Mary Kay - Cream Eye Color

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Today I want to talk about an item I received in the mail through a giveaway. The Mary Kay - Cream Eye Color.

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There are 9 colors that I know of, but the color I received was the Iced Cocoa. When I first saw it I immediately thought it wouldn't be for me. I have blueish green eyes, and I feel as if a lot of brown's don't look that great on me. This product however was different, instead of diminishing my eyes it enhanced them.

Compared to the Maybelline - 24hr Color Tattoo it has about the same amount of product. Mary Kay providing .15Oz of product; while Maybelline has .14Oz of product. Even though Mary Kay's product is a little bit pricier at $14, the feel of the product to me feel's a lot smoother, and not as heavy on the eyes.

Iced Cocoa (Shimmer)

One of the great things about this product is that there is NO need for concealer, which is a plus for someone like me that is always on the go. As far as how long it lasts, I have gotten anywhere between 8-10 hrs of wear. The only negative thing I have to say about the product, (and why it doesn't get a perfect rating for me) is the $14 price tag. Not saying its not worth it, I'm just saying when your on a budget like mine you have your priorities and set limits. I use to not be much of a fan when it came to the whole Mary Kay makeup line, but after being able to use many of their products these last couple of weeks it defiantly has changed my mind. It also keeps me wanting to try more of their various makeup products.

If you want to check out the other colors in the line, you can do so by going to their site here:
Mary Kay

Overall Product Rating: 4.1*

So...The question remains how do you feel about the Mary Kay Cream Eye colors? Do you have a favorite color, and out of the long lasting eye cream's out there is this one of your favorite brands?

I love answering your question's and hearing your comments (remember you make the blog!). And until next time my dears; Stay Beautiful, Stay You! :)


*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of pigmentation, product, texture, application, and longevity

Ipsy - January 2014

 Hello Everyone! I hope everyone is having a great new year so far. I just got my January Ipsy bag in the mail so I figured it was time for a reveal! It wasn't my favorite bag, but with the endless combinations it was hard for everyone to get exactly what they wanted. I am interested to see what everyone else got to because, I believe there were something like 25 different items you could have gotten.

Here is what was in mine...

The theme this month was "19 reasons 2014 will be Amazing" or to make it amazing. The design wasn't my favorite but I absolutely loved the different shades of blue on the bag. 

Healthy Sexy Hair ~ Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner - "The Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner is a powerful combination of Soy and Cocoa work synergistically to perfectly care for your hair! A conditioner that is both a nourishing moisturizer and mild protein reconstructor and safe to use on color-treated hair." This is one of the few products I haven't tried from this collection, and I must say I am in love with it after using it. I've never not used conditioner in my hair after shampooing. So the fact I can put this in my hair, and it cut back on using up all my conditioner is a plus. Not only that it made my hair feel soft and smooth. This was by far my favorite product in the bag. 

LeeAnni Eco ~ 3 in 1 Revolotion - "With this 3 in 1 Revolotion, it's a toner, serum, and lotion in one bottle! Helps moisturize, even out skin tone by reducing scarring and promoting skin regeneration. Gluten free. " Now this product would have been my favorite if the sample I had received wasn't so small, but I forgive Ipsy because it is the first time out of I believe ten bags I received one this little, and as they say a little product goes a long way? Anyways, I love how this product moisturizes my skin. My skin has been really out of whack lately, and this is just what I needed. I give it to Ipsy though they got me this time, because unless some miracle product walks through the door pretty soon....well, I will be forced to buy this! haha. 

MicaBeauty ~Tinted Lip Balm (in the color #6 Fiesta) - "MicaBeauty's 24 hour Tinted Lip Balm conditions your lips without smudge while delivering sophisticated finish. For a sheer wash of color, one swipe is all you need." Now don't get me wrong I love MicaBeauty, I have discovered some truly wonderful products from them. This one on the other hand just wasn't my favorite. I can't put my hand on if it was the color or the fact that I don't like the packaging, but it was just something about it that didn't tickle my fancy. I will give it another try before I decide to pass it along, I'm thinking I could mix it with some other MicaBeauty colors I have to get what I want to achieve. 

Elizabeth Mott ~ Smooth Shadow (in the color Penny) - "The ultimate gel pencil that’s smooth like butter and packed with deliciously creamy colors. These velvety pencils glide on with ease, and contain just enough shimmer. They’re also waterproof and perfect to wear all day and night, a must have for all color lovers!"

Want to know my favorite thing about this product? For this first time, I have found a brown eyeshadow that doesn't make this pale girl look like an idiot. lol! But seriously, Elizabeth Mott makes some wonderful products and this one is no different. My second favorite thing? IT CAN be sharpened! I hate how a lot of these pretty gel eyeshadows/liners come with hardly any product, yet they are so pretty. I haven't tried it yet, but yup thats what it says so I am interested to see how that works. 

Absolute! ~ Makeup Cleansing Tissue (10 ct) - "Pre-moistened, refreshingly fragranced, water-based cloths designed to instantly remove even waterproof makeup without irritation. Infused with natural extracts and botanicals, Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissues are formulated to reawaken and soften skin, while helping to reduce puffiness." Well, Ipsy should know me well enough by now that makeup removing wipes are always welcomed in my house. I don't think that you could ever have too many, I use them everyday. And while these are great makeup remover wipes, I was just a little disappointed because they didn't feel like anything special to me. That and out of all the products I could have received, I figured Ipsy would of chose something different for me. But by all means Ipsy, please don't take that the wrong way. I think I have just been spoiled a little too much by yall. ;)

Now, if you like my bag and want to sign up for Ipsy for yourself it is $10 a month (which includes shipping), and each month you will receive a makeup bag catered to the answers from your beauty quiz with generally 5 items. Michelle Phan curates the bags. And you can sign up & check it out here: SIGN UP FOR IPSY

Feel free to leave any comment and/or questions, and until next time like I always say stay beautiful by staying YOU! :)

The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ

Hello Everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year. I know I am excited for all the new beauty products 2014 has to bring to the table, and I hope that you are too. Today, I want to talk to you about a product I was sent by a friend and I am glad that I was...

The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ! This is the box it comes in, I love how it comes in it's own box, you can really see how much thought the company put into the packaging. 

And here is the container inside of the box. The directions are as follows: "Massage a generous amount onto lips using a firm, circular motion, wipe away with a tissue, wonder how you ever lived without it." When I first read that, I was like "Wow, they are really confident in their product!" I found out though it is their motto, and after trying it I can't say I wasn't the same. Now, I wouldn't recommend wiping with a tissue, but to use some sort of cloth instead. While you can use tissue, to me it will not work as well. 

I loved how it made my lips feel silky smooth, and the fact as soon as I put it on; I took it off... yet it still worked and didn't have to settle in. One thing I was worried about (like most lip scrub's I am worried about), is the taste. No worries though! It not only smells like cocoa, its tastes of cocoa as well. Of course, I would not recommend eating it. ;) But if you are someone clumsy as I am, it happens. 

I do believe this may have been limited edition because I went to their site, and can not find this exact one. Although they do have other wonderful scents such as: peppermint, vanilla bean, brown sugar, and creme brulee. It is on the pricey side at $24, but for the amount of product you receive and the fact that so far it is the best lip scrub I have found; totally worth it in my opinion. They also have lip balm as well as body scrub which is to be next on my list if the opportunity should arise.

I also love the story behind the brand: http://www.sarahapp.com/brand-story (you can go here to read it.) Also, if you are looking to buy any of their products you can do so here: http://www.sarahapp.com/products

Overall Product Score: 4.6*

Have you ever tried this product before or any lip scrubs like it? If so how did they compare to this one and/or what did you like about it? I love hearing your comments and feedback. Remember you make the blog! 

*overall rating is based on a 5 point scale based off of pigmentation, product, texture, application, and longevity