Basic Eye Makeup: Enhancing Small Eyes

Using our friend Allison's enchanting hazel eyes...

(start with well groomed eyebrows, and a well defined arch to open up the lid)

cover the whole lid and inner corner with a light shimmery eye shadow 

(i used MAC Naked Lunch)

soften the lid using a neutral tone shadow just above the crease

(i used MAC Concrete)

 add definition by using a dark shadow in the outer corner
(i used MAC Charcoal Brown)

run a black shadow or liner thinly along the lash line
(i used MAC Carbon)

 run the same neutral crease color softly under the outer edge of the bottom lashline

 curl lashes and add mascara!
(i used a Shu Uemera Lash Curler and Covergirl Lashblast Volume Waterproof)

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♥

 Claire

I'M BACK!!

Hello Lovelies!

After a very long hiatus, where I was rather burnt out on blogging, I (Claire) have returned!

I have just come back to the Rain City after 6 months in Israel/Palestine doing study abroad, 

and have returned with much more knowledge 

and a revived desire to share beauty knowledge with the world!

Our fashion expert Berit is currently in Istanbul, Turkey doing her Global Term and working for a women's non-profit.  Wish her luck and send her love! I miss her so!

So without further ado, a few of my favorite products of late:

Almay Wake-up Under-eye Concealer

Amazing, very brightening and moisturizing.  Cheap! 

 I apply it with the brush tip applicator and then blend it out with my finger.  

Available at drugstores

Covergirl Lash Blast Volume -Waterproof

Still my favorite.  I actually swam in this recently, and it didn't budge a bit.  

Holds a curl like no other, adds amazing, clump-free volume, super affordable.

Note: Can be a little crispy (thats what makes it so good at holding a curl) 

Available at drugstores

iSkin Deep Pore Cleansing Tool

This is essentially a cheaper Clarisonic.  My skin has improved 10 fold because of daily use.  

Has two speeds,  is waterproof and is superbly superb.

Available for 23$ at Sally Beauty. 

Boots No7 Radiance Boosting Hot Cloth Cleanser

This creamy, mild cleanser is what I use with my iSkin tool.  

It comes with a muslin cloth, which I loved at first but then the muslin cloth was too hard to keep clean.  

The cleanser itself is as good as they come, and is a total bargain.  

It doesn't dry your skin AT ALL, but cleans it incredibly well--

removes every trace of makeup, even waterproof mascara!

Available for 11$ at Target

MAC Eyeshadow in Woodwinked

This very warm gold brown is perfect on tanned skin in the summer, 

it's shimmery and multidimensional, and super pigmented!

Available at MAC stores, 14$

Moroccan Oil Treatment

The water in Israel is essentially pool water, it is so chlorinated.  

It totally fried my hair, but I run this stuff through my ends every day 

and it has been making a huge difference.  Plus, it smells sooooo good.  

Available in salons for 16$

Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain

Is exactly what it sounds like.  

A stain that isn't drying or matt, offers a beautiful sheen to the lips 

and comes in a range of insanely gorgeous colors.  

Apply a thin layer, let it dry, then add on top for more color and gloss. 

A splurge that is worth every penny, feels luxurious, looks luxurious, has luxurious packaging...

as they would say on Parks and Recreation: TREAT YO SELF!

Available at Sephora for 32$

Givenchy Mister Mat Foundation Primer

Feels like velvet, makes foundation look utterly seamless, 

skin stays matt and foundation lasts forever, especially in the hot summer months.

Definitely a splurge but a little bit goes a loooong way

Available at Sephora for 33$

Let me know in the comments what kind of posts you would like to see coming up, 

I'm a bit out of practice!

If you aren't a fan of commenting on blogspot, 

you can always email us at beritclaire@gmail.com!

 ♥ 

Claire

Water Proof Mascara

Summer is almost upon us,

which means lots of warm lovely days, time in the water, and wonderful endless nights.

Of course, this spells out trouble for your mascara.

It can be difficult to find a really great waterproof formula that really works, doesn't get crispy, and actually looks as good as a nonwaterproof product.

Here are some amazing waterproof formulas that WILL NOT MOVE-

swim, cry, sweat or dance party

but also give your winkers all the extra oompf they deserve.

1) Covergirl LashBlast

available at drugstores for 6$

This is my favorite mascara right now,

The patented brush and awesome formula offer unbeatable results:

SUPER volumizing but not clumpy, lengthening but not spiky,

it holds a curl like no other, and just looks amazing on everyone.

A tube of it will last you forever and it's super super cheap!

The waterproof formula is the best you can find.

For example, I have put it on at the beginning of the day, gone to the gym, taken a shower, taken a nap, gone to a concert (NEW PORNOGRAPHERS FTW) and taken another shower, and it still looks perfect.

The cons are that because it is so awesome,

it can be hard to remove unless you really know how.

(see my makeup removal post for instruction!)

and Covergirl is not on PETA's list of companies that guarantee no animal testing

2) Tarte Light, Camera, Splashes

available at Sephora for 19$

This offers a light formula that can be built up, but it never clumps or flecks upon layering,

so you can go with either subtle feathery lashes or more dramatic and full

and it looks lovely either way.

This will last and last and last, and still look natural.

Also, it is environmentally and animal friendly!

The con would be the high price :/

3) MAC Splash Proof Lash

available at MAC store and Nordstrom for 14$

This mascara is amazingly waterproof and really beautiful.

The brush makes it easy to get a beautiful lash fast, and it never flakes or crunches.

The cons are that the tube is short so you don't get much product

and it is a pretty wet formula so it doesn't hold a curl.

Hope this was helpful-

as always, we love your comments, feedback, and post requests!

<3

Claire