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I Could Never Master False Lashes Until Moxie Lashes Came Into My Life

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*Applies lashes. Flirts with own reflection*

Magnetic lashes from Moxie Lashes were one of my favorite discoveries of 2019. I went from being a lash applicaton novice to pro in a week!

There have been times when I am getting ready where I ask myself: How can achieve the look of an old Hollywood starlet without having eyelahes worth batting? Answer: I can’t. I’m Danyelle and I was born with basic eyelashes. But! I, too, can get that romantic, starry gaze with the blessing that is a pair false lashes.

 
 

Last year we covered Moxie Lashes in our column for B. News!

Forget magnetic lashes that require a map of an upper and lower set that is just confusing and -let’s be real- doesn’t work. Moxie Lahes works with a cute pair of false magnetic lashes and an eyeliner that is -yup! Magentic! Simply apply the liner then pop the lashes right on. It is as easy as it sounds!

Moxie Lashes was kind enough to send us a few of their styles to try for ourselves and we’re so grateful!

 
 

My trouble with applying eyelashes in the past is the same problem I run into with all things beauty. I can’t see without my glasses. At all. You could imagine how nervous I’d get when I’d try to apply traditional lashes with glue. I’d take my 10x magnified lighted mirror and I would give myself heart palpitations worrying that I would get glue in my eye. Add in the fact that the glue is time sensitive: apply too soon and your lashes will slip all over your face; apply too late and you just end up having to apply more glue.

 
 

I started with the Classy Lash

This is the perfect introductionary style of lashes. They are on the smaller side. In wearing these lashes, I wanted my eyes to just stand out from behind my glasses. I thought of a friend whose lashes are just naturally stunning and they frame her big beautiful eyes -honestly, mascara needs her. So I hoped that the Classy lashes gave me the “just born with it look.” They did!

 
 

Classy Lash
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Wearing these lashes was so easy! These are a true ‘day-to-day’ style of lashes -a statement I never thought I would actually believe but I do! Because I was so new to lashes, I though that I would put on the Classy lashes and would feel them on my face all day. I didn’t. After I stopped flirting with my own reflection and thinking, “Wow, que fancy! I’m a lash lady,” I didn’t even notice them.

I wore them for about 7 hours and I would say around hour 5, my eyes started to get tired. I’ve worn them a few more times and I last a little longer each time. Wearing lashes -magnetic, dramatic, or otherwise- requires some training.

Each time I wear tested a pair of the Moxie Lashes

I brought with me a mini magnified mirror. I wanted to make sure the lashes were staying in place and the liner wasn’t cracking or flaking. Each time I used the liner, it lasted nicely throught the day. The outer corners did smudge a little but I have watery eyes so that’s to be expected.

Baddy Lashes had me feeling some type of way

And that way was incredibly self conscious. Do I look like a fine muchachita swimming in disposable income -yer. This was a whole new level for me! These are nice but Classy Lash was more my speed. I was wear testing the Baddy Lashes while running errands for work. While at Staples, I couldn’t find what I was looking for and felt shy about asking someone for help -something I almost never shy away from in a store. I felt too glam to just be at a Staples in Jersey City. In the right setting, maybe I would’ve felt more confident being a full on Baddy.

 
 

Baddy Lash
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The outer corner did hang a little low. I used a heated lash curler to perk them up but they did eventually fall. They also were a little too long to wear with glasses. I lasted about 5 hours before I had to peel them off because I could feel my eyes getting sleepy and I still had to drive home.

Flirty Lashes

If Classy Lashes are an everyday style and Boddy Lashes are a style for an extraordinary night out, Flirty Lashes are that perfect in between. Great for a day wear you want to feel extra special without looking overdone. They also work for any evening look.

 

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Flirty Lash
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What I liked about the Flirty Lashes was that they brought some drama to a casual look. I don’t think the shape was the most flattering eyes my eyes because I have hooded eyes. I still liked the look, though.

 

I was very impressed with the Moxie Lashes!

This was my gateway to other lashes because I was able to practice placement without fretting over glue getting in my eye or timing.

 
 

I got the best results of magnetism and longevity when I applied two layers of the liquid eyeliner -which are actually the directions. I gave it a few minutes to fully dry before applying the lashes. The lashes also latch to the liner most effectively when you clean off the liner from the magnets before each use. Moxie Lashes createda cotton swabs moistened with olive oil that can help you do that. The cotton swabs also help with getting the liner off.

 
 

D.O.D Lashes Smith & 9th
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Word of caution:

If you have watery eyes, like I do, applying an extra layer on the inner corner will only make removing your makeup take longer. The magnet is wet from you eyes. Try to dry it off a little then push back into place.

I love that the Moxies Lashes boxes are color coded to make finding your lash style easy!

 
 

I finally got to experience the elation of removing lashes at the end of the day. I had always heard influencers say it was comparable to taking your bra off after a long day. I underestimated how true that was!

 
 

Moxies Lashes really gave me a tool to learn to apply lashes! They got me ready to the Dash of Downtown Lashes! This was me realizing that the Smith + 9th style make me look so dang ca-ute!

D.O.D Lashes Smith & 9th
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Felt Cute. Won’t Delete later

That Awkward Moment When You Wash Your Face and the Result of Your Skin is Oily Than Before

 

Algenist

GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser

SIZE 5 oz/ 150 mL

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I was so eager to try a makeup remover that “melts” off your makeup, that in retrospect I should have paid more attention to Algenist’s formula.  The advertised ingredients on Algenist’s Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser are Alguronic Acid and Microalgae Oil.    Respectively, the oil based compound of the formula didn’t sit well with me, Alguronic Acid is apart of the ‘Anti-Aging’ segment and that is not considered a physical attribute of the cleanser.  This is the first time I’ve tried an oil based cleanser and it will be definitely be my last.  I was curious to see what other users liked about this product and to me the running theme was simply; skin type. The formula is a thick oil which you apply to a dry face and then rub with wet hands to create the milky emulsion which is then rinsed. Personally, I felt really grossed out by the oily film that was left on my skin after completing the steps. One review suggested a hot cloth after the process to relieve the redness of dry, sensitive skin while minimizing pores.  I’m definitely going to give this cleanser another shot come the winter months. Right now my skin doesn’t need an excessive amount of moisture because of the summer season where it leans more on the oil scale.  This product may work for you and it may not, I think a lot has to do with preference as well as skin type. I have agreed to put the plastic smell to the side… people say it’s vanilla and sweet but I won’t get your hopes up. 

It is worth mentioning that this cleanser does a poor job of removing eye and face make up. I’ve looked in the mirror a few times and saw the Joker.  As you can envision in your mind, my ‘stubborn’ makeup mostly just smudges and smears all over my face creating a dramatic look of “Walking Through a Hurricane After a Night Out”. It is not cute.  BUT, I will say that even after another wash with a different cleanser, my skin feels noticeably softer and hydrated. I’m going to give this product 2 stars only because it has the opportunity to redeem themselves to 3. Once the winter months come around I will try the hot towel remedy and if it turns out to be the missing link then I will give up no more than a star.  Admittedly, I don't have much faith in this cleanser and would rather spend my coins (Algenist’s 150ML bottle retails for $38 at Sephora)  on one that just works for me with no extra frills involved in the process.