Let’s Talk Lashes: My lash extension experience

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beauty, lash extensions, lashes, mascara, natural, neatlash, no makeup makeup, portland, review, support local

Hi loves! First off, I would like to apologize for the absence. We have had some technical difficulty with our new server. The issues with the server caused our site to go down for a few days. While this is getting corrected, we’ve had to transfer our site back to wordpress.com. During that transition, we lost some content. I would like to apologize in advance, but we are working on getting everything back up and running.

One of the posts we lost was my lash extension story/review, so here we are again to talk lashes.One of the hottest trends going on right now are lash extensions. Being the beauty addict that I am, of course it was something I wanted to try. I attempted to make an appointment for a week straight with a lash boutique that came highly recommended. This particular lash boutique would not pick up their phone at all, and their voicemail box was full- this happened to be a blessing in disguise. I had the opportunity to meet an amazing sweet lady on Instagram, who just happens to run her own lash boutique. Kristi, Neat Lash Boutique owner, was also able to get me an appointment last minute before my vacation. I don’t know about you, but when I am on vacation, I just want to do minimal makeup. Having lash extensions help drastically with a minimalist look.

Photo credit: KELSEY O’HALLORAN

Kristi is the owner of Neat Lash Boutique in Multnomah Village, which has been open since early March. Kristi’s love for lashes started when she used to get them done herself and from there the love grew. After schooling, she started doing lashes at a lash boutique in Ashland, Oregon. After three years of perfecting her skill and building her clientele-Kristi decided to take her show on the road and moved to Portland. Kristi loves making women feel beautiful without having to do much to their current look.

2929 SW Multnomah Blvd. Suite 302
Portland, OR
(971) 220-5274

Check out Neat Lash current specials here.

Lash Application process

Prior to starting the procedure, Kristi was able to answer all questions I had regarding the materials used and lash horror stories. The lash horror stories were my main concern. Kristi explained why lashes fall out naturally, and why a bad lash extension experience would cause lashes to fall out.

During my appointment, I was advised that the appointment would take a minimum of two hours. The appointment takes this long because Kristi takes time to separate each individual lash to add the extensions. During the procedure, she walked me through the steps of application and continued to answer my random questions. At one point, I got so relaxed that I fell asleep. Kristi was really sweet about my snoring, lol.

This is my before and after during the procedure.

 Here is a front view of a before and after

I am on my third fill already. I guess you could say I am addicted to lash extensions.  It is recommended to get refills every 3-5 weeks to help keep them full.   I am loving how simple my beauty routine has been. I wake up everyday at 3:30 am to get ready for work. Anything I can do to catch a minute or two of extra z’s, I will do. If you live in Portland or visit the area- be sure to check out Neat Lash Boutique. You will not be disappointed!

 

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Have you gotten lash extensions?  I would love to hear about your experience!

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What’s new? Shu Uemura Kye Collection

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#Kathleenkye, beauty, beauty bloggers, collaboration, cosmetics, lipstick, makeup, makeupateers, natural, review, shu uemura, skincare

Happy Monday! I am here today to talk about Shu Uemura’s new artist collection with Kathleen Kye- KYE Collection.  She is one of Korea’s hottest high-end street fashion creatives.  Kye states, “for this collaboration I want to showcase the k-vibe.  I want to express the energy of Seoul.”  I think she did just that with the innovative products and packaging design for this collection.

I like how she included so many things from the Korean culture in the packaging.  All of which have a special meaning behind it.  With that, it is really cool that they are blending the two cultures together in this collection.

When you think of Shu Uemura, the first thing that comes to mind is eyelash curlers and cleansing oils.  Shu Uemura cleansing oils have been around forever and are a cult favorite. So it was no surprise that they wanted to incorporate it into the KYE collection.

Porefinist anti-shine fresh cleansing oil- $31.00

The Porefinist anti-shine fresh cleansing oil is newly formulated to target the source of oil concerns.  It’s a water like substance that not only removes makeup, but washes away sebum and blackheads that get stuck in pores.  This allows for smaller pores and smoother skin.

The packaging is designed by Kathleen Kye herself especially for this collaboration.  It showcases the young generation in Seoul, Korea- with their high-end street style as inspiration.

**Ideal for normal to oily skin types and acne-prone skin**

I have dry to normal skin, and have had no problems using the cleansing oil.  I noticed a significant difference in blackheads in my nose area.  If you are more dry and do not want to try this particular cleansing oil; you can also try the ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil.

 Sheer color balm- $30.00

The next must try from the collection are the Sheer color balms.  They com in three different colors:  Glow in pink, Melt in Orange, and hugged in peach.  At first glance, glow in pink and melt in orange look a bit intimidating, because of how bright they are in the tube.

If you have ever tried Dior’s lip glow then you know how these lip balms work.  When the color is added to your lips, the balm reacts with your PH levels creating a unique wearable color made especially for you.

They are very moisturizing and smooth- maybe a little too smooth, because as soon as it hits your lips, it starts to melt.  It’s not too much of a problem, but remember to store them in a cool place.

Try not to go all crazy with application or you can end up looking like you drank some kool-aid, lol!

 

 

Here are some general swatches of the balms (right to left): Melt in Orange, Hugged in Peach, and Glow in Pink.

The Kye collection also includes cushion blushes, eye pencils, brow palettes, and an eyebrow gel.  Grab them while you can, because this collection is selling out fast.  You can find it on Shuuemura.com.

Not much of a makeup lover, but want something from the collection? Shu Uemura and KYE also collaborated on some amazing hair products found here.

I hope you enjoyed my review on this collection.  What is your favorite Shu Uemura product?

Happy Monday!

 

 

New You Giveaway!

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#benefit, #new you, beauty, calvin klein, fitbit, fitness, giveaway, health, kate spade, makeupateers, natural, Reva wear, skincare

I’ve teamed up with some wonderful bloggers and entrepreneurs to bring you an amazing giveaway that focuses on enhancing your beauty both inside and out! This giveaway will provide you with some fashion and beauty essentials to get you ready for anything that is going to come your way. One winner will be chosen to receive a Fitbit Flex, a Calvin Klein handbag, a Kate Spade bangle, a skincare set from Benefit Cosmetics, and a full athletic outfit from Reva Wear.

The giveaway will run from April 27 until 9pm EST on May 6th, 2016  – the winner will be announced by the 8th. Entering is easy! Look below and follow the directions per entry. Receive as many entries per follows, visits, comments, shares, or tweets. The giveaway is open to international participants and the winner will be chosen randomly. Please make sure to provide the necessary information if the entry asks. Good luck!

Click here to enter the giveaway!

Parissa: Organic Wax Experience

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makeupateers, natural, organic, organic wax, parissa, review, skincare, wax, waxing

Happy Friday!  I am so glad that it is almost the weekend.  I recently decided to give at home waxing a try.  Have you ever tried this? I would love to know your experience.  My experience wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.  I was definitely scared of doing it myself, but I overcame the fear and gave it a shot for this review 😛

Parissa Organic Wax:

Contains: 240ml organic cane sugar wax, 30 washable strips, easy to follwo photo instructions, 3 spatulas

Tip: Cut the strips to your needs to make them last longer.  They can also be used more than once, depending on the area.

Easy Steps: 1. warm organic wax  2. apply thin layer  3. zip off with strips

Organic Wax: sucrose*, aqua, citric acid, chamomilla recuitita flower extract*

*USDA Certified Organic

My experience went pretty well for my first time.  It wasn’t as messy as I thought it would be. Thank goodness, I hate messes!  I have really sensitive skin, with lots of allergies; some known and some unknown. But I was able to use Parissa wax with no issues at all, just some mild redness- which is to be expected with waxing.  I would say that this wax kit is perfect for beginners, because it isn’t complicated to use.  Parissa made it very user-friendly, but it would also work well for you pros out there.  I have yet to try this on a larger of my body, but it worked well for taking the hair off my upper lip.  Two weeks have now passed, and I feel the growth is minimal, which I think is to be expected with waxing.  Overall- great product and waxing experience.  Instead of paying $7 per upper lip wax, I will be diy at home.  Maybe I will become so amazing at it, that I can actually start doing my own brows!  Possible….but I so doubt it-lol!

I hope you all enjoyed this mini review on Parissa Organic Wax!

Have a safe and Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

Dillard’s Edge Iconic Beauty

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beauty, blush, cosmetics, dillards, dupe, edge beauty, edge beauty iconic, holiday gift guide, lipgloss, lipstick, makeup, makeupateershgg, nars, natural

Watch Out for Sharp Edges at Dillard’s! Look out ladies, Dillard’s is slicing their way into the beauty world. Dillard’s has come out with their own house brand and is making a huge cut into the cosmetic industry! The brand has a very sleek edgy look which has the perfect name to match, The Edge Beauty Iconic.

The lipstick design very much reminds me of our local Dillard’s architecture. I love the colors and design of this line. We were sent a few products to review, if these items speak for the entire line I’d have to say Dillard’s really knew what they were doing when they set out to really represent their brand in the best way. We received The Edge Beauty Iconic Lipstick in Boho, Lip Gloss in Thrill, and Blush in Afterglow. These 3 products are beautiful together or by themselves for a little extra natural beauty.

The Edge Beauty Iconic Lipstick in Boho was very moisturizing with just the perfect flush of color to liven up any look! It’s a natural nude toned rosy color which is great for any neutral look or wonderful for toning down a dramatic winged liner or a colorful eye look. Their line of lipsticks are all very glossy and free from mineral oil, animal derivatives, and parabens.

The Edge Beauty Iconic Lip Gloss in Thrill feels like butter on the lips and smells like cake. It’s very smooth high in pigment and isn’t at all gritty or sticky like some glosses. While being free from parabens and mineral oil, Thrill leaves your lips feeling soft and moisturized from mango butter, vitamin E and orchid extract.

The Edge Beauty Iconic Blush in Afterglow is very similar to the famous Orgasm from Nars. It’s a very universal shade that is appealing on most all skintones. Afterglow creates a radiant hint of color on the cheeks adding a natural healthy glow to the skin.

As a whole I can really say this line seems like a win! The collection is reasonably priced for high-end quality. The products perform beautifully on the face. This is a great forward step for Dillard’s in the beauty world. HELLO Dillard’s!

Beautifully yours,

Tia & Jacki

 

Makeup Eraser Dupe!

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amazon, beauty reivew, dupe, makeup eraser, makeup remover, miss landson, natural, no chemical, product, product review, review

Hi beauties!  How are you this Thursday?  Where I am it is 6am, so I am still trying to wake up.  Maybe in a couple more hours, I will be a little more awake and alert. I came across the Miss Landson Makeup Remover.  It can be found on Amazon here. A while back I reviewed the Makeup Eraser, it worked great, but I must say I am excited that there is a cheaper option available.  It is $5 savings- who wouldn’t go this route, it it actually worked?!?

You can check out my review on the Makeup Eraser here.

Here comes the makeup remover from Miss Landson(tm) with all natural microfiber!

* Removes all of your makeup with just water, like magic!
* Removes mascara including waterproof mascara in seconds
* Machine washable and no stains remain Up to 1000 times use
* Get a better skin and save the environment
* Chemical free finest soft & high water absorption cloth
* Perfect for Halloween Makeup Removing

The Miss Landson(tm) makeup remover is the perfect, all natural solution for hassle free, quick and healthy makeup removal.

Use one side to gently remove your makeup, and then flip over to the other side to exfoliate. Up to 1000 times use, it will save you thousands. The cloth is machine washable and chemical free. No need for any more expensive, chemical based makeup removers. It is made with the finest soft material, which offers high water absorption, meaning the most difficult make-up can be removed in the most comfortable way, whilst leaving your skin chemical free and healthy.

Absolute 100% no-questions-asked, you’ll-totally-love-it-or-you-get-all-your-money-back guarantee!

In the picture above, I was using my water proof liquid liner.  Usually, it is rather difficult getting it off, and I will have to use a separate eye makeup remover. Not with the Miss Landson Makeup Remover.  I will definitely purchase more of these, not only for convenience, but for the pricing!  I love products that enable us to use natural products.

I hope you enjoyed this makeup remover review/dupe find!  Have a great day!

 **I received this product for free or at a discount for review**

What’s the hype- Natural Artisan Soap

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#soapdotclub, all natural, amazon, amazon prime, artisan, bohemian beauty co, clean, etsy, natural, review, soap, soap club

Hi beauties!  I love testing out products, especially from small local businesses.  I have a few favorites when it comes to Natural Artisan Soap.
One of my absolute favorites soaps is from Bohemian Beauty Co.  They are a small local business here in Portland with a lot of amazing products!

Check out all the great products they have to offer here.

I have also grown to love one that I found through Tomoson called Soap club.  They offer different scents of soaps and the best part is, they are all natural!

• Light Tropical Citrus & Coconut Scent Exfoliates & Cleanses Your Skin
• Gently Moisturizes While Nourishing Damaged, Dry & Irritated Skin – Perfect For All Skin Types
• Premium Olive Oil Penetrates Deep Into Your Skin To Help Prevent Wrinkles & Reduces Brown Spots
• Each Bar Of Soap Contains Anti-Oxidants & Vitamins For Healthy, Hydrated & Firmer Looking Skin
• No Harsh Chemicals – No Detergents – No Preservatives – No Artificial Color – Just Natural Soap

The soap soap lasts a really long time on it’s own, but I would suggest cutting it into smaller pieces for longer use.  Unlike usual soap, this gives you that clean feeling- which I love!  With all the different scents, there is something for everyone.  I would suggest trying the lemon coconut or the oatmeal goat milk- these are my favorite!

You can locate them here for $12.95.  If you are a prime member, you can get the items rather quickly!  A definite recommendation!

I hope you all enjoyed this mini review!  Let me know what your favorite soap is in the comment section!

Happy Hump Day!

Makeupateer Jacki

*Disclaimer:  this item was received at a discount for an honest and unbiased review*

Review: Amara Organics Vitamin C serum

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Hi loves! Hope you are all having a happy Wednesday! We are back with a short review on the Amara Organics: Vitamin C Serum for Face 20% With Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid – 1 oz.

Now, I am going to be honest- I think this product would be great for someone who already has problematic skin or for preventative measures!

I have been testing out this product for two months to see if I could notice a difference with my skin- with no change.  When it was first received, I tested it for 30 days straight with no noticeable difference. So, I stopped using the product for two weeks- this was to test if my skin would react differently without the serum.  I did not notice any difference with or without uses.

The Claims:
• Increases the production of collagen to bring back skin’s natural elasticity and counteract fine lines and wrinkles
• Powerful antioxidant properties neutralize free radicals to reverse damage caused by the sun, pollutants, and cigarette smoke
• Protects your skin from UV damage such as age spots, discoloration, and fine lines
• Improves skin texture to give you a smoother, brighter complexion
• Combined with Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid for extra powerful anti-aging effects

You find out more about Amara Organics here.

Vitamin C Serum for Face 20% with Vitamin E & Hyaloronic Acid- 1oz can be purchased on Amaraorganics.com or Amazon.  I would suggest purchasing on Amazon.com, because it is $2 dollars cheaper.  Saving money is always a good thing right?

Amazon.com here

AmaraOrganics.com here

Overall, I would say it is a decent product for long term use and preventative measures and worth giving a try!  Hope you all enjoyed this very short review!  If you have tried something similar, let me know if the comments section!

 

Happy Hump Day!

Makeupateer Jacki

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Let’s talk lashes- Beauty Lashious Curler Review

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amazon, beauty, ebay, elf, eyelash curler, falsies, lashes, mascara, natural, review

Hi loves!  I am back again with another review!  I came across an opportunity to test out the Beauty Lashious eyelash curler. I thought, why not?  Prior to testing out this eyelash curler, I toggled between my elf eyelash curler or my heated eyelash curler- courtesy of eBay!  I mainly opted for the heated eyelash curler, because it did not pinch my eyelids like the elf eyelash curler does.

We first need to recognize the packaging!  It’s PINK!!!!  If you are not a pink fan, that’s okay- this eyelash curler is available in 5 different colors.

Now, let’s move onto the specs & claims:

• EYELASH CURLERS capture lashes at the root for thick, fuller & more luxurious longer lasting curls
• For the BEST, NATURAL, PINCH-FREE curls – easy-squeeze, plastic handles- more comfortable than metal
• These Pink Eyelash Curlers are best out there for HOLDING A CURL ALL DAY LONG – Keep sexy curled lashes for as long as you need
• Eyelashes curler features easy TRAVEL COMPACT DESIGN – fits easily into your purse or makeup bag
• Eyelash curler features HANDLE-CLIP that keep pads from becoming soiled or damaged in your purse.

I can attest to the claims that the lash curler captures lashes at the root without pinching. The handles are very comfortable to work with, which make for easy usage.

The outcome:

Sorry for the close up!  Here are my lashes right before eye makeup application.  The left side uncurled and right side curled.  You can obviously see the change within my lashes after usage.

 

Please excuse the hot mess that is my face!  I just finished a 10 hour shift and an hour commute home.  As you can see my lashes are still curled.  Very impressed!  I have been using the lash curler daily.  I am confident enough in the product that I actually forgot to apply mascara today, but curled my lashes, ha!

Well, I hope you all enjoyed this review and decide to try this beauty out!

xoxo

Makeupateer Jacki

Natural #MOTD

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On the face:
Loreal BB cream in Medium
Nyx dark circle concealer

Eyes:
Loreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner
Flower cosmetics mascara

Lips:
Makeup Forever Lipstick in Rouge Artist Natural N9

Have a beautiful day!

Makeupateer Gaby