Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm

These new Revlon Colorburst products have been out for awhile, but I finally found some that were unopened and have yet to be tested. The colors ranged from nudes to brights, but I have been eyeing some nude colors lately. A girl can only wear so many berry colors before they all start to look the same.

Anyways, I picked up this color in Sultry and I am absolutely smitten with this color. It glides on smooth and has a nice minty scent to it, plus it gives you a velvety matte finish. Since I wore it out to dinner, it didn't last too long, but did leave a slight tint. Have you guys tried any of their matte balms?

Clinique Chubby Sticks

Hello everyone!

How is everyone doing today? Today I will be reviewing two chubby sticks from Clinique. I've always seen Chubby Sticks around but I never got around to trying them. So when I saw a deal on Sephora to trade in my VIB points to get two of them I jumped on it. I received two full sized sticks in the shades Curviest Caramel and Mega Melon. Both them are super wearable and fun to apply. Out of the two I prefer Curviest Caramel more because it is less bright and more like a sheer MLBB nude dark pink. Mega Melon looks more like a saturated peach. Mega Melon is really pretty too but it's a bit bright for me and brings out the redness in my face, so I wouldn't really be able to wear it alone.

I really love the formula of both of them. I'd say they are somewhat hydrating but not anywhere as hydrating as the Tarte Lipsurgence pencils. Anyways, I still really love them and I've been wearing Curviest Caramel by itself to the gym lately. I definitely plan on visiting a Clinique counter to try on a few more soon.

Clinique Chubby Sticks retail for $17 a piece and you can get them here. Have any of you tried Chubby Sticks before? If so, which ones are your favorites? Please let us know in the comments below! Thanks for reading! :)

November Sample Society Box

Hi everyone!

November's Sample Society box has dropped and it's a mixed bag of goodies. Some stuff is alright and some of it is awesome. I got a mini Illume candle in our my this month, yay!! Let's take a look at what else was inside..

1. Borghese Splendore Brightening Makeup (full size $29.50)- Be glamorous and gorgeous with a hint of shimmer. Splendore Brightening Makeup gives a subtle glow that brightens any complexion. This light-diffusing liquid camouflages imperfections and veils fine lines. I tried this over my usual skin care routine and it didn't do much except give my face a subtle hint of shimmer. I'll have to mix it in with my bb cream next time.

2. Annick Goutal Eau d'Hadrien Eau de Toilette (full size $92)- Tonic, zesty, sparkling, refined, subtle and fresh at the same time Eau d'Hadrien is the ultimate timeless fragrance for men and women with notes of Sicilian Lemon, Citron and Grapefruit, the scent is both sportive and chic.



3. Illume Balsam & Cedar Large Harlow Jar (full size $36)- Whoo hooo!!! Another candle in my box. This candle smells like Christmas trees and fresh pine cones. It smells soo good. Normally scented candles make my allergies go crazy, but Illume ones are so subtle and nice. This one is going directly into my travel bag so I can take the holiday spirit with me. I absolutely love it! Our Balsam and Cedar Large Harlow Jar features a comforting blend of fresh balsam and oak moss intertwined with aromatic cedar wood, cinnamon and eucalyptus to create the very essence of the holiday season. Up to 70 hour burn time.

4. Jane Iredale Lip Drink Lip Balm (full size $12)- Meh. Before I even try this product I have to say that the sample is so flimsy and feels like it's going to snap any second. Jane Iredale LipDrink - SPF 15 is a drink for the lips. This colorless lip balm contains no petroleum-derived ingredients to dry out the lips, making lips feel moist and smooth. Providing Broad Spectrum SPF 15 and UVA P++ protection, LipDrink is a refreshing treat.



5. Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture (full size $65)- Meet the single most hydrating moisturizer Murad has ever offered. Ultra-concentrated and intensely hydrating, this velvety cream provides all-day moisture, smoothness and comfort - leaving your skin positively radiant. This moisturizer is simple and nice. It kept my skin hydrated all day!

October Glossybox

Hi everyone!

Today I will be reviewing the latest Byrdie box from October's Glossybox. I was so happy to receive this month's box. Glossybox sent out items from Tarte and Fresh this month, which are two of my favorite beauty brands! Lets take a look at what was inside the box..



1. Tarte's Lights, Camera, Flashes, Statement Mascara (full size $23)- Amazing! A full sized mascara from Tarte, whoo hoo! I got gorgeous long feathery non clumpy lashes with this mascara. The wand has two different sides. The first side gives volume to your lashes, and the second is to comb out the clumps. The only downside was that I had some fallout with this mascara.

2. Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream (full size $42)- A daily age-defying moisturizer formulated with Fresh’s proprietary Super 7 Complex, proven to prevent the signs of aging, provide 24 hours of significant moisture, and boost radiance. Sometimes I really feel like Glossybox can read my mind. I've been eyeing this face cream for a while now but haven't take the plunge on it yet. The sample I received was a generous sized sample, yay! The face cream is super lightweight and fast absorbing. My skin didn't feel greasy or dry. It felt hydrated, refreshed and super clear the next day. I would buy this!



3. Balance Me Shine On! Tinted Lip Salve (full size $16.50)-Ok.. so I wasn't too excited about this lip salve because I got such an unappetizing color. The color I got was like a brown beige color. Other than that, the salve itself is really moisturizing and nice.

4. Sesha Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Mask (full size $9)- Packed with nutrients, peptides, vitamins, and botanical extracts, this anti-wrinkle mask not only smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, it also calms the skin from environmental stresses to rejuvenate it back to a youthful glow. Awesome, another face mask. I love face masks because they're so easy to use and give me the boost my skin needs. This mask was really moisturizing and packed full of hyaluronic acid, which left my skin looking taut and young.

5. Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Vert Eau De Cologne (full size $85)- This green tea cologne is suitable for both men and women. Spritz and enjoy. Although I'm not a big fan of perfume, this one smells sophisticated and minty.

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue in Berry Soft

Fall is here! Which means Winter is right around the corner and chapped lips is not a good look for anyone. Ever.

I am a sucker for these baby lips even though I don't think they're that amazing, but I like that these are medicated care + 12 HR hydration, soothes quickly with a hint of eucalyptus and cools sore lips with a touch of icy menthol. The color is a really nice soft berry which compliments my natural lip color.

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.

July Glossybox

Hi everyone!

So July's Glossybox came in the mail and I have some mixed feelings on it. There are three products that I'm really happy with, and three that I'm not overly thrilled about. Let's look inside the box...

1. Brazilian Blowout Acai Deep Conditioning Masque (full size $40)- A creamy, rich, intense conditioning masque drenches the hair once a week by coating each hair strand with exclusive, nutritive proteins to eliminate frizz, promote shine, and guarantee the longest-lasting smoothing result. Yay! I've been hoping to be sent a hair mask for a long time now and was so excited to get this in my box. I left it in my hair for about 7 minutes in the shower and my hair was really soft and untangled after. It also smells like acai berries! The sample is pretty generous and I'm definitely going to get at least two more uses out of it.

2. Bvlgari Eau Parfumee au the Blanc Shampoo & Shower Gel (full size $42)- Both men and women can wear this delicate, soothing white tea scent with white pepper accents, day or evening. White Tea, the principal ingredient, has been used in China as an elixir of youth because of its antioxidant and revitalizing properties. Cultivated only a few times per year, this rare essence imparts an overall sense of well being. Ok, I have to admit I was a bit skeptical to try the Bvlgari shower gel because I have super dry skin so I'm really picky about what I use in the shower. However, I did give it a try and it's pretty good! My skin wasn't dried out and it has a really lovely flowery scent to it. As a shampoo it didn't get my hair clean. I even lathered it in twice but no luck there.

3. Evologie Intensive Blemish Serum (full size $35)-Doctor developed, patent pending, formulation that deeply penetrates the skin to quickly clear blemishes at the source. Ah! Another product I was excited to get. For the most part I have pretty clear skin, but I do get these monster pimples here and there (probably from all the chocolate I eat.) The texture of the product is a sheer creamy liquid and the scent is minty fresh. After using it morning and night for two days it shrunk my monster pimple but didn't get rid of it. I'm still quite happy with the product.



4. Figs & Rouge Cherry Blossom Tinted Lip Balm ($9)- The packaging of this lip balm is so adorable and I love how Glossybox actually sent a full size product. The balm itself is really nice, not too sticky and it smells great. However, the color just didn't flatter me so I don't know how often I'll be wearing it.

5. Nails Inc. Baker Street Nail Polish (full size 9.50)- As much as getting nail polish is great, I really don't know what I'm going to do with a cobalt blue nail polish. Pass..



6. Nicka K New York ABSOLUTE! Make-up Cleansing Tissues (full size 6.99)- Made of delicate spun lace, Absolute! Make-up Cleansing Tissues are gentle enough for sensitive complexions, but strong enough to effectively remove lipstick, eyeliner, eyeshadow and even waterproof mascara. I can always use some extra make-up wipes so i was happy to receive this in my box. Right now, it's going into my surplus box until I need it.

Overall I was pretty happy with my box and I think the hair mask is probably my favorite item out of the entire box. Do any of you subscribe to Glossybox? If so, what did you think of this month's items?

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!

Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Sheer Candy

Hey guys, here comes another quick post for any natural looking makeup lovers out there. I have mixed feelings about the YSl Sheer Candy lip balms ($32). First, the packaging is really pretty and amazing. I don't know why but it reminds me of Parisian carousels. It's also heavy and luxurious feeling. The lip balms come in a variety of colors and they are mostly really sheer but can built up to look like you're wearing a light lipstick.

I first ordered cool guava but it was too blue/pink and light for my lips. Then I went into the mall and tried 04 Succulent Pomegranate and 06 Luscious Cherry. Both of them were flattering for my skin tone but I didn't like the yellow shimmer in the Luscious Cherry one. Instead I went for the 04 Succulent Pomegranate which is a bright pink. It smells like guava heaven and applies really smoothly. At first it makes your lips feel hydrated, but then it dries out within an hour. So be warned, if you are looking for something to hydrate your lips throughout the day then this is not the product for you. Otherwise the color, the scent and the packaging are all really wonderful. Thanks so much for reading! :)

Maybelline Color Whisper

New addiction- Maybelline Color Whisper. I've seen a couple Youtube beauty gurus rave about this and was lucky enough to score a couple colors at my local Walgreens. I picked up #85 Berry Ready, #100 A Plum Prospect and #30 Pin Up Peach. My favorite is definitely 'a plum prospect'. Berry Ready is also a gorgeous color, but a little too bold for daily wear. The formula is really smooth and lasts a good couple hours before you have to reapply. Berry Ready does give you a slight stain if you're into that. They're very similar to the Revlon balm stains I posted about last year. What are your current favorite lip products?

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

Revlon Balm Stain

After seeing so many rave reviews about Revlon Just Bitten Kissable balm stain, I felt the need to run out to my nearest Walgreens, which I was a little disappointed since there were just a few left and not the exact colors I wanted. I did pick up Smitten and Cherish which I made a post about in my personal blog at GHOTH.



Last week I went back to Walgreens mainly just to buy a birthday card and saw that more colors were in stock and I had a really hard time picking just two (since it they had their bogo sale), but I went with Lovesick and Sweetheart which are bright and very pigmented compared to Cherish and I am seriously in looooooooove with their balm stains! Cherish is pretty light against my natural lip color, but it does give my lips this pretty natural pink color which Jenny says looks really good! Smitten is a little darker and more red wine color, so I would probably wear that when going out for a nice dinner with friends or hubby. Lovesick is a little more magenta/fuschia dark berry toned and Sweetheart looks a little on the Barbie pink side.



Revlon Balm Stain at $8.99 a piece is pretty awesome compared to Tarte's Lip Surgence at $24! Even if your local drugstore does not have the bogo sale, they are still definitely worth the try!


XOXO Yen

Tropical Alba Trio

Hello girls,

Here are a couple of my favorite things from Alba, an organic skin care line that I love. The Jasmine & Vitamin E Moisture Cream is fantastic because it is lightweight, smells nice, and is completely affordable at $19.49. As for the Pineapple Quench lip balm, I can't even tell you how many lip balm brands I have tried, but this one is my favorite! It goes on light, smells like a piña colada, and doesn't end up drying out my lips. It costs $2.50 and comes in other flavors like Passion Fruit and Coconut. Mmm!

Finally, the Green Tea Eye Gel is great specifically for dark under eye circles. It's about $15 as well and can be found in Whole Foods.

Hope you all have a lovely day. :)

Jenny

Buttery Soft Coral Lips

Hi girls,

It seems like I just can't get enough of coral colored lips. They are so pretty for the summer. This week I tried Fresh's Sugar Lip Treatment in Coral which is just gorgeous. The color isn't really orange but instead a deeper rosier coral. I love it! I also got the Korres Lip Butter in Pomegranate and it goes really well with the Fresh Coral Tinted Lip Treatment.

The colors are so vibrant that you won't need much more than some simple makeup to go along with it. Here are some photos of the product and one of me wearing just the Fresh Coral Lip Treatment.Coral can be a tricky color to wear, but I've seen it work for many different skin tones, so the best way is to just go and try it on. Have fun!

Please excuse my bad lighting. :)