Confession :: The last time my husband and I actually went out on Valentine’s Day was in 2005. NINE years ago! And we won’t be going out this year either.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking for sympathy or guilting anyone in to babysitting for free (although that’s totally up for discussion), because I know we’re in the same boat as many parents of little kids. And I can’t let you be fooled into thinking that we’re just sitting at home moping. Because, we’re not.
Some years we’ve gone out to dinner as a family {yes, we were that family, totally ruining the romantic vibe as we dined with our small children} and some years we’ve done some sort of dinner at home. Regardless of what our plans are, I always try to make the evening fun and a little romantic. Mostly that means opting for an outfit that doesn’t include my yoga pants and putting on more makeup than just some powder and mascara. I know, I am wild and crazy like that!
This year I’m jazzing up the ol’ makeup with the help from my friends at EcoTools!
EcoTools creates these amazing eco-friendly cosmetic brushes that feature bamboo handles and amazingly soft synthetic bristles. They also carry an entire line of lashes called Naturally Beautiful Lash System. Now, I’ll be honest…fake lashes scare the bejeebuzz out of me! I’ve worn them once and loved them. But there’s something about the idea of them that makes me afraid I’ll look like I have tarantula eyes or that they’ll fall off when I’m speaking to someone really important.
But EcoTools Lashes are amazing. Not only are the lashes themselves hypo-allergenic and safe for everyday wear, but the lash glue (included) is paraben free, phthalate free, latex free, formaldehyde free, and cruelty free…unless you poke yourself in the eye…then I guess that one’s your own fault. Either way, the EcoTools Lashes ($5.99) really do look amazing on! And, with the little tools included, they are actually pretty easy to put on!
What I really love about EcoTools, aside from their lovely products, is that they offer a variety of ‘How-To’ videos that walk you through how to achieve amazing looks! I loved the Eye-conic video because it really shows how easy it is to wear the Naturally Beautiful Lash System lashes and create a fun smokey-eye look, perfect for a certain night tonight!
Whether you’re looking to expand your makeup tool kit or you’re looking to just get started, EcoTools is a great source! I’d personally recommend the Day to Night Set if you’re just looking to get started. At just $16.99, it’s the perfect kit with all the brushes you’ll need (concealer brush, powder brush, lip/liner brush, shadow brush and smudge brush) and makes a perfect little travel set with the included case!
Ok all you gorgeous ladies, whether you’re serving a ‘romantic’ dinner of mac & cheese to the whole family tonight or you’re heading out on the town with your sweetheart, EcoTools hopes you feel as beautiful as you are! So, to get you ready for your next night out (or in), we have a fun giveaway {below} to help make your look really pop!
Oh, and be sure to check out their website now through February 21 for 25% off on select EcoTools products!
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A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY ::
Get ready to enter the Valentine’s Day Glam Giveaway! One winner will receive a set of EcoTools Naturally Beautiful Lash System Natural Accents faux lashes, EcoTools NEW Skin Perfecting Brush and EcoTools Day-to-Night set! To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below.
Finding eyeliner that doesn’t smear… it just melts right off.
My biggest problem is making it look natural.
My biggest struggle is finding something to cover up scars, blemishes etc w/o it being too thick or greasy
My Struggle is Putting on Eye shadow and make it look good!
I just don’t feel very comfortable in it – I end up rubbing or removing most or even all of it.
Time to make it look nice
Finding the right color!
my biggest struggle is matching foundation colors
Finding the right shade for foundation.
I need it to stay on!
My biggest problem is eye shadow that creases and finding the correct colors for my skin tone….. I’m great at selecting bronzer or eye shadow or that sort of stuff for my skin tone but out me in front of foundation, concealer and skin tone makeup and I’m lost. Lol. Thanks for thr chance to win
My biggest struggle is finding makeup that matches my skin tone.
My biggest struggle is finding a foundation that matches my skin tone. I also struggle with applying the smoky eye look. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
My biggest struggle is to find products that don’t irritate my sensitive skin.
I don’t really know how to apply foundation properly.
My challenge is applying foundation so that it does not look too thick.
Covering acne, needing a full foundation, without looking too made up and un-natural.
putting on my eye shadow
My biggest struggle is trying to make my eye shadow look fun…without looking like a clown!
My biggest struggle is covering up my dark circles!
my biggest struggle aside from finding the time to actually put makeup on.. is my shaky hands. i hate putting on eyeliner bc i mess it up easily.
My biggest struggle is contouring because I am unsure what to do/ what colors work best.
finding products that can conceal that are all natural and won’t irritate my skin
My biggest struggle is unsteady hands!
finding the right foundation
My biggest struggle is finding an eyebrow pencil that is a good color and doesn’t look fake.
I have a hard time getting my eyeshadow the way I like it!
I would like to find a foundation to match my skin.
Thanks for the chance!
My biggest struggle would have to be keeping the make-up from caking since my skin is oily.
My biggest struggle is finding the right shade
My biggest struggle with makeup is never having enough makeup or not having what i need when I need it!
Finding a foundation to match my skin
My struggle is knowing how to properly cover blemishes, spots and scars. All I ever end up doing is making them look more noticeable!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I am HORRIBLE at makeup. And most of it irritates my skin. I would love to have something like this to try out and feel good about.
Applying it to look nice and not caked on is struggle.
My biggest struggle is my skins sensitivity to certain products! I buy them, love them, and then I get some type of flair up.
My biggest struggle is just taking the time to do it. If I set aside time to do eyeshadow and eyeliner, I can make it look nice, but I guess I’m never motivated enough to just take the time to get it done.
My biggest struggle is having the eyeshadow last longer. It always tends to fade away!
My biggest makeup issue is finding the time to be able to do it – and able to concentrate on it. My kid’s dont make it easy.
Not putting on too much is my struggle. I use the tools that the makeup comes with for convenience but I really should get some larger brushes.
I need creativity. I think my makeup is a little boring.
being able to get my foundation to blend and look like the right color for me, it always seems to be too light or orange or something and I have changed brands and colors.
Finding natural, safe makeup that does not contain a lot of junk in the ingredients.
Putting it on especially eye shadow! I can never get it to look like it does in pictures! 🙂
Knowing what to put on first and make it look good. my teen is much better then I with makeup
I have blonde hair and blue eyes, and I have never been able to apply dark eyeliner without looking like…I don’t know, a hooker raccoon?? I am always pausing the tv to see how somebody else with similar coloring does it, but it still can’t achieve it myself. Forget a smoky eye….
Camouflaging my imperfections. I use cover-up, but it never lasts.
My biggest struggle is covering up blemishes.
finding the time to apply make up is my problem.
fallout from my eyeshadow
finding a good foundation is hard for me
finding the time to actually put it on!
Natural looking coverage.
Taking the time to put it on! Also finding the right foundation.
I have oily skin, so finding a matte look in my skin tone that will last for about 8- 10 hrs is a challenge for me
I struggle with getting my eyeliner to look right.
I struggle with it lasting all day.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
My biggest struggle when it comes to makeup has been application, as well as knowing what colors would look good on me.
My biggest struggle has always been finding a foundation that is fair enough. Lately, I’ve been using Bare Minerals with great success!