Showing posts with label ardell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ardell. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Wishlist Wednesday!


Happy Wednesday! I wanted to try and organize my wishlist into something other than a nebulous list in my head, so why not make it a blog post? There's a bunch of stuff I'm always wanting, and then I forget about it...until I buy something different or see someone with the thing I wanted!  Hopefully, in a couple of months I can have some of these crossed off, or maybe the "need" of having them will have passed.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

FOTD - 6.2.15

So it's been like, months, since I've posted a face of makeup here. Way too long. So, without further ado...






I was so happy that the pollen was finally out of the air, and I was able to wear false lashes and glitter again. Here's a full list of products I used:

Face:
  • NYX Q10 Skin Serum
  • Becca Ever Matte primer
  • Urban Decay Naked Skin liquid foundation in 1.0
  • Soap and Glory One Heck Of A Blot! pressed powder
  • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
  • Anastasia Contour Kit (Fawn, Vanilla, Sand, Banana)
  • MAC blush in Honey Jasmine
  • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused
  • MAC Fix+
Eyes:
  • NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Ash Brown
  • NARS Smudgeproof Eye Primer
  • Inglot eyeshadow #353
  • Make Up For Ever eyeshadows in Pink Gray and Taupe Gray
  • ColourPop Super Shock eyeshadow in Birthday Girl
  • Inglot gel liner in #77
  • Lit Cosmetics glitter in Modern Love
  • MAC pigment in Vanilla
  • Maybelline Big Eyes mascara
  • Ardell lashes in 110
Lips:
  • Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon in Gavi

Friday, November 21, 2014

FOTD - 11.21.14

Happy (FOTD) Friday! Another glitter look today - this time I used the glitter as a liner to punch up a neutral eye.

Back facing camera picture!
Front facing camera - hello from the car!
Face:
  • Rimmel Stay Matte Primer
  • Rouge Bunny Rouge Diaphanous Powder
  • Maybelline Dream Wonder liquid foundation in 15 Ivory
  • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
  • Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector liquid in Moonstone
  • Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Creme Colour Concentrate in John Doe
  • MAC blush in Warm Soul
  • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders in Dim and Diffused
  • MAC Fix+
  • Urban Decay De-Slick spray
Eyes:
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow in Dark Brown
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown
  • NARS Smudgeproof eye primer
  • Inglot #353 eyeshadow
  • Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette
  • Bobbi Brown gel liner in Black Ink
  • Lit Cosmetics glitter in Champagne Wishes
  • Lit Cosmetics glitter adhesive
  • Ardell #110 lashes
  • Diorshow Overcurl mascara
  • MAC Vanilla pigment
Lips:
  • MAC Prep and Prime lip
  • NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Ibiza



Saturday, September 27, 2014

Review - Ardell Curvy! lashes in #410

My false eyelash collection is steadily growing. Even if I have a bunch of pairs on deck, I can't help but peruse the selection at Ulta or Target or wherever if they have a display. You never know what you're going to find! On one of my recent trips to Ulta, I decided to try out these Ardell Curvy lashes in #410.

Ardell Curvy! lashes #410
Close up of #410 lashes
I decided to give these a try because although they are a little longer than I normally wear, they still looked quite natural in the package. This pair of lashes is SUPER long, and needed to be trimmed significantly to fit my eyes - but I have teeny eyes, so you may find differently. When I took these out of the tray, they immediately fell limp - the band is very very thin. A thin band is usually a good thing, it means you'll have an easier time getting the spine close to your natural lash line and it won't stand out. However, you want a band that can stand up to the weight of the lashes, and that will hold a curve to make applying a bit easier!

The individual fibers of the lashes themselves are super thin, and have a blunt edge. (More companies need to start tapering! It looks good!!) The fibers are so thin that a little bit of handling causes them to splay or lose their curl. I had a super difficult time trying to apply these, just because with glue added, the band was super floppy and difficult to maneuver. 

I've only worn them once, and I'm sure I'll give them another try in the future, but right now, I don't see myself repurchasing this particular pair of lashes.

Pros:
  • Clear band
  • Nice curl 
Cons:
  • Band is too thin to support itself
  • Lashes are non tapered, blunt ends
  • Individual fibers can lose curl or splay easily
Ardell Curvy! false lashes in #410 - $3.99 for 1 pair
Review - 2/5

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Review - Ardell Natural Falsies in #110

Due to the very short nature of my lashes, I wear false lashes almost every single day. I tend to opt for a more 'natural' lash, such as these Ardell #110 lashes.

Ardell Naturals in #110

Close up of the falsies

I have small, semi-hooded eyes so shorter, less dramatic lashes work best for me. The #110s are perfect for the size of my eyes - they emphasize my lash line without overpowering my eye, or covering up my lid.

I find that Ardell lashes can be quite hit or miss - I've gotten double packs where one set of falsies differs from the second set - and they're both supposed to be the same type! When I trimmed my first one down today, I cut after the third bunch of lashes on the strip. These were fairly evenly spaced apart, making it easy to pick where to cut. When I went to trim the second, a couple of bunches were right on top of another, making where I cut a little bit different.

Due to the thin clear band, these falsies are a little more delicate than some other Ardell models (I'm thinking #120 Demis, here) and should be handled carefully. I was lucky not to warp the band when unsticking these from the plastic backing.

Although there are some drawbacks to these Ardell lashes, you cannot beat the price. I find that they get the job done and are still durable even though they are a tad bit delicate, and can be reused multiple times when cared for properly.

Pros:

  • Clear band
  • Natural look
  • Easy to trim band down to size
  • Reusable when cared for


Cons:

  • Ends are not tapered, meaning the longer lashes have a very blunt look
  • Delicate band
  • Pairs are not always uniform


Ardell Natural #110 false eyelashes - $2.99 for one pair
Review - 3.5/5

Monday, September 8, 2014

Haul - Naked 2 Basics, NYX Simply Vamp pencil, and falsies!

How awesome is the Ulta rewards program? So awesome. I cashed in some points today to take home a mini haul!


The small but mighty haul of the day!



Naked 2 Basics - I originally put this on my wishlist, but I couldn't wait any longer! 

NYX Simply Vamp Lip Cream in Bewitching - I saw these released recently and needed to get my greedy little hands on one. 

NYX Wicked Lashes in Bashful - The new NYX falsies sold out pretty much instantly on their site, so I was super pumped to find these in store!

Ardell Curvy Lashes #410 - These may be a little bigger than what my tiny eyes can handle, but they seem to lean more to the natural side. 

I'll be reviewing these as I get a chance to use them. Very excited about all the new goodies!