NvcEWmc7COTD-L22jeatd9E0dBI_E8dr_yQsYqXU8KTf1X6LvWK25NTgNiFTWj-EOWfiJnJyzPYWfQHDTyIq7bc90DOE02ZCU0dpGsyegRf216kVZqE0xrFQ5K3SAdtCH/s400/IMG_1732.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>That's a dirty wipe for ya! (ewww!)</div><blockquote>Ingredients: water, Isopropyl palmitate, Coco glucoside, dicaprylyl carbonate, octyldodecanol phenoxyethanol, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl glumate, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben, methylisothiazolinone, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Aloe barbadensis leaf (aloe vera), propylene glycol, bisabolol, parfum.</blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyTXPEFWwAayXs8l4Sm61p1-UtXD9YhNJAjsMF0gxl5hSCLFcvtIQ5IzRYG1sRodCiWm0Qtu-DdI4Qou9zi4I8C0SxelSDi6BJfScyhtPJkaCXm0n0lG3vsICneEvkCR1m0iExm3EqjoX/s1600-h/IMG_1671.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341714193571905746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyTXPEFWwAayXs8l4Sm61p1-UtXD9YhNJAjsMF0gxl5hSCLFcvtIQ5IzRYG1sRodCiWm0Qtu-DdI4Qou9zi4I8C0SxelSDi6BJfScyhtPJkaCXm0n0lG3vsICneEvkCR1m0iExm3EqjoX/s400/IMG_1671.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>A shot at the list of ingredients <div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div>And here are the pros and cons: Pros: <ul><li>Toteable: it is so small and flat that you can sneak one in your purse (or even wallet!)</li><li>Soft: although I love EDM wipes for the price, I would prefer a softer wipe (with a softer price!)</li><li>Removes makeup dutifully: that’s what makeup wipes do, right?</li></ul>Cons: <ul><li>Not sure if flushabe or biodegradable: there’s no indication in the package of the aftermath of these wipes and I do not dare to flush them down the toilet;</li><li>Too much packaging: this is the trade off of the tote-able size, packaging. But using these once in an emergency while is ok, I guess;</li><li>The price: it ain’t cheap if you calculate per-unit price (5 pounds for 20 wipes, that's 25 pence per wipe, or 40 cents in US currency!) . I would not use Eyeko wipes by itself but to have some in the bag for the rainy days, it’s alright.</li></ul> So, would I buy it? Probably, but don’t quote me on this. Rating: B/ B+, it does the job but per-item price and packaging kind of kills the mood. Overall, Eyeko Cleansing Wipes do their job and they are really cute! If you plan to purchase from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.eyeko.com">Eyeko website</a>, please use code E177. For your purchase of £10 and above, you’ll get a free gift with the code. Also, shipping is free! I hope you’re enjoying your day. As always, stay gorgeous! Love, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Eyeko Face Off Cleansing Wipes: Cute and Toteable!

Hi everybody, Since I haven’t been doing a review lately, I think it’s time to write one. Reviewing products is a love-hate relationship: yo...

5:17 AM

Doing a Makeup “Me-Drag”

Hi everybody, June is here, finally! The weather is getting a lot warmer and I guess it's time to come clean with what type of makeup I really wear these days. I ran into this concept recently, after reading a book (see my previous post for the book list): <blockquote>Me-Drag: What someone might put on if they were dressing up as you – for Halloween, say, or some sort of roast. On genuinely glamorous types, you’d call it personal style From page 149 of “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Free-Gift-Purchase-Improbable-Magazines/dp/0307237486">Free Gift with Purchase</a>” by Jean Godfrey-June</blockquote>In short, having a “me-drag” is like being stuck in a very good rut or an extremely stylistic comfort zone where you know how things are supposed to be and you feel at ease with what you wear and put on your face. It is not an easy task but you’ll know it once you get there. The signs of having a me-drag are: <ul><li>Buying similar (or same) color items over and over again: to me, they are pink and tawny blushes, neutral eye shadows, and pale pink lip glosses. I swear to have a whole bunch of them in my makeup bag and I have to rotate them.</li><li>Finding yourself doing the same makeup look using different similar color items: there are many ways to wear neutrals, you know!</li><li>Friends and family members no longer winch at your makeup: they simply just see you as who you are, with or without makeup.</li></ul>My goal of a makeup me-drag is to look like myself, but better. In fact, it’s every woman’s goal (and that’s why we <3 id="fullpost"> To be honest, I am not a fan of the natural look. How can looking natural requires much more work than looking colorful and somewhat fake? That question I still cannot answer (and that’s why Bobbi Brown and her matte, neutral makeup is so popular!) So I make an effort to look like I have some makeup on although they are really minimal. Most times I do not wear foundation, even when my skin is not that good. My whole me-drag routine includes: <ul><li>A clean face and some lotion with SPF: moist skin looks a lot better. To me that’s half a battle won right there;</li><li>>A soft and shimmery pink-lavender-mauve eyeshadow: I find this shade really opens up my eyes. My favorite are Taffy by Hard Candy, Adorable and Dynamic by <a href="http://www.adornedwithgracebeauty.com/">Adorned with Grace minerals</a>. Dynamic is my new love and it’s an LE item so get it while it’s still hot;</li><li>Some mascara and thin lines of eyeliner;</li><li>Depending on the situation, foundation. I mostly skip this step.</li><li>Powder: to control oil and even my skin a bit. Sometimes, EDM Natural Reflections acts like a sheer foundation so I do not need foundation that much;</li><li>Pink or peach-tawny blush;</li><li>Clear, pink, or rose lipgloss.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">Some Me-Drag Photos <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gqxPditLk4dz5Fj_NPMZitT0flkHGl042SPBf3KS-BjgDjI-GAVFP3Kt-MvpXZSuIQSepbb6fm1Mf9Z8moG3GOTOhVFI5H3xHuXXtuQOV65iB3EAVMOwPAghnKXg_X9KrbkdmGO6pIsy/s1600-h/IMG_1806.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341711622344097218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9gqxPditLk4dz5Fj_NPMZitT0flkHGl042SPBf3KS-BjgDjI-GAVFP3Kt-MvpXZSuIQSepbb6fm1Mf9Z8moG3GOTOhVFI5H3xHuXXtuQOV65iB3EAVMOwPAghnKXg_X9KrbkdmGO6pIsy/s400/IMG_1806.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>With Dynamic eyeshadow, my eyes look HUGE and wide awake. I love! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTFRtz7Dg39NRWxMU2sNiKBkAq8A1INubs3NwcPnzrb4ekKVkXgtGk5-Bk4sOnvw4dZF7aWExxeaus9EYDmY2CVud5X-2CxjpvL6LGxdsjUz3TXXOTTN3rObaqcOShCwXjdtN7P55ALbu/s1600-h/IMG_1798.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341712402573580002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTFRtz7Dg39NRWxMU2sNiKBkAq8A1INubs3NwcPnzrb4ekKVkXgtGk5-Bk4sOnvw4dZF7aWExxeaus9EYDmY2CVud5X-2CxjpvL6LGxdsjUz3TXXOTTN3rObaqcOShCwXjdtN7P55ALbu/s400/IMG_1798.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>This is Dynamic, y'all! (Swatch and review <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/new-makeup-from-adorned-with-grace.html">here</a>) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdYNDEPlNtaiwJgZFmQnrVjHYwpxSx_m2t1sYbfOAT8I4ehIomHVDQNRzk0JocP1sJRBSpGaxrSosryu2dP0Z4gtPXUr4jxCFVJ22XcLgKwCoX1nPt9VvJRERrlECmBPjrtboay577VQs/s1600-h/IMG_0865.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341711621473082306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdYNDEPlNtaiwJgZFmQnrVjHYwpxSx_m2t1sYbfOAT8I4ehIomHVDQNRzk0JocP1sJRBSpGaxrSosryu2dP0Z4gtPXUr4jxCFVJ22XcLgKwCoX1nPt9VvJRERrlECmBPjrtboay577VQs/s400/IMG_0865.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>Me-draggin' in winter time I didn't use foundation in this picture but the blush looked awesome! </div>For the record, I love colors. However, working five or six eyeshadow colors at the same time is not fun, especially when I am sleep deprived. Having a me-drag allows me to look polished and professional while giving me some extra time to sleep. I guess it’s all good to have a good rut. How about you? What’s your me-drag? Take care, everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful week ahead and as always, stay gorgeous! With love, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Doing a Makeup “Me-Drag”

Hi everybody, June is here, finally! The weather is getting a lot warmer and I guess it's time to come clean with what type of makeup I ...

5:02 AM

Beauty Literotica: Reading under the Influence of Cold Medicine

Hi ladies, For two weeks of mostly bedridden, I must admit it was not as dreadful as I thought, thanked to some books I collected at the local public library. Who would have thought the public library to have such a healthy collection of beauty and makeup books? Some of the books I wanted to read for years while others I discovered with serendipity. If I bought these books, it would have cost me an arm and a leg but by using the library, I was able to read them and immerse myself in some valuable lessons. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppTQ9g6PJvZXA6irmrOKVwLxOt6Qn3pTVnq1bBL9KfsM72vE6PuIW6rbQzdAG8bjiorr9JGqV3ZKIoR0wf63IsJ4TBVWEqySDyE82mdo-_ybfL2uVS1ofl8JfVleenPOzUbhDeni4PeWn/s1600-h/IMG_1850.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340956584974072690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppTQ9g6PJvZXA6irmrOKVwLxOt6Qn3pTVnq1bBL9KfsM72vE6PuIW6rbQzdAG8bjiorr9JGqV3ZKIoR0wf63IsJ4TBVWEqySDyE82mdo-_ybfL2uVS1ofl8JfVleenPOzUbhDeni4PeWn/s400/IMG_1850.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>That's Oscar Blondie and the books (he's a distant cousin of Nemo!) </div> The books are (top to bottom): <ul><li>Natural Beauty by Laura DuPriest;</li><li>Free Gift with Purchase by Jean Godfrey-June, beauty director of Lucky magazine;</li><li>Bobbi Brown Beauty: the Ultimate Beauty Resource by Bobbi Brown and Annemarie Iverson;</li><li>Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual by Bobbi Brown;</li><li>Allure Confessions of a Beauty Editor by Linda Wells (editor-in-chief of Allure magazine) with the editors of Allure;</li><li>Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin (it’s not a loaner!)</li></ul>All these books are must-read materials and believe it or not, they keep me humble. As soon as I think I’ve known everything (rookie mistake), the book gives me something to think about. I’ve learned a tremendous amount of information from “Making Faces” by Kevyn Aucoin. The book was published in 1997 but the information is nowhere near being outdated. This book really up my ante in makeup as a whole and it serves as an inspiration to me (and that’s why I bought it!) Bobbi Brown’s books are a joy to read and I learn makeup with deeper details after reading them. Bobbi Brown Beauty is her first and Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual is her latest book. In both of them, she wrote with fervor of the makeup artistry. So far, Ms. Brown has wrote a total of five books, beside having her own makeup brand, working with TV shows (Oprah, the Today Show), celebrities, runway shows, etc. I highly recommend you to buy “Making Faces” and “Makeup Manual” as both books are well written and illustrated. On top of that, Making Faces makes a good coffee table book for the fashionistas. “Confessions” and “Free Gift” can be read in tandem as they were both written by beauty editors. Jean Godfrey-June is an award-winning beauty editor, previously at Elle and currently at Lucky. Her writing style is snappy and somewhat laugh-out-loud funny. “Free Gift with Purchase” gives you a glimpse at the world of a beauty editor (and then director) of a glamorous niche beauty magazine. There’s a reason I do not call myself a “beauty editor” when almost everybody around who has a blog calls themselves so. When someone has a blog, that person is a blogger, simple as that. To be a beauty editor, that person’s job is much more taxing but the clout is also much higher. Also, the gifts are undeniably better. Only a handful of beauty bloggers out there receive direct promotional products from the companies. The rest of us simply buy stuff from our pocket. Again, I’m not a beauty editor – I am a blogger. “Confessions” is an interesting book to read and the format is very similar to that of Allure magazine itself. If you want to learn a lot of tips and tricks, this is a perfect book for you. “Natural Beauty” is a good book to read when you want to look good but have a tight budget. Laura DuPriest is a spa and salon owner with a lot of experience in her field. The points she shared in her book are practical and do not cost a lot of money. It’s a must-read for the DIY ladies. These are just overviews of the books, the actual reviews will come in the subsequential weeks. So please stay tuned for them! Since this is the official last post of the month of May, I just want to say a quick “Thank You” to all of you who are still with me. June is an important month to me (my birthday does not fall in this month, mind you!) To this blog, June marks the beginning of a new cycle as we started it all at the end of this month. So I hope to be a more frequent blogger next month and hopefully the situation will allow me to do so. I hope this month is kind to you and next month is going to be better. As always, stay gorgeous! Ciao for now, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

Beauty Literotica: Reading under the Influence of Cold Medicine

Hi ladies, For two weeks of mostly bedridden, I must admit it was not as dreadful as I thought, thanked to some books I collected at the loc...

5:16 AM

For the Mascara Obsessed Ladies

Hi everybody, How are you doing today? I’m feeling a lot better but still, sitting in front of the computer screen for too long makes me dizzy. It’s strange because I rarely get sick but I guess the strange weather finally got into me. To my hardcore fans, you know I am a bit obsessive when it comes to mascara (and my eyes as well.) Like many Asian girls out there, my lashes are neither long nor full. They are a bit longer than they used to but the lashes are straight and sparse. At age 10, I discovered a tube of mascara from my mom’s dresser (Lancôme if I remember correctly) and my life changed forever. After some practices on my friend and myself, we finally concluded this thing is awesome! Not only my lashes looked longer but hers also looked amazing. But mom was quick to take the tube of mascara away from us and told us not to mess with her beauty things. So it was no surprise that I bought a tube of mascara as my first makeup item (Almay at Sav-On for a dollar.) The first tube of mascara was thick and goopy. My lashes clumped and smudged. I had raccoon eyes by noon but I could not stop myself from finding the “IT” mascara. To these days, Cover Girl LashBlast and L’Oréal Voluminous come closest to HG material but the quest still does not come to an end. Since I’ve been reviewing mascaras, I decided to compile all the tips and tricks I’ve learned all these years and make it into a post. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip92AHxe-7efPO1wtgC7ejk2QEIsVobXIcGW43nDe2mnGa1ojOBweYDKZZZBUJTxsSSsYyksV5MmON445vyUwQalcfP8DUjQ7PRa2uAr3WEipfn0hEzay4y0HWsr-E0Mo7ScyTq99_1Uk_/s1600-h/IMG_1796.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340602835940907522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip92AHxe-7efPO1wtgC7ejk2QEIsVobXIcGW43nDe2mnGa1ojOBweYDKZZZBUJTxsSSsYyksV5MmON445vyUwQalcfP8DUjQ7PRa2uAr3WEipfn0hEzay4y0HWsr-E0Mo7ScyTq99_1Uk_/s400/IMG_1796.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Mascaras I currently use </div><div style="text-align: center;">My Makeup Blog’s Mascara Tips and Tricks </div> 1. Get yourself a good eyelash curler Believe me, ladies, your eyelash curler is your best friend, not a torture device! Although there are so many eyelash curlers out there with different prices from cheap to steep, please make sure you get a high quality one that your pocket can afford. As they are considered hardware, a good curler lasts forever. If you have a good stash of cash, Shu Uemura curler ($19 USD) is a good buy. If you love drugstore products, Revlon curlers ($5-6 USD) are also fine. On top of that, you can find replacement pads for Revlon for cheap. 2. Curl your lashes before applying mascara The best way to have believable lashes is to “walk” your curler from root to tip in a pumping motion instead of pinching it right at the root. That way, your lashes do not look bent (and wonky!) If you get the lash curler to work for you, you’ve won half of the battle. My opinion on heated lash curler: do not use it! I used to have one after hearing Kimora Lee Simmons raved about it. The result: brittle, broken lashes- not cute! Although the heated lash curler makes the curl on your lashes last longer, it also dries them. The heated lash curlers are like flat iron: the immediate result looks nice but in the long run, the accumulated damage is not peachy. 3. Remember to wipe the wand The next few tips make a big difference: they are the reason why you buy that mascara at the makeup counter after a makeup artist worked his/her magic on you. Then once you go home, you can’t replicate it and your lashes ended up looking so-so. Although mascara formulas and wands have improved significantly, clumping of the lashes is still a big problem. Having a clump is frustrating since mascara is the last thing to complete the eyes. But most times, clumping almost has nothing to do with the formula or the wand (unless the formula is really bad and takes a decade to dry!) It’s the excess material on the wand that causes the problem. The round plastic piece at the opening of the tube is there to remove the excess from the wand but most times it is not sufficient. If you’ve watched makeup artists at work, you find them to have tissue papers around. In mascara’s case, they are handy to blot the excess off your wand. Since I started blotting mascara, clumping has reduced to nil. So I urge you to give it a try, you will like it! 4. Practice le zig zag I learned this tip from a MAC makeup artist named Ian; he’s the only person whom I bought the only MAC mascara in my life so far. The mascara was sub-par, even people who lives in camp MAC can tell you that. But this guy Ian had his way with the wand and after the application my lashes looked a whole lot fuller. How did Ian do it, providing that he used a so-so mascara and a disposable wand? Apparently, he mastered the art of wiggling the wand in a zig zag, yeah! (Remember “Wannabe” by Spice Girls?) Instead of just applying the mascara in a straight line, Ian wiggled the wand like a slithering snake to the length of my lashes, from root to tip. Practicing this tip only will pump up your lashes about 4 more times when using the same mascara. Come on, give it a try! 5. Change your mascara often It always irks me when seeing another woman using the same old, same old mascara for ages. Mascaras have a short time span (3 months) so unless having an eye infection is what you aim for, please change your mascara often. However, what’s the point of going back to Old Sucky (not Old Faithful) that gives you spidery lashes, girlfriend? There are so many good mascaras out there, why sticking with something that does not work? If you’re not in this category, I congratulate you! If you are, please, for the love of God, get a Voluminous mascara and start enjoying it. 6. Play mix and match After years of searching for the perfect mascara that lengthens, curls, and volumizes my lashes, I came to a conclusion: I’m chasing a mirage, we’re not there yet (although quoting President O, “Yes, we can!”). So, instead of hunting for the perfect one, why don’t it just mix and match the good ones I have? Guess what, ladies? It works! Back when I had CG LashBlast and Maybelline Colossal Lash, I mixed them: LashBlast for volume and length, and Colossal for curl. It worked every single time: my lashes were dark, long, and perfect – so perfect that they almost looked fake! The downfall is I have to spend twice (but two kick-ass drugstore mascaras are still cheaper than a department store rendition, anyways.) If mascara is your interest, I hope this entry will help you. To be honest with you, I find drugstore mascaras are just as good as department store ones. Also, when I need to change mine every 3 months, buying drugstore mascaras makes more sense since they’re a lot cheaper. I hope you have a wonderful week. As usual, stay gorgeous! Love, Your Makeup Blogger P.S: If you like my blog, please <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MyMakeupBlog" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">subscribe to my feed.</a> Thanks a lot!

For the Mascara Obsessed Ladies

Hi everybody, How are you doing today? I’m feeling a lot better but still, sitting in front of the computer screen for too long makes me diz...

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Chicken Poop Lip Junk: a Review

Hi everybody! Happy Memorial Day! How's the barbecue going? Remember me? And remember <a href="http://mymakeupblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/oh-happy-aprils-fool-day.html">this stunt</a> I pulled on April Fools' Day? Well, although this is quite an overdue assignment, I did locate a Chicken Poop lip balm to do a review for y'alls. And what a trip it is to have a tube of Chicken Poop in my life! <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbhhsFBUKnf35d2wy41jnVd218xq8w4CNH1EXiQL0koDz85pcuaKbzdodMMm2WidjMl_GQ_7oDNlPXZvMSzaWpI1wlkDNlG3CRooUE_hIjd7KAZoOmWzHCD2W-Sqbz9ppzArQYui2qmCN/s1600-h/IMG_1341.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477537418212098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRbhhsFBUKnf35d2wy41jnVd218xq8w4CNH1EXiQL0koDz85pcuaKbzdodMMm2WidjMl_GQ_7oDNlPXZvMSzaWpI1wlkDNlG3CRooUE_hIjd7KAZoOmWzHCD2W-Sqbz9ppzArQYui2qmCN/s400/IMG_1341.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>Chicken Poop, located :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FKTNKFLZV2DbRRJt6Ar6eh4VOGYbOLg_dBJ2jiaUySEMLJMs2Haie7Sx-s0JwQ0kQgqTWcP7aqhIVfiiQ4AEEwgQLETAmg0gpgfNkNzwNbWltYgKmrBuZ14EUIo5JX_2fCiVs-3-Cjzx/s1600-h/IMG_1347.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477541762454818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FKTNKFLZV2DbRRJt6Ar6eh4VOGYbOLg_dBJ2jiaUySEMLJMs2Haie7Sx-s0JwQ0kQgqTWcP7aqhIVfiiQ4AEEwgQLETAmg0gpgfNkNzwNbWltYgKmrBuZ14EUIo5JX_2fCiVs-3-Cjzx/s400/IMG_1347.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>The lip balms are packed in a box that resembles a chicken (for real!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l1O2HTcI-so7jIXZ0Hm8eR6laGm3OLXVb8jpNfKE0ntA_0BcCzWGfhqxCL1NyRa-HLqoVp65tUA0njY5zUoEPKodvgjc0HKJ8rTHAPNSCAsBuAVfEYim37QhdpUJhq8mKJatWPFVFfSn/s1600-h/IMG_1348.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477540969969954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3l1O2HTcI-so7jIXZ0Hm8eR6laGm3OLXVb8jpNfKE0ntA_0BcCzWGfhqxCL1NyRa-HLqoVp65tUA0njY5zUoEPKodvgjc0HKJ8rTHAPNSCAsBuAVfEYim37QhdpUJhq8mKJatWPFVFfSn/s400/IMG_1348.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>Apparently, people at Simone's Chicken Bone took the "poop" concept too far! And now, the review of Chicken Poop Lip Junk <div style="text-align: left;">I have to admit I am not a lip balm person although I do need it in winter time. It's just that the waxy texture of the balms throws me off. The most common type that I use is Chapstick: at a dollar a pop, it is hard to beat. Also, it has a lot of different scents. I remember getting addicted to Chapstick medicated lip balm in freshman year. I always had a tube in my pocket and applied, applied, and reapplied the whole day long. The problem of Chapstick is the texture: it's kind of dry and waxy. The most amazing lip balm I've ever used is from Nivea. It is what Chapstick does not have: smoothness, moisture, and pleasant scent. The one from France was off the chain and until Nivea sold their balms in the U.S, the only options hardcore Nivea lip balm fans had were (a) hit up a friend or relative who lived across the pond for some of them or (b) join a scavenger hunt in New York to get yourself some of the goodness. With all that said, the European Nivea lip balm is great. I still do not dare to get the one sold in the U.S market because I do not want to let myself down again. So when I heard about Chicken Poop, I was (a) thinking this is just another lip balm, (b) laughing at the name, and (c) searching for a place that sells this stuff. This may be my new Nivea balm, after all these times.</div></div> Lucky me, my <a href="http://www.newleafmarket.coop/">local health food store</a> has a healthy supply of balms and other natural makeup. And they do sell the zanier of the zaniest products there, Chicken Poop included! At $2.29 USD a pop, Chicken Poop is not so wallet-friendly (a tube of Chapstick costs 99 cents at Walmart!) However, the funny chicken box won me over and I reached my hand deep into that hole to pull out a balm, tossed it in the basket, and ran to the checkout line. I could not wait to go home to try it out. "It'd better be good," I thought, "I can get 2 Chapsticks for this kind of money!' <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup-PjLvx_nDIdFJ4jjmV6WKFYO1Zh_Ea7fnbjAMW9_WodgL6b8wvDY7FggAGvTOOcIKyHm585H07IPmks0D5Gn9FvY5CsqMjpzO40CojtKjwaPoVN28UGZh1tcbW2u1CUxyMNGJDYCMxu/s1600-h/IMG_1353.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477546790831378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup-PjLvx_nDIdFJ4jjmV6WKFYO1Zh_Ea7fnbjAMW9_WodgL6b8wvDY7FggAGvTOOcIKyHm585H07IPmks0D5Gn9FvY5CsqMjpzO40CojtKjwaPoVN28UGZh1tcbW2u1CUxyMNGJDYCMxu/s400/IMG_1353.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>An artsy picture of Chicken Poop <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0qkcmqQmTjXihgEkebyusbszlmIH0w4NE3NxHpObhr9FmomcSPCkI-9t_9tMjDF036AJPsr9oOOZJCU4Ol7vdsR_mVfx1xWjBSCAuK5z5nYb3acLVLpoCHAuOvD-4uRsjk-E_XYGblWX/s1600-h/IMG_1357.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477547870943410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie0qkcmqQmTjXihgEkebyusbszlmIH0w4NE3NxHpObhr9FmomcSPCkI-9t_9tMjDF036AJPsr9oOOZJCU4Ol7vdsR_mVfx1xWjBSCAuK5z5nYb3acLVLpoCHAuOvD-4uRsjk-E_XYGblWX/s400/IMG_1357.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>"Contains no poop", glad to know! <div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote>Ingredients: non GMO soybean oil, beeswax, jojoba oil, lavender essential oil, sweet orange essential oil</blockquote>The first time I used Chicken Poop, it was kind of strange. Since I was so used to the waxy texture of Chapstick, Chicken Poop felt thinner on my lips. However, it sinked in quite nicely and after a short while, started to feel really comfortable. The lavender scent is strong but pleasant, I did not detect so much of sweet orange in the balm. Chicken Poop applies smoother than Chapstick and it almost feel as velvety as my HG Nivea balm. After the first night, I woke up with moist lips that looked perky. For a long time, I did not have chapped lips after a night of sleep which was a huge success. I guess the lavender scent keeps me from licking my lips although I am not a lip licker. Another thing I noticed is how infrequent I need to apply Chicken Poop. For some reasons, the need to reapply lip balm just vanished. I guess once my lips are moist enough, I do not fell like applying lip balm anymore. So, in a long run it is more economical to buy Chicken Poop than Chapstick. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIAdNtkfB-1frmOcKihTlXVuO55LAKnUbchvSYotKvL4m-8t5fSuQeP5Pq3Ae4q5prwKVNz7ILLdN835MqenV-EfF0frpTASctq76oQjsgu9dz0E0dihZgShjcyJ1-3Dk86mSeWR_qDxz/s1600-h/IMG_1359.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339477675370378962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIAdNtkfB-1frmOcKihTlXVuO55LAKnUbchvSYotKvL4m-8t5fSuQeP5Pq3Ae4q5prwKVNz7ILLdN835MqenV-EfF0frpTASctq76oQjsgu9dz0E0dihZgShjcyJ1-3Dk86mSeWR_qDxz/s400/IMG_1359.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>A promo shot :) If you notice, this balm does not give you a shiny look but it is not matte either. It feels like a moist gloss to me. <div style="text-align: left;">Price: $2.29 at health food store, $2.69 at <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/qxp155686_333181_sespider/chicken_poop/free_range_chicken_poop_lip_balm.htm">drugstore.com</a>My rating: A+</div></div></div></div> The Absentee Blogger Yeah, I'm talking about me here, folks! I've been out since the last post thanked to two colds that overlapped each other. I do not enjoy getting sick but feel like I have more than my share of sickness for this year already. I really missed blogging during that time because I could not sit in front of the computer without feeling dizzy. To entertain myself, I read a bunch of makeup and beauty books and will do some reviews on them soon. I'm glad you are still here and this blog has not been taken over by spammers, thanked to my strict comment moderation. I hope you're having a fun Memorial Day and please come back soon! 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Chicken Poop Lip Junk: a Review

Hi everybody! Happy Memorial Day! How's the barbecue going? Remember me? And remember this stunt I pulled on April Fools' Day? Well...

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