Tarte Best in Faux Lash Extending Fibers

          In mascara advertisements, I always see the models with long and thick lashes so I always wanted to buy those mascaras in order to look like them. I thought their lashes were real but as I got older I realized that those lashes are either photoshopped or they're just fake lashes. I know that some people in real life do have lashes like that, which I am a bit jealous about. My lashes aren't really long and pretty thin. I use mascara to make my lashes look fuller and longer.  I've tried many different types of mascaras (drugstore, name brands), but my lashes only look noticeable. A year or two ago, I actually wanted to buy fake lashes to try because I saw transformation vids of Asians before and after putting on fake lashes and their eyes look so much bigger. However, I decided not to because I've seen people wear them and it looks fake. Also, my sister told me those lashes are a bit heavy. My last reason to not buy fake lashes is because I feel that I will get addicted (like I won't be able to not use them). So, finding good mascara is what I'm striving for.

           Since my eye was having a bit of a problem, I wanted to get new mascara and I end up getting Tarte's best in faux lash extending fiber. This little set comes with a travel size lights, camera, lashes 4 in 1 mascara and lash extending fibers. I thought that this set included two mascaras when I bought it (should've read the description better). Yesterday, I wanted to use this set and that's when I found out that this set was something different. I have used the mascara before so I like it. The fiber was what really surprised me. I was brushing the fiber on my lashes and I was like that's not a mascara. I looked closely and re-read the box and I figured it out. So, the fibers were suppose to extend your lashes to make them look fuller (like what fake lashes do). The fibers feel very soft just like a teddy bear. I followed the 3 step layering: mascara, fiber, mascara. I feel like my lashes do look longer and fuller :)  the only thing about the fiber is that it's slightly messy. By the end of the night, some of the fibers fell on my cheeks. Other than that, I like the idea of the fibers. No need to put on fake lashes to get the look of fake lashes. 

          

The gold one is the fiber and the little one is the mascara 

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipcolor

          The mall is probably one of my favorite places to go to since my childhood. I remember that mom and dad would take us to the mall almost every weekend. Department stores are the places that first introduced me to high end/expensive cosmetic brands. I remember walking into the department stores and always saw the cosmetic counters near the entrance of the mall. Those counters intimidate me a lot because of the ladies there and I felt that makeup is for adults only. So, I always can't wait to walk past those counters and go find my favorite clothing stores. 

           Fast forward to today, makeup is part of my life and I don't mind trying out different brands. I didn't try an expensive brand from the department stores, but from sephora because the counters still intimidate me and due to other reasons. Just a few weeks ago, I drove mom, dad and bro to the mall for the first time in my life. Mom and I went straight to the Lancôme counter since she heard about the mothers day deal. The counters now seem so small and definitely isn't as bad as I thought it would be. During this trip I got the rouge in love Lipcolor and a gel liner that I haven't used yet. The rouge in love Lipcolor is a 6hr wear, a red orange color and smells like flowers. The design of the packaging is pretty decent. I didn't have to swipe it a few times on my lip for the color to show. The Lipcolor is very soft and the color didn't fade too much even after eating, so it is pretty good quality. I would love to try lancomes other lip products, but it is quite expensive so this time it's a splurge for me. 

             I think the quality of this product is definitely better than the quality of drug store brands. But I wouldn't give up drug store brands for high end brands yet. The quality of drug store brands are rising and I believe in always trying different things. 

Ecotools Makeup Brush Set

          I apply my eye shadows with makeup brushes because that's the way I have been doing it since I started using makeup.  There was a time when I was watching a beauty guru's YouTube videos and she often uses her fingers to apply eye shadow so I did that for a while. Using your fingers is definitely more different than brushes.  Fingers are not as precise as brushes and you have to wash your fingers between applications so the colors don't mix.  The downside about brushes is that you have to wash it often so bacteria doesn't build up and cause eye infections or something like that.  I personally prefer brushes over my fingers (ring finger) after trying both methods.  I try as much as I can to wash my brushes often.  First, I wash my brushes with soap and then use an antibacterial spray. If you do use brushes, then clean it often so bacterial doesn't cause harm to your eyes. 

           Since I am a fan of brushes, I picked up ecotools six piece essential eye set to try it out (also cuz it was on sale).  The brushes are soft, travel size and made from bamboo and recycled materials. Also, each brush has a label so you dont have worry about not remembering how to use it.  I really like the large eye shadow brush because it only takes one sweep to get my eye lids covered.