DIY Tattoo Removal with Drugstore Makeup?

Hey y'all! Does anyone have a tattoo that needs covered, but can't afford the expensive makeups or the laser removals? Well, this pin claims that in just a few simple steps, this can be done! Y'all may not know this, but I have a pretty big tattoo of a black dandelion on my back. Because it is on a place that is easily hidden, I hardly ever have to worry about my professional career being in jeopardy because of it. I do know that there are people, however, that have to deal with this on a daily basis. Hopefully this does work for you guys and I am here to test it out.

Here is the photo of the pin:

And the pin's description: "When the time comes to conceal a tattoo for a job interview or other important event. Use a red lipstick covering the outlines, pat on a light concealer, using a setting powder pat on your skin tone concealer, and clean up any mistakes using baby wipes to remove excess concealer. Use a fluffy brush and smooth it out with foundation powder. GOOD TO KNOW"


Alright, so I am going to try to duplicate this on my own tattoo with the help of my lovely assistant, Tommy! This is on my shoulder blade, so he is doing all the dirty work for me :)
Here is my tattoo:

Here are the supplies that I am using:

I am trying to use the same products that she did, but I am not about to go out and buy Mac makeup for this, so keep that in mind. I did already own a NYX red lipstick and the Glamoflauge concealer.

And here is the step by step of us trying to recreate this covering act:

NAILED IT! Obviously, this did not work out at all. Instead of covering it up, I just got a giant pink blob that took forever to wash off. I thought the red lipstick thing was a bit suspicious. 

But, I did my own experiment with this. The concealer that I used, Glamoflauge, is a heavy duty concealer and it says that it can be used to cover tattoos. This stuff is 6 bucks at Walmart, so it is WAY cheaper than other makeups that cover up tattoos. I tried to cover up a couple of the seeds with just the concealer and a setting powder. 

Not too bad for just one application, if you ask me. I'm thinking this could probably work if your tattoo wasn't very dark, large, or in a spot where you couldn't reach. 

All in all, I wouldn't call this whole endevor a failure, but it certainly wasn't a success. Moral of the story: Don't get a tattoo unless 1) It will hold meaning for the rest of your life 2) it is easily concealed 3) is in a place where you will never see it, so you won't constantly be reminded of your regrets. 

Well, until next time..

Daily Nugs.
I have been in a fever coma all day, so classes were wretched
I have to read half a novel tonight for class tomorrow
I ate an absurd amount of pasta tonight for dinner. And I wonder why I am fat.

Xoxo, Courtnie

Fixing Clumpy Mascara

Hey y'all! Happy Sunday! I hope you're having a wonderful day. No picture today because I'm pretty sure the flu has come to Courtnietown.
I just wanted to do a quick little experiment that I found on the Budget Savvy Diva website (original pin). Basically, if you have a mascara that is running low or is super clumpy, you can do this quick fix and save it. Now, I can hear some of you hygienists already: "But Courtnie, you are only supposed to use your mascara for _______ weeks. You shouldn't do this", to which I say "If you have enough money to go buy new mascara every _______ weeks, then go for it, but I'm poor. So, let's  make this last!". I don't put on makeup if I am sick and I am certainly no professional who is using these products on other people, so I don't feel bad about breaking this rule. But, I digress.

All you do is put your tube of mascara in a cup of boiling water, like so:

Leave it in there for a little bit (the original doesn't say how long. I just left it in there until the water got cold) and bam, it should be fixed!

And it was! This is a pretty nifty (free) trick to fix your makeup and get a little extra use out of it!

Daily Nugs...
... All I've done is sleep all day because the flu is at my doorstep.
... I'm really behind on schoolwork as a result of said sleeping
... It is 7:40 and I am planning on going to bed after this. Yay for being a grandma.

Xoxo, Courtnie

I'm back!

Hey, y'all! Sorry I have been away for a while *4months, ahem*. Things got a little crazy, but I am really trying to get back on the ball with this :). I'll be firing up the camera again and have something ready for you tomorrow. Is there anything specific that y'all want to see in the future? Hauls, tutorials, Tommy, DIY stuff?? I'm open to any and all suggestions, since this is all for you guys.

Daily Nugs.
I thought I would just share some pictures of what has been going on the last four months of my life..
   Hanging out with my pup, Norman.
   Hanging out with my sisters.
  Celebrated my guideson's first birthday!
 Discovered I don't completely hate coffee anymore.
   Celebrated the holidays with family.
   
 And caught up with some Panera friends!

All in all, a pretty good 4 months. But, it's time to get back to work and school.
Until later, my dears.
Xoxo,
Courtnie