Eyes Open

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Review 

Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) Simply put I can sum up this entire post in one sentence; this is the single best makeup product I have ever purchased. I just wanted to make it clear up front that the rest of this post will be spent raving about this mascara. I am sure that you have heard plenty of people rave about it but if you'd like to hear my reasons for raving, and my warning about flaws then you can keep reading my post :)

My best friend Amanda steered me away from this product. She had received the sample size in one of her epsy boxes and was not a fan. For that reason I put off buying this mascara for a while. I knew that I wanted it and I knew that people I really trusted loved it but Amanda is my best source of information when it come to makeup so I wanted to listen to her. I finally gave in and bought it after the temptation was just to much and I am so glad that I did. It is amazing. I can see how it wouldn't be for everyone. My Mama tried it and was also not a fan. I completely understand where the flaws could be big enough to make someone not like this product. When you first start using it the brush can be quite overwhelming. It is an intense product and with certain eye types it can be easy to make a mess, this is the problem that my Mama had. I tend to be a messy mascara applier so I had to learn how to apply it in a neat manner. From time to time I will get it on my eyelid but this is thankfully easy to correct with a q-tip.

The pros to this product are that it has a brush that applies mascara magically. I have long eyelashes so my aim with a mascara is never a lengthening brush. I want volume from a mascara. This one does that for me on a level no other mascara can. The closest I have come to the level of volume is Maybelline's The Falsies, which is my favorite drug store mascara. Now saying that this mascara gives me the volume I am looking for does not mean that it doesn't lengthen as well. It does. That just isn't my main concern when it comes to a mascara. The formula of this mascara is also quite wet so it is easy to manipulate my lashes while applying it. Sometimes I find that if I put on a mascara and my lashes are a bit wonky the formula is to dry to really reposition them. With Better Than Sex I can get every lash into place and when it dries I know that they will stay put. It is also an intense black. Some mascaras, even ones labelled very black, just don't have the color payoff I am looking for. If I wanted anything other than black then I would buy a brown mascara. When I buy a black one I am looking for pure black. I want my eyelashes to stand out and to make my eyes pop. That is definitely accomplished with this product.

I already stated this at the beginning but this is the best makeup product I have ever invested in. It is $23 which is very comparable with other mascaras in its league. If you have been thinking about buying a more high-end mascara then I would highly recommend starting with this one. It is my all time favorite.

Other Makeup I'm Wearing:
Primer- Maybelline Baby Skin 
Foundation- Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless in 112 Natural Ivory
Under Eye Concealer- Rimmel London Wake Me Up in 230 Very Fair/Light
Powder- Rimmel London Stay Matte in 011 Creamy Natural
Blush- Covergirl Cheekers in 150 Pretty Peach
Eyebrows- Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep
Eyeshadow Primer- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original 
Eyeshadow- Lorac Unzipped Palette
Tight Line & Water Line Eyeliner- Rimmel London Scandal Eyes in 001 Black
Mascara- Too Faced Better Than Sex
Lip Gloss- Tanya Burr Cosmetics Lip Gloss in Aurora
*All Linked When Hovered Over*

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara is available for purchase online at toofaced.com and online & in stores at Sephora and Ulta. 

Burn With You

February Favorites 

Hello Lovelies. I'm Jordan Nicole :) February has been a busy one for me! I managed to get sick for an entire week in the middle so things have been a bit chaotic on my end. As I have been busy and trying to stay caught up with my daily life my blogging has slipped away from me a bit. I have loads of things ready to post though so I am going to be jumping back in for the month of March. My favorites were not vast this month but the things that I loved were very loved so everything on my list was very much adored this month.

Fashion

Old Navy Forest Green Sweater 

I bought this sweater before I went to NYC to take on the trip. It was such a deep green and I didn't own anything like it. It turns out it is in my color wheel and it has become one of my all time favorite sweaters. I pair it with my mustard scarf and just feel so pretty. I get so many comments on how well the combo suits me.

Accessories

Modcloth Mustard Scarf 

I have had this scarf for a year or two and I simply adore it. It falls in my color wheel so I just feel pretty when I wear it. People notice how well the color compliments my skin too. If you haven't looked into what color season you are I highly recommend doing it. You really do feel prettier when you are wearing colors that compliment your natural coloring.

Alfie Deyes' "Sorry About My Hair" Beanie

One of my favorite Youtubers Alfie Deyes (Pointlessblog) released limited edition merchandise in January and it came in the mail this month. As I live in Texas I was worried I wouldn't be able to wear it at all this year but it has been so cold here! I was actually thrilled with the cold weather because I just love the clothes in winter time. Anyways, I have been wearing this beanie and everybody that sees it instantly loves it. It is adorable. I even put this picture up on my Instagram and Alfie himself liked it. It was a very thrilling moment of the month :)

Beauty

St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub 

This scrub exfoliates my skin on a whole new level. I can't use it every day because it really does scrub away the top, icky layer of your skin and it will dry your skin out if you use it to much, but I use it every other day. It leaves my skin feeling amazing and it smells great too! 

Too Faced Beter Than Sex Mascara 

This mascara is exactly what the name suggests. I wasn't a fan of the name Better Than Sex when I first found this mascara but Too Faced simply had to choose that name because it is the best description for how amazing this product is. I am in love with this mascara. I already know that it is going to become a staple piece in my makeup for years to come. 

Rimmel ScandalEyes Eyeliner 

I have always worn eyeliner on my water line & tight line but I have never had an eyeliner that stayed in place all day (or for more than a few hours). This purchase has to be one of the best I've made when it comes to makeup because this eyeliner stays where I put it all day long. It is so waterproof that it is almost difficult to take off at night. I have taken to using it on my tight line almost every day and am loving it. It also comes in more colors than black, which most lines don't offer. I am definitely a fan of this product!

Food

Thin Mints 

I love Girl Scout cookies. I mean, who doesn't?? I like all of them but my all time favorite Girl Scout cookies are thin mints. They are perfection in a cookie and I look forward to them every year.

Entertainment

Good Mythical Morning 

I found Rhett & Link in the last month or two and they have definitely become a part of my daily routine. They post their videos at 6AM EST so they are always waiting for me when I wake up. I love starting my day with their videos. I never fail to laugh. Having a cup of coffee and getting ready while I watch their videos is the perfect way to start the day :)

VH1's Hindsight 

I found this show because my Mama & my cousin Ellie were both watching it and told me it was adorable (separately and on the same day, it was weird). I was behind so I caught up on demand and am now hooked. It is set in the 90s and I grew up in that time period so it is such a fun and nostalgic show. The music is great and the storyline is even better. This show really is adorable and I highly recommend it. You know a show is good when it starts to replace some of your staple shows. It was an instant favorite!

My list this month was short but also sweet! I hope you enjoyed it and maybe got some recommendations from it. I am going to get back to blogging more frequently as I have had more than one massive shop and am collecting loads of makeup I want to review. I even have some clothing things I am planning. I hope February was wonderful for y'all and that March is even better!!

*All of the bolded things in this post are linked if you hover your mouse over them :)