Sephora Jumbo Liner 12HR Wear Waterproof

With summer right around the corner (although with the +90 degree weather here in the south, it already feels like summer) I find myself browsing makeup counters for more "durable" makeup. A few weeks ago, while in Sephora, I noticed the Jumbo Liner 12HR Wear Waterproof eyeshadow pencils.

The pencils come in 14 different colors, and can be used as either an eyeliner or eyeshadow. They are very blendable, and layer very well. The color is a little on the sheer side, but can be layered for more intensity (which I like). The Sephora Jumbo Liners can be compared to Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil. The Urban Decay pencils, however, cost twice as much, and come in 12 shades. I also prefer the Sephora liners, because they don't have glitter flakes as do some of the Urban Decay ones.

Colors L to R: 05 Beige, 04 Taupe, 08 Gold, 10 Green, 14 Violet, 03 Grey
**sorry for images, they were taken with my phone

As far as their lasting power, I have worn these through a day at the pool, 3 straight hours of Zumba (both of which involve wiping my face multiple times), and they held up!! My eyes looked as good after either activity, as they did right after application!! You really can't beat that, especially for $10. My faves are: Taupe, Beige, and Gold---all layered for a neutral smoky eye.

**All items were purchased by me.

Preview of Estee Lauder GWP at Nordstrom

A-MAZING! Estee Lauder fans, here is a preview of their amazing GWP event, at Nordstrom.

This promo starts April 14, but if you pre-order, you get so much more!!

So, if you spend over $32.50, you will receive a cute floral cosmetic bag, a moisturizer and eye cream (please excuse the writing on the card, my sale's associate was telling me which one is good for my skin), you get to choose your shade of Double Wear Light Foundation--one of my HG's for summer!, and you also get to choose a lipstick shade and eye palette. If you spend over $60.00, you get an additional cosmetic bag, a mascara sample, a black Eye Pencil, Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, and your shade of Double Wear Concealer. All this alone is a really great deal, especially if you wear Double Wear. If you pre-order, you also get one free additional gift item, so I choose a second Double Wear Foundation. This is a great chance to try some of the new Pure Color Lipstick shades (which are so gorgeous). Have I mentioned how much I LOVE GWP events at Nordstrom! Check back in April for more photos of the GWP and my new Lip Colors!!

GWP selections may vary between stores. This GWP event info is from Nordstrom at the Streets of Southpoint, Durham, NC.

Hard Candy Ginormous Lash Mascara Review

Another drugstore purchase this week!  This time I picked up the Hard Candy Ginormous Lash Mascara with Growth Serum.  The purchase price was around $7.00.  This mascara is supposed to give you long, thick lashes.  The formula has growth serum infused in it to promote lash growth, strength, and vitality with regular use.

One coat - not looking at camera!

I LOVED this! I was really surprised with this mascara!  There were ZERO clumps.  The mascara did not smudge or flake after wearing all day.  I cannot comment on how well the growth serum works, as I just purchased this and haven't used it long enough.  This is a great buy for the price.  All of the Hard Candy products were cute, and I definitely want to try more.  Has anyone else tried this and could comment on the growth serum?

This product was purchased by me.

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara Review

Natasha has had this mascara for some time now, but has never tried it until recently.  Today, we both tried Lancome Hypnose Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara in Excessive Black.  The mascara retails for $25 dollars.  

Claims to create full volume lashes in one stroke.  Also says it is good for reaching the tiniest lashes in the corner.  The formula is a new triple coating system with Pro-Vitamin B5 that allows for big lashes that won't flake or crumble.

(sampled sized)

Has a unique 'S' curved brush to help grab the small lashes from all angles. 

Natasha with two coats

Laura with two coats

Overall, we both really liked this mascara.  It curled and fanned out both of our lashes without any clumping at all.  It both thickened and lengthened our lashes.  The formula is very build-able and could have added another coat without any clumps.  It also worked very well on the bottom lashes.  After wearing at work all day, neither of us had any flakes or smudges.  We are so glad we decided to finally try this, we both recommend!

Natasha received this as a sample from Sephora.