Nail Polish: Essie's Play Date

I love Essie nail polish! The company makes beautiful colors, with fun names, and the polish is easy to apply if you do your nails yourself. Compared to many other nail polish brands, I find the application process easy breezy. The brush is perfectly designed to deliver the right amount of polish. Right now I'm loving the color play date. It's a lighter purple color that looks great in the summer with a tan.

Don't underestimate the power of an eyelash comb.

Depending on which type of mascara you use, a lash comb can really come in handy. Some mascara brushes separate your lashes better than others but the right lash comb will remove any clumps or awkward areas where the lashes are stuck together. After I found the Sonia Kashuk Lash and Brow Comb, I never looked back, and it's the only one I use now. At first, the comb looks intimidating with the metal separators, but trust me, it gets the job done. The first time you use it, you may be worried about poking your eye out, but don't fret. After a few uses and a steady hand, it becomes easy and fun. The comb is also great for travel because it folds away nicely. Say goodbye to spider lashes!

All eye makeup removers are not created equal.

Have you ever used an eye makeup remover that makes your eyes sting? Ouch! Many eye makeup removers simply don't get the job done, and pulling on the sensitive eye area is a definite no-no. Below are two eye makeup removers that remove the makeup without the fuss.

1. Lancome Bi-Facial Double Action Eye Makeup Remover

2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Both of these products remove stubborn waterproof eye makeup effectively without any stinging sensation.