Obsession: Lights, Camera, Lashes!

I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to write this one, but I am absolutely obsessed with Tarte's lights, camera, lashes! mascara. Seriously, I can't say enough good things about this mascara. It's everything I've ever wanted from my makeup. (Yes, I am *slightly* dramatic!) Really though. It gives you volume, length, definition, curl and drama! Allegedly it conditions your lashes too. And it's only $19!!

If you go to Tarte's website and vote on your favorite products of 2010 you get a coupon code for 15% off your order! You can also sign up for their customer loyalty program (it's free!) and earn all kinds of fun stuff. They do accept returns if you don't like the product. No free shipping unless you spend $40 but I promise all of their products are really good.

This mascara is also sold at Ulta (they have a 20% off coupon right now - or $3.50 off online) and Sephora. Both stores also have a rewards program.

Try it and let me know what you think! What's your beauty obsession right now?

xoxo
Colleen

Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss

I'm addicted to lip gloss. Shiny, juicy lips look both sexy and soft at the same time... how can I resist? The new Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss was my latest victim. I really wanted 'Glamorous Guava', which is out of stock every where I looked, because it is the color used in all of their advertisements. I ended up settling on 'Peach Sorbet'. The color is pretty, but comes out nude compared to the color it looks in the tube. Of course, peach is a light shade and I don't really expect it to pop on my lips. Surprisingly the gloss isn't sticky! And it stays on for pretty long, considering it's a gloss. I liked it, and I really want the guava color. I am going to keep stalking the stores. Added bonus: It smells great.

Packaging: ***
Effect: ****
Color: **
Staying Power: ***
Cost: $5.99 at Ulta
Total Grade: ***

Have you tried it? Tell me what you think!

XOXO
Colleen

L'Oreal Go 360° Clean Review

I have to admit, I'm a sucker for clever marketing. As soon as I saw the ad for this facial cleaner I knew I had to get it. Afterall, who doesn't want a cleanser with a pop-out scrubber?!

Here is what L'Oreal's website says about it:

"Go 360° Clean Deep Facial Cleansers bring you the very first Scrublet™. This super-soft, flexible cleansing disc applies the cleanser with 500 extra-supple touch points that gently glide across the skin. The cleanser formulas activate on contact to create a hi-foaming lather, which goes deep into pores, unclogging them and gently removing traces of dirt, oil and makeup in every last pore, crease and crevice."(read more here)

Pure genius.  I purchased the deep cream cleanser (pink/white bottle.) My skin tends to be dry this time of year, so I need a creamy cleanser. The scrubber works great!It is soft and gentle on your skin, but also very effective. The cleanser tingles on your skin and feels fantastic! This product makes washing your face fun. I don't use it daily because it still does dry out my skin, but it's nothing a little moisturizer won't fix. All in all I really like this product and will probably buy it again. 

Packaging: ***** 

Result: ****

Cost: $6.99 at Ulta

Total grade: ****

XOXO
Colleen