Really what I have today is a bunch of randomness. This week is hectic with schedules and I won't get to the store until Thursday so my meal plan includes things like: eggs and toast, grilled cheese and soup, pasta, and me just being lazy.
Instead, what I have for you is a couple of beauty-related things (sorry to my male readers).
First, check out this picture L keeps pulling out of the drawer and placing around the house. I think she is trying to keep me motivated. This is B and I in Hawaii, and I was about 15-20 lbs lighter than my heaviest. Ha! Thanks to this chubby little reminder, I have kept up with my workout plan (at least 3x a week) for two weeks now. I know it doesn't seem like much, but when you dislike working out as much as I do, that is an accomplishment.
Next up, an outfit I wore for dinner and a movie with a friend. I felt like getting dressed up, so I pulled out this skirt and paired it with a cardigan-worn-as-a-shirt and some leopard heels for some sass. Please excuse the mess behind me, I am in the process of cleaning out the guest room closet. It is a disaster.
And finally....check out what I have for you! A mascara smack-down! This is a comparison between L'Oreal Double Extend Mascara (in blackest black) and Benefit They're Real Mascara (in black).
The DE Pros:
DE is the clear cost winner, it will run you about 10$ in drugstores and can be found cheaper depending on sales. From a distance, this definitely makes my lashes look dark, long, and full. The color is very dark black, and there is plenty of drama. It is easy to remove, wipes off with my face makeup remover wipes, no problem.
The TR Pros:
This makes my lashes look dark, longer, and full. There is zero clumping, and it separates my lashes and seems like it coats each one. The color is not quite as dark as the DE, but the difference is negligible. I have been using the same tube for about 6 months and so far, no issues with drying out. The staying power on this incredible. Like almost permanent. It definitely lasts all day.
The DE Cons:
As far as application goes, DE is a 2-step process so it takes a little bit longer and you need to make sure you get all the white "primer" covered. I have been using it occasionally for about a month and it is now starting to dry out. I also think it clumps a little bit. Wear-time on this is about 6 hours, then I notice it starts flaking off. If I apply this in the morning, there is none left when i get ready for bed.
The TR Cons:
First, the price. This will set you back 23$ at Sephora...ouch. This stuff is impossible to get off. I have to really wipe with my my makeup remover cloth, and it doesn't get it all. It usually takes an eye makeup remover solution, then the wipe, and even after that I will sometimes wake up with raccoon eyes. Also, if you rub your eyes, be prepared for some major mascara circles.
And now for some extreme close-ups of my eyeballs. I took these on different days and didn't wear any other makeup to keep it even. The mascara is only applied to the top lashes, and I didn't curl them or do any other sort of prep. DE is first, TR is second in the pictures.
Conclusion:
Despite the price, I think Benefit They're Real is the winner. It drives me crazy to take it off, but I prefer the way my lashes still look "natural" and not all clumped. Plus the staying power is hard to beat. If you can splurge, go for it. My next plan is to compare this to Maybelline Falsies mascara, which was my previous go-to mascara choice.
Really what I have today is a bunch of randomness. This week is hectic with schedules and I won't get to the store until Thursday so my meal plan includes things like: eggs and toast, grilled cheese and soup, pasta, and me just being lazy.
Instead, what I have for you is a couple of beauty-related things (sorry to my male readers).
First, check out this picture L keeps pulling out of the drawer and placing around the house. I think she is trying to keep me motivated. This is B and I in Hawaii, and I was about 15-20 lbs lighter than my heaviest. Ha! Thanks to this chubby little reminder, I have kept up with my workout plan (at least 3x a week) for two weeks now. I know it doesn't seem like much, but when you dislike working out as much as I do, that is an accomplishment.
Next up, an outfit I wore for dinner and a movie with a friend. I felt like getting dressed up, so I pulled out this skirt and paired it with a cardigan-worn-as-a-shirt and some leopard heels for some sass. Please excuse the mess behind me, I am in the process of cleaning out the guest room closet. It is a disaster.
And finally....check out what I have for you! A mascara smack-down! This is a comparison between L'Oreal Double Extend Mascara (in blackest black) and Benefit They're Real Mascara (in black).
The DE Pros:
DE is the clear cost winner, it will run you about 10$ in drugstores and can be found cheaper depending on sales. From a distance, this definitely makes my lashes look dark, long, and full. The color is very dark black, and there is plenty of drama. It is easy to remove, wipes off with my face makeup remover wipes, no problem.
The TR Pros:
This makes my lashes look dark, longer, and full. There is zero clumping, and it separates my lashes and seems like it coats each one. The color is not quite as dark as the DE, but the difference is negligible. I have been using the same tube for about 6 months and so far, no issues with drying out. The staying power on this incredible. Like almost permanent. It definitely lasts all day.
The DE Cons:
As far as application goes, DE is a 2-step process so it takes a little bit longer and you need to make sure you get all the white "primer" covered. I have been using it occasionally for about a month and it is now starting to dry out. I also think it clumps a little bit. Wear-time on this is about 6 hours, then I notice it starts flaking off. If I apply this in the morning, there is none left when i get ready for bed.
The TR Cons:
First, the price. This will set you back 23$ at Sephora...ouch. This stuff is impossible to get off. I have to really wipe with my my makeup remover cloth, and it doesn't get it all. It usually takes an eye makeup remover solution, then the wipe, and even after that I will sometimes wake up with raccoon eyes. Also, if you rub your eyes, be prepared for some major mascara circles.
And now for some extreme close-ups of my eyeballs. I took these on different days and didn't wear any other makeup to keep it even. The mascara is only applied to the top lashes, and I didn't curl them or do any other sort of prep. DE is first, TR is second in the pictures.
Conclusion:
Despite the price, I think Benefit They're Real is the winner. It drives me crazy to take it off, but I prefer the way my lashes still look "natural" and not all clumped. Plus the staying power is hard to beat. If you can splurge, go for it. My next plan is to compare this to Maybelline Falsies mascara, which was my previous go-to mascara choice.
I think you look cute in that picture, but I also completely understand using stuff like that as motivation. Maybe I go through old pictures of me on Facebook as a reminder that I actually was really fat (somehow it crept up on me and I didn't see it for a while) for the same reason. That may not be totally healthy, but it does keep me moving.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm always a fan of red and leopard print paired together.
Cute....like a chubby fluffy animal is cute? ;) I think it helps that I was young and happy, and of course in Hawaii. I need to find more fat pictures, i hid them all way back when, but now they make me laugh.
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