Amope Electric Foot File Review

 

Hello Beauties!

 

A few months ago I saw an as seen on TV advertisement for a really awesome looking foot file. But it wasn't a normal foot file, it was an electric one! It was basically an electric sander for your feet!

 

 

This little gizmo is FANTASTIC. I couldn't recommend it more! It does and amazing job at removing any rough dead skin from your feet while not hurting them at all. You can use this only on the bottom and sides of your feet, but not the top (not that you would really have that much dead skin on the top of your foot.) But it is great for getting all around your heels, on the sides, and around the toes. It is a very customizable device to fit your specific needs in a foot file.

Its super fast and has a sleek design that is also very functional. The coarse roller, which is the part that sands the skin, is removable, washable, and replaceable. This is also very easy to clean. You can remove and rinse the roller, and use a damp cloth to wipe the rest of the device.

The great thing about this is that once you but the initial device, you only need replacement rollers for it, and batteries. Also there is an optional foot cream by Amope, which I haven't tried.

The only negative thing I can think of about this product is the price. This device costs $50 depending on where you buy it. At the drugstore I work at, it is commonly on sale for $40. But as I said earlier, once you buy this device you only have to repurchase replacement heads which cost $20 for 2 heads.  I don't use this daily, but for the time that I've had it, I haven't had to buy any replacement heads yet, so I know they do last a while. Also, I know there are other cheaper versions of this, but I haven't tried any of them so I can't put my two cents in for that. All I know is that this foot file works, and it is quick and easy.

Here is where I would normally insert before and after pictures of my feet using the foot file, but because I think feet are creepy, I'll just let you Google that.

I hope you guys give this a try, I know you won't regret it. Leave a comment letting me know what you think if you've tried it!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather

Kylie Jenner White and Peach Triangle Nails

 

Hello Beauties! 

 

Sorry that this post hasn't gone up sooner, but I've been super busy with work lately! 

But to make it up to you guys, here is an awesome tutorial on how to create one of  Kylie Jenner's signature nail designs!

 I love this nail look, and nail shape! Because my nails aren't this long, I have to use fake nails to shape them into a similar shape as hers. If your nails are long though, feel free to skip the fake nail step! :)

So first things first, your going to want to  use nail polish remover to clean off your nails of any nail polish residue as well as remove any natural oils on the nails that could make your nails pop off easier. Next push back the cuticles with an orange stick and file your nails to your desired shape.

If your not using fake nails, you can skip to the polishing step from here. If you are using fake nails then you may want to use a nail buffer or file to buff the surface of your nails. This will give  the nail glue something to stick to, and make it last longer. I personally skipped this step because I didn't plan on having these nails for a long time and I didn't want to ruin my natural nails.  

 

 Supplies: Nail polish remover, nail file, nail buffer, orange stick,

 nail scissors, a natural and white nail polish, and a top coat.

 

For my fake nails, I used a square shaped nail tip kit from Kiss nails, and even though it was a tip, I used it for my whole nail.

 So the first thing I did was use my nail file to shape the cuticle area of the fake nail to match mine. The nails have a very square shape and my nail bed is round so I had to take the corners down a lot. Also the nail was too wide for my tiny nails.

Keep holding the nail up to your finger to make sure you didn't file off to much or too little.

Next I used the nail scissors to trim the nail down to the desired length. I originally cut and filed the nails pretty long, but later on I took the length down a good bit more. File the nails in a tapered shape to match kylies. I personally love this shape because it really helps to elongated the fingers and make the hands look elegant.

 

Kylie has naturally narrow nail beds which help to give her a very gradual tapering to her nail. I am not as fortunate sadly so mine is kind of teardrop shaped.

Okay! So next we use our nail glue and put a drop on the back of the nail and use the tip to spread it over the nail bed area of the fake nail. Then press it on your nail for about 10 seconds and it should stay. I used the nail glue that came in the fake nail kit.

Nails before they were filed shorter

 

Next we paint the nails a color that is similar to your natural nail color. Use one or two coats depending on the intensity of the color.  I used wet and wild 204B Private Viewing. This nail polish went on very smoothly and dried quickly.



 Once this color is dry, you are going to use a white nail polish and paint and x on the nail near the base. If you need to, you can use a small nail brush for this step. I used the brush from the nail polish bottle. I used wet and wild 453B French White Crème. This nail polish was smooth, but it took a long time to dry.



Next you fill in the nail with white except for the top part of the x. This creates the top triangle shape. Then go over the white section with a second coat of white polish.

And finally add a top coat to seal in the design and clean up the cuticle area with nail polish remover and a q-tip (Which I am very bad at, I'm sorry I attempted.)

 Add some hand cream and some cute rings, and you got yourself a beautiful Kylie Jenner looking manicure. Try this out if you like it, and tag me on Instagram @thebeautycorner704 with your recreation!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather

 

New Drug Store Makeup and Reviews!

Hello Beauties!

 

Recently the drugstores have been releasing a ton of new makeup products! This is like Christmas morning for any makeup junkie! I put these products to the test and am going to give you my honest opinions about them. I am not being sponsored by any of the companies, and all opinions are my own. Some of these products aren't new, but are the first time I've tried them, so they are new to me! :) I hope you enjoy!

 

 

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation:

 

 

 

I heard a lot of hype about this foundation being amazing, and I am happy to report that this is true! It is a pretty thick consistency, and has good coverage that is buildable without looking cakey. And the best part? This foundation stays ALL DAY and it stays MATTE! I am not exaggerating when I say that my foundation looked exactly the same at the end of the day as it did in the beginning! Also, I wasn't shiny at all! I love this foundation, it has quickly become a favorite of mine.

 I have it in the color 104 Golden Beige. It comes in 8 shades.

 

Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer:

 

 

 

 

This is a good concealer and I am impressed with it. It reminds me a lot of the L'Oreal visible blur concealer. It is not the best concealer in the world, but for the price of it, I think it is definitely worth the money. I used it both for concealing under eye circles, and spot concealing.

I originally got this in the color light/medium thinking it would match my skin relatively well, but it was way too light to spot conceal. I got the shade medium next and that was a perfect match for my skin tone. I kept the light/medium to highlight under my eyes and on my cheekbones. This comes in 5 different shades.

 

Physicians Formula Aryan Wear Aryan Oil:

 

 

Physicians Formula has marketed this as the multitasking miracle. I like this argan oil, it is lightweight and doesn't break me out. My only problem with it is that the stopper around the lid always comes off and gets stuck in the lid which makes it difficult to close. This is basically a standard argan oil, if you have some from a different brand, you probably don't need this then. They also have this same oil in a shimmery version that could be pretty for a body oil in the summer.

 

Milani Baked Bronzer:

 

 

This is a very nice Bronzer to help give yourself an overall golden bronze glow. I do not recommend this for contouring because of the warm and glittery color of it. I have it in the color 05 Soleil, which is the medium color of the three shades it comes in. It blends well and doesn't come off as orangey.

 

 

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender:

 

 

I really love this setting spray. I feel like it does help extend the longevity of your makeup, and it also provides a dewy glow to your skin. I also found it useful in combating powdery or cakey looking makeup. It is also works as a nice makeup refresher. It sprays evenly, and isn't heavy on the skin. I have heard that it is quite compatible to high end setting sprays.

 

 

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio:

 

 

These gel cream shadows have a very interesting texture. They are solid enough where you can press into them without leaving an intent, but they have a slick surface which give it the 'gel' feel. I have the nude trio, and all the colors are extremely sparkly. There is a light silvery Champaign color, a light golden pink, and a taupe brown. There is another trio with silver/black colors. The colors are very buildable, and you can sheer them out nicely too. I like these a lot, but be prepared to have a lot of glitter left over on your face even after you take your makeup off. Also, I love the pretty packaging on these products!

 

 

Maybelline Color Molten Eye Shadow:

 

 

I really love the Maybelline color molten eye shadow in 305 Plum fusion. It comes with a pretty grey/purple color and a deeper purple shade. These are cream shadows and are super soft. They go on very smoothly and are easy to blend with either your hands or a brush. By the end of the day though, I barely saw any remnants of the eye shadow. I recommend using an eye primer before using this product to help extend the wear of it.  This comes in a variety of colors and includes both matte colors and satin finishes. I definitely want to pick up some other colors.

 

 

Revlon Luxe Crème Eye Shadow:

 

 

 

This is a dark green colored cream eye shadow that has a similar texture to the color molten by Maybelline. It has bright green glitter in it too which gives it a pretty sparkle that helps not make the dark green look too harsh. To my knowledge, this is the only color of this product that Revlon has made. It is the color 'Street Style.'

 

Maybelline Brow Precise Shaping Pencil:

 

 

This is my new favorite brow pencil! I got the shade auburn, and it isn't too red, but its warm enough to look natural. Also, the pencil isn't too creamy where its hard to make light hair-like strokes. It isn't too dry where you feel like your scratching the color on either. Plus as an added bonus, there is a nice little spoolie on the back to comb your brows and blend in the lines for a natural look.

 

 

L'Oreal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner:

 

 

 

This eyeliner is one of the smoothest I've tried. And the color is BEAUTIFUL! It's called 'Highlighter', and is a beautiful shimmering Champaign/salmon pink color. It looks incredible on the inner corner of the eyes, or on the waterline for a bright pop.

 

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner Trio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bought the nude extreme shimmer eyeliner pencil trio to coincide with the gel cream shadows. It came with three colors. Champagne is a midline sparkly taupe color, and is very creamy and pretty. Pewter is a sparkly grey color with a purple reflex. And black is a sparkly black. I was extremely disappointed in the black color. I swear by Physician Formulas black eyeliner in because it lasts all day, and is very easy to apply. But this sparkly black was so dry and difficult to apply on the eyelid. I'm not sure if mine was a dud because the other two colors had a wonderful texture, but the black was so dried up that is wasn't usable.

 

Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara:

 

 

(Me with this mascara on)

 

I really love this mascara! I haven't tried too many cover girl mascaras, but this new one is wonderful. It doesn't take much work with it to get your lashes looking long, thick, and dark. My eyelashes weren't feather soft, but I did notice they weren't as hard and crunch as my usual mascaras make them. The formula is thick but wet, so it goes on smooth but has substance to cling to your lashes.

 

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit:

 

 

(Me with this mascara on)
 

This is one of those lash boosting kits where you put on the mascara as a sticky base, put the fibers on the base, and then stick them down with another coat of mascara. This is always a good way to add volume to thin lashes. I was very impressed with the end result of my lashes. Usually mascaras like this give me spider lashes that are all clumpy. This mascara however did not! My lashes stayed soft and natural looking. Cotton fibers are used to adhere to the mascara, and these are small and soft enough to give a beautiful effect without looking spidery, while also being natural and non-irritating to the eyes. I was also impressed with the visible volume my lashes had, and the intense blackness of the mascara. My lashes still had a natural look though.

 My only complaint with this product is the amount of fall out you get from the fibers. Not only did I have fibers all over my cheekbones, but also on my nose, and even my eyelids. This made my entire eye look appear smudgy and foggy. If you knock some fibers off, and apply them very gently and carefully, then your don't get nose or eyelid fallout, but you still get some on your cheekbones. Luckily that is easy enough to brush away with a powder brush.

 

Milani Lipstick:

 

 

Milani makes amazingly pigmented lipsticks that smell like jolly ranchers, and that makes them even better! I have the color 25 Naturally Chic, which is a pretty rose color with a hint of coral. The color on the bottom of the tube is a bit more toned down than the actual swatch color, but both are very pretty.

 

Revlon Ultra HD Lipsticks:

 

 

These lipsticks are creamy formulas, extremely pigmented, and have a pleasant berry scent. I have the colors Iris and Dahlia. Iris is a deep berry color with notes of pink. And Dahlia is a more orang red color in comparison to Iris. The formula to these lipsticks are very nice. They are moisturizing, and they still have a great color payoff.

The shape of the Ultra HD Lipsticks annoy me a bit. It is a perfect circle cut at an angle, which makes it impossible for anyone with smaller lips to get a neat clean lip line using the lipstick from the bullet. I think these lipsticks would be a lot easier to use if they were in the classic lipstick shape.

 

 

Rimmed London Provocalips 16HR Lip Color:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can not explain how impressed I am with these lip products. The colors are beautiful, the product doesn't feel sticky when dry, and the balm on the opposite side is very moisturizing and doesn't feel watery like they tend to with products of this design. And the best part? It lasts all day! I put this on one morning before work, and after a 45 min drive to work, an 8 hour shift with talking and eating, and another 45 min drive home, it was still on! I was very pleasantly surprised that is lasted as long as it did. I definitely want to try other colors from these.

 

 

I hope that these reviews have helped, and remember that some products work for some people, while others don't. If you think a product will work for you, I encourage you to try it! Keep on the look out for my next post, and thank you for reading!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather

 

Sea Glass Nail Tutorial

Hello Beauties!

 

 For my next beauty endeavor, I decided to share how I created my "sea glass nails." These don't have actual glass on them, they are just designed to have a beautiful sea glass look.

 

 

For this look, you will need 3 nail polishes. A base coat, a color, and a top coat. For a base coat I used Pink Armor Nail Gel. This can be used as either a base or top coat and retails for $10.

 

For a nail color, I used Sinful Colors nail polish in Mint Apple, retailing at $1.99. I picked this color because green sea glass is my favorite. You can use any color you wish because beach glass comes on all different shades.

 

 

I recommend not using anything overly glittery or metallic though ,because it can take away from the sea glass effect. 

 

And finally, for that perfect sea glass finish, I used Revlon Matte Pearl Glaze in number 785. This is a matte nail polish, with a pink/purple iridescence that retails for $7. This gives the nails a perfect matte yet shimmering sea glass effect. This top coat is great for creating a matte nail look, but the iridescence give your nail a sleek shine which makes the nail appear longer.

 

 

To start off, file your nails to your liking, and do any necessary nail maintenance you need to prep for a manicure. I filed my nails in a round shape to give them more of the rounded sea glass effect.

Apply a base coat on your clean nails.

 (The Pink Armor Nail Gel is not actually pink, it is clear.)

 

 

 

Next apply one thin coat of the color of your choice to your nails.

 

 

 

If you want to capture the see-through effect the glass has, you can put only one coat of color. I wanted the color to be a bit stronger when I did mine, so I added a second coat. Do whichever you prefer!

 

 

And finally, add your Matte Pearl top coat. You can put an iridescent shimmer polish on your nails, and then apply a standard matte top coat if you don't want to invest in this specific polish. I applied two coats of it.

 

 

Voila! Your end result is beautiful sea glass inspired nails. Now all you need is a pina colada and an umbrella, and you can head to the beach!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather