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With Covid-19 - I am ALWAYS wearing a mask.  So I skip the lip gloss and go straight to playing up the eyes, especially my eyelashes!! So let's talk Lash PRIMERS! I used to hate wearing mascara because it always gave me raccoon eyes.  That is, until I started using a Primer! Primer, just as it sounds, goes on before mascara and it helps build VOLUME & LENGTH!  But that's not it!  ⭐️ Keep Reading Below to find out MORE!⭐️     Keeps your curl! If you use an eyelash curler, applying Primer before you curl will actually help prevent lash breakage.  AND it...

Ardell Aqua Lashes Retail Price: $19.50 Lashes with glue already on the strip that activates with warm water.  No additional glue or magnetic liner needed.  Seems like a great idea, but I had some troubles. I thought I could get away without eyeliner for a more natural look. I was wrong.  The strips at the base of the lashes are thick (to accommodate the preloaded glue I'm guessing). So the strip looks VERY obvious when you put them on.  A dark eyeliner is definitely needed to hide the strip and to hide the gap between the strip and your real lashes.   Also,...

Flash Lash Magnetic Eyeliner and Lashes by Aria Beauty!   Retail Price: $40 Included in the kit: 1x liquid magnetic liner 1x set of magnetic lashes in a very pretty mirrored case 1x tweezer-like lash applicator Instruction card  These have been super popular so I just had to test them out.   This kit comes with a liquid liner (not gel) so you need a bit of a steady hand.  If you're not already using a liquid liner then you may need a bit of practice putting it on and keeping the line smooth.  But once I got the hang of...

    Welcome to Beauty and Nest Essentials Inc (formerly Beauty YVR Essentials Inc)!  I am a nail tech with a large online store based in Burnaby, BC Canada!   Since my mom started taking me for facials at the age of 14 years old, I've always had a love for beauty products.  When Covid-19 hit us here in Canada, and everything shut down I started buying hair and beauty products for friends and family.  And that's how Beauty and Nest was born! I test as many products as I possibly can!  And I am always looking for new brands to partner...