Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner 24h Review

Gosh, product names keep getting longer and longer, aren’t they? Just ridiculous.

Well, the product isn’t ridiculous. It’s bloody fabulous and as soon as I saw it on Estonian beauty counters in September (again ridiculous, they had it in UK like a year ago. WTF, Estonian counters, WTF????).

Time to highlight the perks:

• Staying power is really good.
• Doesn’t smudge, budge, flake or bleed unless you poke your eyes or work underwater or something. I mean some of that stuff is inevitable for a long period of time, but this one keeps it real for long.
• Brush is included and unlike most brushes that come with product, this one is actually really nice!
• Well worth your 9-ish Euros.
• Application is smooth and it is intensely black.
• Dries quite fast. Not really a perk if you want to smudge it out, but at least it doesn’t bloody transfer onto my lid and ruin my eye shadow!

I think that’s it. It hasn’t dried out on me during the 2 months I have had it so fingers crossed!

So, I wore it here.

And here as well…

Yes, I’m a hairy beast and today, as you can see above, I rocked a bright lip gloss outside the house! People looked at me for longer then they usually do, but they didn’t make me feel like a freak at all so everything went better than expected and I dare YOU to rock a bold lip when you are out and about as well.

Now, as a side note I would also like to rant on the fact that we don’t have the Maybelline cream eye shadows here yet. I NEED Permanent Taupe in my life and well, I cannot see myself getting it from Estonia just yet.

So, let’s recap.

1. Get the gel eye liner, it’s badass and worth every cent.
2. Get bold with them lippies if you haven’t yet!

So, that’s it for now. Not sure where or when I’m going to make my next post, cause I’m going to have the time of my bloody life real soon.

With love, as always,

Janne.

Review: Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Cat Eyes mascara

I have been using this mascara for about three weeks now and I decided that it’s time to be useful.

                                                  leopard print, wowowowo

Let’s get one thing straight. This is now officially one of my favourite mascaras.. despite the fact that they don’t make it in waterproof (why oh why?). And that says a lot.
It’s a beautiful black mascara, the formula is quite wet (not too much) therefore it’s quite easy to apply. The wand is curved and soft so it doesn’t poke your eyes. And not too big. It lengthens, holds the curl, adds volume. Purrrrfect.

Now as you can see, the end of the brush is a bit smaller so you can easily catch outer corner lashes with that and create the “cat eyes” look.
The brush is similar to The Falsies, but smaller. I usually start with the other side of the wand (not the rounded one) to catch the roots and give a nice base to start building the length with the rounded side.

At first, I was a bit sceptical since I didn’t like The Falsies at all, because it made my lashes glumpy and the wand made everything so messy which annoyed me like hell. But I have now realised that Cat Eyes is SO much better.

                    two coats, no curling                                                   one coat, no curling

Now the only downside is that.. IT FLAKES. I mean like, WHY would you do something like this to me? Why?! A great mascara and I have to constantly check if I’m not starting to resemble to a panda. arghhh

                after about six hours

All in all, it’s a great mascara and I just have to suck it up and ignore the flaking.

Also I really-really want to start blogging again and this time properly. Oh, Andra, do not give promises you cannot keep. But we’ll see.

With all the best,
Andra

Newspaper nails

So I tried to do newspaper nails a couple of days ago and this is my result.

And here’s what I used:

• Sally Hansen nailgrowth miracle as base and top coat
• Maybelline Mini Colorama nail polish in Peach Pie
• pieces of newspaper where the printed text was closer together. (Glossy magazines will not do the trick)
• vodka
• a small cup or bowl to dip your finger in. A shot glass will be very good.

What you need to do:

1. Cover nails with base coat, apply light nail polish that isn’t shimmery, iridescent, or glittery until it reaches the opaqueness you desire. As you can see my nail polish wasn’t completely opaque but I tried to make it opaque, 3 layers of nail polish is on the above pictures.
2. Pour some vodka into the shot glass and dip your finger in it. Make sure the nail is completely covered in it and place a small piece on newspaper onto your nail. Press the newspaper on your nail, apply pressure and make sure the newspaper does not shift as it will ruin the text. Remove newspaper piece from nail.
3. Wait until nails have dried off, the alcohol will evaporate by itself after some time. Cover with top coat.
4. Enjoy!

I quite liked them, very simple to make and you don’t have to buy a lot of stuff to make it. I had everything I needed at home already.

And the best part- it’s not a pain to remove. Usually if I want to do something special on my nails, I use some nail stickers or glittery polish and I always feel like I’m doing a great deal of damage on my nails when I remove them...

And a sad side note.. I had to give the camera I was using back to my mothers boss. So I don’t have a decent camera right now, sucks. So I don’t know what will become of my blogging as no one wants low-quality pictures or posts without pictures and no videos as well.

Take care.

With love,

Janne.

Foundation, foundation, foundation!

A little comparison of foundations. And I have to mention that I have used A LOT of foundations and my skin is really-really picky! Just because it's dry and just not nice.

But let's get started!

Magic Wand Illuminating Foundation by Too Faced:

I can honestly say that this is worth it's price. And I must add it is really pricy in Estonia. 

This leaves your skin luminous and it has a buildable coverage. The formula is absolutely flattering and it is easy to apply.
There is just nothing not to love about it!












Max Factor Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation:

< THIS IS LOVE! Seriously! Leaves your skin looking so healthy and a bit glowy. Looks natural, not all caked on. Doesn't irritate your skin in any way. I used to have really bad skin but when I started using this, my skin got a lot better. I might not be due to the foundation but still. I definitely recommend this! Without a doubt you won't regret buying this. The only downside about this foundation is that there's not much product inside the box (11,5 g).
Costs around 15€




Maybelline 24h Superstay Foundation:


 This foundation is really-really bad! I'm not joking. Like what is that? It says like it stays on 24 hours. Are you kidding me? It stayed on 3 hours maximum.
And the formula is awful! If the other foundations are usually with silky consistance then this is just.. BAD! Plus in every shade it seems to be a pit red on your skin.
I don't know maybe it's me, but I really don't have anything good to say about it.





Maybelline Creamy Dream Foundation:

Well.. this isn't all bad. In scale 1-10 I would give it a good 5,5 points, maybe even 6. I hoped that it would stay on longer, but hey, it is really easy to re-apply. Leaves the skin looking quite okay, not bad at all. But this product also ends up really fast.
All in all, I need to say that this foundation is just fine.











Mac Factor Long Lasting Performance Foundation:

This one stays on! It really does. Of course if you apply it on very lightly, it won't, but you should get the idea.. Also leaves skin looking healthy and doesn't cake up on your face. Doesn't have any kind of shimmer in it, just a plain matte foundation, which I do like!
Should cost around 15€.












I must add that the Max Factor foundations are much-much better in comparison with Maybelline ones. So if you are doubting between picking up a Maybelline and Max Factor foundation, I would say you have to go for Max Factor ones.

My favourite one in this list should be Max Factor Miracle Touch.

I also need to point out a supergood concealer, which would be:


Artdeco Camouflage Cream Concealer

It is exellent! Really hides everything you need to hide. All dark and uneven spots will be gone!

Costs almost 6€ and is so worth it.

And if I'm being really honest now.. I have even used this as a foundation when I wanted to have a perrrrfect skin. I knew I will have pictures taken and I just applyed this, put on some foundation and it all looked super!

Okay, I will finish now. Hopefully this will be helful.

(PS: It is my high school graduation day tomorrow. I hope I can also make a post about that day.)

Laterz,
Liis

10 Favourite drugstore beauty products

I was tagged by Kätlin (her blog is in Estonian) a week ago and finally I have made a verdict. So here are my top 10 beauty products (not just make up products).

Aaaaaaand drumroll, please.

#1 Any Max Factor mascara.

I love pretty much every mascara I have ever tried from Max Factor. I mean, I could be their mascara spokes person or whatever. I have tried 2000 Calorie, 2000 Calorie Dramatic Effect, Masterpiece, Masterpiece Max, Beyond Length(not the best one out there), False Lash Effect, Lash Extension Effect (not a fan) and last but not least False Lash Effect Fusion. Currently I am using the one on the picture- Masterpiece Max and I am very satisfied with it.

 

#2 BeYu Blusher in 115

I adore this mauve-y/rosy colour which has pretty intensive colour so it’s easy to make yourself look like a clown. Lasts quite well and did I mention that I love the colour??? Those who have read my blog and seen my YT videos might know that this is my ultimate go-to blush. One might even assume that this is my only blush, but no. It’s just a great one. You should go and swatch it one day.

Ok. I should stop being this annoying.. Let’s move on!

#3 The Body Shop Blusher in 04 Golden Pink

Here it is next to THE Nars Orgasm. Pretty similar, eh? This blush is considered to be dupes for Nars Orgasm or Deep Throat. TBS one is on the right in the round pot and the photo is not mine sadly enough. I use this blush when the days get sunny and pretty so that the golden particles in it make my face gorgeous. Wouldn’t use it in the Estonian dark and ugly winters as it doesn’t suit indoors on pale skin on a grey school day in my opinion. So this is my summer blusher.

#4 Rimmel London blush in 016 Misty Rose

Now this blush isn’t exactly packed with pigments, but thanks to that it gives a perfect radiance to your skin. Just a nice peachy sheen on your cheeks. Perfect for a clean everyday summer look.

 

 

 

#5 L’oreal Paris  Quad Pro in 303 Beige Taupe

This is the most used eye shadow palette that I own. I used it for weeks straight after I had bought it. Even though I rarely use the upper peachy colour, I love this. I think this might be one of those rare eye shadows with which I might even hit the pan, especially the middle one.

 

 

#6 E. Funkhouser Brow Defining Palette in Brunette

I discovered that this is actually a discontinued product they sell on an Estonian online store MYLOOK for 3,20 Euros. You can’t even get 2 Fazer 200g chocolate bars for that money, but you will get 3 amazing colours which you may use for your brows or eyes. Long-lasting, the lightest colour is actually shimmery and very pretty. I have gotten a lot of compliments when I have worn this on my eyebrows. The brush is completely useful as well.

#7 Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in 422 Coral Tonic

Hello, gorgeous! This is a great coral color, I have olive skin and blue eyes so it is PERFECT! Sadly it doesn’t last nearly as long as I would like it to last, but what ya gonna do?? I imagine that this colour might not suit everyone so be aware.

 

 

 

#8 Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Lip Balm

I really don’t wear lipsticks on a daily basis, as a matter a fact it has to be a pretty special occasion for me to wear lipsticks.. So I wear lip balms and this one is a great one if your lips are rather damaged. The smell was a bit quirky at first but I have gotten used to it and some have described it as a pleasant smell.

 

#9 Neutrogena Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Lotion

Now this may seem as a very strong and harmful to your face (*coughs* like Clean & Clear Blackhead Cleaning Toner *coughs*). But this is pretty good. Doesn’t contain any parabenes, doesn’t have a very alcohol-y smell. But what I absolutely adore about this product is that it really gets the gunk of my skin, I mean I think “Oh yeah, my skin must be friggin clean now” and then I use this and the cotton pad will be really dirty. I have really noticed my skin improve with this.

 

 

#10 Nivea Sun Carotene Sun Lotion SPF6

I know that spf6 might seem little for some of you, but I apply it pretty often and as I am olive skinned, I don’t burn very easily as well (I do realize that I should be using one with bigger spf right now if I don’t want to look like the sole of a boot 10 years later). I have converted Andra into using this. Well I didn’t have to convert Andra, she just tried it once and had to buy it as well. This makes my skin achieve the darkest shade possible fastest. Doesn’t smell like coconuts, fruit or any other sun cream. Smells kind of manly to be honest. leaves your skin very soft and moisturised (extremely important when it comes to frying yourself in the warm sunlight).

 

And this is it, hope I was helpful.

And I will tag my co-blogger Andra. Show me what you’ve got!

With love,

Janne xo.

Sparkle explosion nail tutorial + quick fix for feet

Instead of studying for my Math exam, I decided to make a quick nail tutorial. This is really easy and you probably have everything to make this tutorial already.

Now as your first step apply base coat (optional) and polish your nails with your favourite nail polish. Make it completely opaque, as you will be able to see the streaks.

After that use a darker tone to draw random lines along the edges of your nails like this.

Now I added a dark blue tone to give it some more dimension, you can omit this if you want to.

And then I used a silver sparkle nail polish. This may be your last step.

But I wanted to make it a bit more special, so I glued rhinestones on my nails. Adding rhinestones certainly doesn’t lengthen the longevity of this manicure, as they come off pretty easily and rip off nail polish under it. I used Depend Nail Glue and after 24 hours 3 rhinestones were missing. Try to add rhinestones after you have washed your hair, because that rips the stones off.

And this picture was taken after using Essie Fastest Drying Top Coat. Super shiny!!

And the products I used

This is so easy that you will have a hard time to screw up your dominant hand. I’m strongly right-handed and my left hand was pretty decent.

And now for the feet.

My feet were in a really bad state- tired, dry, covered in blisters( yes, I wore my Nazi shoes again). So they really needed a quick pick-me-up.

I did a foot soak with sea salt and added a bit of olive oil. I soaked my feet for a couple of minutes, used a pumice stone to remove some harder skin. Soaked my feet for another couple of minutes and just dried them off. No need to add any cream, just pop on a pair of cotton socks and if you can, sleep with your socks on.

This made my weary feet pretty amazing, just give it a try and tell me what you think.

With love,

Janne.

Mascara crisis

I’M BACK! And no, I wasn’t away on business ormsth. I’m just extremely lazy. And now I feel so guilty that I haven’t posted almost anything. So let’s get to the point.
The title pretty much speaks for itself. I’m almost done with my Falsies and I really don’t know which mascara I should purchase next. But luckily I at least have some ideas.

MAX Factor Masterpiece

This mascara is honestly my all time favourite.. at least so far. I have repurchased it twice I think. They make it in waterproof too and my mascara has to be waterproof. So this would be my first choice.

 

MAX Factor False Lash Effect

Janne has told me like million times to purchase this mascara and it has quite good reviews also. But the brush is the thing that scares me a bit – it’s huge. And I really don’t like big brushes plus I don’t feel good about this mascara. Why? I don’t know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAX Factor Xperience

Yes, I’m obsessed with this company. Anyway, the reason why I consider purchasing this mascara is that I’m using the Xperience foundation at the moment and it’s simply amazing. Also the lip products seem very tempting so I have the feeling that the mascara should be great too. I love the brush, but the only downside is that they don’t make it in waterproof. WHYYYY?

 

Maybelline One by One

Liis recently bought it. I haven’t asked her actually is it any good or not. But I know, that it separates your lashes extremely well. (haha) Again, the brush scares me a bit, but it’s on sale everywhere atm so I’m really tempted to purchase it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BeYu Heartbreaker mascara

So the other day we were wondering around the Ideaal Kosmeetika with Janne and I noticed that little thing on the counter. The packaging is amazing! And I instantly fell in love with the brush. But that’s it. I really have no idea if their mascaras are good or not. BUT, again.. they don't make it in waterproof. WHY OH WHY?

So.. that’s it atm. I’m extremely confused and lost, haha. Tell me, which mascara I should purchase! And of course, I’m open for suggestions.