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I’m a huge fan of both LashBlast and LashBlast Luxe, so I figured I would love Lashblast Fusion as well. Wrong. I know, I can’t believe I’m saying it either.



Considering how amazing the original version is, I was expecting this to be the most fantastical mascara of all time. Instead it’s just…eh. It gives a decent amount of length and volume, but I like the original version a lot better. Plus, it’s cheaper. LashBlast Fusion runs about $1 more than it’s predecessors (about $8.99) which to me just isn’t worth it for a lackluster product.

And so, it is with a heavy heart that I toss this mascara into the dreaded fail drawer. May it rest in peace along with the other craptastic products that have shared it’s fate over the years. Like the Smashbox foundation that made me breakout an hour before my birthday celebration last year. Or the Jordana lipliner that made me look like the pants-less tranny that used to hang out outside the Starbucks near the building I used to work in. Ya, you don’t wanna know.

Final Verdict: Eh.
Price: $8.99
Get it: Drugstores nationwide

I just can’t get enough Hard Candy, so here’s yet another review! Btw – have you subscribed to my YouTube Channel yet?




FTC Disclaimer: The products in this review were provided by the company for review purposes.

This fabulous make-up line just launched a few weeks ago, and already I’m in love! The glitters are no doubt the sparkliest ones I’ve ever seen, and the pressed eyeshadows are lusciously pigmented. Oh, and the packaging is super cute too! Check out my review, as well as some swatches below. And don’t forget to check back, as I’ll have a few tutorials using these products posted this week!

After three weeks of washing my face with this nightly, I’ve surmised that this is pretty much my favorite cleanser. Ever.




Made with soy, rosewater and cucumber extract, this does everything a cleanser should. It cleanses, tones and refreshes while leaving my skin baby soft. And it gently removes all traces of make-up – including eye make-up better than any astringent I’ve ever used. This is great news for those like me with sensitive skin, since astringents and make-up removers can be harsh and irritating.



I’ve always been a fan of the fresh make-up line, but never got around to trying their skin care collection until now. And yes, it’s only because I had a deluxe free sample kit from Sephora – but once the sample was gone, I went right out and picked up the full size bottle (5.1 oz) for $38. I know that sounds pricey, but for me it was worth every penny. Plus, the gel is pretty concentrated – I use about a dime size amount and that’s enough to leave my skin sparkling clean, so I’m sure the tube will last me a good two months.



Since I love the cleanser so much, I’ll be testing the Soy Face Cream next. I’m pretty much in love with the entire fresh skin care line now, so once I’m done with these I’ll probably try the Black Tea Age Delay products next. I AM turning 30 this year after all! Oh lord, I’m turning 30 this year! Nooooooooooo! *runs away crying*


Final Verdict: LOVE IT!
Price: $38 (5.1 oz) and $15 (1.7 oz)
Get it: Fresh.com, Sephora stores, Sephora.com

After years and years of waiting, Benefit has FINALLY revamped their lipliners. Though I’ve always been a fan of the fabulous colors – Lush being my fave – I always had issues with feathering. It was never bad enough to stop me from buying it, but it was pretty frustrating to have to re-apply my lipliner all the time. With the new waterproof formula however, this is no longer a problem.




The lipliner comes in 3 colors, all are some variation of nude. My favorite is “Bare Your…” because it’s pretty darn close to “Lush” which looks amazing under MAC Dazzleglass. While I love the colors they offer, the one issue I have is they seem to have done away with all the red and pink tone colors. I’m really hoping they gradually add those back to the line, just because not everyone looks good in nude tones.


Aside from color selection, I have to say this is my new favorite lipliner. The pencil has a liner on one end and lip brush on the other for easy blending, and it lasts forever! I usually need to re-apply my lipliner at least 4 times a day, but since I started using this I’ve only had to re-apply once after lunch and that’s it! At $20 it sounds a bit pricey, but considering how much less product I have to use it pretty much evens out.


I have to say, well done Benefit! *applause*


Final Verdit: Love It!
Price: $20
Get it at: Sephora, Sephora.com and Benefit.com

I’m so excited this is finally out! Hard Candy has always been one of my favorites, and now that it’s so affordable I love it even more!

I’m normally completely opposed to anything involving self tanner, but picked up this tinted moisturizer out of necessity since my recent bout of boy fail has kept me indoors for the past week. And though I don’t love this stuff, it’s the least fail of all the self tanners I’ve tried.



Don’t let the word “moisturizer” fool you though, this stuff packs quite a punch. The label says it’ll darken your skin by a shade in three days, but by the second day I was almost too dark. I suppose if you’re going for a dark tan this is great news, but since all I wanted was a little color it was a bit too much.

I do like the fact that it didn’t leave me all streaky, and because the lotion has a slight color it’s easy to see where you’re putting it. It will however turn your hands as orange as a tanorexics face, so make sure you wash them well when you’re done.

While it doesn’t beat the natural glow that comes from going out in the sunshine instead of watching The Nanny re-runs in your PJs, it’s good enough to get you by until your next tan. Or until you realize that stupid boys aren’t worth it, and decide to go out looking for new ones =D


Verdict: It’s Aight
Price: $10
Get it: drugstores

Simply put, I love this entire hair care line. I have been using the Nourishing Coconut Milk shampoo, conditioner and self heating oil for about a week now, and my hair looks – and smells – fantastic.



I’m particularly impressed with the conditioner, which is rich, creamy and ultra moisturizing. This is really saying something, cuz my hair is picky as all hell, and rarely will it let me get away with using something other than Pantene. I’ve spent all sorts of money on moisturizing and curly hair formulas, and normally my hair just laughs at it and tells me to f#@* off. No really it does. It’s a trip.

As for the Self Heating Coconut oil, I really like it. It heats up in the palm of your hand, which saves a considerable amount of time compared to other hot oil products that you have to heat up in hot water. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my Queen Helene Hot Oil, but if I need a quick treatment in the morning while getting ready for work, this stuff is a life saver. Plus, if you’re out of the coconut conditioner and you have another conditioner on hand, you can just mix in a little of the coconut oil – and viola! It’s paradise in the shower!

Get yourself some of this, then just try not to sniff your own hair all day!


Final Verdict – LOVE IT!
Price: $6.99
Get it: at most drugstores nationwide

This product reminded me of one of the cardinal rules of beauty – NEVER try a new product the day of a big event. I know, I know, a beauty guru should be smarter about what she puts on her face. Especially when it’s just a mere 4 hours before her birthday bash, where many a cute boy will be in attendance. But with a dwindling supply of my precious MAKE UP FOREVER foundation and no time to get to Sephora, I took a risk with Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation. And it was all bad.



Before I get into the epic fail that occurred on my face, I’ll tell you a little more about the product. It’s a light to medium coverage liquid foundation, which is pretty much what I go for since I’m not a fan of the ‘I put my make-up on with a putty knife look.’ When I tested the product – on my entire face – I noticed it was a lot thicker than most liquid foundations, which made it really easy to blend. They also offer a good assortment of shades; I went for M2, a darker medium that looks really lovely on tan skin like mine. Since all signs pointed to this being a winner, I went ahead and bought the stuff, despite it’s hefty $38 price tag.

In retrospect, I should have seen the red flag right away, considering I immediately felt a slight stinging sensation on my face. But being the genius that I am, I attributed my discomfort to the sweltering heat outside and ignored the warning the universe had just sent me. Once I got home and took a shower however, I noticed my entire face was covered in teeny little bumps, almost like a basketball. Since the bumps were small and there was no redness, I was able to cover it up with my regular foundation, but it felt weird to the touch. Which particularly sucked because I had cute boys kissing me on the cheek and wishing me a happy birthday all night. Thankfully I was wearing a really slutty dress so I doubt they noticed, but still!

So I took this crap foundation of fail back to Ulta the very next day, and the girl who did the return for me said several women had returned it for the same reason. So bottom line, stay away from it!

Final Verdict: HATED IT!
Price: $38
Get it at: DON’T!