The EYLURE brand put out a Vlogger Series of false lashes earlier this year and I just recently picked up a pair (I like to take my time, haha). Anyway, these EYLURE x Nicole Guerriero in #ONEFOURTHREE ($8.99 @ walgreens.com) are so much fun and very dramatic; for sure not your everyday lash but with just the right outfit? Vavoom!

I think with this type of big style the lash band has to be thick and from my experience, a thick band is a harder to apply. They are just harder to get them to bend to the shape of the eye. This is probably why a lot of people not only have a problem applying lashes but why they give up. So for this reason I pretty much scrutinize every pair in the packaging before purchasing to see if the band is thick because if it is, I usually forgot it altogether as it's just not worth fighting with them. “The thinner the band, the closer to God,” is my motto. Because sexy lashes are just so heavenly!

However, for some reason, I pressed on with these with the thick band and bellied up to the register with them. And I’m glad I did as the band on these is not like the typical ones (I didn’t know this at the time). It has small pre-set bends on the band, which you can see in the above photos. I looked around the Internet to see if I could find info about this cool trait but no one mentions it, not even the brand’s site! I think it’s a big deal that they should talk about but ok, if they won’t, I guess I will.

These small pre-bends truly make these workable and able to hug the lash line. So at least with this pair of glam lashes, you know you’re going to get a good application with them. I’ll let you know if I come across others that make application easier and please do the same!

These were my favorite beauty products for February! See any you’ll be trying?

From L to R:

EYLURE Brow Crayon in Nº 20:Mid Brown $8.99 @ ulta.com.

L’OREAL Infallible Pro-Last Lipcolor in Continual Crimson $12.99 @ target.com.

IT COSMETICS Hello Lashes Extensions $24 @ qvc.com, itcosmetics.com.

NUDESTIX Lip & Cheek Pencil in Flesh/Soul $24 @ sephora.com.

BOBBI BROWN Brightening Brick in Coral $46 @ bobbibrown.com and nordstrom.com.

ULTA Oval Blending Sponge $2.49 @ ulta.com. 

Disclosure: Some of these items were provided for review purposes. Some I bought.

I just started co-hosting Alayna’s Beauty Talk once a month (the next show is July 23^rd and you can hear it live here. There are also links on the right side to hear past shows) and I talked quite a bit about false eyelashes on the show last week. It totally got me thinking about how long it took me to learn how to put them on and since I’ve gotten so much better, I decided to do a How To… on what works for me. 

So up first, the lashes! I’ve tried probably about 20 or so different brands and in the end I just pick the majority of mine up at Ulta, CVS or Walgreens. Some brands will be made with real hair and some synthetic. Does it matter? I don’t think so but when you are looking at these different brands, look for lashes that look to have a really thin band or look at the different words on the box that will give you an idea of the band malleability (you’ll thank me later). 

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I’ve been seeing a lot of women wearing false lashes for everyday lately. Are you one of them? I wish I was but I just feel too(it) made up if I wear them during the day.

Whatever your preference, know that the EYLURE line just came out with some new styles, 2 under the Katy Perry brand and 4 under Naturalites. Let’s investigate each of them after the pic!

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