Beauty Product Reviews

RIDE OR DIE!

I have loved this mascara for years, and it continues to be my tried and true, ride or die, standard for any other mascara I try. It lifts and curls, and holds it, which is really nice if you forget a lash curler. You can also have natural light wispy lashes, or you can build it up to have dramatic lashes, without looking scary and spidery. It is water resistant, so it’s not harsh on your lashes like waterproof, but isn’t going to just run right off with a little water (you do need to use a makeup remover to get it off). It’s also great for pairing with other mascaras, so you get the separation and lift from this one, but maybe more oomf from a volumizing mascara (pair this with Benefit Badgal BANG or Urban Decay Perversion for gorgeous statement lashes). I can’t recommend this enough!

Black lipstick & gloss is better than this

I was SO excited for this. I have loved almost everything JSC has put out. This, however, was a let down. Maybe it’s just the shade I got, “Weirdo,” but if the rest are like it, I’m glad I only got the one. The smell is amazing (just like opening a jar of Funfetti frosting, but it doesn’t linger under your nose, so it’s ok to wear if you’re sensitive to scents). The packaging is nice and weighted. But it’s not one swipe full coverage. It’s more like 2-3 coats for almost coverage, with patches and streaks. And one touch to a drink and it’s basically all gone, not only slightly gone like it appeared in the reveal video. I would recommend a black lipstick with The Gloss in shade Weirdo, or a black lipstick with a clear gloss over it. Either of those will last longer and still look the same, if not better.