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Looks like Lancome's Oscillation Mascara was a hit! Beauty And The Blog is reporting that Sephora sold out as early as 6am. Seriously girls? What were you doing up so early? No mascara in the world is going to help you if you've got big bags under your eyes. Fortunately enough for us girls who actually sleep, the mall didn't open until 9, so we had time to pick ours up too!
What's the verdict? It's definitely different, and in a good way. Here's why,
Guéret said he got the idea for an oscillating mascara brush while looking at makeup artists. When applying mascara, makeup artists move the brush in an upward, zig-zag pattern and it really does make a difference! Guéret wanted to recreate the same vibrating effect with a simple brush so that every girl could get professional results.
So is it a must have? Yes, it's worth having in your makeup box. Now go add it to your wish list and hope that Santa stops by Sephora before filling your stocking this year.
If you struggle with cellulite, then you've probably never been to Bliss World, or maybe you have, but you were reluctant to buy anything due to their heavy price tags. Completely understandable, who has money for yet another $30 cream that promises the world and then doesn't deliver? If you somehow stumbled upon this blog looking for a treatment that actually works on cellulite, this is seriously your lucky day because I'm going to post the top treatments so you can quit throwing your money away on stuff that doesn't work.
Top 7 (priced high to low)
-Sampar Go Figure Slimming Gel $80.00 (find it at blissworld.com)
-Murad Firm and Tone Serum $75 (find it on Amazon or Sephora.com)
-Clarins Total Body Lift $60 (find it on Amazon.com or Sephora.com)
-Oligo DX Cellulite Reducing Gel $38 (find it on Amazon.com)
-Bliss fatgirlslim $30 (find it at blissworld.com)
-Neutrogena Anti- Cellulite Treatment $15 (Find it at your local drugstore or online)
- Nivea Body Good-Bye Cellulite Gel-Cream $10 (Check Wal-mart, or Amazon.com)
Vibrating mascara- yes, that's right, Lancome is launching a "power" mascara that vibrates. It's scheduled to hit stores in December, but Sephora is offering it up for ONE DAY ONLY on July 31st (Yes, this Thursday!)
So get it while it is hot, and please, please don't poke your eyes out using the thing.
Oh, and by the way, this little guy is going to retail for $45.00, so start saving.
When Nivea introduced their lip care line, I was pretty darn excited. Afterall, Nivea's skin cremes are some of my faves. I purchased some as soon as I could get my hands on a tube, and used it right away. The size of this stuff threw me off, the tube is larger than most, and kind of reminds me of glue sticks- you know, the kind you use in first grade? Yeah, it got me daydreaming about my elementary crush Jacob Campbell- oh la la la, wonder what he's up to now?
Anyway, applying this stuff is fairly nice. It glides well, and isn't too sticky or greasy. I did find that if I pressed too firmly the stuff went right back into it's big ol' tube, so I had to keep twisting it up. It's available in a bunch of different shimmery shades, but unfortunately no flavors (yet!) It's a simple clean smell and taste, just what you can expect from Nivea. It does have a hint of the same smell as their body cremes, which is lovely. It absorbs quickly, but moisturizes well. It only contains an SPF 4, which is not nearly enough protection, but use it at work and it will probably keep you through your lunch break.
Overall 4/10, not a miracle product, but the tube is super cutie and I absolutely can't say no to a Nivea product.
I asked women of all ages what their favorite facial scrub was, and it became obvious that St. Ives is by far one of the most beloved.
An extremely popular brand, and often cheaper than it's competitors such as Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, and Biore. This product is easy to find and simple to use. Simply wet face, gently apply with fingertips and rinse. It also smells amazing.
The most interesting answer (although not very popular) was Buf-Puf Facial Sponges by 3M. Yes, the same people who make post it's (no it wasn't actually Romy and Michele) now make products for your face. 3M claims to gently massage away dead skin cells, and give you smooth, clean, and healthy looking skin. You can use it daily, and the facial sponges come in three textures: Regular (for normal to oily skin,) Gentle (combination and normal skin,) and Extra Gentle (for dry, delicate or sensitive skin.) They're simple to use, just add soap and water. They even come in disposable singles, cool!
Do It Yourself Facial
If you've ever been to a sauna, and liked it, you'll love a facial. Steam is used to open pores, so that dead skin, oil, whiteheads/blackheads can
easily be removed. Facials at a spa can cost you hundreds of dollars, but you can easily get similar great results by giving yourself one at home for a lot less.
What to do:
Wash your face with a mild cleanser to remove any makeup, dirt, or oil buildup on your skins surface.
Boil a large pot of water, you can add eucalyptus or lavender to make it more relaxing.
Once the water is to a boil, let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a towel, cover your head and hold you face over the pot. (Make sure the pot it not so close that it will burn your skin- to make it easier, pour the boiling water into your bathroom sink *plugged of course!* Stay there with a towel covering your head for about 5-10 minutes. If you have bad blackheads or large pores, stay the maximum amount of time.
Using a blackhead extractor (also known as a complexion extractor) remove blackheads. Do not attempt to remove blackheads that are not easily released.
Rinse face with warm water. Apply a facial mask for your skin type (I highly recommend Kinerase Clear Skin Regulating Mask.) Let dry, and rinse well with warm water.
Splash your face with cold water, paying close attention oily areas. Pat dry, and moisturize with your favorite facial lotion.
