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The Only Makeup Product You’ll Need That Won’t Break the Bank

What if I told you that there’s just one makeup product out there that will elevate your makeup look significantly? And it can cost as little as $1.50 at Ulta? You’re welcome in advance.

Two words: White Eyeliner

You may be thinking, “What can simple eyeliner do?” Allow me to explain. Eyeliner is one of the most popular go-to products for eye makeup. I, personally, rarely leave the house without it. Now imagine a majority of eye shadow creations you can make: most of them omit bright white (unless it’s in the inner corners as an accent). Typically, you find eye shadow in a lot of shades minus stark white.

All of that combined shows that white liner is unique enough to elevate your makeup – with or without anything else.

Every single time I have worn white liner, I get complimented on it – which is more times than if I did a full-face complete with eyeshadow and lips. To think that such a tiny product for such little money can make such a difference is incredible.

Not to mention, white goes with everything.

Black, brown, navy, purple, dark green… The list goes on and on. Even if you don’t have on any makeup, the touch of white eyeliner will add just enough pop to make it seem like you did way more with your makeup than you actually did.

White eyeliner also makes you look more awake.

For those who work long hours, don’t get enough sleep, or are just always tired, white eyeliner is a life-changing hack. This trick works on the bottom waterline especially, but can really be applied anywhere on or around the eye.

This comes in very handy for those who don’t really know how to do makeup.

A lot of people don’t really know the ins and outs of makeup unless they’ve been doing it for a while or went to school for it like I did. I’m pretty sure that I would be in the same boat if I didn’t get my certification. Makeup is a challenge – especially nowadays with such intricate, incredible looks. My point is, it’s hard to learn about makeup, which is why one swipe of white eyeliner will make you look like you mastered the art of the pencil in 10 seconds flat.

Your wallet will thank you.

Shopping at Ulta and Sephora, I have seen some very pricey makeup products. We’re talking in the hundreds – maybe more, depending on where you shop. For someone like me who’s on a budget (hello, student loans), makeup can get pretty pricey. But, let’s be real. You have at least $1.50 in your console left over from your last Starbucks run.

Want to try all of this for yourself? Run out to Ulta, Target, Walmart, a drug store… Really anywhere you can buy makeup and grab a white eyeliner pencil. Swipe on your lid and wait for the compliments to come rolling in. I mean, you did just elevate your makeup in a few seconds. You’re killing it.

About The Author

Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Colourpop’s Cherry Collection – Hit or Miss?

Colourpop has quickly become one of my favorite cosmetics brands. Their low prices combined with high-quality products show that you can get good makeup without breaking the bank (I’m looking at you, Dior and Estēe Lauder). You can get an eye shadow palette, lip color, highlight, and lashes from Colourpop AND STILL spend less than if you went to a salon to get your nails done. Ladies, I know you know the struggle.

So, when I saw a new collection launch, I was stoked.

The cherry collection includes everything from blush to eye shadow to liners, with a range of red and pink colors spread throughout the collection. I tried one of the serum blushes and cream liners in hopes of falling in love with both of them.

Liquid blush is something that takes some practice to master, and, even then, it can still be tricky.

I’ve tried several different types of blushes throughout the years – powder, gel, liquid, stick… None of which I’ve loved except powder, just because it’s easiest and quickest to use. But, I was willing to give this liquid blush a go.

Overall, I wasn’t wowed.

It was streaky no matter how I applied it, which was with my fingers, a brush, and a makeup sponge. The directions weren’t necessarily that clear, either. It kind of left the makeup lovers in the dark – especially those who aren’t the best with liquid blush. The pigment was good and lasted throughout the day, but if only some parts of my cheek had it and others didn’t, I still count that as a miss.

The liner, however, was a huge hit.

Again, I’ve tried many liners from liquid to pencil to gel to cream to everything in between. And, different occasions go with different liners (example: liquid liner on your wedding day is not the best idea). Cream liners are the ones that bring pigment in a jiffy and can be somewhat easy to remove if you mess up, due to their consistency.

In short, every makeup lover needs at least one cream liner, no matter what color it is.

In this case, I tried a red cream liner. One sweep across my lids and I felt like you could see it from space (in a good way). It shows brilliantly on camera and is a gorgeous shade of red. For someone who doesn’t have much time to do a full eye look in the mornings, using a colorful liner is the perfect way to jazz up your look in literally 10 seconds.

Both products are $7 which is incredibly affordable for what the products are.

If you’re gifted with the talent of mastering liquid blush, give the serum blush a try! And, for those who have no time in the morning to feel put together, try the red liner. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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About the Author

Emmie Pombo is a latte and tattoo-loving Tennessean who specializes in mental health and beauty writing. She holds a degree in Journalism and a certification in Makeup Artistry and Airbrushing. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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