Wet n Wild Color Icon Glitter Single in Bleached

I Bought This

To finish out my Wet n Wild week, I have a gorgeous little glitter single for you. I don't usually buy eyeshadow singles, nor do I usually buy glitter eyeshadow... but when this gem caught my eye, I just had to have it. Opalescent glitter is one of my (many) weaknesses and although I don't wear it on a daily basis, I think this would be a beautiful accent for special event makeup looks.

Wet n Wild Color Icon Glitter Single in Bleached

Wet n Wild Color Icon Glitter Single in Bleached

Wet n Wild Color Icon Glitter Single in Bleached Swatch

Wet n Wild Color Icon Glitter Single in Bleached Swatch

 I bought this Glitter Single at Walgreens for .99c and it's a creme eyeshadow, so the glitter does not have any fallout. It felt a bit gritty at first when I was swatching it, but a few swipes wand it felt quite creamy and smooth. It has coconut oil and aloe in it.....  o_o  yes, a .99c eyeshadow. The glitter can be built up and looks absolutely dazzling in the light. I can't wait to try this out in a few different looks.

I applied it with my finger and quite a bit of the glitter stuck on my fingertip, so maybe it would be better applied with a brush and dabbed on. Once it was on, it stayed on well! I don't think I'll have to worry about glitter getting all over my face when I'm wearing this.

Do you do glitter on your eyes, or is it too much for you?

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ESQIDO Mink False Lashes in Viola Review

Press Sample


If you know me, you know I'm not a fan of the male construction worker look and I'm a sucker for the full, dramatic lash. I was lucky enough to receive a pair of ESQIDO Mink Lashes to review and let me tell you, there's not a male, nor even female construction worker in sight today ladies and gentlefolks. Unless construction workers suddenly got vampy and glam when I wasn't looking.

Ok enough of beating that analogy into the ground, check out these beautiful, lush naturally shed mink lashes.

From the ESQIDO website:

Well, hello there.

I have to say, I own a lot of lashes. Silk lashes, synthetic lashes and now these wonderfully soft mink lashes. The other styles just don't compare in my opinion. They came in a very pretty, luxurious looking box which is perfect to store them in. They are reusable up to 25 times, so the cost per use is comparable to synthetic lashes, which you usually only get 4 uses out of. Considering the quality and the look is superior, I think the cost is well worth it. The ESQIDO lashes feel feathery and light on my eyes and I don't have that stiff feeling that a lot of false lashes can give you. They feel a lot like eyelash extensions without the permanence and they look beautifully natural, blending seamlessly with my actual lashes. Obviously this style isn't for daily wear (for me anyway.. I know some of you love the dramatic lash on the daily!), but they have a lot of different lash styles, from natural every day lashes, more lush, voluminous lashes and full blown, vampy glamourous lashes. If you wear falsies a lot or even just want something for a special occasion, you'll get a lot of wear out of these.

I am extremely happy with my first Mink Lash experience and I am already eyeing the BFF lashes for my next. I highly recommend these false lashes for anyone who wants the look and feel of beautiful eyelash extensions, without the high cost. Do any of you use false lashes a lot? I haven't been lately, but I may just have to break them out more regularly now that I have these.

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Duo 2 in 1 Glossy Liquid Liner

On my quest for the Maybelline Color Whispers (which I went to 4 different CVS, Walmart and Target to find) I chanced upon this new Maybelline eyeliner which has a strikingly different kind of tip. Now I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for something that'll make my liquid liner application easier. This one claims to make it easy to do thick and thin lines with the one liner, using this new dual tip.

From the Maybelline website:

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Duo Thin or Thick Glossy Liquid Liner

IN BLACK LACQUER

• Dual tip to create thin precise lines with one side, bold thick lines with the other
• 2-in-1 dual tip
• Glossy formula for bold lines

Why You'll Love It
Experience the revolution in liquid liner: *2-in-1 tip *Glossy formula for bold lines

For Best Results

1. use flat disk side of tip for a thick dramatic line
2. turn 90 degrees and use for a thinner sophisticated line.

I bought this for $7.99 at CVS.

Round, flat side for thick lines

Thin side for thin lines

L: Thick line using round flat side of tip R: Thin line using thin side of tip

Now this seems like a great concept, and the round flat side works great for making thicker lines... but creating the thinner line takes a light hand, it actually took me 3 tries to get it this thin. The liner tip seems to get saturated with a lot of color, so I had to wipe it on the edge of the tube and then use a very light hand to draw the line. If you press too much, the line ends up being thick.

Formula-wise, the liner is a bit runny, but very opaque and goes on easily with no tugging. It is smudgeproof but not waterproof and removes easily with a makeup wipe. It dries to a shiny vinyl black, which would look great for dramatic makeup.

Overall, I will definitely use the Maybelline Master Duo eyeliner again for easy thick lines, but for thinner lines, I'll probably stick to my Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner.

Etniq Minerals Pigments - Rare, Fury Rush & Merengue

Recently, the lovely Leah from Etniq Minerals sent me three mineral pigment samples to try out. Etniq Minerals is a new brand to me, I had never heard of them before, but I was intrigued by the fact that it's all natural and vegan, with no harsh synthetic materials or chemicals.

From the Etniq Minerals website:

"Etniq Mineral Cosmetics ... is a mineral makeup line that combines fun and funky with sophistication and never forgets that true beauty begins with a beautiful canvas. The preservation of your healthy glowing skin is always my first concern... an amazingly versatile makeup line that:

• won’t age your skin 

• won’t break you out and

• will look beautiful all day at work and all nite at play"

Ingredients: Serecite, mica, iron oxides
****contains no bismuth oxychloride, no talc, no synthetic chemicals, synthetic fragrances, or chemical preservatives****
**All-natural VEGAN mineral makeup** 

I got to try Rare, Fury Rush and Merengue.

All the shades are quite sheer when applied dry, but very pigmented when used wet. They also had a lot more staying power when used wet, they would barely budge from my arm with vigorous rubbing. These pigments can be used as eyeshadows, but also as liners, mixed with lip gloss or with nail polish.

Rare is a rich shimmery bronze, which has purple and gold sparkles (better seen in the bottom picture). It is the sheerest when dry and on the website is recommended for use as a light, brightening bronzer.

Fury Rush is a warm, 'burnt orange' shade, this one was the most pigmented dry or wet. It has a slight gold sparkle and is very vivid.

Merengue is a bright Cerulean blue, which looks a bit lackluster when dry, but is absolutely gorgeous when applied wet. Wet application really makes this shade pop, and I used it as a liner in my Halloween Cleopatra look.

I really enjoyed testing these pigments, I think they work best as liners or foiled (applied wet) and would also work great in nail polish or clear lip gloss as they are so rich and vibrant. I probably wouldn't use them dry as they are just too sheer for my liking and don't last as long. The only issue I have with loose pigments is that I'm so clumsy that I most likely will end up spilling them all over myself while attempting to open the container. Anybody else have this problem, or am I just a super klutz?

Thank you Leah, for letting me try them out!

Ruby Queen Violet Circle Lens from Eyecandy Lens

This is the second pair of lenses I received for review from Eyecandy Lens, the Ruby Queen Violet circle lens.

 From EyecandyLens.com:

Ruby Queen Violet

Brand: NEO
Origin: South Korea
Water content: 45%
Diameter: 14.2 mm
Base Curve: 8.6

Duration: 1 year disposable

Create your signature look with the Ruby Queen series, a premium range by NEO Vision!  This series is designed to frame the iris multi-faceted diamond cut, exuding sophistication, class and personality.

This lens has a really pretty and unique diamond cut pattern. It looks stunning on the eyes. They are quite comfortable, I wore them for around 5 hours and they were fine. They are slightly smaller than the Dueba Max Pure Pink, and didn't seem to be as drying.

My face looks super white =_=;; I used a mattifying powder from e.l.f. and it made my face a bit ghostly in the flash. Please don't think I am purposely trying to whiten my face lol. The lenses are soooo vibrant, I love the way they look! I'm planning to wear them on Halloween with my Cleopatra costume and I'm sure they'll get a lot more use in the future :D Don't forget to use my code ISHAHBEAUTY if you order from Eyecandy Lens for a free surprise gift.

I'm going to do more circle lens reviews soon and possibly even a giveaway, so stay tuned :)

My Journey to Fuller Lashes - Day 1: Mary Kay Lash and Brow Building Serum

Day 1. 

I embark on this journey in order to ditch the false lashes. It's been a great ride, falsies, but I'm ready to try something new. I want that 'she must have gotten lash extensions' kind of look, without the cost and effort of .. actual lash extensions. I want the smouldering beauty of Liz Taylor without the genetic mutation part (distichiasis!).

So here I go, taking one leap into the unknown, untried, untested... the lash building serum.

Mary Kay Lash & Brow Building Serum claims to:

Build thicker-, fuller-looking lashes while improving the look of thin, sparse lashes and brows.  See results in just 30 days.

• Lash volume is improved.
• Lashes look maximized
• Brows look healthier.
• Helps reduce lash loss during makeup removal.

Lash & Brow Building Serum™ is formulated to help lashes and brows live up to their fullest potential. Lash volume is maximized. Brittle lashes appear rejuvenated and strengthened so fewer lashes fall out during makeup removal and brows look healthier. This gentle, fast-drying serum is powered by our Lash Response™ Complex, an essential nutrient boost of amino acids, a peptide and red clover extract that is shown to provide support to the dermal matrix* and nourishment to the hair follicle that “anchors” each hair in place. The appearance of thin, sparse lashes and brows is improved. and lashes seem stronger.

I have never used a lash serum before, but I have seen other people's results and they seem to work. I am just starting out on my lash building journey, and will be posting progress updates at 15 and 30 days. I'm only going to be using it on my lashes, as I don't think my brows need any filling in. You are meant to apply the Mary Kay Lash & Brow Building Serum every night and should see results within 30 days (hopefully sooner!).

The application brush is soft and non irritating, but still firm enough to apply precisely to where you need it. The serum itself seems quite watery, but there is no danger of it oversaturating and running into your eye. The brush absorbs just enough serum to apply thoroughly, without too much excess. I didn't get any irritation at all using the serum the first time, but I will update as I continue to use it. It is also unscented.

Application Tips

• Apply at night after removing makeup and contact lenses.
• Apply as you would a liquid eyeliner along the lashline.
• Apply the formula to sparse or bare areas of the eyebrows in the direction of hair growth.

Here are my lashes at the beginning of this treatment, not horribly sparse, but could definitely use some extra volume.

L: Lashes without mascara                                               R: Lashes with Dolly Wink Long mascara.

The Mary Kay Lash & Brow Building Serum is listed on their website at $38 (.15fl oz/4.5ml).

Get special discounts when you mention IshahxBeauty! Check out the first comment in the comments section below for the Mary Kay discount code and contact information.

Stay tuned to my blog to stay updated on my journey, see progress pictures and read about my experience with this lash serum! Have any of you used this serum, or a similar treatment? Did you see results?

Disclosure: Product provided for honest review.

Geo Olive Wing Green Circle Lenses Review

Wing Green OL-103

Type: Geo Olive (Wing) Series

Diameter: 14mm
Base curve: 8.6mm
Water content: 38~42%
Disposable: 1 year

I got these from KawaiiLoveBeauty.com, just like the Honey Wing lens I reviewed previously.

These are a more subtle looking lens. The green is a deeper, more natural looking shade than the BerryHolic Turquoise and definitely doesn't stand out quite as much. It's perfect for those looking for a subtle change, or who are easing their way into wearing circle lenses for the first time. The comfort level is pretty good, but I do need to put in eye drops after about 4 hours as they can be a little drying. Enlargement is quite natural at 14mm, and they don't have a thick black limbal ring just a natural graduated one.

 No lenses

Lenses in natural light

Lenses in artificial light

So difficult to capture this colour on camera, but it's definitely more like the natural light picture above (first pic). Indoors you can't see it much, but in sunlight and bright artificial light it's a nice colour and pattern.

Some full face/camho shots-

Yup, I love my Batman tee! Ok, I've only worn it twice in the past 3 weeks, but both times I took pics and post them on my blog.... now I look like I never change my clothes =_=;;

Overall, I really like this lens for when I want something really natural looking that still gives me a subtle change. I don't wear them as much as my other, more vibrant ones, but I keep them on reserve for those occasions where I don't want to look too over the top.

Puffy 3 Tone/ Shinny Violet Circle Lenses Review

My favourite, favourite lens!

I am so in love with this lens series, the G&G/Dueba Puffy 3 Tone/Shinny series. All of the colours look gorgeous and I'm probably going to get them all. I know EOS also makes a Puffy 3 Tone, but I'm not sure what the difference is. I've only ever bought the G&G/Dueba lenses and they've been great.

This is the G&G/Dueba Puffy 3 Tone Violet, also known as Shinny Violet which I bought from Kiwiberry1 Collection. I have also reviewed the Puffy 3 Tone/Shinny Grey, which you can check out here.

They sell out of the different colours sometimes, but they restock quite often.

Colour: Violet
Dia: 14.5 mm
Base: 8.6
Water: 38%
Disposable: 1 year
PLANO

L: Puffy 3 Tone Violet, R: No Lens

Puffy 3 Tone Violet, Natural daylight

Puffy 3 Tone Violet, Artificial light with flash

I love the pattern, it graduates from violet to a pretty gold colour that blends well with my natural brown eyes. The enlargement is quite natural looking but really makes your eyes stand out more.

White light with flash 

Natural daylight with flash

Yellow light with flash

These are so comfortable, I can wear them for 8 hours+ without applying eye drops. They aren't quite as flexible and comfortable as the Geo Berryholic lenses, but they are very, very close.

I am absolutely in love with these pretty lenses. They look as natural as violet eyes could ever look and really complement pink and gold shades, both clothing and makeup.

Some camwhore phone pics because you know I can’t resist.

All are in natural daylight, no flash.

I think I'm going to try a gold or pink lens next, Kiwiberry just got some pretty designs in.