Maybelline SuperStay 24HR Make-up Review & a eyelash curler tip

Maybelline SuperStay 24HR Make-up

What Maybelline says about the product:

-SuperStay™ 24HR Makeup stays comfortable and 

  looks naturally flawless all day
-Micro-Flex formula provides 24-hour wear and No Transfer
-Withstands heat, sweat and humidity
-Oil-free, dermatologist tested, fragrance-free. Suitable for all skin types

I am not gonna lie!  I am always trying to find the dream foundation at "Wal-Mart prices".  Always!  I've tried a boatload of different ones.  All us girls must be trying to do this same thing.  I even would like it if I could find one I "mostly love" so that on days where I am just running around town or want a little coverage when I go to the gym...I could use my cheaper foundation...and then I would use my "more expensive but worth it" foundation for the times when I want my make-up to look really great.  Every time I do this...I am disappointed over the long term.  I know I am not the only girl who is searching.  The other day I ran into a gal (at Target) I know who was returning some foundation that she was trying out and hoping it would be "the one". So.....before I review this...I just want to remind you friend that I am a middle-aged woman...my skin does not respond as kindly to make up as it did when I was younger...I can't really just wear anything and it be awesome!  I don't want just a sheer coverage...that means things show through...aging skin needs to be covered up a little more.  It's all smoke and mirrors here girls. :-)  And...then here's the other issue...if you put too much coverage on...then your skin shows every wrinkle or hair and it looks caked on.  YUK A DUCK A DOO!  

drum roll please.....

Here's the short answer....I took it back.  I did not like it.  Did you know that if you buy make-up at Wal-Mart or Target and you don't like it...you can take it back?  Well, you can. 

Here's the long answer.  I tried it 3 times.  I think I tried Sand Beige.  I can't remember.  It wasn't really the color that bugged me.  What bugged me that was as soon as I put it on it looked liked it kind of oxidized in places on my face....before I put any powder(Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil) over it.  It was comfortable, and it went on very easy.  Maybelline SuperStay 24HR Make-up did not have a bad cheap make-up smell! Whew! I hate that smell.  I think it stayed on fairly well...but, not like a dream answer. I definitely don't think it stayed on for 24 hours by any means.  I worked out one day at the Y pretty intensely and let's just say I got a good sweat on.  When I got in the car I did a little inspection...and I didn't think I looked like I still had foundation on. I also totally had make-up transfer onto my cell phone...ew!  So, all in all - i wasn't impressed.  I kicked it to the curb.  I read other reviews about this product, and they are mixed.  So - you might love it...but as for me...

...I'll keep searching.  

OK - now for the Tip!

This is a GOOOOOOD one!

I read this tip in MORE magazine...and it works works works!  Heat the curling end of your eyelash curler for about 4-5 seconds with your blow dryer.  Touch the curler to your arm to make sure it's not too hot...it is metal...it just needs to be slightly warm.  Then curl your lashes with your warmed up curler.  It works so well!!! Try it! Your lashes will thank you. 

MAC Fluidline Eye Liner

I tried several different types of gel eyeliner before i would spring for the MAC Fluidline Eye Liner.  MAC Fluidline currently comes in 6 colors.  Cost is $15. each.  I LOVE this stuff!  It goes on easy with a brush, and stays on all day.  Make Up that is long wearing is pretty much mandatory for me. I don't love to primp and reapply all day.  This stays on...and on...and on. I have even slept in it before and it will still be there in the morning.

I have Rich Ground (a copper metallic color), Blitz & Glitz (black w/a little pearl), and Waveline (Navy).  My next purchase in this line will be the Macroviolet.

I've had my eyeliners for about 4 months and wear it most days...and there is still a lot left.  So...this will last awhile.

I use my eco tools angled brush to apply this. I get these at Target, and I will review them soon.  I haven't used the MAC brushes yet...so, I can't really say much on those yet.

Anyway...on a scale of 1 to 10...with 10 being best. MAC fluidline eye liner is a big fat 10!  Skip over the cheaper ones and go buy this.

Ciao Bella!

Welcome Ladies!

Back in my teens and 20's I was interested in all things girly and happily stayed up on anything to do with make up and fashion...fast forward!  Marriage, 2 sons and a lifetime of loads of responsibilities I realized that some of the things I use to enjoy so much -  I was completely out of touch with now.  This is my journey of make up, fashion and all things girly.  Come along with me as I play with new and old make up products, techniques and dip my toe back into the pool of fashion.  Love to hear from you as often as you can.