• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To MakeupMakeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup

A beauty blog blooming with fresh makeup reviews, swatches and beauty tips from your friendly neighborhood beauty addict

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
    • Advertising & Media
  • Categories
    • Product Reviews
    • Makeup
    • Skincare & Fragrance
    • Style & Fashion
    • Hair
    • Nails
    • Tips & Tutorials
    • Just for Fun
  • Brands
  • Store

7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday)

May 10th, 2014 by Karen 346 Comments

A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

A Makeup and Beauty Blog Giveaway!
A Makeup and Beauty Blog Giveaway!

Rise and shine, pal o’ mine. We made it through another week! Congrat-poo-lations. 🙂

What did you end up doing last night? Did anyone else go see that new movie, Neighbors? On a very serious note (not really), what did you think of Zac Efron’s abs and lashes??

Ha! Not bad, right? Bravo on both counts.

I was surprised by how much I liked that movie. Yes, SO DUMB! — but totally fun, and some of the jokes about grownup life are freaky accurate, like going to bed with a mouthguard and loving brunch.

In other news, this should be a laid back weekend for me. Tomorrow I’m driving out the East Bay to take my mom out to Mother’s Day brunch, but other than that, I’ll just be chillin’ here around the house. I owe Tabs some quality playtime.

Good luck in this week’s giveaway. Happy Mother’s Day to you and yours. 🙂

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
  • Open to U.S. and international readers.
  • You must be 18 or older to enter (or otherwise an adult based on your local laws).
  • Your comment can be about anything at all, but here are some ideas if you’re stuck:
    • Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? (I do because I grind my teeth!)
    • Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty?
    • Mountain lion, falcon or bear?
    • Favorite liquid liner?
    • Who makes the best bronzer?
    • Have you ever made a new friend at the gym?
    • An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?
  • You can enter in up to seven ways to boost your chances of winning.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
  • Full terms and conditions are available in the widget.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday) / Originally published May 10th, 2014

There are 346 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Giveaways, Just For Fun

Previous Post: Jewelry by Dale Beevers and Zoe Cope of the SF Academy of Art University
Next Post: Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 295

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Agata says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Hi Karen, I played wallyball with my friends last night, so much fun! Hope you have a great weekend! Miss talking to you!
    Agata recently posted … My Great Polish Vacation

    Reply
    • mary says

      May 11th, 2014 at 1:22 am

      Favorite liquid liner?

      for sure the loreal lineur intense liner

      Reply
  2. Cindy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Yep, been to the Grand Canyon. Couldn’t get off the Skywalk fast enough!

    Reply
  3. Kendra says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:21 am

    I just recently found my HG liquid eyeliner.. it’s the liquid eyeliner by Jesse’s Girl! I love that it’s so easier to maneuver since it’s a brush tip and not a felt tip and the formula is waterproof!

    Reply
  4. Melissa says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, would love to go! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kristen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Random Fact: You know, it’s actually ridiculous how many times I have left the house with a giant orange streak (aka contour line) on my cheek and not realized how stupid I looked until some guy at Dunkin Donuts asked me if I fell asleep in the tanning bed -_-

    Luckily, I’m learning.

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:25 am

    My new favorite eye primer is the NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base!

    Reply
  7. Gayathri says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I actually went to the Statue of Liberty when I was around 10 years old, but apparently (according to my mom) I was freaking out on the ferry ride there! Haha

    Reply
  8. Joselyn says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:45 am

    mountain lion 🙂

    Reply
  9. Lisa Brown says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:50 am

    i have never been to the grand canyon; hope to one day 🙂

    Reply
  10. Louise says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:52 am

    In my opinion the best bronzer in the world is Nars Laguna bronzer, it’s the perfect shade for me for both contouring and bronzing, love it! Also I NEED to see that film, it looks awesome 😀 (definitely nothing to do with a topless Zac Efron) 😉 xx

    Reply
  11. dawn says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Falcon! Flying ftw!

    Reply
  12. Katrina says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:04 am

    It’s a beautiful day here in Michigan – finally!

    Reply
  13. Joni says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. Happy fur-mom mothers day! My favorite liquid liner is probably Jordana fabu-liner, or LORAC front of the line.

    Reply
  14. Jessica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I have to wear a mouthguard a night — sometimes when I nap — because I grind my teeth so badly.

    My new favorite liner is Marc Jacob’s Mark’r!

    Reply
  15. Sopranogurl says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:19 am

    My new favorite eyeliner is Urban Decay 24/7 VELVET GLIDE-ON EYE PENCIL. Not only is it an awesome eyeliner and waterproof- which I definitely need with my allergies, but they list ingredients by each specific color so if you’re allergic to or just avoiding certain ingredients you know whether or not you can wear that color instead of having to avoid everything just in case. And with my allergies to coal tar dyes, I love that they have chosen to avoid using them in most of the colors!

    Reply
  16. Laure says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I don’t wear a mouth guard, but I do wear a retainer at night so my teeth will stay put. I had to wear braces for 3,5 years so I really don’t want to risk it. I’ve also got used to sleeping with it, so now when I go to sleep without it (eg sometimes when I travel), it feels REALLY weird.

    Reply
  17. Icequeen81 says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Hi Karen
    I haven’t tested allot of bronzer but I think wet and wild can make great ones for the shades I have seen. But they don’t sell them on the Island I want a matte one.
    Liquid eyeliner I have tried just one, hoping to find a good one that is budget, cruelty free and does not crack. I am trying to learn to do winged eyeliner

    I have a natural model at home, my puppy is Beige and she has a line of dark brown fur around her eyes it looks like she has winged eyeliner make up. Actually it looks very pretty on her.

    Reply
  18. Nancy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Don’t wear a mouthguard, but I do wear my retainer! Can’t let those teeth shift around.

    Reply
  19. Ellen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I absolutely wear a mouthguard, as does my husband – we’re grinders too 🙂

    Reply
  20. nina says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:38 am

    My have liquid liner is the stila stay all day liquid liner 🙂

    Reply
  21. Maria says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:02 am

    My favorite liquid liner is Kat Von D’s tattoo liner in trooper. It goes on so smoothly.

    Reply
  22. Colleen Boudreau says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon!

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:10 am

    I do wear a mouth guard. I only noticed I grind my teeth until about 10 years ago when I was 19 and my boyfriend at the time said I did. Now, I wear “Grind No More” disposable ones you can get from Walgreens.

    Reply
  24. stirfryedshana says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Favorite summer lip/cheek combo?

    Reply
  25. Francine Anchondo says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Yes i have been to grand canyon.

    Reply
  26. sienna says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:18 am

    i’ve been to mt rushmore but was so foggy that day, couldnt’ see much!

    Reply
  27. Katia Audrey says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:19 am

    my favourite liquid liner is the one by Clarins.

    Reply
  28. Michelle H. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I went to the Grand Canyon when I was around 2 or 3 years old.

    Reply
  29. Michi says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I just bought Too Faced’s Milk Chocolate Soleil, and it’s perfect!

    Reply
  30. Megan says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty twice!

    Reply
  31. Rikki Poynter says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Mountain lion!
    Rikki Poynter recently posted … HOW TO: Apply OCC Lip Tar | closed captioned

    Reply
  32. Bianca Rogoveanu says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I love the Elf baked bronzer in St. Lucia !

    Reply
  33. Viviana Baltazar says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Hi, I am wondering how your prom experience was? Enjoy prom for those having it soon.

    Reply
  34. Margarita says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:28 am

    I went to Mount Rushmore a few years ago, fun road trip!

    Reply
  35. Olivia says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:28 am

    I have been to the Grand Canyon, and it was absolutely incredible. Words can’t describe it.

    Reply
  36. Ashley Celikay says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I tripped like four times during graduation. I laugh about it but I still get re-embarrassed every time i think about it. lol

    Reply
  37. Krystle Thomas says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I like Benefit’s Hoolah

    Reply
  38. Alison says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:32 am

    My favorite liquid liner is The Balm’s Schwing! Wish it came in other colors, instead of just black.

    Reply
  39. Daraya says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:33 am

    I have family in Arizona and Nevada, so I have been to the Grand Canyon a few times before! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Andrea Amy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:33 am

    I have never been to the grand canyon. In fact, I have never been outside of Canada.

    Reply
  41. Amy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I have never been to the Grand Canyon.

    Reply
  42. Sydney says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I have been to Mount Rushmore but I have never been to the Statue of Liberty. I hope to go some day soon because I would love to visit New York City.

    Reply
  43. Susan T. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:43 am

    I’m super pale so a good bronzer is hard to find. I like one by Korres an also have a Guerlain one that is pricy but great!

    Reply
  44. Lorraine says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:45 am

    No Grand Canyon for me yet.

    Reply
  45. Justine says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Yes, I’ve been to the Grand Canyon.

    Reply
  46. Dimana Dyakova says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon?
    Oh yes!!!
    I was in a lodge and my room was literally on the edge of the canyon!!! Have never seen so many stars in my life …. Amazing, magical and out of this planet place … I will go back there for sure 😉

    Reply
  47. Kiss & Make-up says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Hi Karen! I wear a mouthguard to bed to, but for me it’s mostly to make sure my teeth don’t slowly start moving again. My parents paid too much to get them fixed 😉
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Review | Yours Truly Organics 100% organic skin care

    Reply
  48. Angelica Saldivar says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Boooo I’m sick 🙁 I have a cold!!!

    Reply
  49. Marina Grigório says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Have made ​​some friends in the gym building my mother (while I lived with her), I began to worry about healthier eating and as time in the gym never passed, I started to make friends and together we gave each other tips purchases outside circuits we did together!

    Reply
  50. Stephanie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I saw your instagram post about glasses and it inspired me to look for ones that suit my face better and I’m bored of looking through all the options so I’m taking a break and looking through all your posts instead 🙂

    Reply
  51. Jessie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Loved visiting the Grand Canyon! It is so beautiful and peaceful (even with all the tourists)!

    Reply
  52. AJ says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Love the Stila Stay All Day liquid liner!
    Still on the hunt for a good bronzer, one that’s neither too orange nor too muddy with a hint of sheen…

    Reply
  53. Anisha says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Will visit the Statue of Liberty in 3 weeks! Looking forward to our trip to the States 🙂

    Reply
  54. Kate Gentry says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I used to wear a mouthgaurd for teeth grinding, too! But I haven’t lately…

    Reply
  55. Saira Ifzal says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Reading beauty products reviews make me crazy as I then want to buy everything I read about 😀

    Reply
  56. Lynn says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    No never been to the grand canyon but i really want to! i love geology, but everyone i know went before as a kid and don’t care to revisit…so i need new friends.

    FYI did you know ryan gosling was in SF for the film festival!?

    Reply
  57. Marisa says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I love the Stila Stay All Day liquid liner in black.

    Reply
  58. Heather says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Favorite liquid liner? Tarte lights, camera, lashes™ precision longwear liquid eyeliner http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lights-camera-lashes-precision-longwear-liquid-eyeliner

    Reply
  59. Michaela says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I’ve been to the Grand Canyon twice. Very spiritual place. Seen quite a few people with little common sense try to go beyond the ropes or barriers to get to the edges. Not very smart.

    Reply
  60. Elizabeth says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Since tomorrow is Mother’s Day, I now can laugh at what my son did when he was 5 at Easter mass so long ago. During the sermon, the priest kept repeating “You must find Jesus”, after about 10 minutes of this, my 5 year old son stood up pointed at the cross and shouted “Jesus is right there, can’t you see him?” I was not sure if I should laugh or hid under the pew?

    Reply
  61. MK says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I haven’t tried many bronzers, but I love Nars Laguna 🙂

    Reply
  62. Loris Ayoub says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Never being to the Grand Kenyon or the US for that matter 🙂

    Reply
  63. Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I’ve been enjoying Sephora’s Bronzer in Los Cabos!

    Reply
  64. Jaime Hansen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I wear a mouthguard to bed, as well. GRINDERS UNITE!

    Reply
  65. Paulomi says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Hi Karen, I quite like my Stila liquid liner but Bobbi’s gel eyeliner is my HG…no matter what I tried, my waterline would always get smudged so I stayed away from doing boldly lined eyes…but recently discovered that Bobbi’s gel liner applied on top of NARS eyeshadow primer on the lower lashline keeps me smudgeproof for hours…yay!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  66. Natasha says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    It’s funny you mention it because I need a mouth guard! I’m actually using my whitening trays to hold me over until I can get one 😡
    Natasha recently posted … Woo, finally home!

    Reply
  67. monica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    thanks for putting the trailer up. it looks hilarious. I kind of want to see it now

    Reply
  68. Lisa says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I have been using Studio Gear’s Bronze Matte Bronzer for some time, it’s a nice build able color, with absolutely no shimmer, and seriously, it lasts forever. No idea when I am going to hit pan on it, but I don’t use it in the winter, just spring and summer. I got it at Ulta. I am going to take a look at that Urban Decay Naked Flush you wrote about this week, because it looks like a great travel option!

    Reply
  69. Laura says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Mountain lion!

    Reply
  70. Gabi says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    My favorite liquid liner is by far the still stay all day! I just bought it and immediately fell in love!

    Reply
  71. Monica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    I’ve never been to the grand canyon but I hope to some day!

    Reply
  72. Vanessa F says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I’ve been to the Grand Canyon several times. Blows me away every time!

    Reply
  73. Jen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I have yet to find the perfect bronzer, but the NYC Sunny Bronzer works well and is affordable!

    Reply
  74. Fran says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I have never been fortunate enough to make friends at the gym :-/. I swear I’m friendly- maybe I just look super intense when I workout!

    Reply
  75. Isabella says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Karen, you have to tell me what you have been doing with your skin lately, it looks incredible! New foundation? powder? whatever it is i hope Sephora stock it so I can get my hands on that miracle product of yours if I win!

    Reply
  76. Miki says

    May 10th, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I want to see The Neighbors but haven’t yet!
    Miki recently posted … Mini Sephora Haul!

    Reply
  77. GB says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I’ve seen the Statue of Liberty from a boat but never visited.

    Reply
  78. Liz says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I really want to see Mount Rushmore, but no real vacations for me until the kid is out of the house!

    Reply
  79. Nicole says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Getting ready for my move – why do I have so much stuff???

    Reply
  80. Nicole says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Stila is my favorite liquid liner! Great wear and so many colors!

    Reply
  81. Tiffanie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Guerlain definitely makes the best bronzer!

    Reply
  82. Lindsey M says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    I have a mouth guard for teeth grinding, but I am flat out horrible at wearing it. Time to work on that again…

    Reply
  83. Deborah says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Mountain lion!

    Reply
  84. Rachel says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Thank goodness for my mouthguard!

    Reply
  85. Sidra Vitale says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I didn’t watch Neighbors last night, instead I watched a made-for-TV Wonder Woman movie from around 1975 or so on the MeTV station. It was so fun!

    Reply
  86. stacey says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite liquid eyeliner is the Kat Von D Tattoo liner.

    Reply
  87. Amby B. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    I am lounging today. I pushed myself too hard for the past week and last weekend. My back is angry with me, so online retail it is!

    Reply
  88. Martha Cuellar Dawson says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    LOVE popcorn and raisinets!!!
    Besos
    Martha
    P.S. I also wear a mouth guard at night ;D

    Reply
  89. Katie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I don’t have a favorite liquid liner because I legit don’t get how to use them! I’ve tried a few times and it always looks bad, haha.

    Reply
  90. Doreena says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Happy Mothers day to all!!!

    Reply
  91. meg says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I’ve been wanting to see Neighbors for as long as there have been previews playing at the theater. I love Seth Rogan. I think we’re going on Weds. Good to know it was as dumb as I expected it to be, but still funny!

    Reply
  92. Tania G says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I never had any luck with a liquid eyeliner, so I don’t have a favorite one. I love my urban decay 24/7 pencil eyeliners.

    Reply
  93. nat ogu says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    i love mac’s bronzers

    Reply
  94. Laurinha says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    When I was in NYC back in the 90’s, I went to see/visit the Statue of Liberty. But the wheather was terribly cold and so windy, that that tour is not a good remembering…

    Reply
  95. anissa says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    Mountain lion, falcon or bear? — not sure if this means which animal i like best, which animal i would choose to be in a future life, or which animal i would rather have to defend myself against.

    i’m going to choose mountain lion, because i’ve always had great love for all “big cats” <3

    Reply
  96. Anastasiya says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I love my burberry bronzer!

    Reply
  97. Tracy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?

    3rd grade kickball game. I wanted to impress my crush at the time and prove that girls could play too. As I nervously stood on line I was determined to punt it as far as I could. Then it was my turn so I ran as fast as my little legs allowed, swung my leg back and kicked the ball. Only the bottom of my foot landed on top of the ball and I landed ass over teakettle (plus I was wearing a skirt-the horror). Needless to say I didn’t play ever again. And my crush… he’s my husband. So at least I got the boy!

    Reply
  98. Swati says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    My plastic retainer acts like a mouthguard!

    Reply
  99. Jessica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty once, but I’d really love to go on a road trip to see Mount Rushmore!

    Reply
  100. Cyndi says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Don’t wear a mouthgaurd to bed but apparently I chew in my sleep according to my hubby haha!!

    Reply
  101. Laurel says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I love Too Faced Bronzed and Poreless

    Reply
  102. Bhevarri says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I’ve lived in arizona my whole life, never been to the grand canyon 😛

    Reply
  103. Charity says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Hoping to win the gift card… On the hunt for a “beachy” scented perfume.

    Reply
  104. gina says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    haven’t entered the giveaway in some time… but i have my eyes on something gorgeous from sephora! hope i win~

    Reply
  105. Lilly's mom says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Love Stone Mountain in GA. On of the few majestic wonders of the United States that the creator of Mt Rushmore started and left to finish Mt. Rushmore.

    Reply
  106. Jennifer says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I went to the Statue of Liberty when I was around 13. It was summer and hot and crowded. You would take 1 step, then wait several minutes before you could take another. It took a long time to get to the top.
    I’ve been to Mt. Rushmore twice. For some reason I didn’t find it that impressive the first time but it definitely was on my second visit.

    Reply
  107. Jerikka says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    I agree with you on everything Zac Efron 😉 I don’t know if that’s enough to make me watch the movie though (I know, gasp). My favourite eyeliner so far would be the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner but I need to cut back on spending and find a cheaper alternative *sigh*. The search goes on! And thank you for this giveaway, Karen 🙂

    Reply
  108. Lisa J says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    I’m not confident in my abilities with regular pencil liners that I’ve yet to consider tackling the “liquid liner” beast.
    Cheers 🙂

    Reply
  109. Renee says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite liquid liner is the Lorac pen! I am obsessed with liner pens now! Thy are way easier to use than just about anything else!

    Reply
  110. Jennifer says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    I wear a mouthguard on occasion because I grind my teeth, too, but I figured out that I tend to bite down hard on the guard and consequently wake up with a sore jaw. 🙁

    Reply
  111. Judith says

    May 10th, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    After the first time at the gym working really hard I was dizzy and out of it. All I wanted was to go to the restroom and pee. Well I walked into the men’s restroom into men using the urinals LOL I was mortified at the time.

    Reply
  112. Camille says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    hello karen & tabs! haven’t been here in a while. 🙁 but i can binge read to catch up 🙂

    have a lovely weekend! hope to see the reviews for those MAC LE stuff. <3

    Reply
  113. ashley cabell says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    The best bronzer is made by Too Faced Cosmetics!!

    Reply
  114. Jessie C. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    I have never been to the Grand Canyon

    Reply
  115. Anitra Coleman says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I love your blog and personality!! You are so funny and down to earth… keep up the great work

    Reply
  116. Asmita says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    My favourite liquid liner is the Kat Von D tattoo liner in trooper, long lasting and super pigmented!

    Reply
  117. Jessica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    I wish I could take my mom out to brunch this year! We live so far away from each other, though. Also, it’s amazing how many people I’ve heard love the Kat Von D tattoo liner. I must try it!

    Reply
  118. Sunita says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I have finals this coming week, and I have yet to start on some of my computer science programs! ARGGGHHH. I need buys from Sephora.

    Reply
  119. NICHOLE LYNN says

    May 10th, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Hi Karen! Love seeing your photos on instagram, I’m a fellow cat lover as well. Meow on

    Reply
  120. Cez says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    My favorite liquid eyeliner is Stila’s All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye liner, it’s the only one that doesn’t smudge on me after an hour, everything else does unfortunately.

    Reply
  121. Isabella P. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I guess it’s because I’m shy that I never post on blogs or things like that, but since I am today, I have to let you know you are pretty much my fav makeup blog! You are such a sweetheart, give accurate portrayals of the products, and are near my skintone (that helps xD). Thanks for being such a helpful resource!
    Also: My fav liner is by a brand called Dolly Wink (japanese), it’s pretty well known, and is really long wearing and easy to apply.

    Reply
  122. Jane says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed, but I have visited the Grand Canyon.
    My two cats and I would love a Sephora gift card!

    Reply
  123. Sasha says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    I have been to the Grand Canyon and would love to go back again!

    Reply
  124. Erika C. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I would love to visit Grand Canyon since I’ve never been.

    Reply
  125. Jennifer M-K says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Favorite liquid liner? Stila stay all day waterproof liquid liner is hands down THE BEST liquid liner I’ve ever used! The felt tip applicator is super easy to use even for a beginner (it was my first liquid liner) and stay all day is actually an understatement…I’ve actually warn it all day, got home and passed out with it on, gotten up in a rush and run off to work with it still on (now day 2) and it still hadn’t budged when I got home that night. Now I know doing that is probably bad but its not like I make a habit of it 0:)

    Reply
  126. Heather says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    I love checking your website everyday. You always have the best photographs. 🙂

    Reply
  127. Mandy says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Oh yes, I absolutely wear a Nightguard. Makes a huge difference as you grow older.

    Reply
  128. Jenna Osborne says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I’ve been to both. Mt Rushmore was so filled with people from all over the world, little snippets of conversation in every language as we passed.

    Reply
  129. Puri says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Lets make this fun- most embarrassing moment is when I was at a ski resort and I fell OFF THE SKI LIFT. One of my skis got stuck in the ground right at take off and I face-planted the ground. Uugghhhhhh! Only thing I hurt was my pinky finger, lol. Well, and my pride
    Puri recently posted … TokyoMilk’s two perfumes I can’t get enough of

    Reply
  130. Amanda Casto says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I have been to the Grand Canyon and it was breath taking! I went there when I got married in Las Vegas, NV in September of 2012!

    Reply
  131. Georgia says

    May 10th, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Hope I’m posting this in the right place
    Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? Yes, I grind too

    Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty? Statue of Liberty special event for a conference, we had Ellis Island to ourselves for the night. It was an amazing evening!

    Who makes the best bronzer? Nars Laguna

    Reply
  132. Mahdi Martin says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    I used to wear I mouth guard when I was a child, because I clench my teeth. I stopped because it hurt more than ever. I don’t think it fit right.

    Reply
  133. Tiffany says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I’ve never climbed up the Statue of Liberty but I have taken the Ferry past it several times.

    Reply
  134. Lori P says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard but I probably need to because I tend to clench/grind my teeth at night

    Reply
  135. patricia says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Mountain lion! Also, I wear a mouthpiece too. Total teeth grinder. Yay, stress! :\

    Reply
  136. Jennifer says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    I can’t wait to see Neighbors, it looks funny and silly and frankly, I’m all about dumb comedies.

    I don’t wear a mouthguard but I probably should because I’ve started grinding my teeth at night.
    Jennifer recently posted … Weekend Cooking Game Plan May 11-12, 2014

    Reply
  137. Cori Westphal says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but it’s some place I’d love to see sometime in my lifetime!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  138. Lynn says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    I sure hope the best bronzer is Soleil Tan De Chanel since I just bought it today!

    Reply
  139. susan says

    May 10th, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I’ve been to the Grand Canyon and it is A-Mazing!

    Reply
  140. Meg says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I think Too Faced makes the best bronzers!
    Meg recently posted … MAC Proenza Schouler Blush Ombres in Ocean City and Sunset Beach

    Reply
  141. Alex says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Favorite liquid liner is New York Color. Tried Revlon Colorstay, but it faded and smudges too easily!!

    Reply
  142. Berry says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty a few times when I was younger on family vacations to NYC. It’s been years, though. I’m definitely overdue for a trip.

    Reply
  143. SirenPrincess says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I did not realize how amazing Nars concealer was until today.

    Reply
  144. Emily B says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I really wanna go see Neighbors. All the clips and trailers I’ve seen looked really good so I hope I like it.

    Reply
  145. Sarah says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I’ve never been to the statue of liberty but i want to so much!

    Reply
  146. Midaa H. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    In my opinion, elf makes the best bronzer.

    Reply
  147. MsAnne says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I need to do my homework.

    Reply
  148. Ms. Elise says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I’m really into matte for makeup, because I went through a major sparkle phase as a teenager, so I’m going to have to vote for Too Faced’s Chocolate Soleil bronzer.

    Reply
  149. Denyse Mathiesen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Loved zac efron (body) on that seventeen movie

    Reply
  150. becca m says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    I choose falcon. Because feathers are rad.

    Reply
  151. mrsshukra says

    May 10th, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Really liked the movie Philomena!

    Reply
  152. BrooklynShoeBabe says

    May 10th, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Zac Effron’s abs are delicious. However, I’m 41, so I feel guilty to even look at them. lol.

    Reply
  153. Nguyen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I don’t even know there is a thing called mouthguard until I read your post. LOL

    Reply
  154. Noel says

    May 10th, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I wear a mouthguard to bed because I grind my teeth. I have also been to Mount Rushmore. 🙂

    Reply
  155. Emily says

    May 10th, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    I really need to get to Sephora!

    Reply
  156. Jennifer says

    May 10th, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    bear!

    Reply
  157. Krista says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I also wear a mouthguard. My problem is more clenching than grinding, really. Speaking of which, I have to look for the damn thing. It’s been missing for about a week and I’ve started to wake up with headaches without it.

    Reply
  158. Chris says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    I should wear a mouthguard (I grind my teeth), but I usually forget.

    Reply
  159. Chelsey says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I wear a retainer every night after getting my braces taken off — does that count? 😉

    Reply
  160. Emily C says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard but I really should!

    Reply
  161. Sara W. says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Mountain lion, falcon or bear?

    Falcon! I was walking home today with my husband & we noticed a falcon flying above us. After a few seconds a 2nd & 3rd falcon came into view. The 3 of them soared above for several minutes while we stared at them. As if they knew they had our undivided attention, they came together, almost in a circle & started synchronized soaring, in & out of the circle 4 or 5 times before they all flew off in different directions.

    It was breathtaking…spiritual. Something that I’ll never forget!

    Reply
  162. Rene Groyer says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Have not been to the Grand Canyon but saw Lady Liberty from a distance.Blown away !

    Reply
  163. Nicole says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I do not wear a mouth guard to bed. Although,I should. My insurance won’t cover it and I like buying fun stuff more..like makeup and skin care products! 🙂

    Reply
  164. MARY MOUGEOT says

    May 10th, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    A BEAR…

    Reply
  165. Stephanie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but I’m hoping to plan a trip to Vegas soon and make a detour.

    Reply
  166. Melanie says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I have been to the Grand Canyon and the Statue of Liberty. Mt Rushmore hopefully sometime in the future.

    Reply
  167. Rozae says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I don’t wear a mouth guard but retainer for life 🙁

    Reply
  168. Nicole says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I grabbed a black matte Wet n Wild liquid liner after hearing good things about it. It’s great!

    Reply
  169. Estefania says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I don’t love how bronzer looks on me all the time, but I LOVE using MAC’s MSF Natural in Dark Deepest or Dark Deep on people! It just warms up the face so nicely!

    Reply
  170. Luv Jaime says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Happy Momma’s Day Karen! Tabs sure is lucky to have a doting Mom like you 🙂

    Reply
  171. Katherine says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    My favorite bronzer is from The Body Shop, because they make one pale enough for me.

    Reply
  172. Jessica says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I love Mothers Day because it’s really the day I feel most appreciated and it’s always nice to feel appreciated. Unfortunately, I’ll be working ALL day 🙁

    Reply
  173. Emily Luong says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    My life goal is to buy all the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders, LOL!

    Reply
  174. Kristen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Cover fx bronzer in suntan is my absolute favorite bronzer!

    Reply
  175. marisol says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I just found my HG foundation under $10, Loreal true match, Im kind of in a budget right now 🙂

    Reply
  176. Felis says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Mountain lion! SABERTOOTH TIGER! rowr!

    Reply
  177. Lucy Nguyen says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed

    Reply
  178. Kait says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I do have a mouthguard but for the life of me cannot wear it. So awkward and annoying.

    Reply
  179. Efraín says

    May 10th, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    Yesterday was Mother’s day in Mexico, you don’t know how difficult is to find a present for your mother when you’re a makeup junkie and she isn’t; so I opted for DIY knitwear.
    Efraín recently posted … Spring Bloom Tag o en español el Tag de primavera.

    Reply
  180. Charlene says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:27 am

    Love your blog and love that you’re from the Bay Area too!

    Reply
  181. MelodyJ says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:31 am

    I don’t understand the animal question. The weather here has been up and down.

    Reply
  182. Charlene says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:32 am

    Love your blog and love that you’re from the Bay Area as well!

    Reply
  183. Donna W. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:11 am

    I wear a mouthguard because when I was going through cancer, I was clinching and they had to remove a bone fragment from my mouth. All better now!

    Reply
  184. Ilse says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:58 am

    i will be visiting the U.S.A for the first time this summer. On may 30th me and my husband to be will be getting married (we are from Holland) and will enjoy our Honeymoon in your beautifull country! We don’t have a Sephora in Holland 🙁 🙁 🙁 so i would loooove to visit one!

    Reply
  185. Mardi says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:36 am

    Sadly the best liquid eyeliner I’ve found is Stila. Sadly because they are no longer cruelty free so I have to find a CF alternative and haven’t found one as good yet.

    Reply
  186. Maren says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:37 am

    Mouthguards– yes, I’m supposed to.

    Reply
  187. Teresa koedyker says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:59 am

    Yes I do wear a mouth guard.

    Reply
  188. Kimberley Dinh says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:28 am

    Falcon!

    Reply
  189. Mandy says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:49 am

    If we’re choosing between mountain lion, falcon or bear, I’m gonna go for the mountain lion. Power, grace, & all of that. It’d be super fun to be friends with one & ride it!

    Reply
  190. Rhoda K says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:57 am

    I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon. Maybe one day.x

    Reply
  191. Liz says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:30 am

    My favorite bronzer is the NYX matte bronzer.

    Reply
  192. Sharmen says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:45 am

    I haven’t been to the Statue of Liberty, but I definitely would like to someday…

    Reply
  193. Carmela says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:47 am

    I do not wear a mouthguard but I always wear retainers

    Reply
  194. Andrea Sherman says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:23 am

    My favorite eyeliner is Urban Decay 24/7 pencils. They give you about 30 seconds to play with and then – totally budgeproof! I’ve got a ton of them and I want more!

    Reply
  195. Jennifer Pham says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:06 am

    I have been to the Grand Canyon, but we took the train there and they only allowed 2-3 hours. We only walked around the rim . . .

    Reply
  196. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:23 am

    I’ve been to the Grand Canyon, but I’d love to go back there with my husband, who’s never been.
    Lisa @ Lisa Living Well recently posted … April Conscious Box review

    Reply
  197. Erica M says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:30 am

    MountainLion! Does that make me a cat lady?

    Reply
  198. Pam says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I grind my teeth too!

    Reply
  199. Pam says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Love your blog Karen!

    Reply
  200. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:16 am

    I have never been to the Grand Canyon, but would like to go! 🙂

    Reply
  201. Siobhan says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I went to the Grand Canyon for a three day trip when I was staying with family in California. My pasty Canadian skin stood out a lot there – went through so many bottles of sunscreen!

    Reply
  202. Lynda says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:23 am

    yes i’ve been to grand canyon

    Reply
  203. Stephanie says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:26 am

    We saw the Neighbor last night, it was cute. As you said, dumb, but sometimes I like a mindless comedy.

    I would love to see pictures of your makeup collection. Do you have it in a neat little organizer? I just recently got an acrylic organizer and it’s ok, it helps, but it’s not big enough. I’m curious what your set up is.

    Stephanie

    Reply
  204. debladyrose says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Found your blog from Pinterest…. post on how to apply foundation. LOVED it 🙂

    Reply
  205. Emily says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I love Tarte’s powder bronzer!

    Reply
  206. Ann says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I’ve been over the Grand Canyon a few times, but never to it. 🙂

    Reply
  207. Natalie Brown says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Hi! I have been to Mt. Rushmore a few times. I grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin so it was sort of close to go to. It’s pretty awesome! What else is cool in South Dakota is the Corn Palace. I think it’s in Mitchell. It’s a place to shop but all the walls inside and out have pictures made out of different colored corn. It sounds really silly but it’s pretty cool too. Thanks!!+

    Reply
  208. Terri says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I visited the Statue of Liberty the first time I chaperoned a group of students to New York.

    Reply
  209. Molly says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:17 am

    I really haven’t played much with liquid/gel/creme eyeliners, but I’m definitely interested! I love the winged look, but it’s hard to walk away from those kohl pencils I’ve been relying on since middle school. They’re just so forgiving of mistakes!

    Reply
  210. Anna says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:18 am

    One of my most embarrassing moments recently occurred while I was getting a coffee at Ralphs. Not only did I manage to spill the entire cup all over my shirt making it see through, but as I hurried to rush and get napkins I manage to accidentally slap another woman on the butt as I was walking past. I went into shock and couldn’t bring myself to turn around and apologize so I just walked away…. Yep it was one of those days

    Reply
  211. Trina Flynn says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:19 am

    I would like to wish all Mom’s, Grandmother’s, Step-Moms and soon to be Mom’s a wonderful Mother’s Day! Have a Blessed Day <3
    Trina Flynn recently posted … Mother’s Day Packages Order Tomorrow May 5th

    Reply
  212. Valerie says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I WISH I could make friends at the gym! I am just so shy. And I don’t know how to start a friendship without coming across as a creeper.

    Reply
  213. Tracy says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Mountain lion, falcon or bear? Bear. No question. Rawr.

    Reply
  214. Nataya says

    May 11th, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Happy mother’s day! or I wonder if there would be Neighbor’s day someday too. 🙂 I haven’t watched the movie actually. By the way I am sad my mom is miles away in another continent. Much love.

    Reply
  215. Ashwini says

    May 11th, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Maybelline Hyper Sharp Eyeliner is my favourite 🙂

    Reply
  216. taahirah says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:04 am

    falcon!

    Reply
  217. Maria J. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Favorite Liquid liner is the Milani Eye Tech Extreme.

    Reply
  218. Maria J. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:18 am

    My Favorite Liquid liner is the Milani Eye Tech Extreme in Blackest Black.

    Reply
  219. serina says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:20 am

    soo in love with toofaces’ new book of bronzers!! deff gonna buy that if i win…side note: on instagram they put up a picture of it and i commented and they responded haha had a little fangirl moment

    Reply
  220. Candice C. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:23 am

    In college, my friends and I did a turnaround trip to the Grand Canyon. We left at 10pm, got there a bit before sunrise, walked around for an hour or so, and went back home. It was wonderful and horrible at the same time.

    Reply
  221. Oana says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:46 am

    No, I never been to Grand Canyon but I would love to see it. I actually never been to USA.

    Reply
  222. Deanna says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:51 am

    Never been to the Grand Canyon but would love to! Don’t usually use liquid liner but I have one by l’oreal that I like. The Sephora matte bronzer is a pretty good one, usually use it for light contouring or for creating a shadow on my lid. I usually use the MAC mineralize skinfinish in medium deep as my all over bronzey glow color!

    Reply
  223. Jocelyn says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I think Too-Faced makes great bronzers! Pink Leopard may be my favorite at the moment, I’ve been using it as a blush.

    Reply
  224. Lisa C says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    I’m loving all the summer collections that are coming out 🙂

    Reply
  225. Kylie says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I wear an Invisilin-style retainer to bed. The best bronzer, in my opinion, is Tarte Park Avenue Princess!

    Reply
  226. Britany says

    May 11th, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Falcon 🙂

    Reply
  227. Angie Monroy says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Hey love! I laugh so hard at the preview.. Im totally going tonight to watch it! 😀 anyways… I wanted to ask… have you tried the Nars body glow with monoi oil?? Im kind of pale but love the bronzing look for the summer but for such an small bottle Im not sure I want to spend 60+ on it if its not super amazing! 😀 xoxo

    Reply
  228. Tina says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    i love benefits hoola bronzer.

    Reply
  229. Lyndsey B. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I have been to the Statue of Liberty.

    Reply
  230. Ashley says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    the stila waterproof liquid liner!

    Reply
  231. Allie says

    May 11th, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    My fav liner would probably be any of their 24/7 pencils, especially the brighter colours!

    Reply
  232. Denise says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    My favorite liner is the Urban Decay 24/7, love them! The first time I used it I was totally impressed with the quality, buttery smooth like everyone says, amazing & unique colors and I love how long it lasts, on my waterline too. =) Also, very gentle on the eyes, never stings or irritates.

    Reply
  233. Stephanie says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    My favorite lipsticks are MAC

    Reply
  234. Nikki says

    May 11th, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Oh man I could use a vacation. Even to Mt. Rushmore (although I’d rather go to Hawaii!) It’s been CRAZY hot here! I live right near you, Karen (SJ) so you know what I’m talking about I’m sure.
    At least on Maui I can get away with wearing only a bathing suit and a shirt all the time.

    Reply
  235. Danielle says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I have been to both Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty.

    Reply
  236. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Mountain Lion! And I grind my teeth too, but haven’t tried a mouth guard yet…

    Reply
  237. Sarah says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I really like my Clinique bronzer. It’s nice and natural.

    Reply
  238. sarah rene says

    May 11th, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    My fav liner right now is the Milani felt tip liquid liner. Its super affordable and works just as well as the more expensive ones. Its super black and I love that it has a long thin point at the tip then it tapers wider. Perfect! Thx for the giveaway!

    Reply
  239. Andrea Darst says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I do wear a mouth guard when I sleep because I grind my teeth too!

    Reply
  240. Isabel V says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I’m not terribly picky about the liquid liner I use, honestly. And I wear it every day! I’m pretty fond of Revlon’s ColorStay liner, but Rimmel’s Exaggerate Liquid Eye Liner also has a pretty hefty amount of staying power. They have similar brushes and formulas, and they’re both around $5. Can’t really go wrong either way!

    Reply
  241. Noelle says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I think NYX’s bronzer is awesome!

    Reply
  242. Cristine Joy says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Favorite liner as of the moment is the black K-Palette 24 hour tattoo.

    Reply
  243. Steph says

    May 11th, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Liquid liner? How about no liner? I am that unskilled girl who freaks about putting on eyeliner. It’s never straight and anything coming at my eye is a no-go. (Even though I wear contact lenses!)

    Reply
  244. Grace says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Hi Karen, I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty once! Never actually got to go inside but standing by the base was quite a sight alone! Obviously it’s a tall statue, but when you’re actually at the base it’s quite breathtaking. Hope you are having a fantastic Mother’s Day!

    Reply
  245. Nao says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Best bronzer: RMS Burti Bronzer. No orange, just glowy goodness. And: You’re such an awesome blogger, Karen! Thanks for always keeping it fabulous and fun.

    Reply
  246. Charlotte says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Falcon!

    Reply
  247. AmyBS says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I do wear a mouthguard! I grind my teeth and I have TMJ. I hate it!

    Reply
  248. Maria C. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard :O

    Reply
  249. Lily Heng says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Nope, don’t wear a mouthguard, but I probably should because I do grind my teeth when I sleep I have been told.

    Reply
  250. Stephanie G says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed, but I probably should!

    Reply
  251. Evangalia Kanaraki says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    I wanna win this so bad!!!!!! 😀

    Reply
  252. meghan says

    May 11th, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    sooo anxious for the alluring aquatic release! i can’t wait to try the bronzers!!

    Reply
  253. amanda whiltey says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty? no to mount rushmore yes to statue of liberty.

    Reply
  254. Miki says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I love Lorac and Covergirl liquid liners!
    Miki recently posted … The Canterbury Tales Series: The Wife of Bath

    Reply
  255. Stephanie Gricius says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    I wear retainers, which my orthodontist is seriously impressed with since I’ve had my braces off for 15 years! Tarte park ave princess is my favorite bronzer. And I met my husband at the gym 🙂

    Reply
  256. Sara says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I’ve just found your blog, it’s been a really great read, very informative!

    Reply
  257. Jordi says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    I still wear my retainers at night. Two bouts with braces and I will *not* let that happen again!

    Reply
  258. Fransheska says

    May 11th, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Hahaha, “An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?” I remember when I first wore red lipstick when I was 19 years old at a University party and ALL my front teeth got red coloured, I was smiling to everyone, specially the guy I liked, and feeling invincible until I looked at my reflection and saw that I was, technically, a female Joker; felt so embarrassed that I locked myself in the bathroom until my mum picked me up.

    Reply
  259. Lake says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Just reinstated the mouth guard last week. Waking up with jaw/neck pain is not fun.

    Reply
  260. Petunia says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I am so ready for summer. Bring on the bronzer!

    Reply
  261. Deanna says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    My favorite liquid liner is the Stila Stay All Day liner. It comes in so many fun colors, and it really does last!

    Reply
  262. Tiffany says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    I love the Marc Jacobs liquid eyeliner!

    Reply
  263. Chelsay says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    I grind my teeth in my sleep when I’m anxious (I’m in the last 2 weeks of my first year of grad school, so literally every night), but I don’t have a mouth guard. And I really need to get one. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂

    Reply
  264. Mo P. says

    May 11th, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    My favorite eyeliner has to be Sephora’s liquid liner with the brush tip. I don’t know if that’s because I’ve been using it for years and haven’t tried out better ones or if it really does work the best on my skin, but I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  265. Wayne says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I’ve heard of “emotional eating” but when I am terribly sad, I don’t want to eat at all… I feel like I’ve been gut punched. 🙁

    Reply
  266. Tweakweasel says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Falcon all the way. 😛 And I’m a big fan of the Jesse’s Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner; such sleek packaging at such a cheap price. Plus the idea behind it (based on calligraphy brushes) and the strong performance also makes this one of my favorites. Then again, I’m also a big fan of the Jordana liquid eyeliner in Antique Linger. Weird name, great color.

    Reply
  267. Laura says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Another grinder here…sadly.

    Reply
  268. Allison Myers says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I love me some Sephora!!! Shopping for hair and makeup products is always fun because you don’t have to worry about sizes and something not fitting.

    Reply
  269. resham says

    May 11th, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I think Loreal makes lovely liquid liner and Chanel has my fav bronzer.

    Reply
  270. Barbara says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    I do wear a mouthguard to bed, I don’t wear liquid liner, and one of my best friends is someone I met at the gym! Thanks for another great Sephora contest!

    Reply
  271. Barbara B says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I do grind my teeth when stressed. Got fitted for a nightguard at my dentist’s but haven’t gotten it yet. We’ll see if I wear it, but for the amount I paid I should!

    Reply
  272. Yasmin Hussein says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Loreal makes the best liquid and gel liner because they do not dry out as fast as liners from other brands.

    Reply
  273. Jennifer says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I absolutely love The Balms Bahama Bronzer. 2nd favorite would be NYX blush in Taupe.

    Reply
  274. Jeanne says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Just found this website while searching for concealers. So excited to follow your future posts 😀

    Reply
  275. Kimberly says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I also grind my teeth. I am supposed to wear a mouth piece to bed. I am always scared I will choke on it at night. Am I crazy? I better start wearing it or I won’t have any teeth left. Xo

    Reply
  276. Zoe says

    May 11th, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    I sleep with my phone! I love revlon lip butterd and baby lips. I love L’Oréal liners.

    Reply
  277. em says

    May 11th, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    mother’s day shouldn’t be just one day, it should be everyday

    Reply
  278. Jaclyn C says

    May 12th, 2014 at 1:41 am

    While I’ve never been to see the statue of liberty, i plan see her this summer on my very first trip to New York!
    Thank you for another fabulous giveaway!
    Happy blogging!
    Jaclyn

    Reply
  279. renee says

    May 12th, 2014 at 1:59 am

    i never went to the statue of liberty. real new yorkers avoid tourist traps at all costs, lol.

    Reply
  280. chiara says

    May 12th, 2014 at 2:05 am

    hi karen! I’ve never been to the States (I live in Italy) but I hope one day… lots of love

    Reply
  281. Clara says

    May 12th, 2014 at 3:06 am

    I went to the Statue of Liberty when I was really young…all I remember was how insanely long the lines were!

    Reply
  282. April Walker says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:05 am

    Hi, Ive tried to enter your giveaways several times, couldn’t get it to go through, so, here we go..Im 46 years old, just getting back into makeup. First having to buy things I need, I didn’t have much, Second, had to watch many, many, many videos, read many blogs, to learn how to use items and which ones to buy. Its been a long and sometimes hard road. At my age, you need a little makeup. It has been making feel good too!! I need more items, so would love a little help getting those items. Ive never used MAC, EVER, Im loving it now! Need a few brushes but as you know, MACs are a tad high. Have a few from Sephora, need couple more eye brushes. Hope you can help me get them, by me winning! Sephora has a lot of my money already!! Read your articles daily!!

    Reply
  283. Katherine says

    May 12th, 2014 at 6:18 am

    MAC Soft and Gentle is my favorite highlighter

    Reply
  284. Majick says

    May 12th, 2014 at 6:38 am

    Someone keeps hacking my credit card (twice in a month, 1st a card that I had for like 20 years and 2nd the replacement card for the 1st – WEIRD). Please pray or whoever is attacking me because they must be really “sorry” people.

    Reply
  285. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 12th, 2014 at 6:47 am

    ive never made a friend at the gym.

    Reply
  286. Dani says

    May 12th, 2014 at 7:11 am

    The best bronzer award goes to…Too Faced. When I got into using makeup, I was very hesitant to use bronzer for fear that it look orangey and clownish on my fair skin. After receiving a sample of Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer, my mind was forever changed. Not only can the bronzer be applied naturally, but it also has the wonderful scent of cocoa. A-plus! 🙂

    Reply
  287. Stacy says

    May 12th, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I want to go to Mount Rushmore!

    Reply
  288. Meegan says

    May 12th, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Haha I totally wear a nightguard to bed, I grind my teeth too!

    Reply
  289. Joanna L says

    May 12th, 2014 at 7:39 am

    My favorite liquid liner is from Catrice!

    Reply
  290. Trude says

    May 12th, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Happy Monday! I have too many laughable embarrassing moments to pick just one. 🙂
    Trude recently posted … Rachel and Rocky :: Seal Beach Pet Photography

    Reply
  291. Julie says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Gotta go with: Bear!

    Reply
  292. Merced says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:31 am

    If you could only have one eyeshadow and I mean just 1. What would it be?

    Reply
  293. Maggie says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Mountain lion for sure! Cats cats cats

    Reply
  294. Thea Turnbow says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Love your blog! I too wore a mouthguard for tooth grinding…until my dog got a hold of it and decided it was her newest chew toy.

    Reply
  295. Tracy Sarmiento says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:57 am

    Growing up, my mom always had to force me to wear makeup when going to events. I hated makeup until I turned 22. How old am I now? I’m 23. Now, I am obsessed with makeup. I love learning about new products and brands. Your site has helped me out so much because your reviews are so informative. What I love the most are the swatches because we both have the same undertones. Thanks for maintaining an amazing beauty and style blog! 🙂

    Reply
  296. Julie B. says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Falcon!

    Reply
  297. Jordan says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Lately I’ve been loving the Kat Von D tattoo liner. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if it was waterproof.

    Reply
  298. Yurianna Kim says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Mountain lion

    Reply
  299. Cristina says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Hello! Would love to win this!

    Reply
  300. Cristina says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Yosemite, want to go there one day!

    Reply
  301. Cristina says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Haven’t been in Sephora for more than half a year, I want this!

    Reply
  302. Dymond says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:14 am

    I love the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner it’s super thin easy to apply and true black….I also like the NYC one from drugstore and my oh yes the mouthguard helps my grinding too at night! 🙂 Love the blog!

    Reply
  303. veronica v says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I love Sephora!

    Reply
  304. Nisha says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I really like Miliani’s eye tech extreme liquid eyeliner

    Reply
  305. Lymari says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Been to both Mt. Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty and thought both were incredible! But you can’t beat Ms. Liberty looking all gorgeous on the water 🙂

    Reply
  306. Kerri says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Yes, I do wear a mouthguard. I stll refuse to wear it around my boyfriend though even though we’ve been dating almost a year hahah.

    Reply
  307. Bunny says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Falcon!

    Reply
  308. Kimberley says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Me and my best friends made friends with these guys we met at the gym in 1995 and we are still friends with them to this day.

    Reply
  309. Sadie says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:11 am

    The weirdest thing I’ve done lately was wear my (teeth) retainer in the shower. Such an odd feeling.

    Reply
  310. Emma says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Hi Karen! I’m really hoping to win because I’m broke and really want the mascara mini set from sephora, along with like 10 billion other things! LOL I’m all for drug store mascara but I have yet to find one that works for me 🙁 Hope you’re staying cool through the heat wave here in the Bay Area!

    Reply
  311. Yesenia says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:22 am

    What is your favorite bronzer?
    I have a few, The victoria’s secret glitterati bronzer… FYI VS is getting rid of all their makeup to focus on fragrances.
    I also love Casino by Nars!

    Reply
  312. Holly says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I have been to.the Grand Canyon of PA. Does that count? Haha 🙂

    Reply
  313. Nicole - Beyond the Pale and Freckled says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:28 am

    We took the baby shopping at Target again, I think at 9 months we’re in the sweet spot of him handling outings quite easily. Pretty awesome 🙂

    Reply
  314. Stephanie D says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:35 am

    My favorite liquid liner is the lancome Artliner!
    Stephanie D recently posted … Youtube-ing is Totally Tubular

    Reply
  315. Vanessa says

    May 12th, 2014 at 11:59 am

    my new love is the Cake Liner from Makeup Forever!~ especially for cat eyes!!

    Reply
  316. Sarah Anne says

    May 12th, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    I love the elf liquid liner!!

    Reply
  317. Melinda L. says

    May 12th, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I have been to Mt Rushmore and Statue of Liberty

    Reply
  318. maya says

    May 12th, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I should wear a mouth guard but I havent bought one yet. Often my husband will wake me up in the middle of the night because i grind my teeth too hard.

    Reply
  319. Olivia says

    May 12th, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Mountain Lion :)!

    Reply
  320. Chelsea J. says

    May 12th, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I used to wear a mouth guard to bed because my old (moronic) dentist said I needed one. It totally messed me up more and now I no longer wear one haha. There are sooo many high end bronzers I want to try, but I’m currently loving the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster! Happy Monday!

    Reply
  321. Courtney says

    May 12th, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I actually used to wear a mouthguard every night, but I used to throw it across the room in my sleep lol. Got tired of having to look for it.

    Reply
  322. Rachel P. says

    May 12th, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? – Yep, I’ve had a bitesplint for awhile now because my dentist was threatening me with the possibility that I’m going to have the teeth of a 60-yr-old in the next five years if I don’t quit grinding. And I am literally 23. Needless to say, haven’t gone without it since.

    Reply
  323. Vikki says

    May 12th, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Mountain Lion! And I REALLY love the Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Liner Pen.

    Reply
  324. Rachel says

    May 12th, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Urban Decay makes my favorite liquid liner.

    Reply
  325. INCI says

    May 12th, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Nowadays, L’oreal’s liquid liner is my favorite.

    Reply
  326. Sofia says

    May 12th, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    mountain lion 😀

    Reply
  327. Ashley S says

    May 12th, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    My favorite eyeliner is physicians formula!

    Reply
  328. Takella Foster says

    May 12th, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    What are your top 3 highlighters?

    Reply
  329. Takella Foster says

    May 12th, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    This is an awesome blog!!!

    Reply
  330. Takella Foster says

    May 12th, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Are there any makeup trends that you avoid?

    Reply
  331. Diane says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    Falcon.

    Reply
  332. Maria Eduarda Fagundes de Aquino says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I was never really into makeup until last year, when I discovered that makeup can really save a day and it does not take too long to give you a brighter look.

    Reply
  333. Julie Simpson says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I ran into a lover from high school when I was 18 and I’m 50 now and it’s amazing to see how differently we age. He’s 6’4 still handsome but he’s been through it. Although I’ve medical challenges I’m looking pretty good. The chemistry was still there but, he just got married . Heavy sigh

    Reply
  334. Jen Myllymaki says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I wish I wore a mouthguard to bed. My bottom teeth are a little crooked, and I am vain about my teeth.

    Reply
  335. valerie leung says

    May 12th, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    The giftcard to sephora can help me pay for the naked 2 palette I wanted 🙂

    Reply
  336. Laura says

    May 12th, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I’m so in love with the bronzer from the Tom Ford summer palette. If that was available on its own, I’d be so all over that!

    Reply
  337. Susan C says

    May 12th, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Mountain lion, for sure!

    I have made new friends at the gym. It came about because the four of us were trying desperately to get back into shape and ended up in a Hip Hop dance class. Our teacher was very young, lithe and limber and we…weren’t. So there we were, trying desperately to mimic the instructor’s sexy choreography to some seductive Prince song. My body just wouldn’t bend that way, and I plunked unceremoniously on my tush. I glanced up, red-faced, and noted my three now-compatriots had suffered the same fate. We were laughing hysterically. Gym buddies forever!

    Reply
  338. Lindsey Lynn says

    May 12th, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I’m scared of liquid liner!!!

    Reply
  339. Kim says

    May 12th, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    love your reviews and swatches!

    Reply
  340. Janea M says

    May 12th, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Defo, falcon!! Only one on the list that can fly.

    Reply
  341. Thomas Murphy says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  342. Vanessa says

    May 12th, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I wear a mouth guard too! !
    Embarrassed face….

    Reply
  343. BooBooNinja says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I wear a mouth guard at night.

    Reply
  344. roz says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I haven’t gone to the statue of liberty…..yet. It’s on my list

    Reply
  345. Linda says

    May 12th, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Never been to the Statue of Liberty. I will make it New York one of these days!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

About Makeup and Beauty Blog

Welcome to Makeup and Beauty Blog
Hi there! I’m Karen, your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, and I’m a Bay Area girl who hoards brown eyeshadow and covets coral lipstick. Every morning, I wake up and say, “I’m going to do something other than a smoky eye today.” Then…I end up doing a smoky eye anyway (most days). When I’m not putting on makeup, taking pictures of makeup or writing about makeup, which I’ve been doing daily since 2007 (!), you’ll find me hanging out with my hubby (“El Hub”), my four-year-old daughter (Connor Claire) and my torbie girl cat (Pretty Girl Rosie, a.k.a. PGR).

SHOP THE STORE


Long Live Lipstick Tee 💄



Blush Is My Crush Tee



Mascara & Kitties Tee



Thank You For Being a Friend Tee



You Hair Me Tee


Recent Posts

good morning spring flower

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 667

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 648

happy saturday tulips

Saturday Surfing, February 27, 2021

honest beauty smudged cat eye side

Smudged Cat Eye | Day 4 With the Honest Beauty Get It Together Eyeshadow Palette

honest beauty get it together classic smokey eye

Classic Smokey Eyes | Day 3 With the Honest Beauty Get It Together Eyeshadow Palette

Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Featured Posts

Lady Unicorn

Weird Things I Like to Do

brows fill out beforehand

Before You Pluck or Wax Your Brows, You Must Do This

current bare skin status

What’s One Thing That Drastically Changed Your Skin for the Better?

red brown smokey eyes tutorial top pic 2

A Glamorously Grungy Makeup Tutorial: Smoky Reddish Brown Eyes and Vampy Matte Lips [MODERATE SKILL LEVEL]

Copyright © 2020 Makeup and Beauty Blog. Get in touch.