I have fallen in to a deep crevasse of the makeup rut-variety. I am wearing the same face (concealer, powder, gel cheek color, eyebrow pencil, white eyeliner, mascara, lip color) day in and day out. I am getting bored with my face and need something new to sport. Even the bevy of lip glosses, lipsticks and lip what-nots I have in my bag are not doing much for this slump.
No doubt that part of this rut is due to pretty much wanting to do anything else besides put makeup on in the morning. I smoke through my morning routine and I’ve already thrown a wrench in system by deciding to grow out my hair (and this involves a hairdryer, potions and a flat iron).
While mulling over the face-rut one night in bed (approximately .006 seconds before I passed out drooling), a thought came to me:
Why don’t I try out new products that Live Well readers are interested in but don’t want to spend money on?
I figure it’s win-win for everyone! I get to try new stuff, write new stuff, perhaps get a new look. You get to suggest new stuff and read new stuff without spending a dime.
I already have two items that I am going to give a whirl, and they are:
CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Mascara
Revlon Creme Gloss
But that’s just two.
To provide a suggestion on what you’d like me to test run, document with photos and review (plus even giveaway?), leave a comment that provides the company/product name. Since I primarily write about makeup-y type things, that will be the stuff I’m looking for.
Remember in the spirit of Live Well Spend Well, items under $15 are preferred.
Submit away!
NGS
CoverGirl’s Outlast Lip Liner (or really, any lip liner that costs less than the $30 a pencil I’m paying).
How about makeup removers? I have, apparently, serious issues with sensitive eyes. Every makeup remover I’ve ever tried has made my eyes BURN, BURN, BURN. (Well, except for a Nivea kind I once used and I have never been able to find again. *sob*) I don’t have a specific brand in mind, but I nix The Body Shop’s and L’Oreal’s on the basis of BURN, BURN, BURN.
Thank you. Sometimes I need to get these things off my chest.
September 13th, 2009 @ 9:32 pm
Michelle Smiles
I’m always on the look out for a miracle under eye dark circle concealer. And a decent tinted moisturizer for the days I am too lazy for foundation.
And something I already love? Rimmel Sexxy Curves mascara.
September 17th, 2009 @ 10:45 am
Samantha Jo Campen
I’m offering two requests:
That new Cover Girl TruBlend collection, where it’s all the same number across the board so you’re good to go color-wise? I need a new blush and was wondering how all that pans out.
Cover Girl Lash Blastt Mascara. It’s huge and orange. I’m intrigued.
September 17th, 2009 @ 12:02 pm
Bridget
I was wondering how the new nail polish pens work. I saw some at Meijer but can not remember the brand but have heard that Target also carries them in the OPI brand. They look intriguing and thought maybe something worth a try.
September 19th, 2009 @ 8:36 am