Classic : T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel

I have found myself recommending this product a lot recently, so I thought it was a great time to write a CLASSIC post about my all-time favorite toner - T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel. There is nothing I hate more than washing my face and still finding makeup clinging on. Ugh! So, in order to feel really, really clean, I always use witch hazel after washing at night to make sure my pores are nice and clear. It is so satisfying to see leftover dirt, oil and makeup on my cotton swab after toning it up.

This particular brand is great. It seems to always be in abundance in drug and grocery stores and is always cheap. Plus, it is 100% natural and contains no alcohol. Normally, I would boo-hoo no alcohol but in this case, it's OK. I always found stronger toners that contained alcohol too drying and could not use them around my eyes. With witch hazel, I never have a problem with redness or over-drying.

Toner is so important! Buy this shit and tell me what you think, ya'll.

Classic : L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black

Just like every beauty junkie I know, I have a list of personal classics - those tried and true products that I have continuously bought over the years (and years) of my make-up wearing existence. L'Oreal's Voluminous Mascara will forever live in my beauty suitcase. I have a thing for big, fat lashes. I love them. I need them. I must have them every day of my life. And Voluminous has made them a reality for me since high school. I use at least two coats in the morning and a touch up coat if I'm going out at night.

Take time with your lashes. If you have to leave the house wearing just one make-up item, let it be Voluminous. I prefer Carbon Black. I say go all the way, baby. For the nighttimes, line your upper lid with a very thin swipe of liquid eyeliner right at the base of your lashes and a few coats of mascara. I did this this other night and felt 50's fabulous.

Be careful when using on your bottom lashes. Raccoon peepers may occur. I hardly ever use mascara on the lower lashes unless I am going for a very dramatic eye. Overall, Voluminous will stay put. If you experience a little flaking, wrap some Scotch tape around two fingers and lightly roll it underneath your eyes to get rid of flakes and loose eyeshadow specks.