ALL Nordstrom Mascaras Buy 2 Get 1 Free!

Awhile ago I had blogged that MAC was having a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal on their mascaras on the 20th of this month. My co-worker (Hi Chelsea If you ever manage to find my blog) informed me that Nordies is actually running the deal on ALL mascaras! Obviously, the MAC associate was trying to con me into thinking it was only MAC so I would buy from her -__-.


The 29th is the time to stock up on all your favorite department store mascaras!

I'm thinking: Dior Diorshow, Lancome Definicils, and maybe a YSL one?

Are you guys thinking about checking out this deal?

New Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara

I adoreeee mascara! Revlon is releasing their new Grow Luscious mascara which is the their first mascara to "help your lashes grows stronger while visibly adding length and volume, 96% saw instantly longer lusher lashes".

I'm a little excited to try this. I'm all for mascaras that claim to promote lash growth!

You can preorder now at (with free shipping!) at :
CVS.com
Drugstore.com
Walgreens.com
Riteaid.com 
Ulta.com
Target.com

Walmart is all sold out, so as of now, Target is the cheapest at $7.69.

I recommend purchasing at CVS, because right now they have coupon codes. You can get $5 off $15 with code 15SHIP. Also, use SAVE20 for 20% off. You must be signed into your CVS account to apply coupons.

*NOTE: I wanted to post up some product swatches, but had to resort to this post because my laptop has a virus. So, I'm using the computer on campus until it's fixed =( Everyone, beware of the rogue virus called Antispyware Soft that's disguising itself as an anti virus application.

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara

Thank god, a mascara with a normal wand

"Swatches": (Again, excuse my no make-up face)

You guys are probably thinking my lashes don't look that different before and after. I however, really like this mascara regardless. The formula is smooth and I do like the way it makes my lashes look. They just look darker and a tad thicker. I'm sad that it didn't do much for length. Oh well. I think it's a pretty good mascara, but that might be just because I'm still a wee bit annoyed at Lash Stiletto Voluptuous. I'm aware that it seems my lashes look a little shorter after... but that's because my lashes don't hold a curl so they fell!

I say you should give it a try =)


*I was just looking at my old review for the lash stiletto, and the pictures are so crappy in comparison

Heels for my lashes?

Today I'm reviewing Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Waterproof Mascara. 

Maybelline says: 
Now long lashes don't have to be skinny. Only our dual action brush stretches as it thickens each lash for dramatic length and volume. Our rich cream formula adds the most seductive finish.

Here comes my no-makeup face...

 After using the mascara, I can see a difference in length. However, the voluptuous part isn't doing it's job. I'm also not too fond of the formula, the consistency isn't as creamy as I'd like, it feels dryer. But maybe it's just the retarded wand that's doing that. Is the curve of the wand supposed to be helpful?? BECAUSE IT'S NOT. It's awkward and doesn't do its job in coating my lashes, meaning I had to go over the same areas a lot of times. I had high hopes for this one because it's so darn SEXY.


Conclusion. Length= good. Volume, formula and wand = not so good.

This is probably something I won't buy again, but I will layer it with my lash blast for extra length =). Now I'm not saying it's a bad mascara. It works decent, but I don't prefer it.

Products I Regret Buying

I'm sure this has happened to everyone. You go to the store, see something you have to have, just to go home, try it, and be mega disappointed. Here are 10 items I shouldn't have bought. (Not to say them won't work for you. they just didn't for me.)

1) Mac's Hello Kitty Blush in Fun and Games

 

I tried so hard to like it, and managed to even persuade myself it was perfect. However, I've come to the realization that the pigmentation is so sucky, I'm not really getting much color out of it.

2) Loreal HIP Duo in Wicked

Seventeen magazine sucked me into buying this along time ago. It won best eyeshadow of the year. HAH. Yeah, right. Those 12 year olds obviously don't know good pigmentation. The bronzey side is ok, but the purple side is awful. I've tried to use this about 2 times now and the color isn't smooth and it gets muddy. YUCK.

3) NARS Concealer duo in Custard/Ginger

I was really excited for this one. I mean, c'mon it's NARS. Sadly, it doesn't conceal much. I use it on my eyelids now. AND, I still believe Nars has THE crappiest packaging. Fingerprint alert.

4) Urban Decay Blush in Exhale

It's super sparkly. Meaning, theres huge glitter chunks in this. I expect this out of their eyeshadows. But blush too? The color is nice but doesnt show up great, plus, did I mention the huge craft glitter?

5) Victoria's Secret Femme Lipstick

Yeah, it's a nice nude color and all in the picture. But it has crappy quality up the wazoo. It's drying on my lips and the color is strange on me. Again, DRYING.

6) Rimmel Lipstick in Airy Fairy

I had heard a lot about this one so I decided to try it. I HATE, ABHOR, DESPISE the color (on me anyways). And I really don't know why. I think I'm disappointed from the hype.

7) Sephora Lipliner in Chair Lift

First of all, the brush end is plain retarded. Second, who the hell invented the wood on the pencil. It's so harsh! The color would be nice if it didn't go on unevenly and chunky. Yeah. (note: try out Sephora's native nude lipliner, that stuff is geat).

8) Stila Major Lash Mascara

Doesn't do anything for my lashes. No volume, no length. Major lash? More like major a**. End of story.

9) OPI for Sephora Nail polish in A True Romantic

Tried this out once. Not doing it again. It's one of THOSE colors. The one's that come on two sheer, the ones for french manicures. I was not aware of this when I bought it. I was expecting a pink pastel.

10) Maybelline Superstay Foundation

I knew I shouldn't have gone behind colorstay's back. I'm a big fan of anything that says it'll "Stay". This is supposed to be transfer-proof. It's not. It transfered on EVERYTHING that touched it. A napkin, my shirt, my boyfriend's pillow. Freakin Fantastic huh?

I actually have a very important number 11 to add : Loreal HIP Cream eyeliner in Eggplant. IT SUCKS. pigmentation is poor. It's very sheer. I like the black one they make, but the purple is ridiculous.

What are the products you guys regret buying? I'm tagging everyone! (Because I love looking at products I SHOULDN'T buy)

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion

A New LashBlast?! One that promises length AND volume?! Where's my credit card?!

Don't get to excited, it has yet to be released! I've been in love with the original LashBlast and will most likely be pre-ordering this through facebook.com/covergirl (starting March 12th). The official release date in stores is in April, but you can pre-order with free shipping through e-retailers on the link above from 3/12 to 4/5 ! =D

Want or pass?