I try soooo many beauty products & I’m always recommending them to friends and family who are probably sick of all my “omg you have to try this!” rants. So I’ve decided to put them here instead!
I’ve mentioined this before, but my first jobs were actually as a makeup artist and one of my first internships was with Eva Chen in the Teen Vogue Beauty department. I spent years doing makeup for all my high school’s theater productions, friends, & even worked at Sephora for a bit. Point being: Beauty, I like it.
1. K.O. Knockout Nailpolish in Matte Black Price: 22 bones / Verdict: Try it
This new nailpolish created by Hedwig & the Angry Inch makeup artist Mike Potter promises to goes on flat and dry to a chalkboard black finish in just one coat.
My experience with KO was interesting to say the least. I took it into a local nail salon & used over fake nails (I still bite my natural ones). The nail lady was utterly confused by my request to forgo the top coat, & also complained about the thickness of the polish. The nail lady really hated it – but I loved the final look and the flat color definitely stands apart from every other “it girl” manicure.
Pros: Unique matte black color, Only 1 coat needed, Dries within seconds
Cons: Very thick formula, Flat color only lasts a few days then wears to a normal shiny coat after that
2. Guerlain Terracotta Kajal Intense Indian Kohl Price: 35 bones / Verdict: Returned It
I bought this on a whim because of a feature in WWWD. But I did need a new liner. Guerlain promises an “intense black, smooth gliding, long wearing” liner, & instead I got a not-that-intense black that smudged very easily (a problem I don’t have often). And for 1 oz. the price tag is far from worth it. I actually tried this side-by-side with my Maybelline Define-a-Line and the latter lasted longer, and went on darker/smoother… for $5.
Pros: Cute Packaging
Cons: Can’t sharpen due to softness/shape, Price per oz., Does’t last, Not dark enough
3. Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder Price: 30 bones / Verdict: Buy it
This is what I bought when I returned the aforementioned product. I had heard about it, but thought it would be something like a simiar BareMinerales product that I didn’t like. I was so wrong. I’m always skeptical of translucent powders – I mean, how much can they really do? With this one did a lot. On both bare skin, and over my foundation. It basically elimated the appearance of pores, and had a true airbrush like effect. I even got compliments from each of my male friends telling I look really good the first day I wore it.
Pros: Awesome airbrush effect, Can be used alone or over foundation, Talc-free, Mattifying
Cons: The light powder is hard to pick up on your brush, but they do have a reccommended alternative Kabuki brush, Potentially messy – but wipes up easily
4. Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum Price: 44 bones / Verdict: Try it
I think I’ve written about this before, but it’s worth another mention. I originally found it after smelling Paris Hilton at a party and trying to hunt down her fragrence. This is close, if not it. It’s very sweet, but not immature, and doesn’t give me a headache like many perfumes that smell like old ladies. It’s a perfect blend of floral (Violet) & sweet (Vanilla). I mixed it with a little YSL Elle, and that was great too.
Pros: Boys love it, Girls love it, Long-lasting
Cons: None
Do you guys have any products I should try?
xo J
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I absolutely love the Maybelline colossal volum’ express mascara. i was terrified at first because it has collagen in it and i didnt know how my face would adjust to that but it makes my lashes SO LONG and doesnt clump.
its perf because i only wear foundation on the weekdays and like my lashes to make a statement so i dont seem so bland.
Thanks for int infor on the KO nailpolish I have been eyeing it for a while. They do have a matte topcoat that you could apply to make it matte after the couple days passes.
oooh an ex-sephora employee! i’m a current one and running out of shelf space for all the stuff i get!! i love the HD Powder from MUFE too!!
but ANYWAY i’ve heard that the Guerlain liner was a bitch to apply as well but as always curious about it due to the packaging.
LOVE YOUR BLOG!! xo
my uncle gave my grandmother the Lolita Lempicka perfume.
Some how my friends consider me the make-up guru but I use like nothing? I just like to play with things/ read about them. Needs more reviews, people need to start sending you free stuff to review.
This is going to sound really weird, but matte nail polishes freak me out. You know the feeling of squeaky cotton wool buds? Well any experience I have had with them results in that feeling when I come into contact with certain fabrics or paper, etc. yuk! So my main concern would be that! Does anyone else know what I’m talking about or am I truly crazy?
As for my make up/beauty must haves- I’m a big fan of MAC’s fluidline because it’s FOOLPROOF, which is good for a klutz like me, and St Ive’s Apricot Scrub. I literally shudder to think about what my skin looked like before I discovered it!
ah so glad you’re a beauty junkie because i’m a wuss when it comes to experimenting with unfamiliar products.
that matte black nail polish sounds really awesome, you should post a picture with it on! & the powder sounds like something i’ll have to try because I hate a caked on appearance when it comes to make-up.
I’m big on angled eyeliner brushes dipped in black eyeshadow for my liner.
you’ve made it onto kanye’s blog!!!
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I’ve heard much praise about that Lolita Lempicka perfume. Must try it out.
Anyway,
I’ve been thinking about applying to Sephora for a while but I havent come across anyone who works/worked there. Do you have any suggestions/things I should know/what I need to know to work there/if i should even work there at all? I’m 19 by the way. Ah, this is a lot but thank you! (even if you don’t have any input!)
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I use this moisturizer my grams gave me that I totally blew off at first because it was made by that 50s pop star/actress Connie Stevens, called Forever Spring Collagen Moisturizer… I don’t know what it was, I think the idea of taking beauty advice from my grandma who wears 40 year-old hole-y sweatshirts turned me off. But I got really badly sunburned one day, and it was the closest thing to aloe I had, so I tried it & ended up really loving it. It took the burn from my face, smelled fresh & lovely but in a quiet way, and soaked in with zero greasiness, which is perfect for my oily skin. I’ve recommended it to a bunch of friends, all of whom immediately bought some because they liked it so much. Should have known, Grams has gorgeous skin. :)