The Cheap Girl

I am not really a big fan of high maintenance make up. I am really lazy when it  comes to applying make up so a no fuss 30 second solution is usually very appealing. So when I got a free tube of the L’oreal Double Extend mascara, I was very skeptical about liking it. Heck, I was even prepared to hate it all together. Who needs a double step in the morning? However, I was quite surprised with the results. It was quite easy to apply. The mascara comes with a base coat (with Ceramide R that will nourish each lash line) that you must  apply first. Then you have to apply the dark colour to lengthen and thicken your lashes. I don’t have the thickest or longest lashes so it was nice to see definition. It’s a tiny bit clumpy (which is the norm for most thickening mascaras) and if you put too much your lashes will look like spider legs. A quick swipe with a lash comb solves the problem and I was left with long and beautiful lashes. This mascara is perfect for evening wear, for smokey eye application or if you want to go for a glam look. The mascara did not leave “raccoon eyes” by the end of the day and it comes off easily with just water!  The Double Extend Tubes retail for $14.99 (very reasonable) at most drugstores and department stores.

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Mix with other colours to get a new shade.

Combine with Vaseline to make create coloured lipgloss

Use it as a cream blush, smile and apply on the apples of your cheeks!

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1. Use Vaseline to hydrate and accentuate your lashes.  Apply Vaseline to your lashes with your finger tips and separate with a lash brush.

2. Before going to bed, give your hands and feet deep hydration by applying the product generously then covering your hands and feet with cotton gloves and cotton socks. Ypu will wake up with baby soft skin.

3. Use Vaseline to moisturize your cuticles.  Great for manipedis!

4. Vaseline also doubles as a lip gloss. Use it to add shine and to moisturize your lips.

5.  A great substitute for massage oil. You may also warm it up for added pleasure.

6. Great for taming unruly eyebrows and baby hair that won’t stay put.

7. Before applying hair colour, rub Vaseline on your forehead and neck area to prevent colour stains on your skin.

8. Mix your old tubes of lipstick with a bit of Vaseline to create new lipgloss colours.  This can also double as a cream blush.

9.  Mix with a tiny amount of glitter and apply all over the face and body for a dewy look.

10. Makes a great all over moisturizer. Apply immediately after stepping out of the shower.