Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Pewter

Hello beauties! How are you doing today? What's new with you? So remember a while back when I went hunting for a gray eyeshadow? Well, I actually found two I loved! One of them was from Smashbox which I previously wrote about and this one is Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Pewter ($23). It's a gorgeous satin gray color with shimmer in it. Sephora describes it was a greenish gray, but it looks more like a dirty gray to me.

The eyeshadow is super buttery and really pretty. I think I will use it as an accent color in the crease of my eyes to deepen my other gray eyeshadow.



I've never really had any Laura Mercier products before, but I like how clean the packaging looks and how high quality the products are.



Look at that color!

Do any of you own any Laura Mercier products? If so, what do you think of them? Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post. Have a wonderful rest of the week! :)

MAKE UP FOR EVER eyeshadow 33 Slate Grey

Hey guys!!

How are all of you doing? So sorry for the super duper late post. Things have been a bit hectic around here with lots of family stuff and just life in general. Anyways, today I am going to review my new favorite eyeshadow which is MAKE UP FOR EVER Matte Eye Shadow in 33 Slate Grey ($21).

So one morning after waking up from a long night out, I had some gray smudged eyeliner from the night before that was still on my eyes..and it kind of looked.. awesome!! Ever since then I had been on the hunt for a new matte gray eyeshadow. I went to several makeup counters to look for one, but most of them had only taupe gray shades, and I just wanted a straight gray shade. Then, I saw this gray one from MUFE. I tried it on, instantly fell in love, and the rest was history.

The eyeshadow makes brown eyes and dark brown eyelashes really stand out, and it just looks so flattering against my eggshell skin. I pair it with my Stila waterproof gray eyeliner, and my night is pretty much set. I only have positive things to say about this eyeshadow. It's matte so it doesn't emphasize dry skin or fine lines, which I really love.

Now if they would come out with a palette full of gray eyeshadows, I would be all over it. Do any of you wear gray toned eyeshadows? If so, do you have any recommendations for me?

I hope you enjoyed this post, thanks for reading, and I hope you have an awesome rest of the week. :)

November Glossybox

Hello beauties!

How is everyone doing? I hope your Monday is off to a good start. November's Glossybox is here and it's quite good. Lets take a look at what was inside..



1. Mastey Color Protecting Leave-in Oil Treatment with Argan Oil & Olive Oil (full size $40)- Yes a hair oil! Thank you Glossybox for introducing me to the glorious world of hair oils. I put this oil in my damp hair and let my hair air dry. The result is hydrated and smooth hair. My cow licks even disappeared. Mastey's Color Protecting Leave In Oil Treatment is a special combination of Certified Argan Oil, Olive Oil, and GrapeSeed Extract. This unique combination provides the maximum protection and healing for color treated and damaged hair.



2. Jelly Pong Pong 2-in-1 Shadow/liner in Plum (full size $10.50)- This eyeshadow/liner glides on smoothly and easily. I like the application and the color was more of a mauve rather than a plum. The color didn't look too good on me, but it would look beautiful on someone else. A uniquely formulated crayon that doubles as an eyeliner for thick, precise lines as well as a perfectly-blended eye shadow. The exclusive combination of Italian-formulated waxes and pigments allows you to build up the colour, smudge or create bold lines quickly and easily.



3. Nicka K Blending Brush (full size $5)- Yess! A blending brush. I was just looking for a blending brush the other day and couldn't find a good affordable one. This one is soft and only five bucks. Score! Ideal for all over shadow, or for applying airbrushed, natural final touches to any eye look, our Nicka K Professional blending brush is a must-have, versatile addition to any brush collection.



4. The Aloe Source Jojoba Radiance Cleansing Polish (full size $30)- This cleanser has small beads in it and smells just like aloe. This multi-tasking, sulfate-free cleanser effectively removes makeup, oil and impurities. Gently exfoliates with a combination of jojoba microbeads and alpha and beta hydroxy acids, while nourishing aloe vera soothes skin.

5. Emite Eyeshadow in Dams (full size $27)- What a luxurious product to give us Glossybox. I could see this eyeshadow being used for a smokey eye look, or even just as eyeliner.

What did you guys think of this month's Glossybox? Thank you so much for reading! <3

August Glossybox

Hello everyone!

How are all of you doing? August's Glossybox is here and I have to say that I am quite happy with this box! There is nothing better to coming home to a lovely box of goodies and getting a lipstick shade that actually flatters your skin. Let's take a look at what was inside of this month's box.



1. Jelly Pong Pong Lip Blush in Marshmallow Pink (full size $12)- A moisturizing lip stain that tints your lips with just the right amount of juicy colour and hydrates like a balm. Apply liberally, purse and let the silky lightweight texture melt onto your lips. How fun is this pink lip stain? I absolutely love lip stains because they are comfortable to wear and generally look more natural. This soft petal pink lipstick looks more hot pink on the lips and looks really good with a post summer tan. I love it! Ok, next item...

2. ModelCo Eyeshadow in Bronze Goddess (full size $22)- When I first saw this sample eyeshadow trio in my box I was soo excited. However, it's not without flaws. The light golden color is very light and very very flakey. The color comes out in large flakes which is hard to blend out. The darker color doesn't seem to have this problem tho.



3. Anatomicals Spray Misty For me Facial Spritz (full size $9) - This facial spray is wonderful for a spritz while lounging at the beach or hiking the trails. It contains calming lavender and refreshing peppermint extracts, which help to rehydrate and revitalize skin. Suitable for normal, dry and sensitive skin. A part of the reason why I love Glossybox is that I get products that I would never usually pick up or try. This facial spritz is really fun and perfect for the scorching oven I'm currently living in. I sprayed it directly onto my face and it didn't irritate my eyes either. The smell is actually really pleasant and I love it!



4. Novex Brazilian Keratin Hair Care Treatment Cream (full size $4.99) - This hair care cream is an essential preemptive treatment in anticipation of the drier seasons. It contains replenishing hair proteins to restore shine and smoothness for all hair types. Start using it now for a healthy head of hair in the fall. Ok, I used this in the shower and left it in my hair for five minutes. It made my hair soft and a bit shinier.

5. Sue Devitt Triple C-Weed Pressed Powder (full size $28) - Formulated with nourishing green tea and brightening vitamin C, this lightweight pressed powder controls shine and evens out skin tone while setting makeup. It‘s soft, natural-looking skin contained in a compact, a perfect companion to have in your purse while basking in the sun. With flexible Nylon-12, Triple C-Weed Pressed Powder won't settle into fine lines to ensure a flawless finish. This lightweight pressed powder comes in a mirror compact with an ultra modern micro-sponge, making it the perfect on-the-go companion. Wow, it's really generous of Glossybox to give us a full size powder compact. I have yet to try this compact because the shade looks really light. I will have to try it later for winter.

Star Crushed Minerals Eye Shadows

Last month, an Etsy seller had added me to their circle, so I favorited her shop. She contacted me and offered me an extra discount on top of her grand opening discount which of course, I couldn't refuse. I browsed her shop and I chose 2 colors for me (perfectly peach and darkest night) and 2 colors for the giveaway which one of you lucky readers won.

Since she was a brand new shop, I helped her create a banner header which she is currently using on her Facebook page as well as a couple button ads. So, with that, she also included a couple more freebies like the eyeshadow primer, Starry Night and a couple other colors which was part of the giveaway.



Star Crushed Minerals is 100% natural, handmade mineral cosmetics. Cruelty free, Paraben, Sulfates, Petrochemicals, Talc, Cornstarch, Bismuth Oxychloride, Fragrance, Chemical and Preservative free. I also like that some of the eyeshadows can also double as an eyeliner which is probably why I chose darkest night to test out.

June Ipsy Bag

I am so sorry for the late review, but I received my June Ipsy bag while I was away on my mini vacation and just now got around to posting about it. This is my second "bag" and so far I'm 50/50 on it. This month I received 4 out 5 full size products which is actually pretty good considering the bag itself is only $10. I think Ipsy has improved a lot in the last year with their products and I shouldn't really complain since it's only $10 a month.



This is what I received this month:

Psssst! The TRUE Original Dry Shampoo retail $13.98 // I've tried a couple dry shampoos in the last year and I was pretty excited to receive this in my bag. I have pretty oily hair if I don't wash it every single day, so Thank God for dry shampoos! The scent is pleasant and the spray is pretty powerful. It didn't leave any white residue in my hair (i have black hair) and my hair doesn't feel like a giant grease ball. For their full size (5.3 oz I believe), it's $14 which is a tad expensive compared to my current favorite at 7oz for only around $6.

Cailyn Gel Liner in 06 Purple retail $24.00 // Finally a eyeliner that's not liquid or pencil! I personally love gel liners and am loving my Tarte Amazonian Clay liner in Black, but a dark purple is a nice change up. One of the things I absolutely love about this product is the fact that the brush is attached to the product. The color is really nice and buildable. Staying power is great too!

JCat Sparkling Cream Palette in Suzie retail $4.49 // I love glitter as much as the next girl, but honestly, what am I going to do with this palette?! It's intended for body use, but how many of us can say that we use glitter on our body on a daily basis? I know I definitely do not. I'm sure this palette would be great during Halloween or if you're a performer and need that extra sparkle.

Starlooks IPSY featured lip liner in Tipsy retail $12.00 // I didn't bother to open this one and has been stashed away in my goodies box. The color itself looks like a coral-y red, but I don't have any lipstick that goes a long with it... unless Ipsy plans to ship me the lipstick for July.

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in CB11 Boho Chic retail $6.00 // Another unopened product. I think the color is really pretty, but I personally do not like cream blushes. This product will also be stashed away in the goodies box or will be in a giveaway.

Overall, the bag itself is only $10, but with the products of this month, it's about $50 worth. If you're interested in trying out Ipsy, please click here to join! :)

April Glossybox

April Glossybox! I was pretty ecstatic about this box after seeing an unboxing on Youtube. Was it just me, but did anyone else not receive a tracking number? That was pretty annoying. So, let's get out with the products for April.

Tigi Blush in Glow retail $22 // Must be blush season because this is the second one I've received for the month of April. The packaging is pretty cheap, but the color is absolutely gorgeous. I think this is one of those products where it'll be universally liked and looks greats on everyone. When I first swatched it, it was pretty pigmented and very pink, but when I applied it (with a gentle hand of course) it was the perfect shade. Definitely one of my favorite items I received this month.

Honest Organic Lip Balm in Be Simple retail 3pk for $10.95 // I am so jelly jelly of everyone who received a scented lip balm! I received Be Simple which is plan unscented. Boriiiiing. Aside from the boring scent, I love that they are made from organic jojoba and oils from olives, sunflowers and coconuts. Tahititian Tamanu oil, rich with Omega 6 & 9. Nothing but the best ingredients! Thanks Jessica Alba and friends.

Jenny's two cents- Hi guys! I'm adding into Yen's blog post. I loved this lip balm. I got the lavender mint scent and feels and smells minty on my lips. I love how it glides across my lips and I like to use it before I start my day and before I go to sleep.

Wash with Joe Coffee Mint Body Wash retail $28 // The one thing I was looking forward to turned into a huge disappointment! When I first sniffed the scent, it reminded me of the stuff you put in your dog's water to help freshen their breath. Then, when I tried to use it in the shower? I think the bottle itself is made out of hard plastic because I couldn't squeeze out the product. What's the point of having a spout on top if the bottle isn't squeezable. Yea... that was a problem. On top of that, the liquid was thin and brown which looked really gross. And the smell? Horrible! Did it work? I didn't feel extremely invigorating after. I think this is a great product for the men in our lives. Especially mine who wakes up at 4:45AM every day. I would like it more if the scent was sweeter or creamier.

Alterna Bamboo Style Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist retail $22 // Hair styling products is one of those samples I hate to receive just like how everyone hates those perfume samples. My hair looks the same 364.5 days of the year. Yes, I'm incredibly boring like that. I have yet to try it, but I am curious to see how this will hold up in my fine, straight but thick hair.

Jenny's two cents- Ok, so I did try this product and I have really thick and wavy hair so unfortunately this product didn't do much for me. It pretty looked like I spent the at the beach and my hair looked bigger and windblown.

Bulgari Bath Tea Bag retail $9.50 // Can you believe this is worth $9.50?! Yeaaa me neither. I actually haven't used this. I rarely take baths, but I'm thinking of hanging it up in the shower instead. I have to say though, best concept ever! Everything in a neat little pouch... still getting the same benefit but without the mess.

Le Metier Replenishing Daily Solution retail $225 // I remembered we received this back in the Man Repeller box and this stuff is liquid gold! At $225 for 1.70oz? Way way overpriced. Even if I was ballllin', I wouldn't spend this much on a product.

Jenny's two cents- Whyyy oh why is this product 225 dollars?? I tried it and it was awesome. It made my skin look smoother, my pores look a lot smaller, and the redness go away. Honestly, it really works and if it were in my price range (like $60) I would repurchase it in a heart beat.



We're also hosting our blog's first year anniversary giveaway in the next couple weeks! So, stay tuned because there's 2 different prizes for 2 winners!

Tarte Amazonian clay eye-shadow palette & Amazonian clay eyeshadow base golden browns

Good morning lovely readers,

I hope everyone's week has started off great already. Mine has been super busy and right now I'm getting my busted tire fixed and getting in some blogging time. Anyways, I think Tarte is becoming one of my favorite beauty brands. I love how affordable and natural their products are. I recently purchased the Tarte Amazonian clay eye-shadow palette & Amazonian clay eyeshadow base golden browns ($18) from a sale on Hautelook and I really like it. Specifically, I was looking for something more portable than my Naked 2 palette.

The eyeshadows are soft and buttery and definitely worth the money. I mostly use the shade on the right called cocoa which is a rich medium dark brown. The gold shade is a tad dark for me as I prefer light to medium gold shades instead. Also, the bamboo packaging is light and smooth to touch. All in all, a really nice eyeshadow palette if you're looking for something in the brown color family that is simple yet slightly shimmery.

First Glossybox!

I am so excited to finally receive my first July 2012 Glossy Box today! Over the next couple weeks, I'm going to test out each product and report back here, so look out for more reviews soon!

In this box, I received the following:

Alessandro International Predix Heel Rescue Balm
Sebastian Color Ignite Multi Tone Shampoo
Sebastian Color Ignite Multi Tone Conditioner
Figs & Rouge Lip, Face & Body Balm
Senna Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow Trio
Blushed fragrance by Ruddy Water

XOXO Yen