Revlon Matte Kohl Eyeliner

I was slightly on the fence as to whether or not I was satisfied with the performance of this pencil, but now I’m sure that this liner and I are inseparable for the time being. In the photos from my last review I had only applied two, relatively thin layers. Anymore I’m layering on Revlon’s Matte Kohl like crazy and the feedback is indeed an intense matte black that I crave on the daily. I usually just apply it to my bottom waterline and lashline and leave my top lid un-lined, then pile on tons of L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara. My only qualm is that Revlon’s Matte Kohl fades in mere hours. Big time. I could use Primer Potion, I suppose, but I can’t be bothered with the extra step on an everyday basis.

Starbucks VIA Instant Coffee

I’ve been compulsively buying packs and packs of these little 3/$2.99 instant coffee packets from my local Starbucks (the Extra Bold Italian Roast, of course). It’s crazy, but I actually prefer the taste of VIA instant coffee over Starbucks’ classic brewed coffee. Well, only if you drink it up quickly, as the longer it sits, VIA tends to turn bitter. That’s no matter to me, though, because if I’m drinking a simple cup of coffee I don’t need time to savor it as I would for a latte or macchiato. So, for an early-morning pick-me-up, VIA gets the job done for me. Plus, it takes seconds to dump a packet into a hot mug of water and stir to perfection. I’m thinking these would be great for flights or even at the office (where the coffee probably tastes horrendous).

Nail Polish from Urban Outfitters store in Green 1

I could not believe the selection of nail polish that has become available at Urban Outfitters locations when I saw the display in-store. There are so many shades to choose from… I love color palettes of any kind so I spent a while just gandering at the shades. Strangely, one of the shades I picked up was one I didn’t know if I’d like but simply wanted it in my collection. But I love it. It’s Fall going into Winter and I’m totally sporting what I would call a pastel pea green nail color, totally unabashedly and head-over-heels. It just looks really good with my skintone. Fortunately, I’ve gotten compliments that confirm this, so I’m sticking to this shade for a little while.

Tights! Of all colors and styles.

It’s incredibly tempting to wear skinny jeans everyday (or even sweats if I’m lazy) since all my business work is from home. But, something about dressing as if I were still going into the office makes me feel so much more focused and productive. I’m loving the selection of tights at Express this season so I’ve stocked up on them. I picked up a basic black pair, of course, and my current favorite pair which are a shade of silvery gray.

Casa di Francesca Orange Blossom Diffuser Set

Anyone who knows me knows I’m obsessed with scenting my environment. Over the summer I became obsessed with incense, then I switched back to home fragrance oils, and now I’m using Casa di Francesca Orange Blossom Diffuser Kit (available at HSN.com). The citrus-y orange scent is so pleasant to come home (and wake up) to. I placed it in my kitchen to emphasize the citrus-y clean smell I love after doing a bit of house cleaning. If you flip the reed sticks every couple days the scent lingers 24/7 until you’ve run out of fragrance oil.

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So, at CVS they were having a Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale on all Revlon cosmetics. I figured that dishing out $9.99 for two Revlon Matte Luxurious Color Kohl Eyeliners in Black Truffle would be a good deal and also hoped that it would be just what I wanted – a deep black soft kohl liner to wrap my eyes for the fall/winter just as a soft jet black cashmere sweater does for the body. I love, love a sooty kohl black liner in the winter against frosted lips. That’s just my thing.

L’Oreal True Match Foundation, L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara, Revlon Matte Kohl Eyeliner, Kiss My Face SOS Gloss in Opal

The liner goes on smooth but I had to apply two layers to get the “intense matte color” Revlon touts. It stayed put for about four hours but then started to fade. I really can’t think of any kohl liner I’ve ever bought that stayed on for longer than that (although MAC’s Eye Kohl in Smolder is a sootier black, thus more satisfying) so I suppose at the Buy 1 Get 1 price of two for $9.99 I’m okay with its performance.

I’m NOT okay with the fact that it feels like winter already outside here in the Midwest. Fall just kinda went outski as soon as the season changed and I’m already in my winter trench when I step outdoors. No bueno.

I have no qualms about any of the above items from the Stila Indian Summer collection. Mango Crush Lip & Cheek Stain blends so well, stays put, and looks natural against my skin. (…If I could blush a shade of peach, that is. Ha!) Stila’s Lip & Cheek Stains adjust to your personal pH levels to leave the perfect hue every time.  Radiant Sunset 24kt Shimmer Gloss wears so comfortably and has never dried my lips. It’s also really pretty with fine flecks of genuine 24kt gold. Golden Noir Smudge Pot for eyes is a smokey black shade with flecks of gold, which are barely detectable on but glimmers in sunlight. I’m wearing it on my bottom lash line, but not on the waterline since Stila advises against that. I apply the Smudge Pot with a small angled flat brush designed for applying cream eyeliner.

What do you think of this look? Too plain? Just right? And how much do you love Stila (if you’ve ever tried Stila Cosmetics)? I fall in love over and over again.

All in all, I give Jane One Liners a thumbs up and will purchase again!