makeup nonsense.

yesterday I headed into my local sephora, and as usual I felt completely overwhelmed. I always go in there thinking 'I need new mascara-mine is old' and then I get in there and start sifting around and it's just makeup overload! this may come as a shock, but I am not a makeup artist. I know, I know. calm down-it's okay; just keep reading. so after reading makeup blogs (after I got back from sephora doubting my $75 receipt), I decided that I would review a few products that I have-& love!-for anyone else who is confused by the beautiful world that are makeup stores.

tarte natural cheek stain (in flush) $30

plain & simple-this stuff rocks. I have and always will be a blush girl, I always wear it. in the winter, I feel like it's so precious and cute to have a subtle, mind you very subtle rosy cheek. and in the summer, due to my fair skin-it's an absolute necessity to help fake my sunkissed look, considering I wear SPF infinity whenever I am outside or I will burn in an instant. I have a hard time spending more than five bucks on any makeup product, but this item is so completely worth it. it has a push up tube, like a push-pop, and I have almost had it for a year & have still yet to push it up for more product & I use it every other day. it also smells like raspberries, yum!
warning: when you first put this on you're probably going to be grossed out, because at first it IS sticky and gross feeling. and after slicking it on your cheeks and rubbing it in, your face might be all red-from smearing the product around-but relax! it fades to a sweet & subtle glow-no stick!

here's what I just bought yesterday, after I use them more, I'll post reviews-stay tuned!
benefit "hello flawless" powder cover-up with SPF 15 in "I love me" ivory ($34)
too faced flatbuki brush ($12.50-now $15)

tarte emphaEYES waterproof clay shadow/liner with double-ended eyeliner brush in bronze ($22)

wishlist:
benefit erase paste in fair ($26) - I tried this on in sephora & thought it made a difference on my undereye circles.
benefit lemon-aid ($20) - heard so many good reviews, I have to try it.
benefit they're real! mascara ($22) - looks so amazing!
sephora by o.p.i. spark-tacular! top coat ($9.50) - so colorful & sparkly, would look so cool over almost any color.
clinique almost lipstick in black honey (14.50) - I've heard this color is flattering on everyone!
bronzer
illuminator
tinted moisturizer - suggestions on these last three? I'm clueless!

bored beauty reviews

Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Split End Leave-In Protector

Under $4.00 for 6 oz.

The Good: This creme-like formula smells super yummy and has a nice pump feature unlike other products where you have to dip your entire hand into a pot of stuff. It also comes in a skinny bottle which I liked because it fit in my medicine cabinet. And it's cheap, which is my favorite part!

The Bad: I just plain don't like this stuff. The bottle says it can be used in wet or dry hair, uh FALSE! If used in dry hair, it doesn't make your hair feel "silky" it just makes it feel gross. On wet hair it's a bit of a different story, it does feel soft..at the time. But it leaves your hands feeling slimy. I bought this product as a leave in conditioner of sorts, and it fails for that. I really don't understand what it's use is.
Instead Try: Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioning Cream. About $4.00 for 10.2 oz. I've been using this stuff to detangle my hair for years-even my dad uses it as a deep conditioner in the shower. It's great unless you use too much-then it becomes too heavy and sticky when it dries.