Wet Wild and Waterproof

Soon to be hitting the pool or outside in the heat? My top 3 waterproof mascara’s that will last through the toughest elements and keep you looking fabulous.

·         Shiseido-Makeup Lasting Lift Mascara is Waterproof, oil-proof, and sweat-proof and can be easily applied in layers. This mascara will actually lift your lashes, keep your eyelashes curled and will not wash off until you take it off.  Grab this mascara for $23 http://www.sca.shiseido.com/index.cfm?select=catalog/index.cfm?product=330

·         Urban Decay- New Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara this new mascara will add volume and length to your lashes without flaking off (they even tested it in the Ocean to ensure maximum stay power) pick this up for $20 @ urbandecay.com I’m told even the mermaids are using it! http://www.urbandecay.com/cannonball-ultra-wateproof-mascara/294,default,pd.html

·         My favorite Waterproof mascara on a budget is L’Oreal Voluminous  Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara it lifts, adds volume and stays on all day even if you are in the pool I highly recommend this for the summer and for only $7.29 @ drugstore.com it’s a deal

http://www.drugstore.com/loreal-voluminous-carbon-black-waterproof-mascara-carbon-black-395/qxp223126

Keep those lashes long even when you are having fun in the sun

Peek~

To cover or not to cover that is the question?

A question I often get asked is should I use sunscreen on my tattoo and I always respond the same way “of course you should”. Summer is here and a lot of us will be spending more time outdoors, we should be protecting our skin and that does include tattoos. UV rays can cause discoloration to your ink and you can find products made especially for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving your artwork.

 Try products like  

Save your tattoo that blocks both UVA and UVB rays from the sun http://saveyourtattoo.com/  

The Original Tattoo Goo Color Guard SPF 30 UV Sunscreen Stick only $6.79 @drugstore.com  http://www.drugstore.com/the-original-tattoo-goo-color-guard-spf-30-uv-sunscreen-stick/qxp151308?fromsrch=tattoo+sunblock

Have fun in the sun this summer and always wear sunscreen to protect your skin this includes your tattoos.

Peek~

Summer Nails-Sally Hansen Review

Was at the local drugstore today and picked up 3 fantastic colors of nail polish for this summer. What I purchased was the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Rapid Red (true red), Sonic Boom (hot pink) and Lightening (bright yellow).  Sally Hansen claims that one coat will dry in 60 seconds and I have to agree that is does, the colors are very vibrant  and they also provide you with a nice short dense brush for application given you much more control when you are painting instead of the long thin flimsy brushes provided by most companies. I usually do not go for the fast drying polishes and like to stick with OPI, but I feel for the price this nail polish is a must for everyone you can pick it up in a wide array of colors at your local drugstore for around $5.

Perfect Skin from Perfekt Beauty

When I was at Sephora last week I decided to pick up some products from Perfekt Beauty, their claim is your skin only better. I purchased the body perfection gel in golden and cheek perfection gel in blushed these are newer product at Sephora and quite a pricey purchase $48 for the body perfection and $28 for the cheek perfection gel. The body gel gives you a nice golden glow with some shimmer and does even out your skin nicely but lacks on the coverage aspect, so if you are looking to cover up veins on your legs this will not do the trick, but if you are looking for a nice shimmering glow this product could be for you. I do think there are some similar products that will give you the same type of result without breaking your bank ( try Jergens natural glow daily moisturizer around$8 @ drugstores and discount retailers). The cheek perfection gel is a product that I may purchase again, even though the tube looks small (.33 oz.) this cheek gel will last you some time as you only use one squirt for both cheeks and it provides you enough blush that lasts all day. It’s a beautiful berry color that brings a lot of life to your face. Perfekt products are free from Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan. My recommendation is that although I like the cheek gel this is not a brand I will be stocking up on anytime soon and there are much cheaper alternatives that do a better job for a quarter of the price. Sorry Perfekt you’re just not for me.