beauty reviews plus more Jewels

So this post is going to be about some beauty products I have tried and a couple more pretty sparkle pieces.
I will rate the products on a scale of * for the lowest and **** for the highest recommendation.
Mascara
1. Benefit They're Real mascara *

I own this mascara and have tried it out on a number of occasions. I have come to the conclusion that I do not like this mascara and will not be purchasing it again. It is one of the clumpiest mascara's that I own. It does make the lashes look long and I like the blackness of this mascara, but the tarantula lashes is just not for me. The small round ball on the end does help get to the small lashes but it does not go on clean and over the course of the day it leaves smudges around my eyes.

2. Josie Maran *

I also own this mascara. I got this mascara in a kit which was actually a great purchase. This mascara also tends to clump. However the mascara has argon oil infused in it so I feel like I am putting something good on my lashes. I also find that when I remove it my lashes are still nice and soft. So I find this to be only marginally better than Benefit.

3. Urban Decay Lush Mascara ***

I have decided that i like this mascara. It is similar to the Buxom lash mascara. It is not as jet black so it is more an everyday mascara. It does have good for you ingredients in it so I also feel not bad about putting this on my lashes. My favorite part is that I have super separated lush lashes.

4. Buxom Lash ****

Still my favorite mascara. It leaves my lashes super separated, dark black, and actually curls the last few lashes at the outer corner of my eyes. Plus this is also vitamin enriched. 

Eyelash Curler

1. Shu Eumera ***

This has been my favorite curler up until now. It no longer sells in stores so I am not including a photo. It looks like a standard silver curler. I have experienced no lash loss and had very few pinching incidences with it. 

2. Shiseido (however you spell it) lash curler

This is by far the best curler for my flat eyes. They don't pinch. My lashes don't fall out. Love love love this. I am a little mad that I did not discover this earlier. I mean I thought the Shu Eumera one was the best, turns out it was not.

Fragrance
(not including picture because I included it in a previous post)
1. Coral by BLV **
This was nice and crisp at first, but I got tired of the fragrance after a while.

2. Green Tea by blv ***

If I wore fragrances, this is probably what I would go for. I have never actually purchased the fragrance but I do like the shower gel and lotion.

Oils and Serums
1. L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil ***** (so great its worth an extra star)

I absolutely love this oil. I wish it was cheaper or at least huge. I used this on my stretch marks and it has helped to fade my marks. It also makes my skin super soft. While my stomach still looks horrendous it feels super soft and smooth. I have started to use it on my legs and arms since they are getting a little ashy. I just feel like I am wasting it when I use too much. But I love this.

2. Josie Maran Argan Oil ***

I actually love this. Sadly it is way too pricey. I like that it makes my skin soft and hair shiny. Plus this is great oil that can be used from head to toe. Unfortunately with the small sizes and really high price, it just isn't cost efficient. I use this pretty much only for my face and hair since the price is too high.

I am a little tired of reviewing for now. So I will just put in a little sparkly.

Judith Ripka

Pretty Flower

Love the standard channel set eternity band (preferably with princess stones)