Friday, November 29, 2013

Glossybox - November 2013 Video Reveal!

Comments are welcome, and if you decide you want to also sign up for Glossybox which is only $21 a month which includes shipping and totally worth it check out this video as well as past Glossybox video's, be sure to sign up through my link below! Thanks. :)



http://www.glossybox.com/referal?CI=NTA4MDlhbXlkZ29kZGVzc0B5YWhvby5jb20=&TC=mail_local

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Ipsy - November 2013 Reveal

Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with each and every one of you as we get closer to Thanksgiving, all I can think about is Christmas. It's like all the stores decided hey were gonna skip all the holidays this year, and just go straight to Christmas! Which in return is making me super excited, and its not even December yet. I find myself constantly making references to Christmas, when reviewing my makeup. Please tell me I'm not the only one? haha. Anyways, let's get straight to today's topic....
 
IPSY NOVEMBER 2013! :)
 
 
If you decide you would like to sign up here is an invite just for you. ;)
 
Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/19ow
 
 

The Products

 

 
 
BH Cosmetics Galaxy Chic Baked Eyeshadow Sample - "This Galaxy Chic Baked Eyeshadow Sample will take you from Plain Jane to an infinite trendsetter. Inspired by the moons and planets of the universe, eyeshadow shades range from hot sun-orange to cool earth-blue and colors of the Milky Way. Be as chic as a sparkling star!" Ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Sun, Aphrodite, Neptune, Asteroid, or Eclipse. I received the color asteroid, and it shocked me and I loved it!
 
I thought it would go on maybe blue or purple, nope! It went on almost like a smokey gray color with highlights of blue in it. The pigment is wonderful in this shadow, and when I get the money I plan on ordering the whole palette which is a little less than $20 with shipping, and the discount code Ipsy20. This color will be great for a smokey eye, and I am intrigued how you never know by just looking at it what the color will be.  
 
Em Michelle Phan Lash Gallery Lengthening Mascara - In the Ipsy bag this month there were 6 products instead of the usual 5 in order to introduce the new line by Michelle Phan. I wasn't too thrilled when I saw that it was mascara, but I tried it and I am impressed. It really highlighted my lashes, and the curved brush is perfect to get the product on every lash. I look forward to trying other products from this line.
 
 
Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer - There were two different colors you could have received, the Champagne and (what I received) the Caviar Cocktail. This is a pretty shimmery gray color, and is not a color you usually see a lot in nail polishes. I am sure it would look great alone, but I plan on mixing and matching colors with it. It was my least favorite product I received, but I do know at some point I will get some use out of it, so its not much of a disappointment.
 
 
Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon - "A glossy lip crayon with a smooth texture that is perfect for travel and touch-ups on the go."

To use: "Apply to top and bottom lips for full coverage. For sheer coverage, apply to lower lip only and blot lips together. For more color, apply several coats until you receive desired results."

Ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Hot Damn or Shameless.
 
Out of the two, I was really hoping for Hot Damn. And what do you know, I received it!! I already have a lot of lip crayon's. I really like this one, its different from the others in the way it goes on so smoothly. Even though I am very light skinned, it looks phenomenal on me.
Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil - "The Starlooks Gem Eye Pencils provide a magnificent metallic finish and are so versatile, soft, and creamy that they can be used as a liner or eyeshadow base! Each highly-pigmented, unique pencil has a gorgeous, micro-glitter finish." You could received wither topaz or amethyst. I received the color topaz, and to me it looks more silver than anything. I do not see Topaz, but maybe that's just me. Regardless though, it's still a very pretty eye pencil and will work well for highlighting the eyes with.
 

Here is a close up, so maybe yall can get a better feel for what the color really looks like.
 
Pixi Beauty Bronzer - "This bronzing powder gives your complexion the warmth and luminosity of naturally sunkissed skin. Hydrating, silky-smooth & long-wearing, it also protects against free radicals. Contains Vitamin E to protect the skin and mica, which provides dense natural pigment."

 Ipsy subscribers who receive this product will receive Subtly Suntouched or Summertime.

 
I received the color Subtly Suntouched, which is perfect for my lighter skin tone. It's hard to get the true color of this with a picture, you just have to see it in person. This is my favorite product in the bag, and is a product that I will use everyday once my other bronzer run's out. I hope to see more Pixi products in our bags in the future.
 
Overall, I am very satisfied with my Ipsy bag. I can't wait for December (which is also the month of my birthday!) You truly can't beat the quality of the products nor the quantity for only $10!!! Again, if you decide that you want to sign up for Ipsy below will be an invite just for you.

So, Did you like November's Ipsy bag? If you don't subscribe will you be doing so in the future? What was your favorite product? I love hearing your feedback/questions on my post's! Without you there is no blog. Remember stay beautiful, and stay you! :)
 
Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/19ow



Saturday, November 9, 2013

Maybelline Fall Collection Lipstick - Limited Edition #990 FUCHSIA FIERCE

I am absolutely in love with the limited edition fall collection that Maybelline has come out with, and I am hoping to be able to collect them all. For the moment being though, I picked up the color #990 Fuchsia Fierce. There are four in the collection.
 



                                         
But today we are here to show case my favorite Fuchsia Fierce....

 


 
Pros
Affordable (my Walgreen's price $7.99)
Pigmented as a Mac Lipstick (in my opinion)
Availability
Unique and One-of-a-kind colors
Doesn't dry out the lips
Moisturizing lipstick (creamy)
 
Cons
Limited Edition
Only Available in these select colors
Will have to reapply after 2-4 hours
 
 
I could take a million pictures, but until you see it in person it is hard to get the full effect, above is a swatch I did. I love how it didn't streak, and an almost glimmer that it puts off.
 
Overall Product Score: 4.1*
 
 
So.....the question is, What do you think about this lipstick? Will you be picking up any of the colors? I would love to hear your feedback/questions. It seriously makes my day, Stay BEAUTIFUL! :)
 
 
 
*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of pigmentation, product, texture, application, and longevity

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Yuzen - November Winter 2013 Reveal/Review

Hello Everyone! Today, I received my very FIRST Yuzen box, and hopefully I will have many more Yuzen boxes to review in the future. :)

How Yuzen Works (straight from their site):

The Simplicity of Yuzen…
 
We will send you a little Zen for every season – a different box of Yuzen surprises for summer, fall, winter, and spring… Four boxes in all (sent May, August,  November, and February).
Each box has the very best eco-conscious products to nourish the body and soul. They are carefully chosen for excellence, mission and integrity and always put to the Yuzen test before we share our favorites with you!
 
You can cancel anytime (but we don’t think you will!).
 
Zenfully simple. Beautifully Yuzen! 
 
 
One of my favorite things about this box, is how much time and thought seems to go into each detail of this box. I particularly enjoyed the info card that came with it, and the greeting (as seen below). All of the descriptions below are from their card as well.
 
 
 
Now lets move onto what fabulous product's where in this quarter's box...
 
 
Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust - a shimmering accent that loves candlelight. Add dazzling gold to your eyelids, a subtle shimmer to your hair, or highlights to cheeks and shoulders to light up your holiday look. All-natural ingredients and colors, cruelty-free, company supports dozens of nonprofit organizations and causes. I haven't quite figured out how I am going to use this product yet, but I think it is a great product for winter to bring a little bit of sparkle in your life.
 
 
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream - a rich and protective hand treatment. Rose, calendula, and viola deeply moisturize and restore smoothness. Eco-friendly, cruelty-free, sustainable sourcing, company supports several nonprofits and causes. I love, love, love the smell of this hand cream. It smell's like a wonderful floral scent of roses, and its not over powering. Yet, another great product for the cooler month's, and it will defiantly get used.
 
 
 
Kerstin Florian Fub Balm - an invigorating foot lotion featuring menthol, rosemary, pine, and lavender. It provides nourishing, protective care for feet while softening cracked heels. Provides cooling, soothing, and antifungal benefits, no parabens or petroleum, and cruelty free. This product I can't quite figure out where I have smelled this scent before, but it seems so familiar. I would say out of all the scent's mentioned it has more of a pine scent. I have used this product for a few days now, and I must say I am very impressed with how well it works.
 
 
Level Naturals Travel Candles - packed full of incredible natural fragrance that will enliven your senses and refresh your space - wherever you find yourself in the world. 100% natural, vegan, soy candle, lead-free wick, and has a toxin-free scent. There were quite a few options I noticed you could have gotten, and I believe I got either an apricot or pear scent. It was nice and refreshing yet very subtle. Another little bonus is not only can you take it wherever you go, but my husband liked it as well which is rare in my book! haha. The only minor negative thing I would say about this product is that it did burn really fast, but in some ways I liked that it did disperse the scent into the air so it wasn't such a bad thing.
 
 
 
Pino Facial Mask - contains natural and nourishing ingredients, including pro vitamin B5, vitamin E, and horse chestnut seed extract. Avocado and jojoba oil refresh those with sensitive skin. No chemicals or preservatives, 95% organic ingredients, and cruelty-free. I love these type of mask's! This is one of those mask's that come on what I would call a paper stencil of a face (see my Gardiner review for an example), and cover's the whole face. I like that while it wasn't burning your face you could still feel it working at the same time. It is great for someone with a more sensitive face like mine.
 
 
Sanitas Moisture Mist - maximizes the delivery of active ingredients deep into the skin. It effectively hydrates and heals the skin while also enhancing the spreadability and penetration of your moisturizer. Active, biogenic ingredients, no parabens or preservatives, no artificial ingredients, and is kosher. This product reminds me a lot of a product in one of my Ipsy bags, which included a facial mist. Although, unlike that product you can put this one all over your skin. It has a very light scent, and makes your skin feel moisturized like lotion, but without that oily or thick lotion feel.
 
 
Sparitual Golden Rule Lacquer - a dynamic and festive hue that will bring your nails to life for the holidays - or anytime you need a pop of color. This company is committed to creating eco-conscious products and packaging. It is also free of DBP, formaldehyde, and toluene, naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes, and is vegan. I have tried Sparitual nail polishes in the past, and I like using their polishes because not only do they work well, but they represent a good cause. I think this gold sparkly color is going to look great over another solid polish to sort of embellish the polish. I can defiantly find some use for this polish.
 
 
Sun Cups Dark Chocolate Mint Cups - a sweet delicious treat made from natural and organic goodness. You might find it difficult to eat just one. It is Non-GMO, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Does not contain soy, gluten or nuts. I got confused when I first saw this because it looked like a peanut butter cup, but its actually a mint cup! While I am not a fan or mint dark chocolate, my husband is so I will be passing this on to him which I know he will enjoy. I still can appreciate the diversity of this box, so I wasn't that disappointed about this product.
 
 
Tara Spa Therapy Stress Relief Roll-On Remedy - a topical aromatherapy treatment that can be applied anytime, anywhere, for instant balancing, energizing, and stress-relief benefits. Made with certified organic herbal extracts, no parabens or preservatives, no artificial colors or dyes or synthetic fragrance, and petroleum-free. This is one of my favorite products in the box, just inhaling this in right before I go to bed makes me sleep a little bit better. It has a very relaxing smell almost like a lavender. While its not something I would buy, I appreciate that it was in this box so that I could try it.
 
Overall, I think my first Yuzen box was a hit! What did you think about this box, and what variations of the box did you receive? Did you like your box or were you disappointed in it? I love hearing your comments/questions so feel free to leave me any feedback! :)