This Drugstore Mascara Just Became My Go-To

Mascara is basically every girl’s essential makeup product; it’s one of those fundamental tools that even when we decide to go with no-makeup, we probably still add a quick layer of mascara. A pair of fluttery lashes makes all the difference to our most important feature. I’m in love with false lashes, I wear them every day – okay, I’m addicted – but honestly, this mascara is the closest I’ve come to replacing them! Recently the gorgeous Shayla sent me her collaboration with Maybelline, and I loved their Colossal Big Shot mascara so much that I carried it around all weekend with me.

Not only do I love the gold packaging, the chunky tube is really different and looks cool, but it honestly did things to my lashes that no mascara has done before! The wand distributes the perfect amount of product – you know sometimes you use a mascara and it feels like none of it is sticking to your lashes – so it’s super easy to use and it adds amazing volume to your lashes at the same time. The wand has these tiny bristles that pull through your lashes to elongate them, which creates crazy length, while the collagen enriched formula fills them out for a full look that isn’t at all clumpy. For $8.50 I’m so impressed with how amazing this is, (it also comes in purple and blue); I’ve tried a lot of mascaras in my time, and this is totally trumping all the rest.

If you’re one of those people that tend to have a problem with mascara smudging under your eye, then you should definitely bake with this. I always use a lot of oils on my face, so baking under my eye means that my makeup is smudge-proof all day, and I recommend this with this mascara. I’d also love to try out the waterproof version as this is 100% going to be perfect for poolside glamor. I admit this won’t replace my false lashes on a daily basis (I don’t think anything could), but if I need to go somewhere quickly this is definitely going to be the mascara I reach for.

We put it to the test on Huda Beauty HQ… the results are flawless!

How to Make Your Hair Appear Fuller and Help it Grow!

Hi everyone! I have a double-whammy trick to help my hair fall stop and make it look thicker: I use a mix of Kérastase Densifique Minoxidil solution (which helps to add density to hair) and a dark eyeshadow shade (here I used Too Faced’s Natural Matte Palette) to cover up any exposed scalp areas. You can see a difference in just minutes with this beauty hack! See it below:

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

The Product You NEED for Gorgeous Beach Waves

We sipped the Ouai juice, and we’re hooked. But did you expect anything less from Jen Atkin, the queen of Cool Girl hair? Just check out her clients like Chrissy Teigen and the Kardashians for reference. Atkin pretty much discovered how to bottle beach hair in her Ouai Wave Spray that has a light, white musk scent (or is it jasmine? Whatever it is, we likes). It gives our locks a little bit of body and a wave that can go from subtle to beach babe depending on how we use it. We’ve been stocking up since we got our hands on it.

What it is: A waving spray that can be used on wet or dry hair to create a beachy wave.

What it does: Uses rice protein to add hold for a natural wave look.

What we liked: If you’ve used wave sprays in the past, you know the deal. Either your hair gets super crunchy or weighed down. We love to use this on our wet hair and let it air dry for a subtle beachy look, and before a rough blow dry followed by an iron for more defined waves. Plus so much body! All that with no added salt in sight.

What we didn’t like: That air dry tip didn’t work for our fine hair tester as much as it did for our tester with thicker hair. And though we love the smell, it’s not for everyone if you’re not into the musky-type perfume scents.

Fun fact: Ouai is pronounce “way,” inspired by the cool Parisian way to say “oui” or “yes”

Price: $26

Availability: sephora.com

 

#GRWM – My Cutest Christmas Look EVER!

 

Hey my loves, so I thought it would be fun to share my super cute, really easy reindeer look – because who doesn’t want to be a reindeer at Christmas?! My sister Mona and I had a hilarious time doing this together, it’s like a real filter for Christmas, because obviously, all reindeers have a fierce cat eye and sparkly red nose. You can do this just for fun at home with your friends or sis, or rock it at a Christmas party – it’s actually so cute I didn’t want to take it off! Hope you guys enjoy. Xx

Is The Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette As Hot As It Looks?

The Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palettes are probably some of the most popular palettes in the beauty world – they’re timeless, and even the most fledgling beauty enthusiasts will recognize them. Stirring the fire, Urban Decay’s latest addition, the Naked Heat palette joins it’s four gorgeous predecessors in a more fiery, colorful version than ever before. The neutral, nude shades of past palettes have been replaced with 12 sizzling amber shadows, following this year’s trend of toasty warm hues.

What it is: The fifth in the Naked palette series, Heat has 12 stunning shades in both matte and shimmer finishes with burnt oranges, rich siennas, deep plums and bronze tones. The palette features a full-size mirror and a double-ended brush that with precision and blending brushes.

What it does: 12 shades work seamlessly together to create a palette that will allow you to create a multitude of looks for both day and nighttime. Long-lasting pigments that blend like butter mean your look will be easy to build and hard to let go of.

What we liked: Where do I begin? I LOVE that Urban Decay has finally done a warm-toned, brown palette, with a collection of cohesive shades that will look beautiful on all skin tones. The modern spin on the packaging is very 2017, and I think they really hit the nail on the head with it. The palette has everything: from light to dark shades that are perfect for smoky eyes and cut-creases, gorgeous shimmers and mattes, and pigments that are to die for. I didn’t notice much fallout, and even after I swatched the palette, the pans still looked brand new. My FAV matte shades would have to be Low Blow, HeDevil, Cayenne and En Fuego, and I loved the shimmer shades Lumbre and Scorch. And, although this is a warmed toned palette, the shades Ashes, Cayenne, and Low Blow are a little more neutral, so there is a transition if you’re not used to using warm colors.

What we didn’t like: There was nothing I disliked! I really like that Urban Decay always includes a double-ended brush, which makes this a great starter palette, and good value. If I were to be picky, I would say that the blending brush could have longer bristles, which would make it softer, quicker and easier to blend out eyeshadows, but the dense flat brush worked perfectly for applying the shimmery shades.

I would highly recommend this palette: the colors are stunning, and the versatility within the shades gives you so much to play with, which means you can create loads of really unique looks.

Price: $54

Available: Sephora.com

Is This The Best Matte Lipstick, EVER?!

Hi my loves, I’m a HUGE fan of Pat McGrath – every product she releases I just have to try! So naturally, when she released this first ever permanent lipstick in her collection, I was dying to try it! The Pat McGrath MatteTrance lipstick promises rich pigments, an intensely creamy formula and long-lasting, hydrating wear, plus there are nine beautiful shades, from classic nudes to statement reds and berry hues. Check out my review to see if Pat’s new lipstick is actually as gorgeous as it looks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4dn2Ux5W5E

Final thoughts: This lipstick lasted all day, so even though it did transfer a little on glasses, it remained intense throughout the day. I also noticed the slightly darker shades stained my lips, which I like as if the lipstick does wear off it doesn’t look patchy.

My top tip: If you really want a fully matte finish, blot after application as it does have a sheen to it for at least an hour before it fully mattifies.

Price: $38

Available: Sephora.com