Lancome Hypnose Drama Waterproof 

• Holds a curl amazingly well, even after washing it
• No smudging 
• A little clumpy but can be remedied by using a lash comb
• Nice dark black color
• Volume + Length 

Price: $26

Lancome Artliner in Noir

Price: $29.50 

Specs: Easy to use, nice true black color, lasts all day in most normal conditions, felt-tip applicator 

Drugstore Dupe: L'oreal Linear Intense Carbon Black

What it claims: 

This eyeliner features a unique combination of two film-forming polymers that make every look last. Rich, deep, luminous color pigments offer the most intense color, and its uniquely shaped foam tip pen allows for precise shaping and defining of the eyes.

Tarte Amazonian 12 Hour Blush in Exposed

Above without Flash, Below with Flash

Price: $25

Beautiful, long lasting color. 

Color is a mauve-pink. 

Easy to apply and blends very well. 

Great Pigmentation with one swipe.

Ingredients: Talc, Zinc Stearate, Tricaprylin, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Alba, PEG-150 Distearate, Lanolin, Laureth-4, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Tin Oxide, Mica, Carmine (CI 75470). (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Red 6 And Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Information: 

Infused with natural clay harvested from the banks of the Amazon River and naturally baked by the sun, this nutrient-rich blush benefits all skin types for a fade-free flawless finish for an amazing 12 hours. Inspired by Tarte's bestselling shades of cheek stains and lip tints, the colors range from soft to vivid to suit a wide variety of skintones. For oily skin types, Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. Those with dry skin will benefit from the clay's nourishing and hydrating properties, which naturally restore skin's moisture. Combination skin types can rely on its ability to zero in on skin concerns and deliver benefits to restore complexion harmony. The result? Blush that wears better, longer, and truer!

This blush features the following Skinvigorating™ ingredients:
- Vitamins A and E, two natural preservatives that act as anti-inflammatory emollients and protect against free radical damage
- Vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening the skin
- Amazonian clay, a nutrient-rich, multitasking, skin-balancing clay that reduces dryness and flakiness, improves skin clarity, elasticity, firmness, and texture while removing oil from the skin's surface for smooth application and wear

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.

Cover FX Matte FX Oil Absorbing Primer and Blotting Powder in Medium

Available at Sephora for $24

This powder is AMAZING for absorbing nasty oil during the middle of the day. For coverage, not so much. It's very sheer and adds almost no cover. But the best thing is that it contains corn starch similar to what Bare Minerals has in their mineral veil powder. Best of all, it does not have silicone! The arch nemesis of sensitive acne prone skin! You can expect to be matte for about 4 to 6 hours before retouching. It's great to have in your purse in case of an impromptu date, dinner, etc...  

Suitable for yellow undertones. Does not leave any pink undertones. 

Ingredients: talc, corn starch, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, nylon-12, zinc stearate, ethylhexyl palmitate, sodium dehyroacetate, dehyroacetic acid, tocopherol, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, ascorbyl palmitate, triethoxycaprylysilane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, may contain iron oxides 

Dupe of MAC Blot Powder in Medium Dark

Lancome HYPNÔSE

Drama Instant Full Body Volume Mascara Review

Wallet Damage: 26.00 Makeup Alley Rating: 3.1 

Ingredients: Water, paraffin, potassium cetyl phosphate, beeswax, carnauba wax, acacia senegal gum, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, peg/ppg-17/18 dimethicone, steareth-20, simethicone, sodium polymethacrylate, phenethyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, hydrogenated jojoba oil, hydrogenated palm oil, hydroxyethylcellulose, panthenol, polyquaternium-10, phenoxyethanol, May contain iron oxides...

The Claim:  

The ultimate instant-volume mascara for lash drama.

What it does:
Hypnôse Drama creates full body, high-volume lashes in a single stroke. The full contact brush, with its S-shaped curve, grasps and loads lashes for a fanned out, eye-popping, full body fringe. It works magic on tiny lashes. Even dramatizes corner lashes other brushes miss—or worse, mess.

What else you need to know:
Lancôme's luxurious new texturizing complex features highly saturated waxes and intense black pigments for maximum lash volume. The triple coating system with caring Pro-Vitamin B5 delivers a fluid and creamy application to quickly and easily build big, battable lashes.

Won't flake or clump. Fragrance free. Ophthalmologist and allergy tested. Safe for contact lens wearers.

In Truth?

• Very nice packaging with black tube and gold lettering
• Addicting floral scent; i catch myself sniffing it like a sharpie pen. It claims to be fragrance free?!
• Scary S shaped curved brush and holds a lot of product in the tube so you don't have to go over your lashes multiple times unlike many many drugstore mascaras
• Feels wet, but dries in a few minutes
• Holds a curl decently, fans out and separates lashes, smudges a little bit on the under eye area, but nothing too bad and can't be fixed with an eyelash comb and a Q-tip.

So Why Should You Buy This? 

This mascara gives you the ultimate doll lashes. Length, volume, and holds a curl all in one. Although it has a larger than average brush, it does decently well on the lower lashes. Just use a small dental floss brush to clean up the lower lashes and you're good to go! Since it smudges ever so slightly, I will review the waterproof version. 

Where Should You Where This: 

It is a bit intense for everyday office wear. I would say you should wear this for an evening date, event, or party. Your lashes may look a bit intimidating, flirty, and mysterious, but you can warm it up with your personality. If you want everyday wear, I highly recommend CoverGirl Lash Exact Waterproof/ Wallet Damage: $8.15 at RiteAid. Lots of length and minimal volume, which is great for office wear. Plus holds a curl all day long. 

Where Should You Buy This: 

Sephora sells this baby for 26.00 plus tax, but you can get it on ebay, amazon, or other online stores for less.  

HG Status: YES! It gets the Queen of the Night Mascara Award!

SEPHORA HAUL! 

I will be reviewing the following products recommended by the Sephora team on Lexington Avenue: 

Boscia Clear Complexion Kit/ Wallet Damage: 48.00 / Makeup Alley Rating: 3.8 out of 5 lippies

Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum and SPF 15 Day Fluid/ Wallet Damage: 79.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.8

DermaDoctor Poetry in Lotion Intensive Retinol Treatment/Wallet Damage: 75.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 4.5

Fairy Drops Tokyo Scandal Queen Mascara/ Wallet Damage: 24.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.7

Clear Prep Cover FX Matt Foundation Primer/ Wallet Damage: 39.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.1 

Cover FX Matte FX Oil Absorbing Primer/Powder Wallet Damage: 24.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 4.1

YSL Teint Radiance in #4 Sand/ Wallet Damage: 48.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.8

Givenchy Mister Mat/ Wallet Damage: 31.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.6/2.1

Shiseido SPF 42 Urban Environment Protector/ Wallet Damage: 30.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.1

MUFE Mat Velvet in #30/ Wallet Damage: 34.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.8 

Korres Oak Eye Cream/ Wallet Damage: 42.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 2.7

Lancome Hypnose Drama (non-waterproof)/ Wallet Damage: 26.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 3.1

Lancome Artliner in Noir/ Wallet Damage: 29.50/ Makeup Alley Rating: 4.4

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Exposed/ Wallet Damage: 25.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 4.4

Living Proof Styling Spray for Straight Hair Wallet Damage: 26.00/ Makeup Alley Rating: 2.6

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