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Money Can't Buy Happiness, But it Can Buy Makeup!

It's not hoarding if it's makeup!

So, in my usual drugstore search, I discovered a new brand and decided to give some of it's products a go! A few friends and coworkers have suggested it, so I figured why not?! This brand on trial is NYX, it's products: "Pin-Up Tease" mascara, "Push Up Bra" eyebrow pencil, "Super Skinny Marker" liquid liner!

This is my current eye routine:
I use Younique Moonstruck Fiber Lashes, e.l.f. eyebrow kit, and e.l.f. eyeliner "Kohl" pencil. I used to be a presenter for Younique but selling makeup via social networking was just not for me, however, this mascara is amazing! I am almost out and plan on trying their newest mascara. It is also a two part system, gel and fibers, but it supposed to be waterproof! I use this the eyeliner for the inside of the lower lid and and on the outside of the top lid using the smudger on the end. As for the eyebrow kit, it came with this measly, teeny brush, that thing is long gone! I felt like a giant using it, HA! So, I used my teeny concealer brush to apply the gel and the end of my Naked 2 palette brush to apply the powder! Gotta get creative sometimes! Multi-purpose!

 Items on trial:
First, I put the liner to the test! I discovered that where the liquid pen was better on the top lid (duh!), my pencil was better for inside the bottom. I did, however, use the pen the do a mini-line under my lashes for a little pop! Worked out well, I will be keeping both!


Don't mind the wet hair and inexperienced line, I will be practicing the get a smoother, longer line! At first, I put the liquid on bottom. After applying the top, it was gone! So, I followed up with the pencil! Viola! They're officially besties!

Next up, the amazing eyebrow lifter! It has kicked my eyebrow kit's booty right outta the current routine!
It really does give your eyebrows the perfect highlight and bump!
Lastly, the mascara! I hate to admit that this trial ended up with one product going back to drugstore jail! It failed miserably!
If you didn't get the hint when I said I am buying the newest Younique mascara, well, here's your sign! This mascara can be a base for a base if ya know what I mean. It claims to "individualize" your lashes, instead it clumps them all together into skinny groups and makes it difficult to even attempt to separate! I have no time for that kind of lash drama!



After all this testing, I have spent a whole $25 including the newest NYX matte lip cream in Tokyo. I love reds and dark pink lip sticks, especially in matte, but the boyfriend doesn't care for dark on me so I invested in a little lip just for summer and to appease him. Lucky duck, I tell ya!

Hope you all enjoyed my ramblings and have a very happy Easter Sunday!!! I leave you with a finished look and a mushy photo for our outing to Ripley's Believe it Or Not! 

..xobb
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