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I’ve been trying to get up earlier in the morning to get a jump on the day. I’m not sure how well it’s really working, but I love having more time to allow myself to transition into the day. I don’t know about you, but I always end up running five minutes late when I think I have so much time. Y’know, you think you have more time than you do and a situation were, “Oh I have so much time!” turns into, “Oh I hope there isn’t much traffic, I’m so late.”

So my morning routine has to be pretty quick and idiot-proof. This includes makeup.

I was so excited when I heard that Influenster was sending me a #NYCBigBold voxbox. I love how Katy made her box sound and I was running out of liquid eye liner – win win.

The lasting power on the Big Bold eyeliner and mascara is quite impressive. Trust me, I’ve been putting it through its paces. Long days at work, lunchtime walks, the works. I even wore it yesterday during the yard sale and only after I was sitting outside for 8 hours in heat and sweaty, swampy conditions did I notice a teeensy bit of flaking on the mascara and some creasing on the thicker part of the liner. I almost expected raccoon eyes that would scare away the customers, but no raccoon eyes for this gal.

I mean, I’m totally impressed with that, especially considering NYC isn’t one of the more expensive brands in the drugstore. And we all know expensive makeup equals better makeup. Totally.

The only thing I’m not a total fan of is the shape of the eyeliner applicator. I’m used to a long, flexible applicator like L’Oreal Lineur Intense or Mary Kay liquid liner.

what does totally rock about the eyeliner applicator, though, is that you really can get a super-thin, tight-to-the-lashes line for just a little definition in your look or you can really draw it on and make a bold statement. I want this to come in other colors!

I’m really starting to see NYC makeup in a new light. I would always buy their nail polish at Target when I was in high school because it was cheap and they have such a variety of colors, but I never tried the color cosmetics. After the lipstick in the Frosty voxbox and this set of eye products, I’m almost at a full face with NYC and I’m super cool with that.

What’s your favorite summer-proof eyeliner and mascara?

Influenster sent me the #NYCBigBold VoxBox for review. My opinion can’t be bought and it sure isn’t fake – these are my genuine feelings!

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Eyes and lips are my favorite part of makeup. I have way too much of it and I love it. Throughout the years, I’ve used all kinds of shadows, liners, mascaras, glitter, matte, normal colors, and crazy ones. So I know a little somethin’ somethin’ when it comes to eyes.

Last month, I went a little crazy listing my favorite skin care, so I tried to keep this short(er) and sweet. While my collection rotates, somethings stay the same. Here are the essentials in my makeup bag when it comes to eyes.

Primer

I have oily skin which means oily eye lids. I have tried all kinds of primers and I love Lorac Behind the Scenes Eye Primer and Urban Decay primers. Usually I still get a little break down by the end of the day because I haven’t found the EXACT right product that’s bullet proof on oil slick eyes like mine, but these are pretty close.

Eye Liner

I have been using gel liner for a while. It was one of my first makeup breakthroughs. I love MAC in Dipdown. It’s a perfect brown that’s great for day and can be darkened up for night.

But if I want a dark eyeliner, I reach for L’Oreal Lineur Intense Carbon Black. It lasts for ages and the wear on it is fantastic. The tip is flexible and creates a super thin line. It’s perfect for a cat (or kitten) eye.

If I want something a little more smudged out, I reach for a pencil liner. I love Bare Minerals, Urban Decay 24/7, and Stila Smudge Sticks. These all smoke out nicely and last for a while.

Mascara

I’m not picky with mascara. I love Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes. Bare Minerals Flawless Definition, or good old fashioned Maybelline. Covergirl also makes great mascara. I love the Lashblast line.

I do like the Maybelline colored mascara to use on my lower lashes instead of liner.

Eye Shadow

I play favorites with my eye shadows. I’ll get stuck using one palette. I’ve been using Urban Decay Naked 3 a lot recently, but if I had to choose, I would give that up and keep the original Urban Decay Naked palette.

I love Lorac eye shadows, too. They’re so silky and insanely pigmented. I was looking at the Unzipped gold palette, but I love the original Unzipped palette.

Oh man Wet n Wild is seriously underrated. I love their eye shadow and it’s super cheap. $5 for an 8-pan palette? Holla.

So that’s what’s in my makeup bag. These are things that I love and use on a regular basis.

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What’s your favorite summer-proof eyeliner and mascara?