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Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Makeup to Last Through Rain, Sleet or Snow

February 14th, 2012 by Karen 32 Comments



Makeup to Last Through Rain, Sleet or Snow

This post is part of a series sponsored by Walgreens.

Yesterday I wasn’t quite singin’ in the rain, but I did hum as I walked in it. 🙂

Yep, it’s been raining here in Northern California (Sunday night was even stormy!), and I’ve been doing my best to stay dry. I’ve been mostly successful at it, too, except for an incident yesterday…

I had to brave the elements to run a few errands, and when I walked under an awning outside, one of those streams of 33-degree almost-freezing water shot straight down the back of my top.

I could have screamed! And I almost did, but I talked myself down by thinking about some of my favorite makeup for inclement weather.

Products like…

1. Maybelline Full ‘N Soft Waterproof Mascara, $8.49

A friend of mine who works for a high-end makeup brand turned me on to this budget bad boy. We were commiserating one afternoon by email about our short, stumpy lashes when she confessed her love for Maybelline’s Full ‘N Soft Waterproof Mascara.

It’s also become a flake-free, smudge-resistant favorite of mine, thanks to sweaty yoga workouts and rainy days. Not only does it plump and lengthen, it also keeps my curled lashes lifted all day long.

2. Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer, $7.49 each

Rimmel’s Eye Definers have superhuman strength, because once they latch on to my lash and water lines, they don’t let go!


Clockwise from the gold shade on the lower left: Precious Gold, Purple Shock, Deep Ocean and Emerald Sparkle

I love the fun, funky shades, but Rimmel also included a couple of conservative colors for good measure (like black and brown).

3. L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows, $7.99 each

Not quite a cream or a powder, these spongy new potted shadows feel soft to the touch. Waterproof, sweatproof and crease-resistant, too, the Infallible Eyeshadows are also easy to apply with a finger, which makes ’em prime candidates for rainy days when I’m in a rush.


From the left: Golden Sage, Perpetual Purple, Iced Latte, Continuous Cooca, Sultry Smoke and Eternal Black

4. Revlon Cream Blush in Rosy Glow, $9.99

I like to apply this sheer pink cream blush beneath my powder blushes when I know I’m heading out in the rain. Rosy Glow gives the staying power of other cheek products a boost.


5. L’Oreal Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer, $12.99

Even on winter’s grayest days, I still like a summer glow, which is exactly what L’Oreal’s new Magic Lumi Light Infusing Liquid Primer delivers. It absorbs quickly into my skin, giving it that subtle brightening shimmer that I love so much.

6. Jordana Easyliner for Lips, $1.99 each

I can’t stand it when my hair gets caught in my lipgloss. It’s one of the reasons I’m not wild about wet and windy weather, but I am wild about these uber-affordable Jordana Easyliners.


From the left: Baby Berry, Coco Loco, Plush Plum, Rock N’ Rose,Tawny, Sedona Red, Silver Lilac and Terra Kiss

They’re non-sticky, silky smooth and semi-matte, and they last on my lips all day long.

7. Yes to Carrots Color Balm, $6.49 each

I like to top off my Jordana Easyliners with a touch of lip balm, and lately I’ve been loving these new moisturizing lip tints from Yes to Carrots.


From the left: Peachy Keen, Rosy Bloom and Soft Plum

They ramp up the moisture, shine and color of other lip products, and because they’re also non-sticky, I don’t have to worry about pesky breezes and my hair. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day. love

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Makeup to Last Through Rain, Sleet or Snow / Originally published February 14th, 2012

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  1. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    February 14th, 2012 at 3:32 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day for you, Karen!

    The Infallible Eyeshadows look good on you! Golden Sage definitely looks more olive on you than what it does on me, but either way it’s gorgeous!
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    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Thanks, Sunny! Same to you!

      Reply
  2. Sonya says

    February 14th, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Love most of the products here, especially L’Oreal’s Infallible eye shadow and Jordana’s lip liners! However, for whatever reason, the Yes to Carrots balms just don’t work for me – they feel dry and uncomfortable. Since many people rave about them, maybe it’s an allergy for me. Hmm..
    Sonya recently posted … Coastal Scents Winterberry Palette – Review, Swatches, Photos

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    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Hi Sonya,

      The Color Balms here are pretty new. Have you tried them yet? They’re pretty slick and smooth.

      Reply
  3. Nina says

    February 14th, 2012 at 5:44 am

    drugstore makeup has really gone a long way !!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:24 am

      It has! It’s much better than it was when I was a teenager, that’s for sure! 🙂

      Reply
      • Nina says

        February 14th, 2012 at 9:29 am

        so totally true! ps — happy hearts day!!!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          February 14th, 2012 at 6:56 pm

          Same to you. I hope it was a good one! 🙂

          Reply
          • Nina says

            February 15th, 2012 at 5:57 am

            it was good. quiet but good. hope yours was awesome! 😀

  4. Silvia Quirós says

    February 14th, 2012 at 6:09 am

    love the post! great review!! I love the l´oreal eyeshadows they are amazing so the rest must be great products too! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:23 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. Vonvon says

    February 14th, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I love L’Oreal Infallibles eyeshadows!

    The Maybelline mascara sounds really great! But I dont think we have it here.
    Can’t wait to go back to the US and shop like crazy!
    Vonvon recently posted … Happy Lunar New Year Of The Water Dragon!

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    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:23 am

      They’re really nice!

      Reply
  6. LEBANEZEEEEEEEEE says

    February 14th, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Hi! Really nice blogg you have. check out my valentine outfit for tonight! or my wedding!

    http://www.alyssahiba.com/alla-hjartans-dag-outfit

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:23 am

      Thanks. Happy Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  7. Chris25 says

    February 14th, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I love Maybelline mascaras. I keep them in my pro kit at all times.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 14th, 2012 at 9:21 am

      I like a lot of them, although I’m not a big fan of Great Lash. It always smudges on me (even the waterproof version!). What other mascaras do you like from them besides Full ‘N Soft?

      Reply
      • Chris25 says

        February 14th, 2012 at 12:00 pm

        Collosal, and Great Lash. It’s weird that it smudges on you. I just bought Falsies, and I can’t wait to try it out!

        Did you hear the good news? Jazz is back from the animal hospital! 😀

        Reply
        • Sophie says

          February 14th, 2012 at 2:47 pm

          Chris, I don’t know the whole story, but if your pet Jazz is home from the hospital, you are having a very happy Valentine’s Day, indeed! Best wishes to you and Jazz from me and my 6 cats!

          Reply
          • Chris25 says

            February 14th, 2012 at 6:54 pm

            Thanks, Sophie! Jazz had a blocked urethra and almost died. When the vet unblocked him, his urine was the color of port wine.

            I’m holding a blog sale to try and generate funds to pay off the vet bill:

            http://themakeuptrain.com/2012/02/10/we-need-your-help/

          • Karen says

            February 14th, 2012 at 6:58 pm

            JAZZ! I’m glad to hear the vet was able to unblock him. How is he doing? I bet he’s happy to be home.

  8. Tracy says

    February 14th, 2012 at 9:27 am

    I’ve been looking for a good waterproof mascara so I will try that Maybelline one! Is it really tough to take off? Happy Valentine’s Day Karen!
    Tracy recently posted … Beauty Confessions #10: What’s YOUR Makeup Love Story?

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  9. Kristina says

    February 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Love this! The Infallible eyeshadows are the best on a day when you’re running late.

    Also, what do you think of this list Karen? It’s a 100 things to do before you die in SF!
    http://www.7×7.com/arts/big-do-sf-100-things-do-you-die

    Reply
  10. Swatch And Learn says

    February 14th, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I had no idea until I saw your post that Yes to Carrots even had tinted lip balms. Interesting! 🙂

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Karen!
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    Reply
  11. Susan says

    February 14th, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    It snowed here last night and it’s supposed to rain tomorrow and the next day, so maybe I need to stop at the drugstore on the way home from work for a pretty little Loreal eyeshadow or Jordana lipliner to make me happier on these grey days! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Tata says

    February 14th, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Question… i love drugstore makeup… but i feel like it’s always so hard to buy them because you can’t try them on and there are usually no mirrors anywhere. how do you choose the color when you can’t try them on. i always feel like it’s a hit or miss for this reason…

    Reply
  13. Sophie says

    February 14th, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    The Yes To Tinted Lip Balms appear weirdly similar to the Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balms, which are wonderful, IMO. Since I also LOVE the YES TO line, I’ll investigate these.

    Reply
  14. Appu says

    February 14th, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I love those Rimmel eyeliners too! They just stay put. The dark blue is my favourite 🙂
    Appu recently posted … Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Face Primer

    Reply
  15. Chelsea says

    February 14th, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I bought the L’Oreal Shadows in Iced Latte, Eternal Sunshine, and Endless Pearl, and I really like them. I still need a primer with them, but they’re very nice.

    I’ve been wanting the Magic Lumi – it looks close to Lancome’s Eclat Miracle, which I liked when I worked for them, and I have a coupon for it. I’m also intrigued by the Maybelline mascara – every drugstore mascara I try seems to flake on me, but then again I don’t use waterproof.

    Reply
  16. Katherine G says

    February 14th, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Drugstore makeup is great 🙂 I love the Rimmel liners. They are a cheaper alternative to Urban Decay 24/7 liners. I always buy drugstore mascara now because they work just fine and it is cheaper when I have to replace them (since they have to be replaced much more often than other makeup). I like Maybelline The Falsies, Cover Girl LashBlast in Emerald Black, and L’Oreal Double Extend. All three are pretty good and don’t flake.

    Reply
  17. Vy says

    February 14th, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    I want to try all the products you recommended! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  18. Emi at Project Swatch says

    February 15th, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Great post! I want to check out the Jordana lipliners – I only have a couple lipliners, and they’re too dry for me to actually use.
    Emi at Project Swatch recently posted … Project Swatch #24: Bronze and Copper Eyeshadow Comparison, Swatches, Photos

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