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By Sheila Arkee
After learning about and falling in love with Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl eyeliners, I’m on a mission to scoop up as many of these fantastic $4.49 liners as possible.
At first glance, Light Blue might not seem like the most wearable liner, but let me show you 4 fun ways to wear this pastel blue kohl.
Look 1: Get artsy.
Look 2: Throw back to the 90s.
Look 3: Line your waterlinebas an alternative to white.
Look 4: Use it as a base for a pigment, as I did with the middle shadow.
These kohls are so great I can’t stop singing their praises! You can find then where ever Rimmel is sold.
Press Sample I Bought It
By Sheila Arkee
When a mom goes goth. Or decides to wear a really bold lipstick for the day. 
Face
Hourglass Primer No. 28
Illuminare Moisturizing Mineral Foundation in Sienna Sun
NYX Concealer Stick in Glow
CoverGirl + Olay Pressed Powder in Light/Medium
Nars Crazed Blush
Eyes
Base: Prestige Primed & Ready & City Color Shadow Primer
Lid: Urban Decay Shadow Stick in Sin with BFTE Chaos
Outer Corner: MAC Texture
Browbone: MAC Shroom
Liner: Avon Ultra Liner in Dark Brown
Brows: NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown
Mascara: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
Lips
Milani Nude Lip Liner
Milani Black Cherry
Press Sample
By Sheila Arkee
The fact that Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliners cost all of $4.49 is something I find a) amazing, b) incredible, and c) completely awesome. These are the liners that are missing in your life!
That’s a lot of adjectives for one little product! The praise is well-deserved for these pigment-rich wonder liners that could be priced much higher and are what I consider dupes for Urban Decay’s 24/7 liners in terms of product texture and consistency.
Black, Taupe, and Purple
Super smooth and pigmented, they glide onto your lids and stay put until it’s time to be washed off. The only problem I had with these liners is that they don’t do so well lasting in my lids waterline, but that’s not the end of the world. In comparison to Rimmel’s Soft Kohls, the difference between these liners is based on the richer texture and smoothness that is missing in the Soft Kohls.
Rimmel has been really surprising me lately with really great, high quality products and Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl liners are an example. You can find them in stores and online.
I Bought It
By Sheila Arkee
It’s true, it’s true. I am a false lash HOARDER!
Some of these I’ve had for several years, buying them and promising to use them in my freelance makeup kit for some wedding in the future. They’ve been lingering around in several locations and it’s time to put them to good use!
I spy Ardell’s #110 lashes, which are a pro makeup artist favorite, especially for brides. They’re fill in your lashes and add great volume without looking “fake”. I also have some from the dollar store, which are just as great as any higher priced brand.
What brand of falsies are your favorite?
Here I am on Instagram.
Press Sample I Bought It
By Sheila Arkee
Today’s look is just one of my favorites – I just love a shimmery eye with a purple accent and a blue liner. My son’s teachers loved it, so I think it’s a win!
Face
Lumene Arctic Aqua Moisture Booster used as a primer
Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in Sand (currently testing)
NYX Concealer Stick in Glow
MAC Studio Careblend Powder in Medium Dark
Stila Convertible Color Blush
MAC Refined Golden Bronzer
Eyes
Base: Prestige Primed & Ready & City Color Shadow Primer
Lid: Honeymoon from Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette
Crease: I Do from Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette
Outer Corner: Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister
Browbone: Soulmate from Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette
Liner: Youngblood Gel Liner in Lagoon
Brows: NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown
Mascara: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
Lips
Milani Nude Lip Liner
MAC Viva Glam V Lipstick
Press Sample
By Sheila Arkee
When it comes to the business of eyeshadow, my number one tip for optimizing your makeup is to use a shadow primer each and every single time you apply your makeup. It really makes a difference – primer helps make your shadow last all day and look more vibrant. Prestige’s Primed & Ready has been my favorite for while now, and has proved itself as just plain excellent at the bargain price of $6. I recently received City Color Cosmetics Shadow Primer and wanted to see if it lives up to the glory of Prestige.
Priced at $2.99, City Color’s Shadow Primer comes in two shades, Nude and Pearl. I have Nude, which is a creamy matte that feels more emollient than Prestige’s Primed & Ready. This primer comes with a doe-foot applicator that you can use directly on your lids.
I tend to apply the primer on the back of my hand first and then blend it onto my lids with the pad of my ring finger.
When the primers are first applied, they look comparable to each other. However, will City Color’s manage to make it through a whirlwind morning routine, the gym, and running out and about?
Here’s how the primers compared about 9 hours after I applied my makeup.
Clearly, Prestige Primed & Ready reigns victorious – it really is that great!
You can find City Color Cosmetics online at www.citycolorbeauty.com.
Press Sample I Bought It
By Sheila Arkee
I’m thinking back on why I started 365 Days of Eyeshadow and then 365 Days of Makeup in the first place. Simply put – I love eyeshadow. I looooooooooooooooooove it. That’s some serious love! If I can be creative and provide a little inspiration to you all along the way, even better. 
I love having a little bit of fabulous in my life with my makeup. In my everyday reality, it seems like there are so few opportunities for being glam – I’m chasing after my little guy and making dinosaur noises for approximately 1/2 of my entire day. Ha ha!
Today’s look is bumble-bee inspired. True story.
Face
Hourglass No. 28 Primer
Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation #420
NYX Concealer Stick in Glow
MAC Studio Careblend Powder in Medium Dark
Painted Earth Bouquet Blush
MAC Refined Golden Bronzer
Eyes
Base: Prestige Primed & Ready
Lid: MAC White Cream Color Base & BFTE Beam
Outer Corner: Rimmel Soft Kohl Liner in Black applied and blended out, with BFTE Black & White on Top
Browbone: Milani French Vanilla
Liner: Rimmel Soft Kohl Liner in Black & DHC Liquid Liner EX (top lid)
Brows: NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown
Mascara: Rimmel Rendezvous Volume Flash
Lips
Milani Spice Lip Liner
Youngblood Mighty Shiny Lip Gel in Flaunt
Press Sample
By Sheila Arkee
If you’ve been following 365 Days of Makeup recently, you’ve most likely seen me trying a slew of mascaras by Rimmel. As I’ve been making my way through their mascaras I’ve found some that I love, some that I’m lukewarm about, and at least one I never want to discuss!
Today’s featured mascara is one that shocked me … in a good way! I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting a whole lot, but managed to fall in love at first swipe I fell for Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara, which offers volume, separation, and full lashes that remain soft due to Lycra technology. The bristle brush is a Max Density brush that offers superior plumping and volume.
If there’s one thing I’ve realized in my lifelong journey with mascara, it’s that I prefer a bristle over a plastic brush. While superior results can be had with plastic brushes, my lashes respond the best with bristles that promote volume rather than lengthening.
The results of this mascara were really impressive right off the bat. While I try to give mascaras a two-week window before passing final judgment, I love when you get great results on the first application. Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex gives my lashes really nice volume and separation.
When I was first applying the Rimmel mascara, the results reminded me of L’Oreal’s Power Volume Collagen mascara, so I decided to take a look back. There is definitely a similarity, and while the Rimmel version is great, I think the L’Oreal mascara edges it out just a little bit.
The verdict? Rimmel’s Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara is a budget-friendly mascara that makes your lashes look plump and lasts all day without smudging or clumping and can be removed with ease. Priced at around $7, it’s definitely worth trying!
By Sheila Arkee
When BlogHer asked me to help them share the Almay-sponsored video series, “Different Occasions. Different Looks. Always Pretty.”, I couldn’t help but feel entirely thrilled. There are some really great videos to be seen! For the first video, Kate from The Small Things Blog shows you how to achieve the perfect Date Night Look. Kate has a wonderful blog and just announced her pregnancy – congrats, Kate! Check out Almay’s website for information on their products and enjoy the video!
Press Sample I Bought It
By Sheila Arkee
Ah, purple and pink shadow. How I love this combination. When I look at the photos, all I can think is how this reminds me of Maleficent. Let me remind you of the last time I said this (aaaaah!) – quite the difference, no?
Looking back at some photos of the past two 365 projects, I have to say that I have grown. And that’s a good thing!
Face
Vapour Organic Beauty Stratus Instant Skin Perfector
Painted Earth Luminous Coconut Oil Powder Foundation in Natural Beige
Painted Earth HD Concealer in Light Peach
MAC Desert Rose Blush
Girlactik Cabo Bronzer
Eyes
Base: Prestige Primed & Ready
Lid: Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #54 & BFTE Lotus
Crease: Milani Purple Shock
Outer Corner: BFTE Midnight Kisses
Browbone: Milani White Lie
Liner: Milani Extreme Eye Tech in Black
Brows: Billion Dollar Brows Universal Brow Pencil
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme
Lips
Make Up For Ever Lip Liner in Pomegranate Pink
Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge #19
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