Now I'm sure most of these products will be familiar to you but if you don't know then your in for a really good treat today! The products I'm about to introduce are considered to be a "holy grail" for some and they can make or break your look...quickly. Here are your beauty products must haves---->
#1 Eyelash Curler
Let me guess....... you weren't born with super long lush lashes but you'd like to have the bright eyed look and your not down with fakes because they are too hard to apply? Cool, problem solved...or at least you in for an upgrade. When used carefully, the eyelash curler will give your lashes a boost within seconds by making them stand up at the base. It pumps your lashes to create volume the same way you tease your hair to make it bigger when it's falling flat. Same idea, same effect. As long as your are sure to apply your mascara after you've pumped them up you don't have to worry about breakage or damage. And yes, there is a method to the madness. Press the curler firmly and gently very close to the lash base and then repeat again once more towards the end. It realy doesn't matter how much you spend on your curler. They make heated ones, plastic ones, and metal ones but even the one you find at the dollar store will do you justice. Look for a brand called Japonesa if you must have something to go by. Enjoy!
#2 Makeup Traincase
Why do so many of us store our precious EXPENSIVE makeup everywhere but the right place? It's on the counter, in drawers, on dressers, in our purses, in the fridge (yes, people do this), at our bf's house, ECT. And like clockwork, everytime we're about to go out we end up searching around like a madman looking for our Nars Orgasm Blush and cursing ourselves for being so careless! So finally you end up settling for the free blush you picked up somewhere but it doesn't give you the same glow, so your nite is screwed. That brings me to the benefit of having a traincase and using it as your primary storage location. Today traincases are more affordable than in the past and they are supercute and chic! The have neat little fold out compartments and enough room to hold lots 'o stuff! It serves as a source of protection and keeps your pressed powders from falling from the counter and rendering itself useless...unless your into mineral powders that is, and even still you've made a mess. Traincases make traveling with your goodies ridiculously easy, nothing gets left behind, and many offer a special place to carry your brushes. There is absolutely no reason NOT to have one unless your not a makeup diva like myself.
#3 Eye Makeup Remover
Whoohoo this has got to be the 8th wonder known to woman! It's all too simple ladies, this baby wipes off eye makeup with just one swipe of a cotton ball across your lids. I'm talking about removing mascara, eyeliner, color, glitter, basically whatever your into. Its super safe so it never irritates your eyes and it doesn't leave residue. But the MAIN reason why I keep this baby fully stocked in my cabinet is because if and when I make an eyeshadow mistake I know I can fix it right away. No matter if I just did a complete smoky eye effect. I just take my cotton ball, dab it with the remover ann I can take the whole shadow mess completely off. 2 seconds later I have a fresh new canvas to work on. You just can't beat that especially when in a pinch. It's doesn't require much product eitherm which means there is no drip mess. Your base, shadow, and whatever else you applied to your face is left in tact. I know many brands carry eye makeup remover and it's not a spendy purchase, so I won't say one particular brand is better than another. However for future reference, I happen to use and rely on Lancome's BIFACIL Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover.
#4 Foundation Brush
This is a beauty tool that not only saves you on product (for liquid foundation wearers) but also gives you a flawless and even finish. The key to making this work for you is purchasing a good brush in the very beginning. There are a lot of crap brushes on the market and you can end up giving up on the project before you even get to see what it can do for you. I would not recommend buying your brushes from the drugstore or even Target. Sonia K may have a nice set for minimal cost but I haven’t evaluated hers just yet nor do I know anyone who has. The packaging is cute thou! Haha no seriously don’t be fooled by packaging because you’ll need a brush made out of specific synthetic materials. The animal hair brushes feel and look nice but they soak up too much makeup and they don’t glide over your skin as it should. I stand by Lancome’s Foundation Brush #2. It’s an excellent high quality brush! It’s not cheap by far but it’ll be the last foundation brush you’ll ever have to purchase. The ends are tapered to a tee and it’s the perfect size for application. Application tips coming soon……
#5Lash Primer
I stumbled upon this miracle years ago when L’Oreal first introduced their double extend mascara. At the time it was the OPPOSITE of what I needed because I had a formal day job and this gave me stripper lashes! I could not believe how long they made my regular lashes look but I’m glad to have made that purchase for all that I have learned. I now know without-a-doubt that there is zero need for me to haggle with false eyelashes when I can just apply this lash primer followed by any mascara I so choose. The primer adds fibers to your lashes to create the length and volume with no glue involved. It also has some conditioning features and it won’t irritate your eyes even if you wear contacts. So basically you can have long lush lashes with minimal effort and cost. Stock up!
