Best Glue On Lashes: Velour Lash Review

Well, there are a few things we’ve learned from this whole shutdown…

1. Money and fiscal responsibility has a renewed importance.

2. There are things we have found that we don’t actually need..

For me, there were SO many things I realized I didn’t need. One of those was lash extensions.

Don’t get me wrong.. I really LOVED my extensions and still miss them. But, after allowing my natural lashes to have a break and grow back fuller and longer I’ve really enjoyed them!

I’m also saving a ton of money each month. I was spending nearly $140-$150 a month on full volume lash extensions!

Upside..

Are they worth it? I would say it’s up to you. I enjoyed them the last 2.5 years because I always looked refreshed; even with no makeup. When they were freshly filled, my lashes were always on point and I wasn’t spending a lot of time applying mascara.

Downside…

Always having to be careful with your lashes was a pain. They are an addiction to keep and high maintenance. I also didn’t like not being able to wear whatever eyeliner I liked. Oil based was always a no go. I’m also a face sleeper, so mornings waking up with missing lashes or trying to tame them from a wacky bend in the night was a pain. Lastly, making the time to go in and sit there for an hour and a half was hard. The demand from my kids and job are getting to the point where it just isn’t worth it to jump back in.

I do miss that voluminous look though!!

So, I found an alternative that has really filled the need for that same look lash extensions gave me, but doesn’t break the bank or my natural lashes.

The Velour Lashes at Sephora are glue on lashes and come in so many styles! The ones I’m wearing in the photos are these exact ones here, called, Momma Knows Best. I love these so much! They say “low volume”, but I would slightly disagree. They are perfectly voluminous and get longer towards the outer corners of the eye for a really sexy cat eye!

I did have to cut the inner corner because I always usually get poked, but they do have kits that claim you don’t need to adjust and cut. I haven’t tried those yet, but am really interested in them next!

Here are several options including their amazing adhesive linked here!

I highly recommend the Velour Lashes! So far, they’re my favorite higher quality lashes at a great price point, and good for about 17 or so wears.

$26 bucks certainly beats $150 per month. My natural lashes are safe, I can take them off and sleep comfortably, AND I never have to go in to refill. At this point in my life.. that’s all this mama needs!

Let me know what you think of Velour Lashes if you end up trying them and share what style you liked the best!

XOXO,

Britny

My Skincare Routine: Beautycounter Products Review

Me in my Beautycounter Charcoal Mask- Another amazing product (not available at Sephora)

Why am I Talking About Beautycounter?

It’s been a while since I’ve done a post on beauty product reviews, so I thought I’d do one that I’ve actually done before! We are talking all about my favorite Beautycounter products that are now available at Sephora for a limited time!

I actually used to sell Beautycounter years ago, so I know all about the benefits of using CLEAN products with no harsh chemicals. I still use Beautycounter to this day!

I felt safe using them while I was pregnant as well, and did you know Beautycounter has baby products too? When I talk about Beautycounter being a safe and clean skincare brand I really mean it! The Beautycounter Baby Balm is amazing!

I think it’s really important to have some go-to products in your skincare routine that are both safe and effective.

My Favorite Beautycounter Products

Let’s talk about my top picks from the Beautycounter brand!

1. The Beautycounter Cleansing Balm is by far my favorite product just for the many ways you can use it. It’s helped heal scarring, eczema, and smooth dry skin. I’ve even used it on my kids. My favorite use is how it effectively emulsifies my makeup off my face and leaves my skin feeling clean without stripping the moisture from my face.

2. I have always been obsessed with the Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel. This is such a great treatment to even out the texture of your skin. You can use it nightly, but I use it every other night. It does tingle if you’re not used to using peels, but it’s not painful!

I saw amazing results after just 2 weeks of consistent use! I made sure my face was clean and dry. Next, I applied the overnight resurfacing peel and left it to sit and do it’s thing overnight. Wash in the morning!

3. The Beautycounter Counter+ All Bright C Serum comes in as my final top choice! These three Beautycounter products used consistently together will leave your skin brighter, smoother, and radiant! I have not used the newer version of this C Serum since they changed the packaging, however, I love the new look. It also smells like oranges!

Try Beautycounter for Yourself!

Beautycounter has so many other amazing products from skincare to makeup.

My all time favorite eyeshadow pallet is actually the Beautycounter Ultimate Nudes Pallet! I like a very high pigment eyeshadow, and for a brand that creates clean and safe makeup you honestly wouldn’t think their eyeshadow would be all that impressive…but it is! I use this thing daily!

Head to Sephora, try Beautycounter for yourself, and change up your skincare routine for the better. I promise you’ll find a game changing product you’ll end up loving for years!

Here are a few brand new Beautycounter products that I have yet to try, but I’ve heard amazing things about! Let me know if you try these and tell me what you think about them!

New Beautycounter Products