Things I Love Right Now

I was originally going to do an “October Faves” type of thing, but it’s well into November at this point, sooo these are things I’m loving right now

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.

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L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara Wasn’t Love At First Swipe

At first, I hated L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara – to put it lightly. I almost threw it out. Now, I choose it everyday over every other mascara I own.

My first mistake was attempting to use this mascara like I’d use any others I’d ever used. But after taking one look at the small, spiked wand, you realize that a different approach is needed.

To love Telescopic Explosion, you must learn how to work it, brush included. Even the thick, potentially clumpy formula I’ve learned to work to my advantage.

The formula, along with manipulation of the brush, gives me the most volume and lash separation I’ve ever experienced from a mascara. If you have naturally long or thick lashes, L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara could easily give you a serious false-lash look.

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L’Oreal Infallible Plumping Lip Gloss Review Plus Swatches

Recalling the Infallible Plumping ad with Eva Longoria in my favorite September issues, I was thrilled to try the gloss when I received some in the mail for editorial consideration. L’Oreal Infallible Plumping Lipgloss is supposed to plump lips with the help of the special applicator and wear for six hours.

Plumped Pink, Plumped Plum, Plumped Tawny, Plumped Red

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