First Off - Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Eye shadow primer is probably the most important step in your eye makeup routine. It will keep your colour bright and bold and in place all day. I've only have sampled Too Faced Shadow Insurance but one application doesn't always give you a real idea of how the product works and how you react to it. So I was excited to get to try it properly.

That said... I hate it. It irritates my eyes and then they water and my makeup gets wiped away. I recently applied eyeshadow and it did not retain any of the colour. This might not be the fault of the primer, but it was not something I had noticed with my other primer. When it isn't irritating my eyes, it does keep my shadow in place. It doesn't crease. It just bothers my eyes. Otherwise it's good.

I know that this is one of the biggest seller of eyeshadow primer, and I am going to keep giving it a chance. But I think I would use it when I fill my brows in different colours, instead of on my eyelids.

First Off - Keihl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

I feel like my journey of dry eyes has been well documented. But, in case you are new here, the skin around my eyes gets super dry and itchy. Especially when I am wearing eyeshadow on a regular basis. 

For years now, my Holy Grail eye cream has been Benefit's It's Potent. When I finished my last jar, I thought it might be time to try something else. My eyes were really dry and watering, and it was messing up my makeup. I was hoping that if the skin was better moisturized, it would stop happening. And so the hunt began.

It was not a long hunt. I wasn't looking for anything that would stop puffiness (my eyes don't get puffy.) If it would reduce dark circles, that would be great. But mostly, I just needed something super hydrating. I had heard wonderful things about the Keihl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado and the reviews were pretty good for it. 

The reviews were pretty spot on. A little bit goes a long way. Although, I usually put a heavier layer on at bedtime than in the morning. But it's creamy, fast-absorbing and doesn't leave the skin feeling oily. I put it on first, before moisturizing, and by the time I am ready to start applying eyeshadow, it has absorbed. 

It has definitely kept my eyes moisturized and soft. And it wasn't too expensive either! (I will never understand why eye creams are so expensive.) If you just need an eye cream to keep everything soft, I would really recommend this one.

This Moment's Obsession - Disney Storylook Jasmine Collection

This is not anything new. I may have posted about this ages ago when it first came out, but I've recently re-discovered it. And I've become re-obsessed.

Ages ago, Disney released three Storylook colletctions. Cinderella was pretty but I didn't buy it. And then I got them email about the Jasmine collection and I freaked out. I may have squealed and ran to the bathroom at work to order it immediately. (Actually, that's exactly what happened.) And they finished up the trilogy with Ariel. (Stay tuned for that.)

I believe each collection had a compact mirror, a lip gloss set, a scent and the eyeshadow palette. Clearly, I bought the eyeshadows, and I also got the perfume. 

The packaging is adorable. The box is about the size of a book, as are Cinderella and Ariel. So you can have a little book collection on your desk. The box features a silhouette of Jasmine being her sassy self. The palette features the tagline "You're only in trouble if you get caught". The box that holds the eyeshadows is a purple satin and has a little tassel to pull it out of the sleeve. And the eyeshadows lift out of the box. So when you have finished the shadows, you can use it as a jewellery box. 

Unlike the other two palettes, which were all eyeshadows, Jasmine came with 15 eyeshadows, a blush and a bronzer. I am as pale as they come, so both of these were far too dark for me. So I have used them as eyeshadows. 

The eyeshadows themselves are gorgeous. The color payoff is phenomenal. There are a lot of neutrals to choose from and mix with a little pop of color. 

I also bought the perfume. The design matches the palette, except this one is more gold. And the tagline is "make your own magic". It smells amazing. But my only dislike is that it is an oil and doesn't come out of the rollerball very well. 

I've been told that there is going to be a Minnie Mouse collection coming out this spring. And with all the live-action remakes, I am hoping these make a comeback. I would really love more of these.

My Skin Care Routine

My skin is awful. I am constantly wearing make up all day. I am horrible for touching my face throughout the day. Needless to say, I am constantly breaking out. And it is super picky about what it likes when it comes to skin care. 
Through trial and error, I have found some products that work for me and my skin. (When I use them regularly.)

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First, I use Josie Maran Argan Exfoliating Cleansing Powder twice a day. First thing in the morning and when I take my make up off. It's scubs off all the dead skin and keeps my skin clear.

After I wash my face, I moisturize with Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil Light. I use a couple drops and rub it all over my face. I finish it off by using Benefit It's Potent! on my eyes. 

What I use to remove my make up changes. I love my Make Up Eraser, but when I'm at the gym I prefer make up removing wipes. 

I love Josie Maran's skin care products! I am obsessed with them. The agran oil moisturizes my skin and absorbs quickly.