Tell Me All The Beauty Hacks

Happy Monday!  How was your weekend?  It was a mixed bag over here.  College boy had to go back to school, but the sun was shining and it finally felt like spring.

I've been looking forward to this day with The Blended Blog.  Makeup and beauty were not on my radar until about five years ago, so I'm excited to learn all the things from my friends in blog land.  

But I couldn't ask without giving something in return, so I do have a few things to share:

1/ My friend Dawn told me about a new sample box service called Pinch Me.  You fill out surveys, choose your samples (some are even full size), then share feedback.  The best part - it's totally free!

2/ I'd been having trouble recently with blemishes, and nothing was working to clear them up.  Somewhere I read about trying Tea Tree Oil, and it's a miracle!  While I don't love the fragrance, this one from The Body Shop is vegan and it works wonders.

3/ My eyelids have been hooded and droopy my whole life, which of course is getting more pronounced as I age.  I've watched tons of tutorials, but this is the best so far at showing how to apply makeup to mature eyes.

4/ Speaking of eyes, Rodan & Fields' lash boost really works for growing eyelashes.  BUT, it's so expensive.   My sister switched over to Rapid Lash at Ulta, so I decided to give it a try too.  I swear, it works exactly the same, for about 1/3 the price.

That's all I've got!  Be sure to head to The Blended Blog and link up your beauty hack posts.  I can't wait to read them all!