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Showing posts with label Katie Harbinson. Show all posts

How to Pack Like A Pro This Summer


Whether you’re heading to an exotic location, visiting relatives, or simply staying at home until classes start again in the fall, I’m willing to bet you will need to pack at some point this summer. The thing about packing, Glossers, is that it is often times mundane and/or stressful, so here are some tips to ease your packing pains.

1. Plan your outfits
Instead of just throwing some clothes together, make sure to plan out what you will be wearing. This tip may seem obvious, but I cannot tell you how many times I have just thrown some clothes in my suitcase and called it a day. When you plan your outfits, you are much less likely to overpack. You can also use outfit planning to mix and match accessories, shoes and separates to streamline what you are packing.

2. Make a list and check it twice
When you’re doing last minute packing, making a list may seem too time consuming at first. However, making a list will ensure that you have everything you need on your trip. When making your list, make sure to be detailed about everything, down to little things such as socks or toothpaste. As you pack your suitcase, cross each item off your list. Make sure that you don’t anticipate packing items and cross things off the list before you pack them (it happens to the best of us)!

3. Roll your clothes
When you’re packing shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, or other thin shirts, try rolling instead of folding them. This trick saves a lot of space and helps smaller items fit into the empty spaces around the edges of your suitcase or in between stacks of clothes. I learned this tip a few years ago, and it has never failed me!

4. Streamline your beauty routine
Try and cut down on products when traveling and realize that you probably won’t do your standard weekly facial mask when you’re on vacation. Since products tend to weigh more, make sure to pare your beauty routine down to the bare essentials when flying or when you know you will be lugging around your suitcase. Many products, such as bb creams, can replace several of your products and will save you time and space when packing.

5. Throw a packing party
If you’re going on a family vacation, suggest everyone pack at the same time. You can blast music throughout the house as well as make sure they have everything they need. If you’re packing alone, crank your favorite music and dance while you pack everything you need. We all know music makes everything much more fun, so why wouldn’t you want to improve the mundane task that is packing?

Happy travels, Glossers! Be sure to let us know where you’re headed this summer in the comments!

By: Katie Harbinson | Image: Source

Mizzou's Favorite Facebook Distractions


Odds are, you’ve spent a class period laughing and swooning over the many posts on the Mizzou Secret Admirers page; there are sweet posts, funny posts and more. However, Mizzou Secret Admirers isn’t the only Mizzou Facebook page we love at College Gloss Mizzou! Mizzou Confessional is filled with funny, sweet and serious confessions by your fellow Mizzou students, and Mizzou Compliments is full of wonderful things about many people on campus. Check out some of our staff’s favorites here!

Mizzou Secret Admirers

“#1343 To every girl who has not yet been spoken about on here whether it be because you are shy or your smile has not been noticed by the right person yet...just know that the right person is out there. They will find you and love you and be everything you deserve. Every girl on this campus is gorgeous in her own way. Don't forget that beautiful reader.” — Veronica DeStefano, Syd Hayman

“#250 some chick that lives in schurz and always looks pissed. smile for me.” — Veronica DeStefano

“#1083 Kyle Gunby: I'll be your Zooey Deschanel as long as you'll be my Joseph Gordon-Levitt.” — Samantha Latting. (I don’t know these people but any mention of JGL has me sold.)

“#1285 To the guy I saw walking up the stairs at VAG Tuesday at noon, you amaze me. You were talking about women's rights and I find a man who knows the importance of women impowerment [sic] so attractive. Thank you for making my day and I hope to see you soon :)” — Syd Hayman

“#1653 To all the beautiful boys out in this shitty weather doin their thang for cancer, you rock! Even though most people are ignoring your efforts, just know some of us appreciate it ;)” — Katie Harbinson

Mizzou Confessional

“I shit in the igloo near the Student Center.” — Veronica DeStefano

“I student charge M&Ms at the book store everyday because I don't have EZ charge and I don't want to pay for them with my own money. Thanks Mom and Dad for supporting my M&M addiction.” — Veronica DeStefano

“I submitted myself on Mizzou Secret Admirers.” — Samantha Latting

“I want to use the caramel on my ice cream at the mess halls, but I don't when I see it and remind myself that the dragging little bit of caramel off the ladle will get on the side of my bowl, I am not about that life.” — Katie Harbinson

Mizzou Compliments

“Today I saw a guy go out of his way to walk with his umbrella over a fellow student in a wheelchair. You, sir, are one upstanding human being. Thank you for almost making me cry tears of joy and faith in humanity.” — Veronica DeStefano

“This goes out to you. Thank you for greeting and smiling at me in the morning. Thank you for holding the door open for me. Thank you for noticing others, and being beautiful to each and everyone of us. Thank you for spreading the little bit of joy you contain inside your soul. You are an inspiration. You are reinstated faith. You are beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” — Veronica DeStefano

“I just want to thank good people. All of you. The events in Boston today highlight how important the pure acts of people anywhere are at anytime. My grandma texted me this afternoon, 'Every generation has had its share of challenges and events in the world that scared them! For me, it was WW2, for your mom it was fear of war with Russia.' The key is to not let the evil of today cripple us. Perpetuate the good, prohibit the reach of evil. I thank MU Compliments and everybody that this website commends for carrying on what's good in this world, each and every day.” — Samantha Latting

What are some of your favorite posts on the Mizzou Secret Admirers, Mizzou Confessional and Mizzou Compliments Facebook pages? Let us know in the comments!

By: CG Mizzou Staff | Image: Source

10 Tips for Stress-Free Finals


As the semester is coming to a close and finals are coming up, I’m sure many of you are simply focused on making it through the next couple of weeks alive (I know I am). Never fear, Glossers! I’ve put together a list of things to put in your “Finals Survival Box” to make the next couple of weeks much more bearable.

1. Ryan Gosling memes




If Ryan Gosling telling you to study and reminding you that it’s okay to wear yoga pants during finals weeks doesn’t make you feel better, I’m not sure I can help you. Print off these pictures and put them on everything— your walls, desk, binders, you name it!

2. Take a yoga class
For only $9, you can take a single yoga class at the Rec center. They offer several types of yoga and at various times throughout the week. Grab a friend or go by yourself for some much needed R&R.
Find more information here.

3. Color a picture
Bust out some crayons, colored pencils, or markers and color a picture. Coloring is a quick and easy way to reduce stress and give your brain some time to unwind. There are several websites where you can print out pictures for free. My favorite kinds of pictures to color are mandalas and Disney pictures.

4. Chew gum and drink lots of water
Chewing a certain kind of gum while studying and chewing the same type of gum during your final can help you remember more information. The flavor of the gum will trigger the memory of studying, making the information you studied that much easier to remember. Keeping your brain and body hydrated is also extremely important during finals week. If your brain is dehydrated, it will not perform as well.

5. Put on some bright lipstick
I have a theory that bright lipstick, especially red lipstick, has the power to instantly brighten anyone’s mood. There’s just something about lipstick that makes you feel more put together and happy. Revlon’s new line of lip butters come in wonderful shades and won’t dry out your lips or break the bank.

6. Plan ahead
Start making a study plan for each final right away! The earlier you start, the more you can actually sleep finals week. I know Netflix is calling your name, but think of it this way: The more you get done now, the more time you can spend on Netflix in between your exams!

When making your study plans, work backwards from your exam date and make sure to break everything into small chunks, ie., one chapter a day. Keep your study plans posted on your desk as a little reminder that you CAN do this and that finals are closer than you think.

7. Wunderlist
This free app has saved my life many a time. You can download it on your phone and laptop to keep all of your to-do lists synched. You can create different lists for classes, work, activities, etc; look at just today’s tasks (from all of your lists); create repeating events and more. The fact that my to-do list can constantly be updated between my laptop and phone is my favorite part, since I often had this problem with other apps.

8. Reward yourself
For every hour of studying, pop a piece of Dove chocolate, read the wrapper, and take a couple minutes to yourself. If you don’t like chocolate, use stickers or another form of motivation. Do what works for you, Glossers!

9. Love yourself
When you’re stressed out, you may want to eat all of the junk food in sight and stay far away from the gym, but that’s the last thing you should be doing. Try to eat healthy, squeeze in a little bit of exercise and sleep —it will do you and your brain a world of good!

10. Play dress-up
When finals roll around, show up to your exams looking nice. Studies have shown that when you dress nicer, your posture improves and you’re able to focus on the exam better. I’ve always followed this tip and have actually noticed that how I dress impacts how well I do on an exam. It only takes a few extra minutes to slip into a cute dress instead of gym shorts and a T-shirt, and it can majorly boost your mood and even your grade!

Good luck with your finals, Glossers! I wish you all the best and hope these tips help you survive the next few weeks. Hang in there because the end is in sight!

By: Katie Harbinson

3 Must-Have Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet

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Okay, I’ll admit it: I hoard clothing. My closet is filled with “colors-that-will-look-good-on-me-when-I’m-tan” tank tops, “when-I-finally-lose-five-pounds” jeans and “I-wore-that-to-this-one-event” dresses that I can’t seem to get rid of. Finally, I realized enough was enough and decided to clean out my overflowing closet. I found this handy flowchart to help me clean out my closet, gathered a couple of friends to keep me honest and set to work!


I went through every piece of clothing in my closet and, with the help of this flowchart, ended up with piles of clothing strewn around my room and a much emptier closet. Aside from this killer flowchart, here are a couple more tips for cleaning out your closet:

1. Have your friends help! My friends kept me honest about what really looked good on me and helped remind me of what I hadn’t worn in a long time. There were moments where I wanted to keep a garment in my closet when I shouldn’t have, and my friends literally wrestled it away from me. Make sure to invite friends who you know will be honest with you. Having friends there is a win-win situation -- you get great (and honest) help, and your friends can get some of your unwanted clothes.

2. Have boxes or paper bags labeled beforehand. Label one box “Keep,” one “Trash” and the other “Donate.” I didn’t do this and wound up with haphazard piles of clothing around my room. This way, you can immediately trash the clothes in the “Trash” box and immediately donate the clothes in the “Donate” box, as well.

3. Be honest with yourself. Sure, your friends can tell you if you look good in a certain garment or if you should keep it, but YOU are the most important critic of each garment. If you feel uncomfortable in a garment, donate it or throw it away. Listen to yourself above anyone else.

I wish you luck in cleaning out your closets, Glossers! Don’t forget: once you’ve cleaned out your closet, you’ll have room for new clothes!

By: Katie Harbinson

So You're Doing Laundry...

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Laundry day can be the worst day of the week, or month (we won’t tell!), and we could all use some tips to help get through this exhausting task. Here are a few of our favorite things to make laundry day more bearable.

Shout Color Catchers


We all know sorting clothes into color categories can take up time, and that’s where these come in. Just throw one into the washing machine and you can wash your darks, whites and brights all at once! However, if you’re washing your clothes in a dorm laundry room, you can’t use them — they can break the washing machines and prevent them from draining water properly. You can find these gems at Target or Walmart.

Downy Unstopables



If you’ve ever gotten sick of the scent of your detergent, Downy Unstopables are for you! All you have to do is add some of these scent beads when you wash your clothes, and your clothes will come out smelling wonderful! As advertised, the scent really does last for a long time. The best part is that there are several scents, so there is something for everyone.

Method Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener


If you’re tired of measuring capfuls of laundry detergent or fabric softener, try Method’s detergent and fabric softener! Each bottle has a pump so that you can easily adjust the amount of product you use without much hassle; they are also designed to help you get every last drop! These little miracles can be found at Target and come in multiple scents, so it’s easy to find a scent for everyone.

Detergent “Pods”



Several brands, such as Tide, make laundry detergent “pods,” which contain a pre-measured amount of laundry detergent and sometimes fabric softener. All you have to do is throw the little pod in your washing machine and you’re good to go! Unfortunately, you cannot use these in dorm washing machines either. You can find these at most major retailers.

When doing our laundry, we all need as many little tips and tricks as we can find. Doing laundry is never fun, but with these tools it will be much more bearable!

By: Katie Harbinson

Women's History Month: Influential Women in Fashion

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Since March is Women’s History month, we wanted to share some of our favorite women with you! Here are five of who we think to be the most influential women in fashion history.

1. Coco Chanel




When it comes to influential women in fashion, it would be impossible to forget about about Coco Chanel. You can thank her for the LBD, the “Chanel suit,” introducing jersey to the women’s clothing industry and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Chanel liberated women from corsets and multiple layers of uncomfortable clothing, as well as transformed the color black from a sign of mourning to a symbol of chic styling.

Today, the Chanel name is a symbol of couture, the epitome of chic and one of the most iconic fashion houses that is now run by Karl Lagerfeld.

2. Anna Wintour


Anna Wintour is the current editor-in-chief of American Vogue. She is considered one of the most important, if not the most, women in fashion at the moment. When Wintour took over Vogue, she overhauled the magazine and re-established it as one of the largest fashion magazines in the world. Wintour is notorious for bringing fur back into fashion, mixing high and low end clothing and establishing new designers. Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, Wintour has held her ground at the head of a fashion empire for many years.

3. Diane von Fürstenberg


Diane von Fürstenberg’s wrap dress has become an iconic piece in the wardrobes of countless women due to its usefulness in the workplace as well as its appeal to middle class women. The wrap dress was a more feminine alternative to the power suit and provided women with a way to be fashionable, yet still professional. Von Fürstenberg is also a very active member of the fashion community: she is the president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which is an organization that gives back to the fashion community.   

4. Audrey Hepburn


In the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Audrey Hepburn wore a simple little black dress; this dress is said to be one of the most iconic fashion pieces of all time. At the time, Hepburn’s sylph-like physique was not considered classically beautiful, but Hepburn managed to change that ideal with her grace, charm and excellent style. The designer Hepburn worked with the most was Hubert Givenchy. Together, Hepburn and Givenchy created a new standard of chic LBDs, menswear-inspired cigarette pants and many other styles—all worn by a woman with a boyish physique.    

5. Madeleine Vionnet

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Although Vionnet may not be as well known as Hepburn or Chanel, she still had great importance in the world of women’s fashion. In the 1910s, Vionnet helped revolutionize women’s clothing by removing corsets from dresses with the philosophy that a woman’s dress should match her personality. If you’ve ever appreciated a garment made with a bias cut, you can thank Vionnet for creating it. Vionnet’s inspiration for the bias cut came from classic Greek styles; she wanted to create clothing that was fluid and would work with each wearer’s body. At the start of World War II, Vionnet closed down her fashion house. But in 2008 the house was relaunched with Vionnet's vision in mind.

 By: Katie Harbinson

How to Find the Perfect Jeans for Your Body Type


When searching for a new pair of jeans, the choices can be overwhelming. With dozens of different washes and styles, shopping for the perfect pair of jeans can easily become an uphill battle. Knowing your body shape is the first step in finding your dream pair of jeans, and with a couple of tips, your perfect jeans are easily within your reach!

Athletic: Add volume to fake a shapelier figure. Boyfriend jeans, boot cut jeans and straight-legged jeans in lighter washes are your best bet!

Try:

$78, Levi's


$47, Delia's

Curvy: Higher cut jeans in a darker wash are the most flattering on your body type. A pair of straight legged, trouser or boot cut jeans will flatter you the most. However, the right amount of stretch (aim for 2 to 4%) can make most jean styles work for you.

Try:


$59, Torrid


$45, Old Navy

Boyish: Slim-cut boot cut jeans add curves to a straight figure, as do slightly flared jeans.

Try:
$30, Old Navy

$78, Levi's

Pear: In order to avoid placing all of the focus on curvier hips, aim for lower rise jeans with either flared or straight legs.

Try:

$78, Levi's


Hourglass: A pair of classic, wide-legged trouser style jeans will accentuate your curves and show off your figure in the best way. Skinny jeans will also hit your curves and showthem off!

Try:


$20, JCPenney

Levi’s also has a more customized line of jeans, known as “ Levi's Curve ID.” After answering two questions about your hip and butt shape, the website matches you up with your perfect Curve ID: either slight curve, demi curve, bold curve, or supreme curve. Each curve is offered in many different styles and washes. Personally, I have fallen in love with the idea of Curve IDs because this has solved a lot of fit issues I have had with jeans. Give it a try!

By: Katie Harbinson | Image: Source

"Pretty Little Liars" for Dummies


Okay, Little Liars, let’s face it. We’ve all had that moment: the one where you try to explain “Pretty Little Liars” to someone who hasn’t seen the show. In that moment, it seems like explaining quantum physics would be easier. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain this complex yet wonderful show, you’ve come to the right place!

Here’s our breakdown of PLL:

Background
Set in the stereotypical suburb of Rosewood, PLL revolves around the mysterious “A.” No one knows who “A” is, but “A” knows who everyone is and what they’re doing. “A” is also more than just one person; “Team A” is a group of people whose sole purpose is to destroy the lives of four best friends — Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, Spencer Hastings and Emily Fields — just as they destroyed the life of their former best friend Alison DiLaurentis. In fact, “A” might have played a part in Ali’s death.

Known Members of “Team A"
N.A.T. Club
The N.A.T. was a club that filmed videos of many teenage girls in Rosewood, similar to how “A” watches all of the girls. N.A.T. stands for “Nos Animadverto Totus,” meaning “we see all” in Latin. The members of this club may have something to do with Ali’s death, but several members have been killed or have gone into hiding.

Members

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Alison DiLaurentis

Ali was killed one summer, and the girls (Aria, Hanna, Spencer and Emily) are trying to find out who killed her. Little by little, the girls learned that “A” was also torturing Ali, and Ali was trying to figure out who “A” was, or is. When she was alive, Ali wasn’t a kind person, so pinning down who would want to hurt or kill her is no easy task.

Relationships
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Aria Montgomery


Aria Montgomery

Aria is known as the artistic and more free-spirited one of the girls. “A” had a major hand in destroying her parents’ marriage and nearly destroyed her relationship with Ezra as well.

Relationships


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Hanna Marin
Hanna Marin

From the outside, it would seem like stereotypical popular girl, Hanna, has everything. However, “A” has impacted her the most— Mona was formerly her best friend. Even though Mona and Hanna were best friends, that didn’t stop Mona from running Hanna over with a car or wreaking havoc on her life.

Relationships


Spencer Hastings
Spencer Hastings

The brainiac of the group, Spencer is leading the girls in their mission to find and take down “A.” Spencer is a natural leader, so when Ali was alive, she often challenged Ali’s leadership position, which created a lot of tension between the two girls. She is also naturally competitive, so she has turned finding “A” into a competition.

Relationships

Emily Fields

Emily Fields

Emily is the most athletic girl in the group as well as the most soft-hearted. She is a lesbian and was in love with Ali. Emily has faced a lot of problems, some of which were not directly caused by “A,” such as the death of Maya St. Germain, her former girlfriend, and almost being killed by Maya’s psychotic ex-boyfriend.

Relationships


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Makeup Review: e.l.f. Cosmetics


As we all know, makeup costs can really add up. Take a look through your makeup bag, and think about how much of your precious moolah you’ve shelled out for everything. I love trying out new makeup products and trends, but my wallet isn’t a big fan. When I stumbled across e.l.f. (eyes lips face) products, I thought they were too good to be true. As I tried out several e.l.f. Cosmetics products, I was shocked at how much I liked most of them, and my wallet certainly sighed in relief!

I tried out 20 different products all for only $47. You heard me right, ladies! Did I mention you can find them at Target? Here are the best, the “so-so” and the not-so-great e.l.f. products.

The Best

 Eyelid Primer in Sheer
($1)

This is actually the product that started my love for e.l.f. It helps all of my eye makeup stay on all day; I swear by this stuff! It’s incredibly creamy and dries fast. This eyelid primer is one of my personal “must-haves”.

Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black
($1)

This liquid eyeliner might not be completely waterproof, but it comes pretty darn close. With the eyelid primer, this eyeliner refuses to budge. The felt tip works for thin lines as well as thicker lines. If you want to try out liquid eyeliner, start with this one.

Brightening Eyeliner Pencil in Black
($1)

This eyeliner claims to glide on smoothly without tugging, and it really delivers! The creaminess of the pencil makes tightlining effortless, even if you instinctively flinch like I do. Although you might need to go over your lines twice, for $1, it’s worth it. It also comes with its own sharpener.

Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Ivory
($1)

Lining your waterline and the inner corners of your eyes can help you seem more awake, and let’s face it, we could all use that. Although I wouldn’t use this to highlight under my brow bone, using it on my waterlines and inner eye corners did make me look more awake. The built-in sharpener makes it easy to throw this pencil in your bag for on-the-go!

Hypershine Gloss in Flirt
($1)

Although there isn’t much in the tube, this lip gloss is definitely worth purchasing. Even if you’re not a huge fan of lip gloss, this stuff will convert you. It has a vanilla and coffee scent to it, which I love. Not to mention this gloss isn’t sticky and has great color payoff. Flirt is a natural-looking color and has exactly the right amount of color and shine.

Eyelash Curler
($1)

Even though this eyelash curler is only $1, it works well for me. My lashes are naturally long but don’t have much curl to them. The curl lasts fairly long but will last even longer if you warm it up with a hairdryer for a few seconds before curling your lashes.

Studio Powder Brush
($3)

This brush of mine is several months old, but it is still as soft as when I first purchased it. There haven’t been any “shedding” problems, and this brush feels natural in my hand. To be honest, I prefer this brush to some of my more expensive brushes.

Studio Eyeshadow “C” Brush
($3)

This brush is another one of my favorites. It not only picks up pigments well, but it also blends well. The bristles on this brush have stayed soft over time and are the perfect size. This is really the only eyeshadow brush I use.

Kabuki Face Brush
($6)

When I opened up this brush, I couldn’t stop rubbing it over my hands and face; it’s so soft and feels wonderful against my skin! It works wonderfully for setting your foundation as well as for blush or bronzer. I would recommend this brush, especially since most kabuki brushes are much more expensive.

Studio Brush Shampoo
($3)

I try to wash my brushes every week, but it can be difficult to manage at times. This brush shampoo gets out every bit of makeup left in my brushes and leaves them feeling silky smooth and brand new every time.

The “So-So”

 Flawless Finish Foundation in Porcelain
($6)

I have extremely pale skin, so I worried about this foundation being too orange or tan. Much to my surprise, it wasn’t a horrible match! Although it was a tad bit too yellow, it was easy to blend in. The thickness of the foundation was a major turn-off for me. This foundation feels like it would provide full coverage, but in reality it provides medium coverage. There is a pump, however, the foundation seems too thick to fit through. I also found that this foundation made my t-zone appear oilier than usual and did not make my pores appear much smaller. However, when I used the foundation with the Mineral Infused Face Primer, it was a different story.

Mineral Infused Face Primer
($6)

Priming your face before applying foundation is similar to preparing a canvas before painting on it. At a bare minimum, a primer should help minimize pores and matte some oilier areas. When I applied this primer, the first thing I noticed was that I could barely get the primer through the pump. I ended up unscrewing the top and getting primer from directly inside the bottle. The primer went on smoothly and made my skin feel great. However, I didn’t notice much of a difference in my pore size. They were slightly less noticeable, but this is by no means a miracle worker. When I used the Flawless Finish Foundation over the primer, I saw my largest pores become nearly invisible. This primer is silicone based, so you absolutely need to wash it off at night in order to avoid breakouts.

I wouldn’t buy either of these products individually, but I would use them together.

Studio Blush in Pink Passion
($3)

The first thing I noticed was the brightness of this blush. I expected it to be a sheer color, but instead it was very highly pigmented. The color payoff is wonderful, and the blush does melt into my skin. Pink Passion is great for bringing life to your cheeks, but you must use a gentle hand. If not, it can be difficult to blend this blush in order to reduce the color. If you use a light touch, this blush will look fabulous; If not, you’re in for some trouble!

Eyeshadow Palette in Natural
($3)

Some of the eyeshadows in this palette are more pigmented than others, which earns it a “so-so” ranking. The top three shades are more pigmented than the bottom three, which give a very sheer wash of color. I use this palette almost everyday, and I enjoy using it. The colors are all very natural-looking and are perfect for everyday use.

Liquid Eyeliner in Copper
 ($1)

This glittery eyeliner isn’t irritating at all. However, the glitter is not very concentrated. The glitter is also more noticeable on its own than over another eyeliner. It would be fun to try a glitter cat eye or winged eyeliner for a Mizzou basketball game! For $1, I can go over my eyeliner multiple times.

Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths
($3 for 20)

These makeup remover cloths are tough and remove makeup fairly well. I have slightly sensitive skin and noticed that if I rubbed around my eyes too much, they would sting. I have never experienced this with other cleansing cloths, so I was caught off guard. In a pinch, these cloths will definitely work, but, in my opinion, other cleansing cloths work slightly better.

The Not-So-Great

 All Over Color Stick in Pink Lemonade
($1)

I was looking forward to testing this product but was immediately disgusted with it. When I took off the cap, I was hit with the scent of play-doh. As an eyeshadow, this product is very sticky, and the color is reminiscent of Barbie’s hot pink sports car. As a cream blush, it’s difficult to blend the color into your cheeks. It also cannot be applied directly from the stick unless you want to end up with hot pink splotches on your cheeks. The worst use of this product was as a lipstick, hands down. The size made it awkward to apply and made my lips look frosted. Honestly, it looked like the 80s had taken over my face when I finished using this color stick. There’s a reason we have moved away from 80s makeup, everyone!

Studio Lengthening and Volumizing Mascara
($3)

With my naturally long and fairly thick eyelashes, I don’t need much to make them more dramatic. The effect of this mascara is hard to explain; it made my lashes look stick thin but also made them clump together. There is hardly any pigmentation in this mascara. The most bothersome thing about this mascara is the wand; The mascara wand is three inches long, which makes it difficult to apply the mascara.

High Definition Powder
($6)

This powder certainly doesn’t live up to its name. Instead of masking my imperfections, it simply looked like I had put translucent powder on. The packaging also detracts from the product. The box is very large and was only half full when I opened it. The powder comes with a puff, but it seems more like a foundation sponge. When I used the puff, I found my foundation rubbing off on it.

Angled Contour Brush

($3)

The only problem with this brush is that it is too large. When I used it on my eyelids, my eyeshadow extended past my brow bone. The size makes this brush much less usable and only creates a mess of eyeshadow around your eyes.

For the most part, I adore e.l.f. products. They are affordable, and the quality is typically good. Next time you want to try out some neon eyeshadow or need new eyeliner, head over to Target and snatch up some of these products! Your wallet will definitely be grateful, and this can justify trying every shade of hypershine lip gloss.

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