Steal Vs. Splurge: Eye Products

Our eyes...shadows, Mascaras, liners, Brows the things we do to achieve cat eyes, smokey eyes, natural nude eyes, electric looking eyes and the list goes on. What is out there to help us along our way.

Steal: Eye Products

1. e.l.f. Cosmetics, Mineral Eyeshadow: Have you been on this website yet??? If you haven't WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Make-up for a dollar! Mineral Make-up for $3-5.00 UNREAL! The Unreal part is that it is good make-up. I racked up on a Mineral Make-up introductory sale they had and I went a little shadow crazy! But you can never have too much eyeshadow right?? I figured since I went Bare Minerals I needed some shadows to go with it...so shoot me. I like these alot they contain vitamins A and B which helps to hydrate your skin. They have so MANY Colors you will go a bit crazy too! I have worn them both wet and dry and mixed and matched colors. They are 100% mineral based and contain no parabens, no preservatives and no chemicals...and at this price how can anyone say no. LOVES IT! 

2. Maybeline, Colossal Volum' Express Mascara: Okay who is still using the Pink Mascara bottle with the black top??? DISCARD time to trade up! For a mass-produced mascara this really pumps and volumps (I created a new word) your lashes.  It really delivers batting worthy lashes in a single coat. The wand has an oversized brush which really grabs hold to your lashes and a thickening formula made with collagen, yes collagen. There is also a fine wax in the formula which helps to prevent clumping, while the collagen and moisturizing jojoba oil provides a quick, generous effect on the lashes. "The result? Oversized, over-the-top lashes with nine times the volume" LOVES IT!

3. Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadow: I Love creamy shadows they are easier to work with and seems to last longer. I like this palette alot they come in not just nudes they offer quartets of silky colors which I blend together or wear alone for a gorgeous glow. At less than $5 you can buy them all and mix And match and shimmer all day! LOVES IT! 

Splurge: Eye Products

When it comes to Mascaras there are three I really like in the Splurge department so I will list them all as I cannot choose! 

1. Splurge Mascaras: Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara: The Name says it all! LOVES IT the wand is different as it has brushes, but they seemingly come out of the wand which makes them a cross between a brush and comb for added length and fullness.  If you are really an innovative girl you will try this Lancome  Oscillation Mascara. Talk about the lash revolution. This is the first vibrating power mascara; but don't be scared it's not scary type vibrations it's very subtle and quiet. The vibration allows you to get a 360 wrap on every lash. "With just the push of a button, lashes look extraordinarily extended, separated and multiplied." LOVES IT!  Last but not least is Lorac Visual Effects Mascara, sounds like it will really work right...DUH it does. This mascara has an innovative four-sided contoured brush. Looks a bit like a vase. The brush is also made of a flexible plastic with bristles that follow your natural lash line, making it easy to apply to those hard-to-reach lashes. The visual effect?? EYE OPENING stand at attention lashes!  LOVES IT! 

2. Nars Cream Eyeshadows: I told you guys I love cream shadows. These are ultra-pigmented shades that are very lightweight in texture, and transparent in application. I wear them alone or layered under NARS powder eyeshadow for long-lasting wear and double intensity. Oh and It's non-creasing! My favorites are Paper Tiger (I use it as a base alot or for everyday), Corfu (has just the right amount of shimmer in it for a popping eye perfect for layering or highlighting the brow bone), and Lili Marlene which is a dusky slate with zero shimmer perfect for layering or helping to create that Jennifer Gardener gray eye or a smokey eye! LOVES IT!! 

3. Benefit Instant Brow Pencil: Although  I love the Anastasia brow pen this is definitely a favorite of mines!!!  This is a great product for a natural looking brow. The pencil end beefs up sparse skimpy looking brows while the "spoolie" brush part tames those errant hairs. LOVES IT! 

(BJG Tip: Spray a little hairspray on your brow brush to keep wayward hairs in place trust me it works!)