Rimmel Volume Accelerator Mascara

Ok, I know that if I use Rimmel Volume Accelerator mascara, my eyelashes are not going to look like Zooey Deschanel, but I am a mascara junkie, and I can't pass up trying a new one! So, here I am again, trying out a new one...Rimmel Volume Accelerator Mascara.

According to Rimmel, this is the "First mascara formulated with an Advanced Volume Boosting Complex. Instantly lashes appear up to 10x fuller" I looked all over the internet, and I could not find out why? Does this mascara have Procapil in it like the Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara? I still don't know for sure..

The brush is not plastic (yay!), and it is easy to work with, catching every lash. The brush is a little big, but I love that it has tons of fibers in the lash brush. For the first couple of weeks, there was too much product in the tube and the formula was a little watery. I found that it was very messy and hard to work with. My mascara ended up all over my brow bone. I almost gave up on it and threw it away. Now, after a few weeks, the formula has dried a little and is working great, and my eyelashes look thicker and longer. I am glad I gave this mascara a chance!

 I find that the best way to use this mascara is in conjunction with L'Oreal Voluminous False Lashes Mascara, that adds tiner fibers to every lash to make them look longer. So, in the end, while using both products, I have both longer, thicker and more conditioned lashes. What could be wrong with that?

Be sure to check in on my next post, where I try adding false eyelashes at home...My obsession with fuller, longer lashes continues...

Bottom Line- My lashes do look thicker. The formula was a little messy at first, but worked well in a couple of weeks. In my opinion, this formula works best with L'Oreal Voluminous False Lashes Mascara, to get the longest, thickest lashes possible!

Where to buy- Your local drugstore, or http://www.rimmel.com/

Emi-Jay Hair Ties- Chic, Comfortable, Hair Ties that Benefit Locks of Love

Jennifer Aniston with her Emi-Jay hair tie in Black Pearl.

I am tired of my Goodie black hair elastics that add no color or dazzle to my ponytails or up-do, and end up giving me a head ache.  Where is the color? The comfort? Expressing yourself through your ponytail?

Well, two young teens from California found it with their Emi-Jay Hair Tie collection. These hair ties and headbands are adored by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Courtney Cox, Demi Lovato and Oprah, to name a few, and a portion of each purchase is donated to Locks of Love. They are also colorful, stylish and comfortable, and can be worn all day without hurting your head. They also HOLD your hair tightly if needed, and are less likely to make dents in it like regular elastics do. I purchased a white, red, blue and pink hair tie when I visited my hair stylist, the fabulous, Melissa Del Castillo at Salon Pompeo. If you live in Dallas, you can purchase a hair tie for $2.50, or headband for $8.50 by visiting the salon. Outside of Dallas, you can visit the Emi-Jay website at http://www.emi-jay.com/, and buy Emi-Jay hair ties for around $12.00 per pack.

The Winter Hair Tie Collection, with Cocoa Brown, Red, Tan, Blue and Eggplant Hair Ties. $12.00 at Emi-Jay.Com

Bottom Line- These hair ties are amazing and for a good cause!

Where to buy- Emi-Jay.com

Throw Out Those Strips! Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste

Kind of a funny story- a co-worker stopped by my desk to ask about my friend, Stephanie, a salesperson at our company, whose picture is on my desk. The co-worker asked me, "Did Stephanie whiten her teeth? I saw her a couple of weeks ago and they are so white! They are gorgeous!" My co-worker certainly had a lot of excitement over Stephanie's teeth.

After a call to Stephanie, I found out that she is using Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste, Fluoride, Anti-Cavity, Radiant Mint. She had not whitened her teeth at a dentists office, as my coworker thought, she was just using a toothpaste! This may sound pretty hard to believe, but I had also seen a commercial that stated that Crest 3D White Toothpaste is the first toothpaste to ever be included in the Marie Claire Beauty Awards as a product you can't live without, so I was definitely intrigued.

My teeth have been looking a little dull lately, so after telling my coworker what Stephanie uses, I high-tailed it to my local CVS at lunch time, and I purchased my own tube of Crest 3D White. I have to say, my teeth looked quite a bit whiter after only two uses, noticeably so. Now, after a week, I may not be to "dentist office white" , but it definitely looks like I used whitening strips! The box says that 80% of stains can be removed in two weeks, but I saw quick results in only a couple of days! Plus, I thought that the toothpaste might have less breath freshening abilities with all of its' whitening ability, but this hasn't been the case. After using the toothpaste, my breath actually seems very fresh, as fresh as it would with a normal toothpaste, maybe even more so. Plus, the toothpaste is around $5, and my teeth are whiter. Thanks, Stephanie!

Bottom Line- Great deal, amazing product! Works quickly, effectively, contains fluoride, and makes your breath smell minty fresh.

Where to buy- Drugstores everywhere, or Amazon.com.