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So remember how back in February I said that the next pencil I wanted to try was the YSL DESSIN DU REGARD WATERPROOF EYELINER? Well, I did, and I LOVE!~

Over the weekend I tried it, and it is seriously amazing.  So amazing that even my own mother was impressed, and has made plans to purchase this eyeliner despite the ridiculous price tag of $28. (FYI, my mama is not one to shell out 30 bucks for eyeliner.)

The texture is so soft, that it just glides on your lid like gel. No pulling, no tugging, no pressing hard... The color I have is called inky black, and the name suits it well; it is super rich/dark black. $28 dollars will get you the eyeliner and a sharpener. 

Saturday:  I put on my face (BB Cream, YSL liner for super thick lining of my top lid, and blush) at about 11:00 AM, and took it off around midnight.  I had it on for about 13 hours with NO touch-ups, and it held up well with minimal smudging, especially considering I did not have primer on my lids.  

Sunday: I put on my face around 11:00 AM the same way as Saturday except this time I added the UD Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original before drawing a super thick line to my top lids.  Ran errands with the hubs, went out to the soccer field for a few hours and watched the hubs play soccer OUTSIDE IN THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY! Came home to find almost NO SMUDGING and absolutely NO RACCOON EYES! Took my face off around 10:30 with no touch-ups. 

Needless to say, I'm extremely pleased with this eyeliner. I give this product an A- to an A for sure, and the only reason why it could be an A- is because of the high price tag. It's up to you to decide whether or not this product is worth the money.  As for me, I will most definitely add this product to my list of "repeat buys". Good job YSL! 

Hope ya'll enjoyed my review!

BOBBI, YUH DUN IT AGAIN!

Tested it on my hand, and AMAZE-BALLS!! Bobbi Brown's award winning gel-liner in pencil form! That will be my next eyeliner purchase and test... as soon as I finish up my 10,000 other black pencil liners... :)

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil $24

Per the BB Website:

New
Long-Wear Eye Pencil

The wait is over: for those who want the benefits of Bobbi's Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in pencil form, here it is. This richly pigmented formula really goes the distance, staying put for 12 hours. Long-Wear Eye Pencil's densely pigmented formula glides on smoothly, for intense definition that lasts all day, so there's no need to worry about smudging or smearing. Apply in the morning and wear it into the night. Each pencil comes with a complimentary sharpener.

Another BB Cream

DIOR! I may have to try this one...

Nordstroms $50

Super lover, tell me where you those... Yohji Yamamoto!

Adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto, Sukita, $460 at Endless. 

Totally want these, but for me they are too pricey for sneakers. I really love them tho! 

ACTIVATING MY YOUTH Continues...

Today is Day 7, and I've used the Lancome Genefique Youth Activating Concentrate a total of 14 times. According to the Lancome Website, I should see visibly younger skin... They bullet points are Lancome's claims, and the comments in red are my opinion.

• Drop by drop, skin is infused with life. What the hell does this mean? I have not idea how to comment on this.

• Vibrant with youth, skin looks as if lit from within - breathtakingly radiant. I don't know about "breathtaking" but my skin does look and feel better.

• Skin's youthful quality returns: cushiony soft and velvety to the touch. I agree to a certain extent. In my opinion, the soft, velvety feel comes from the silicone-y ingredient that gives your skin a temporary smooth feeling.  It's not a miracle product that drastically changes your skin in 7 days. But it does improve the appearance while the product is actually on your skin.

• Skin's tone is astonishingly even; its texture dramatically refined. Again, probably the silicone-y thingy.

Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this product.  Over the weekend, I received a few comments on my skin. I'm not 100% sure if it's really because of the GYAC or some other reason.  

I like the way this product feels on my face.  It did not make me break out, but I don't really have acne-prone skin either.  I have oily/combination skin, but more on the oily side.  This product soaks into your skin quickly and is pretty matte.  

Using this product is comparable to using Estee Lauder's Idealist and Advanced Night Repair concurrently, as Idealist contains a silicone-like ingredient too that will make your face appear smoother.  However, I feel that Idealist contains ALOT more than the GYAC.  (Sensitive skinned peeps should beware of too much silicone-y stuff because I hear it can break you out.) 

After applying GYAC, my skin definitely appeared more luminous and smooth, but it is a temporary look.  I don't believe this product is something that will change your skin completely, but I can see this product as a good "maintenance" product for "younger" skin or skin with the "first signs of aging".  I don't believe this would be a good product for mature skin.  I will continue to use this product, and I will be trying the other Genefique products when I'm done with my current moisturizers.  

I'm happy with this product overall, and would recommend it to a friend. Let me know if you have any questions, friends! Happy Hump Day!

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