I was given COVERGIRL‘s LashPerfection™ mascara earlier this week to try out. Well, truth be told is that I don’t know anything about makeup. I’m completely lost in that department. Usually, my dearest little sister does my make up/hair whenever I have something important to go to. Since I moved out, I figured 24 years old was about a good time as any to learn how to put on make up. Maybe.
I’m usually more of a “put on a little eyeliner and I’m good out the door” kind of girl. Eyeshadow? Useless. Cover up? I don’t even know what category my skin would fall under. So when I got an offer to try Cover Girl‘s Lash Perfection Mascara, I figured I had someplace to start.
Not that I have anything against make up… I don’t. It definitely gives you a boost of self esteem and even gives you the feeling of “rolling out the red carpet” if you don’t wear it that often. Make up, with the help of my sister, has the ability to transform you and give you the confidence that you need for that big day.
What big day am I talking about? Wedding day, meeting significant other’s family, birthday parties, a night out, or in my case… interviews. Sure, looks aren’t everything, but first impressions are important!
This mascara had a large, easy to maneuver brush. It went on smoothly and remained clump free despite how many times I brushed over my eyelashes (yes, I did that just to test it out). The only complaint I have is that it kind of sticks throughout the day. Overall? The product is unbeatable for the price range.
While we’re on the subject of make-up and looking great, you might want to check out the Looking Your Best posts in the Life Well Lived section of BlogHer.com. There are some great application tips and ideas for switching up your look for fall! You can also check out other reviews here.
Want a chance to win a $50 gift card to drugstore.com? In the comments, tell me about a time when using makeup gave you the added confidence you needed for an important event in your life.
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I need a new mascara! This would be perfect 🙂
Like you, I’m not a big makeup person. I’m always afraid of poking myself in the eye with an applicator or something.
Recently, I decided to give it a try using some sample makeup that I received – some mineral foundation, eyeshadow, mascara & lipstick.
After a few attempts, I was finally happy with the end result and walked out of the house feeling like a million bucks. Now, I get a little more adventurous with color each time I try, but know I have classic looks I can always go back to 🙂
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Well, I used to just wear makeup for parties and job interviews, but lately I’ve figured that if it makes you feel pretty for special occasions, why not feel special every day?
Makeup always made me feel more confident when I worked outside the home.
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Using makeup to go to work makes me feel confident 🙂
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I used to be afraid of makeup because I thought that I was too plain of a person for things like lipstick and eye shadow. One day, the lovely woman at the makeup counter showed me some colors and tones that looked nice against my fair skin, and I was so amazed at how professional and put-together it made me feel. It’s nice to have the confidence to experiment with makeup.
-Emily H.
I’m like you – not only do I rarely wear makeup, I also have very little idea of what to do with it when I have it. For my cousin’s wedding, I was a bridesmaid and we all got professional makeup done the day of. This was 4 years ago now, but pictures from that day remain my favorite pictures of myself – I felt so confident that day!
I just recently moved from Hawaii to New York, and wasn’t a huge makeup person. Wearing makeup to the slew of job interviews I had definitely made a difference. Felt put together and on top of my game! ;D
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I like to have fun experimenting with makeup… it’s just a matter of
“do I have enough time to finish the other side of my face before the baby starts vying for my attention again?”
Oh baby.
I got my makeup done for my brother’s wedding last year, it was the first time I got it done professionally and although it looked like a bit much to me, I got tons of compliments on it! 🙂
I am a heavy girl so when I go out, I feel out of place with all my friends who aren’t heavy and look great in their clothes. The only thing that makes me pretty is when I have my face in makeup. I usually just put on eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. But that is enough confidence to give me.
I don’t really use make up….but maybe I could try it out!
I’m not huge on make up BUT I do like to wear it and usually I feel prettier when it’s on 🙂
During high school, I would never wear any makeup because I really didn’t feel the need. I really didn’t know where I fit it until the end of senior year. I didn’t have a whole llot of confidence. Then I started to experiment with eyeshadow with all the colors it offered. I’m glad I did because I always though my eyes were my best feature and I had found a way to show them off and feel more confident.
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Whenever I need to feel confident, like when I am going on an interview, I always swipe on some mascara and curl my lashes! I got my new job with that confidence.
My son got married last year, and I was so worried about crying and my make-up running. I purchased the proper make-up, and walked out of the house feeling so confident and my head held high. It was a beautiful moment, and a beautiful day!
I was really shy about going to prom with my crush since I was a bit tomboyish but a glamorous makeover turned me into a princess for the night and the makeup was subtle yet stunning. I felt so completely beautiful!:)
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Wearing makeup when I started working in an office environment helped me gain confidence even though I was young. I felt that it helped me look more adult and professional and still does.
I always felt more confident wearing makeup when I was dating.
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I’m not a make up person and usually don’t wear any or have very light make ups on. When I attend my husband’s company dinner, I wanted to look my best for him and I put full make up on and I sure felt great and more confidence meeting his colleges for the first time. We both had a wonderful evening at the event.
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love make up, esp mascara and lip gloss!
i hardly ever wear makeup … but when i do i usually get complimented and that always makes anyone feel better
I rarely wear makeup. I wear it for occasions like job interviewing when it can really boost my confidence!
thanks also for a chance to win!
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It gives me added confidence for date night.
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makeup gives me confidence every day!
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I had a Christmas Party to go to and my friend wanted me to have great makeup to go along with my dress. She taught me how to use the multi colored eyeshadow for a dramatic impact and false lashes. That was fun to put on by myself. 🙂
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Makeup gave me extra confidence in my wedding day!
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make up gave me confidence for my last job interview! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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I definitely needed makeup when I went to a job fair a few weeks back. I stressed so much the night before that I hardly slept. The makeup made me look alive 🙂
My wedding day
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I love how pretty I feel when I wear makeup. It always boosts my confidence.
Bumping into an old boyfriend I was really glad I was wearing make-up!
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Whenever I had to speak in public make up gave me that extra boost of confidence
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Makeup gave me more confidence when I worked in the office
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I recently attended my high school reunion and wearing make up made me feel better about the evening.
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it helped me feel pretty at my wedding
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make up gave me confidence on my wedding day!
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When going for job interviews it gives me added confidence and a more professional look.
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Makeup helped me conquer college!
blush , lipstic, mascara makes me feel good and confident
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Makeup gives me confidence when I sing in public.
Thanks for the contest.
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On my wedding day, my friend did my make-up and I’ve never felt more confident!
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I remember getting my makeup done professionally for prom and feeling like a princess!
Make up definitely gave me the extra oomph i needed to meet the significant other’s family. Also to give one fabulous maid of honor speech. thanks for the opportunity girl!
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http://twitter.com/abitnerdy/status/130794435570171906 I tweeted the promo 🙂
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I shy away from a lot of makeup, especially lipstick, but on my wedding day when I was made up to the nines, including lots of lipstick, I never felt more beautiful or confident.
Amy @ A Little Nosh
im happy to say that covergirl helped me land my darling hubby thanks speck135les at yahoo
I had my makeup professionally done for my wedding and it helped make my day brighter and, since I cried all the way down the isle, I am glad they used waterproof makeup! LOL I knew I would cry a lot during the wedding, so that was one less thing to worry about!
Angie
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I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/131802598830379008
Angie
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Makeup has gotten me through every job interview I’ve ever had! There is something about knowing you look good on the outside, that makes you feel good and confident on the inside!
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My own wedding – a long time ago 🙂
I wear makeup everyday and it always makes me feel polished, confident and pulled together.
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That was a real long time ago and I have to say that was going to school.
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After returning to the country from one year in Europe, I had to look for a job. I hadn’t worn make up while overseas but I decided to put on my professional face and head with confidence into those job interviews. I was lucky enough to find a temporary placement that lead to a permanent job in my field.
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Prom. It helped me get my first kiss. Sweet, I know =)
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Makeup gave me confidence when I met my inlaws for the first time.
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