Bat An Eye

Several of you all have asked me lately to recommend a good mascara, so I thought I'd share. I feel like I have tried A LOT of mascaras over the years, and I'm really liking what is on my lashes at the moment.

I put two coats of this on my top lashes.

One of my make-up artist friends swears by Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies, so I thought I'd give it a go. I wasn't disappointed. The brush is curved and flexible, making it easy to get all the lashes. It's got great coverage, doesn't flake(I use the waterproof kind), and makes my lashes a lot fuller and longer. It's also cheap, being around $7 for a tube.

I put one coat of this on my bottom lashes.

Now that was for my top lashes. For my bottom lashes, I do use another mascara, and this one is a little bit pricier but so worth it. It's Bobbi Brown's Intensifying Long-Wear Mascara. With its skinny brush and staying power, it's perfect for bottom lashes. Nothing I hate more than raccoon eyes, and this mascara STAYS PUT! It's $24 and can be found in most major department stores and online.

Have a great weekend and SHINE ON!

Ruffin

Shimmer and Shine!



Nectar Shimmer Brick: $39

I'm back!! And at the perfect time too! Spring and summer are fabulous times to play around with some great products. As the heat rises, tans start to appear(I know, I know. Sunscreen!). One of my favorite products to enhance that radiant glow is the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick. They're so great that one is sold somewhere in the world every 60 seconds!


Two of my favorite shades(there are around 5 to choose from) are Nectar, which blends to a lovely coral, and Bronze, the original and perfect for almost every skin shade. You can even use them as eyeshadow too!




Bronze Shimmer Brick: $39

To use: Sweep a blush/fluffy brush through all five shades of Shimmer Brick Compact and dust lightly on cheekbones after blush. Focus on applying shimmer on the top of cheekbones - where light naturally hits the face - for the most flattering look.