The Ravings of an Insomniac

This name is way too long to bother even copying and pasting. Today's post is on that. Mine is 02 Black Sparkle. I actually originally intended to just pick up the regular black one, but as I was in a hurry I didn't look too closely and disregarded the sparkly packaging.

Ha, even the company knows the name is way too long. This liner is a tradition pencil liner, meaning it has to be sharpened (some product will be wasted no matter what). This liner is very very soft. It glides on like butter, without skipping. The color payoff for this particular color isn't that amazing, but it's still fairly pigmented. Besides, this shade is supposed to be sparkly black, not jet black. Anyways, this liner won't budge after you give it time to set. It won't slide around on your eyelid, and it's waterproof. This one faded a bit, but it was okay. Nothing too bad.

Hey y'all. Quickie post today on two cute apps you should have. I have an iPad, so these are all Apple apps. I'm not too sure about their availability on Android devices.

First app: swackett

If you watch Parks and Recreation I'm sure you'll recognize that phrase (Tom and Donna, anyone?). Actually, I'm sure you'll recognize that phrase from life in general.

Hope you all had a nice weekend, especially if you're from the States and got Monday off!

I saw someone do a post like this the other day and I thought it was a great idea. $100 is a lot of money, and I could get a lot of stuff with it.

Face products first!

Boots Botanics Virtually Weightless Color Adjusting Foundation - $12. I quite like the Boots Botanics line, and this foundation has some nice reviews.

elf HD Powder - $6. This is supposed to be a dube for the MUFE HD powder. I'd like to try it out.

NYX Concealer in a Jar - $5. I need a full coverage concealer in my collection. This would be nice.

elf Shimmering Facial Whip - $1. I don't have any highlighters as of right now, and this is only a dollar!

Neutrogena 3-1 Concealer for Eyes - $8. You gotta protect your eyes from the sun too, right? This has SPF 20.


Eyes!



Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral Palette - $20.

MUA Undressed Me Too Palette - about $5 USD.

Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eyeliner in Black - about $7.


Brushes now, mkay?




elf Studio Small Smudge Brush - $3.

elf Kabuki Brush - $6.

Real Techniques Experts Face Brush - $9. Real Techniques are hard to come by where I live, and this looks so nice.

EcoTools Angled Eyeliner Brush - $5. I want to try this brush from EcoTools. There are nice reviews on it.


All the things I want at this moment, and I still have $13 dollars to spend! Okay, that'll be it for today. Look forward to a fashion and skincare edition of this.

• NYX Za Za Zu Lucious Mascara
• Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balm in 01 Unique Pink
• NYX Slide On, Glide On, Stay On & Definitly A Turn On Waterproof, Extreme Shine Eyeliner in 02 Black Sparkle 
• Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in 200 Sheer Ecstasy
• Physicians Formula Eyye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum
• Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Roll-on Perfume
• NYX Sharpener 
• (Not pictured) Palmer's Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Oil

I'm quite lazy. I don't like the idea of working out. I'm busy. But you know what? I do manage to find time to work out. I don't go to the gym, I'm a runner; I can run outside, on a treadmill, or an elliptical. Also, I'm a student. I don't have enough money for a gym membership. Even if you don't run, you can still workout at home! There are so many home workouts that are just as good as gym machines or classes. So these are my lazy girl tips for working out when you're like me: a procrastinator and a person who just doesn't like to move, stay tuned.

Oh, by the way, I am by no means a professional. I just enjoy running.

1. Stagger your workouts. Lets be honest, there are going to be days where you just want to lay around watching tv in your pajamas (every day). Rather than trying to work out everyday, I recommend giving yourself a few days a week off. For example, work out every other day. Or work out every weekday, and let yourself rest on the weekends.
2. Set a schedule. This just makes your workouts easier to follow, and also if you're busy, then it makes your life a lot less hectic.
3. Don't work out within two hours of going to bed. Your endorphins will be up and running and you'll just feel too awake.
4. Drink lots of water. This isn't just a tip for working out, it's a tip in general. However, it is super important to drink up when you work out because of obvious dehydration risks.
5. Don't wear makeup working out. This can clog your pores, and obviously, you're not going to look too hot with foundation sweating off your face.
6. Try to break a sweat.

Hello. Today's post is on the Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette.

I got this concealer from Target for $11. I believe there's only one shade available, 07. Sonia Kashuk products can be bought in Target stores and are not tested on animals. They are made in the USA.




The concealer is packaged in a magnetized quad. The inside is silver and does tend to get a little messy, but that can be cleaned up easily.


This palette includes two concealer shades, a green toned neutralizer, and a translucent setting powder. The concealers are very very creamy, easy to blend, and feel smooth on the skin. They don't look cakey at all, cover well, and give a very natural looking finish. The translucent powder feels very fine. It doesn't settle into fine lines, and doesn't cake up either.



These concealers are very easily blended and it's easy to mix the two shades to custom match your skin.


The translucent powder is a very nice touch in the kit.

Overall, I would highly recommend this product. It's convenient and I like how there's a green toned concealer too.

Hey there bunnies, today I have a review for y'all. It's on the Sonia Kashuk Radiance Tinted Moisturizer in Beige.

Underneath the claims on the back of the bottle there used to be a little booklet that contained the ingredients, but I ripped that off by accident.

The product is housed in a squeeze tube, which is hygienic and easy to control how much product comes out.

Partially blended

Blended

Blended with flash

I like this product. I'll be honest, it does tend to oxidize (turn darker) just a little bit. It's nothing too bad. It comes off easily with makeup remover, and apparently contains a vitamin complex. I'd recommend this for anyone looking for a natural, everyday look.

Been having computer issues, and I need a little time to myself so I'm taking a break this week. I'll be back next week for my regular posting. Sorry.

Get ready for a pretty crap post with a pretty bad quality picture. I'm very sorry, I've been really busy and didn't have a post queued.

Hello.

Let's talk about the weather. It's nice. Let's talk about what the nice weather brings. Allergies. Let's talk about who gets allergies. Not me. But not this year. They hit me like a train this year. I've got itchy eyes, a stuffed nose, my ears have been popping non stop, my throat is just coated with mucus (sorry for that image), and my lips are dry as the Sahara. I feel terrible, and I have for about two weeks now. It sucks. Lip balm and movies have been my savior lately.

But aside from that, it has been really nice out. The weather's been nice, it's sunny and warm, and spring has finally come. Don't get me wrong, I see a lot of the sun over here. But the weather's been insane for the past few months. We all know this. Hurricane Sandy is a prime example, if you live in the East Coast.

I've taken advantage of the flowers (although they kill me from the pollen) and have gotten very close and friendly with a few. These are the raw jpegs, no editing done.

We're thinking about going on a cruise this summer, but my parents always feel the need to include my brother for whatever reason. He refuses to go on a cruise. I think he's afraid of boats.

I've been having some trouble sleeping. I've always had mild insomnia, which means you can't sleep. It's been getting worse and worse. And what I do in the middle of the night? Go on tumblr. I can't even bring myself to be productive by doing homework or photoshopping some stuff. What am I doing with my life?

Both my cameras are on the table right now and I'm starting to wish I had another because they look so cool lying there, I want to take a picture of them. I can't though, one is film and the film inside is for a project, and the other, obviously, would be crucial to the picture. I don't use my little digital cameras anymore for photography, they just don't cut it.

So... my neighbors have these small kids. I'm not a fan of kids. Whenever someone shows me a picture of a kid I do the whole "awwwww he/she's so cuuuuute" thing but I do not like children. They're loud and have no boundaries. I know they don't know any better, but I was never rude or loud as a kid and I can't see why they can't either. Hate on me all you want but that's not the point of the story. So my neighbors have kids, which is yeah fine whatever kids, but they play all day and night in the culdesac. I live on a dead end, so cars only come from one way and usually they don't even come onto my block unless they live here, so they're always in the street screaming and yelling and laughing and distracting me from working on homework (I like to keep the windows open) and sometimes they keep me up at night. I know, it's sad that I go to bed earlier than little kids, but once again, insomnia.

Who lives in the New York/Jersey area? You should definitly go to AIDs Walk on May 19th! You'll support the LGBT community and also raise money for HIV research, which is always a good cause. There are some really cool people there and also it's just nice to say that you walked 8 miles to benefit HIV. Last year it was hot as hell, it was my first year going and it was about 90 degrees that day. Imagine that, 90 degrees out in the sun all day with hundreds of thousands of people walking, all crushed together in a tight crowd. Annnnnyways, come to AIDs Walk! It's a good experience and a lot of fun.

Damn, I just made like 4 dents in my new lip balm with my nail... I hate it when that happens, the undisturbed surface is the lip balm is suddenly showered with dents.

I had a crapload of tests and quizzes this week. I was unprepared. Didn't study. I think I'm going to make a post on how to stop procrastinating and concentrate on studying. Trust me, I am the worst at this but I do have methods that work.

So speaking of tests, you can probably guess that that comes with stress. I've been freaking out all week. My chest is tight and I'm so tired all the time. Not good for my mental health, and my skin is beginning to suffer too. It's looking dull and tired, and the circles underneath my eyes are very very pronounced. Overall, it's been a pretty crappy week. At least I have TV to look forward to, right?

S'not much to keep me going though... I've had a bad couple of weeks and I'm ready for it to be summer. If you're a student, then you know exactly what I mean. School is just dragging by and I can't stand it.

So one of my favorite bands is Maroon 5, and they're currently on tour, coming to my area in August. I was so crushed, that concert was completely sold out.

Anyways, it's been pretty crap. Crap, crap crap.

Thanks for reading this pretty crap post... I''ll see you tomorrow.

Why hello there. Today I have a review for you on the one and only Nivea Creme.

Hello! I have a review today on the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask.

Aloha! Today's post is a review on the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment.

Our Innovative leave-in treatment with precious Argan Oil from Morocco.


- Absorbs in an instant
- Restores smoothness
- Mends roughness
- Intensifies shine
- Deep, sleek conditioning


How to use
Apply a small amount to wet, damp, or dry hair: 
- In shower 
Boost your conditioner
Mix a few drops into your conditioner
- After shower 
Use as a leave in
Work it through hair for softness & easy styling
- On dry hair 
Use as a finisher
After blow drying smooth it in to tame frizz & and shine

Hey there hot stuff. I've got another review today, on the L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealer.

Hey there. As you can tell from the title, I'm bringing you a review on the TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray.

I'm sitting around wiggling my eyebrows... Man, what am I doing with my life.

Welcome to personal Thursday #3. Today I have a bunch of television to watch. Well, not so much. Just Community, Parks and Rec, and Hannibal. But I do have to catch up on a few shows.

If you watch a lot of tv, you should definitely check out Episode Calendar. Basically, it's this handy-dandy calender that keeps track of your shows. You check the little box when you're done watching the episode, and it just helps you remember what show is on when and what episode you're on.

Isn't it so handy? Go make an account!

P.S... I have no clue what that huge Apt 23 day is. I thought the show got canceled.

Speaking of tv, who loves stickers? Me. I also love stickers of my favorite tv shows, which GetGlue lets me get for free! Whenever the show's on air, you simply check in and you unlock a sticker of the show. After a certain number of stickers, you can order them and they're shipped to your house, all for free!

As we're on the topic of entertainment, we might as well address movies. Let's talk about the elephant in the room... or the two in the room. Iron Man 3. The Great Gatsby. Life complete. I've had the Iron Man poster as my iPad background for the past, like, month. And The Great Gatsby? Leonardo DiCaprio. 'Nuff said.

In case you want to get to know me a little better, here is a list of my favorite movies for reference.

• (500) Days of Summer
• Harry Potter (every movie)
• Baby Mama
• Iron Man 1, 2, and soon to be 3
• Life of Pi

Hey everyone, I've got another review today. It's on the Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo Metal Eyeshadow in 55 Inked in Pink, if you couldn't tell by the title. I hauled this a few weeks back.

Inked in Pink is a pretty color in the pot. It's a light, shimmery pink which I found incredibly hard to photograph.


This product is pretty pigmented. I use my fingertips and apply it all over my lids for a wash of color. However, I find that it does apply a bit patchy, but that might be due to the fact that I use my fingers. It's easily bendable and has a nice, silky texture.


The swatch doesn't look quite as pink as the product does in the pan. It's a little more of a rose gold on the skin, which is still nice, it's just not what I expected.

I find that this product doesn't crease on me, even when I wear it for at least 12 hours straight, but that might be due to the fact that I have drier eyelids. The color fades a liiiitle bit throughout the day, but nothing so that I have to touch up.