Younique 3D Fiber Mascara- Product Review

Makeup. This is something I am not very “hip” on. I still go to Walmart or Target and pick up a few things out of the Maybelline section. Then… I wear it once or twice a month. That’s it.

Then a friend of mine (Ashlie Allen) asked me to try Younique, the 3D Fiber mascara. I really need to know what all the lash fuss was all about. Holy moly... This girl is SOLD.

I still don’t wear all the other stuff daily, but at least waking up and doing my eye makeup makes me feel like I have places to go and people to see. I really thought I was going to come here and say that the $29 wasn’t worth it, but I am now a true believer in the product. I love the results you get and the way it really transforms your day to day look. The saying holds true, "You get what you pay for!"

I had a few weeks to try it out and really play around with it. It doesn’t take a pro to make it look good, but it does take some practice. I found that putting a base coat of regular mascara worked best for me.

The mascara has a three-step process using the Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers to help create the appearance of incredible thickness and volume to your existing lashes. The 3D Fiber Lashes are water resistant but easily wash off with warm water and facial cleanser at the end of the day. You apply the Transplanting gel on first, then the natural fibers, and last the Transplanting gel again. You can repeat the 3-steps as much as you want. **Disclaimer: They DO run if you are in a torrential down pour or rain…. Or working your butt off at the gym. Ha! I accidently did both. I just wiped clean after I finally noticed!

The top picture is with only ONE layer. I was just playing around with my "new toy!"

This second picture is NOT my eyes! I found it when I was researching the product and it was my favorite! The comparison is AH-Mazing!! 

Younique is the first of its kind, direct selling company that was started by a brother and sister team. It was founded Younique in September 2012 with a mission to “uplift, empower, and validate women across the globe. Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft firmly believe that all women should feel valued, smart, and empowered through opportunities of personal growth and financial reward!”

I love that mom’s (or dad’s) that are wanting to stay at home with their kids can still make an income by being a consultant for a direct selling company. I see a lot of people say they are “annoyed” by all the direct selling companies, but I think it’s inspiring how hard some of these ladies work. If you really work hard, you can be VERY successful.

Ashlie Allen is a friend I met several years ago while being stationed in Korea. Since then, she has become a mom (another baby on the way too!) and is a full time nursing student. Her drive is contagious and she works really hard. I guess when you believe in your product then big things will happen. I would rather support a mom who is working hard for her family than a HUGE chain store.

Here is Ashlie’s website information if you would like to try this yourself. I would love to see your pictures and hear what you have to say! Thank you Ashlie for letting me try this product out! You have made a customer for life!

Order from Ashlie here:

** I was not compensated besides the actual product for this review. This is based on my own personal opinion and not the views of Younique.**

 

Younique 3D Fiber Mascara- Product Review

Makeup. This is something I am not very “hip” on. I still go to Walmart or Target and pick up a few things out of the Maybelline section. Then… I wear it once or twice a month. That’s it.

Then a friend of mine (Ashlie Allen) asked me to try Younique, the 3D Fiber mascara. I really need to know what all the lash fuss was all about. Holy moly... This girl is SOLD.

I still don’t wear all the other stuff daily, but at least waking up and doing my eye makeup makes me feel like I have places to go and people to see. I really thought I was going to come here and say that the $29 wasn’t worth it, but I am now a true believer in the product. I love the results you get and the way it really transforms your day to day look. The saying holds true, "You get what you pay for!"

I had a few weeks to try it out and really play around with it. It doesn’t take a pro to make it look good, but it does take some practice. I found that putting a base coat of regular mascara worked best for me.

The mascara has a three-step process using the Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers to help create the appearance of incredible thickness and volume to your existing lashes. The 3D Fiber Lashes are water resistant but easily wash off with warm water and facial cleanser at the end of the day. You apply the Transplanting gel on first, then the natural fibers, and last the Transplanting gel again. You can repeat the 3-steps as much as you want. **Disclaimer: They DO run if you are in a torrential down pour or rain…. Or working your butt off at the gym. Ha! I accidently did both. I just wiped clean after I finally noticed!

The top picture is with only ONE layer. I was just playing around with my "new toy!"

This second picture is NOT my eyes! I found it when I was researching the product and it was my favorite! The comparison is AH-Mazing!! 

Younique is the first of its kind, direct selling company that was started by a brother and sister team. It was founded Younique in September 2012 with a mission to “uplift, empower, and validate women across the globe. Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft firmly believe that all women should feel valued, smart, and empowered through opportunities of personal growth and financial reward!”

I love that mom’s (or dad’s) that are wanting to stay at home with their kids can still make an income by being a consultant for a direct selling company. I see a lot of people say they are “annoyed” by all the direct selling companies, but I think it’s inspiring how hard some of these ladies work. If you really work hard, you can be VERY successful.

Ashlie Allen is a friend I met several years ago while being stationed in Korea. Since then, she has become a mom (another baby on the way too!) and is a full time nursing student. Her drive is contagious and she works really hard. I guess when you believe in your product then big things will happen. I would rather support a mom who is working hard for her family than a HUGE chain store.

Here is Ashlie’s website information if you would like to try this yourself. I would love to see your pictures and hear what you have to say! Thank you Ashlie for letting me try this product out! You have made a customer for life!

Order from Ashlie here:

** I was not compensated besides the actual product for this review. This is based on my own personal opinion and not the views of Younique.**

 

Hello, 2015.

Well, Hello there 2015. It’s so nice to see you… or is it?

I wanted to sit down and write last night, but I wanted to truly think about what 2014 meant to me. There were lots of ups… and some downs. I had my Sadie girl. That was enough of an UP to last the rest of the year.

Other than that… I feel like 2014 was just ok. I don’t feel like I accomplished much. My kids are alive and healthy so that should count for something! I also never checked into a padded room (Thought about it, but didn’t). I guess you can count that as another accomplishment. BUT… I didn’t change the world. I didn’t get promoted, or organize my house, lose a million pounds, travel the world, or buy a new car. Nothing like that. It went by so fast. I had good intentions in 2014.

I have half of my Facebook posting news year’s resolutions and the other half making fun of the people who make resolutions. Truthfully…. I think resolutions are great. Making a goal for yourself in the New Year means you have hope. Hope is a good thing! Hope for change! Believing in yourself to make better decisions, achieve dreams, and be a better YOU. What can be so bad about that? I applaud you resolution makers! Sounds better than going into a new year being a Debbie Downer right?

So here I am… thinking about my resolutions. Thinking about what 2015 has in store for me. Where will I want to be in exactly ONE year?

For starters, this year means my husband will be leaving. For a long time. It sucks.

Then I think about all this time I will have by myself (Well, technically ZERO because of my 3 beautiful babies… but I mean without him to physically fall back on). I can work on me… At night… when hopefully my children will be sleeping. I can read. Get on the treadmill. Write. Craft. I will discover my own inner strength. Some women never find theirs. I will.

It will be an adventure. A lonely one, but still an amazing adventure. Only military spouses understand this. Or prison wives. (I admit it. I’ve watched it.)

I know you’re all on the edge of your seats for my resolutions. They are simple.

·         Go back to school. Just one or two classes. Nothing crazy.

·         Blog more. Write more. (I want to write it all down. My accomplishments and failures because I want to be able to show my kids proof. It’s NOT easy, and you can’t be perfect ALL the time or even some of the time. It’s such a heavy expectation to carry around with you all the time.)

·         Put my phone down during the day.

·         Teach Logan to tie his shoes.

·         Play catch with Shepp. (Our dog… not one of the kids! Although, it sounds like a good idea.)

·         Donate things we don’t need. (I have LOTS of crap. Not crappy things, just lots of stuff.)

·         Do a total transformation from when my husband leaves and then returns. (This will be 2015 & 2016. There will be pictures at some point.)

·         Spend more time teaching Kora things. (Maybe this will help with her destructive ways!)

·         Soak up Sadie’s “Mommy ONLY” phase. (It won’t always be this way.)

·         Watch one of Ellen’s shows live. (A girl can dream right?)

·         Love myself.

·         Oh, and make my bed at least once a week. (Why make it if you’re just going to mess it back up? I’ve never understood that concept.)

·         Follow through on more things. (Give me a break… I already admitted I had good intentions, what more do you want?)

·         Spend less. (I’m a terrible spender. Hence the reason for all our CRAP! Not trying to save for a new house or boat or car or vacation or something outrageous. Just simply spend less.)

 

I think that’s a good start. Not trying to end global warming, but trying to become a better person for my kids to grow up watching. I want them to have memories of me… like I have of my mom.

So, that’s it.

2015… Please be kind to me. It’s going to be a really, really hard year. I’m ready for the challenge though. Defying the odds.

 

Hello, 2015.

Well, Hello there 2015. It’s so nice to see you… or is it?

I wanted to sit down and write last night, but I wanted to truly think about what 2014 meant to me. There were lots of ups… and some downs. I had my Sadie girl. That was enough of an UP to last the rest of the year.

Other than that… I feel like 2014 was just ok. I don’t feel like I accomplished much. My kids are alive and healthy so that should count for something! I also never checked into a padded room (Thought about it, but didn’t). I guess you can count that as another accomplishment. BUT… I didn’t change the world. I didn’t get promoted, or organize my house, lose a million pounds, travel the world, or buy a new car. Nothing like that. It went by so fast. I had good intentions in 2014.

I have half of my Facebook posting news year’s resolutions and the other half making fun of the people who make resolutions. Truthfully…. I think resolutions are great. Making a goal for yourself in the New Year means you have hope. Hope is a good thing! Hope for change! Believing in yourself to make better decisions, achieve dreams, and be a better YOU. What can be so bad about that? I applaud you resolution makers! Sounds better than going into a new year being a Debbie Downer right?

So here I am… thinking about my resolutions. Thinking about what 2015 has in store for me. Where will I want to be in exactly ONE year?

For starters, this year means my husband will be leaving. For a long time. It sucks.

Then I think about all this time I will have by myself (Well, technically ZERO because of my 3 beautiful babies… but I mean without him to physically fall back on). I can work on me… At night… when hopefully my children will be sleeping. I can read. Get on the treadmill. Write. Craft. I will discover my own inner strength. Some women never find theirs. I will.

It will be an adventure. A lonely one, but still an amazing adventure. Only military spouses understand this. Or prison wives. (I admit it. I’ve watched it.)

I know you’re all on the edge of your seats for my resolutions. They are simple.

·         Go back to school. Just one or two classes. Nothing crazy.

·         Blog more. Write more. (I want to write it all down. My accomplishments and failures because I want to be able to show my kids proof. It’s NOT easy, and you can’t be perfect ALL the time or even some of the time. It’s such a heavy expectation to carry around with you all the time.)

·         Put my phone down during the day.

·         Teach Logan to tie his shoes.

·         Play catch with Shepp. (Our dog… not one of the kids! Although, it sounds like a good idea.)

·         Donate things we don’t need. (I have LOTS of crap. Not crappy things, just lots of stuff.)

·         Do a total transformation from when my husband leaves and then returns. (This will be 2015 & 2016. There will be pictures at some point.)

·         Spend more time teaching Kora things. (Maybe this will help with her destructive ways!)

·         Soak up Sadie’s “Mommy ONLY” phase. (It won’t always be this way.)

·         Watch one of Ellen’s shows live. (A girl can dream right?)

·         Love myself.

·         Oh, and make my bed at least once a week. (Why make it if you’re just going to mess it back up? I’ve never understood that concept.)

·         Follow through on more things. (Give me a break… I already admitted I had good intentions, what more do you want?)

·         Spend less. (I’m a terrible spender. Hence the reason for all our CRAP! Not trying to save for a new house or boat or car or vacation or something outrageous. Just simply spend less.)

 

I think that’s a good start. Not trying to end global warming, but trying to become a better person for my kids to grow up watching. I want them to have memories of me… like I have of my mom.

So, that’s it.

2015… Please be kind to me. It’s going to be a really, really hard year. I’m ready for the challenge though. Defying the odds.