Eyes

[button link=”https://www.ragingrouge.com/about-raging-rouge/raging-rouge-llc-disclosures” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow” color=”RR” shape=”rounded” size=”small” align=”right”]Press Sample[/button]I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This girl loves waterproof makeup. I live in a warm climate, and can never tell when my day will include swimming, sliding, or–let’s face it–sweating. Waterproof makeup helps prevent the dreaded slide that goes hand in hand with all of these possibilities. I’ve been reviewing various high-end waterproof products so far this summer, and now it’s time to introduce you to a fabulous budget option. Essence Cosmetics offers some very effective waterproof makeup, at a fraction of the price.

Essence Waterproof Gel Liner

My favorite item from the Essence Waterproof makeup lineup is the Waterproof Gel Liner available in 6 colors and retailing for a mere $2.99. Don’t trust my opinion? This product was an Allure magazine best of beauty winner last year!  Swatches above from left to right, Gunmetal, Blue Lagoon, Black Blaze, Cocoa Bean, and Urban Jungle.  As you can see the color delivered is intense.  The formula is controllable but easy to blend.  I’m obsessed.

Essence Lash Mania Mascara

The Essence Lash Mania mascara applicator features a spiky cone-shaped applicator and is SO big and covers each lash with clump-free waterproof product. I’m still undecided on waterproof performance for this formula, and will update this post after further testing.  As a mascara for daytime wear though?  It’s a wonderful choice, and wallet-friendly.

Retail price is $2.99 per gel liner, and $4.99 per mascara.  You can buy ALL of the products featured in these review for under $20.  Crazy, right?

Grab yours at Ulta (where they frequently offer a GWP as well) and read more about the products at Essence-Cosmetics.com.

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.

[button link=”https://www.ragingrouge.com/about-raging-rouge/raging-rouge-llc-disclosures” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow” color=”RR” shape=”rounded” size=”small” align=”right”]Press Sample[/button]I recently had the opportunity to check out the latest from CoverGirl. Shown above are the CoverGirl SuperSizer Mascara and the CoverGirl Intensify Me Liquid Liner, and bothcan be found at a drugstore near you!

CoverGirl Intensify Me Liquid Liner

Intensify Me is pretty much incredible. The moms out there who shop for school supplies every year are familiar with the “chisel tip” markers teachers require. Well CoverGirl Intensify Me is a chisel tip marker for the eyes. Depending on which side of the tip you use to apply, a thick or thin line can be drawn. This formula is buildable, delivers a deep black inky line, and has the most intense staying power!  I mean intense!  Even my waterproof eye makeup remover wasn’t enough to budge this product without some work.  But if you need a liner that will hold up through just about anything, you’ve found it with Intensify Me.  Retail price is $8.

CoverGirl The Super Sizer Mascara

CoverGirl LashBlast mascaras are a long-time favorite of this beauty blogger.  Effective and affordable, CoverGirl LashBlast also offers formulas to suit a variety of needs, from volume, to length.  Super Sizer kicks off the experience with a long, mace-like spiky applicator.  It may look strange, but this design allows the product an even application on every single lash.  The description on CoverGirl states this mascara delivers fan-like lashes.  That was what I had noticed too!  Lashes were lifted, separated, longer and dramatically dark.  Available in Black Brown, Black, and Very Black.  Retail price is $6.85.

Retail prices are $8 for Intensify Me Liquid Liner, and $6.85 for The Super Sizer.

CoverGirl products can be found at local drugstores, Drugstore.com, Target, Amazon, and many more!

The product in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.