Younique 3D Mascara Review

Younique 3D Mascara Review

This blog post started out as a makeup tutorial, but as soon as I applied Younique 3D Mascara, I knew I had to change the focus of the post.  Yes ladies, Younique's 3D Mascara is that good.

Currently, I am learning to do eyelash extensions...however, I must admit, I abhor fake eyelashes.  Well, I like them for couture makeup looks and for drag shows...but for everyday? No! Not at all!  I totally understand wanting thicker, fuller lashes and its amazing effect on your face, however, as an aspiring makeup artist, I encounter the dreaded...baby doll lashes. 

This is what I mean, and it's not a good look.  It doesn't look good on the doll, imagine how horrible it looks in real life.  It's usually too much.  WAY TOO MUCH!  Unfortunately, the eyelash extension thing has taken off beyond control and not everyone is receiving quality eyelashes. 

When, I looked up Younique's 3D Mascara needless to say I was intrigued.  Now, there are some good mascaras out there...and some not so good ones, and I have tried all of them.  When I received the Younique 3D Mascara, of course, I was expecting results, but the finished product blew me away.  I like my lashes as they are, I have very few complaints, but Younique's 3D Mascara made my lashes so much fuller and longer with just one application!  See for yourself!

See what I mean?!  This stuff is like lash crack.  Seriously. It looks like I have lash extensions without the fake lashes!  Younique's 3D Mascara has become my favorite mascara and I recommend it to all my clients.  Short, thin eyelashes?  Not a problem.  Younique's 3D mascaras thickens and lengthens all at the same time! Click here https://www.youniqueproducts.com/PattiVaillette/products to learn more about Younique's 3D Mascara.

Furthermore, Younique also offers everything from primers, to lip glosses, to concealers to BB Creams! Click the pictures to browse now

Besides providing awesome cosmetics, Younique also has a fabulous offer for you to finally start your own business! Start selling Younique products from the comfort of your own home!  With comprehensive sales support as well as a great business model for social media marketing and success, you could earn huge commissions with out changing out of your pajamas. Click here for details https://www.youniqueproducts.com/PattiVaillette/business/presenterinfo   about this exciting business opportunity.

From the Younique website, 

"[Younique is] the first direct-sales company to market and sell almost exclusively through the use of social media. Our pioneered Younique Virtual Parties bridge the huge world of social media and the traditional home-party business model. A Younique Virtual Party has no limits to your reach or who you can invite. This makes it so the traditional home party is not even necessary unless you choose to do it. We provide the innovative and interactive tools and invite you to tap into your own resources and connections that you already have. You can run your own business from the comfort of your own home without ever having to physically have people in your home."

Furthermore,  unlike some other direct sales companies you get paid instantly!  From the website:

"We believe you shouldn't have to wait for your commissions. If you make a sale, we think you deserve your money instantly! Once your commissions reach $50 we provide you your own Younique Debit Card. We've made it easy for you to spend your money - your way! You can receive, transfer, or spend your money with you making the decisions and controlling your earnings."

How awesome is that?!!!  To get your own lash crack aka 3D Mascara visit my personal Younique Representative, the lovely Patti Vaillette here! (Or copy and paste https://www.youniqueproducts.com/PattiVaillette/products in your browser) She is absolutely fabulous and will help you get your Exclusive Mini Collection containing some of Younique's most popular products: 3D Fiber Lashes, Luxe Lip Gloss, Angelic and Confident pigment powders, included in a limited-edition Younique makeup pouch for only $50!

If you are interested in starting your own home based business with unlimited earning potential, visit Patti here https://www.youniqueproducts.com/PattiVaillette/products.

As Always, Happy Shopping (and Business Starting!)

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Adventures of a Makeup Misfit

Adventures of a Makeup Misfit

I have the pleasure of introducing my new co-blogger, Ani Baraka!   Besides being my BFF (in real life) she is an amazing poet, true southern belle, music & wine connoisseur and mommy with a fetish for heels!  While she has been into fashion for quite awhile, she really didn't do the makeup thing until her stylist cousin turned her into a glamazon for a poetry show (see left).  I don't know if she's hooked yet but she's getting there! So without further ado, The Adventures of a Makeup Misfit!

 

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Have you ever been to a foreign country? When you get off the plane you want to try everything. You look around at all the sights and try to decide where to go first so that you get the maximum experience possible. However, there are obstacles in your way, such as language barriers and general lack of direction. To your dismay the people stare at you like you're an alien, because honestly you are.

Well to my surprise, this is what buying makeup was like for me. I entered the cosmetic aisle with all of this great optimism. I mean, I know what I look like and I know what looks good on me. I've always been pretty fashion forward, however, this experience for me was quite awe-inspiring. As I approached the "great wall of makeup", it became clear to me that I did not speak the language of the natives! 

I walked up and down that aisle looking at makeup references and color palettes (my compass) and having no idea where was north. I quickly exited the area and called my sister who lives there so that she could give me directions. She giggled a little to herself, not because she was laughing at me, but because her, my mother and every other woman in my life speak makeup fluently. Me on the other hand, I never really showed an interest in makeup beyond a neutral lip gloss and finger nail polish.

Well, as I was begging my sister for assistance, a local ( she worked in the store) finally asked me if I needed help. By that time, my sister had given me some pretty basic steps to reach my destination; manageable makeup that even I couldn't mess up. She first asked me where I was, what makeup I owned and then told me what I needed to try. Considering I don't have damaged skin or many breakouts and the only blemishes I have are freckles, she told me to try a tinted moisturizer. This is basically lotion with color added (who knew?!). She also told me to pick up some mascara, an eye pencil and eye shadow that I was comfortable with. Thus began my adventure into the world of makeup art.

For many people applying makeup is overwhelming. I mean seriously, I looked at everything that I purchased and was thinking, what do I put on first? I didn't want to look like a clown or the heroine from a bad 1970s movie. So once again I called for reinforcements. I had my mother in the room with me and got my sister on the line promptly. By this time she was in tears laughing at me. Mostly because she's so used to me being confident and having things under control or at least having a contingency plan. Well, I had nothing. Eventually, with the help of my mother and sister, I found my place in the makeup world. I am officially a Makeup Misfit.

This Makeup Misfit will share with you all of the perils and fashion havens I encounter as I venture into the uncharted territory of makeup shopping, application and the affects it has on me in my life and skin. From the mind of someone who has never before traveled to the lands of L'Oreal or seen a Covergirl up close, this will truly prove to be an exploration for us all.

You can find Ani Baraka on Twitter @AniBaraka or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IHEARTRetailTherapy

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I (HEART) Retail Therapy's Favorite Cheap Mascara

I (HEART) Retail Therapy's Favorite Cheap Mascara

Ahhh, the most reviewed cosmetic item.  Such a cliche!

Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes.  Ladies, we love our eyes to be enhanced!  Sure, there is eyeliner, eyeshadow, gels, creams, and concealers but no look is complete with out at least (!) a coat of mascara.

I personally love Blinc's tube mascara as well as Givenchy and Lancome's mascaras...but with the price point starting at 20 bucks, sometimes it's not feasible!  I am a mommy, a wife and a"solo-preneur"...meaning my child, husband and business' well being comes before my luxury longings.  However, that doesn't mean I have to look like hell!  It just means I have to scout out cheaper product that will do the trick (fabulously, of course).

Here are my 3 favorite cheap mascaras:

1) Maybelline Great Lash Mascara (come on, that was a given)  It retails for about $4.50 at Walmart and as been a favorite of  soccer moms to make up artists alike (and for years!).  The great little wand grabs all hairs, lengthens, separates and thickens all at once.  What could be better?!

It goes on easily and does what it is supposed to do.  It rarely clumps or flakes and even makes those with sparse eyelashes look full, long and thick.  While this is a superior cheaper mascara it does smudge a bit, so any heavy duty working out or jogging in 80 plus degree heat is not recommended.

2) L'Oreal Bare Naturale Mascara. Remember the advertisements with Penelope Cruz?

Well, I recently picked up 2 mascara tubes (at the Dollar Tree! Score!) and Bare Naturale instantly became one of my favorite mascaras, it doesn't clump or flake and it lengthens, separates and defines.  One disclaimer however, I have long eyelashes and they're pretty thick.  I wouldn't necessarily recommend this eyeshadow to anyone with really thin eyelashes, it doesn't thicken like Blinc's or even Maybelline.  However, it easily washes off, doesn't smudge and makes my eyelashes look fabulous.  I think L'Oreal has changed the name to True Match Mascara but it is in the same tortoise shell tube and I have been assured it is essentially the same formula by a committed user. I believe it retails for around $9 in most stores. (I suggest you run down to the Dollar Tree and stock up!)

3) Wet 'N' Wild Mega Plump Mascara.  Yes, Wet 'N' Wild.  I do not know about you all, but as a teenager I had a lot of Wet 'N' Wild products! Eyeliner, lipstick, lip gloss, and nail polish-I think I am just getting through all of Wet N Wild nail polish! (Hey it was cheap!)  

One day I ran out of the house and forgot to apply mascara-which would have been fine if I did not apply eyeshadow!  I did have on eyeliner, however, my eyelashes were the color of MAC's Copper Sparkle pigment and looked, well... coppery. (Basically non existent against my copper eyelids) I ran to my local CVS and bought the cheapest mascara I could find, hence Wet 'N' Wild.  I expected it to darken (I mean, it was the least it could do) but I did not expect it to lengthen, thicken and separate!  I was truly amazed and was caught more than once staring at my eyelashes in any reflective surface I could find.  I've had it for about two months and it hasn't clumped or flaked on me (like some reviewers have said online) and is still in heavy rotation.  It retails for about $2.99 and is worth every penny. (smile)

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Bold Spring Eyes!!

Bold Spring Eyes!!

I absolutely love this look!! I promise I will do a tutorial on this and other looks soon!!! Until then you can use

Lemony Yellow Mineral Eyeshadow for inner lid

mix with

Crushed Gold Mineral Eyeshadow

Ocean Green Mineral Eyeshadow

mix with

Crushed Gold Mineral Eyeshadow

CoverGirl Multiplying Mascara

CoverGirl Outlast Smoothwear Sage Eyeliner

Happy Make Up!!!!

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