"Pink Mint" Makeup Look

Today's color palette...

  I decided to play around with some color today; still inspired by spring and hoping for warm weather to come hither, I selected some pink shades and a beautiful mint green.  This look has lasted through a very long day, and still looks bright and fresh; even as I now type.

My Makeup-how:

1. First I apply Too Faced Insurance Eye primer to my entire lid.

2. Then with a small foundation brush, I applied a thin layer of Nyx Eye Shadow Base (remember this product is very thick, and a little goes a long way!).

3. Then using a eyeshadow brush, I apply HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Love Me" loose eyeshadow (a light pale pink) pigment on my entire lid; stopping at my crease.

4. Then with another eyeshadow brush, I blend from the outer v to about mid-way to two thirds into my lid, HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Colors of the Wind" (a darker gold-pink tone) loose eyeshadow pigment.

The shadows are so bright! The camera does them no justice!

5. With a defining brush, I then work in a little of HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Mermaid Serenade" loose eyeshadow pigment (a gorgeous mint green), into the outer v of my eyes; shading it just a little into my crease mid-way.

6. Then taking that same brush, I line my bottom lash line, also with Mermaid Serenade, for a bright pop of color.

7. With a fluffy highlighting brush, I dusted HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Cupid" (a white gold shimmer that reflects the sun beautifully) to my brow bone and inner duct.

8. To frame my eyes, I used NYX's retractable black eyeliner to tightline both top and bottom lids. Then, with New York Colors black liquid liner, I line above my upper lash line, but as close as I can to it.

9. With a small blush brush, I dusted the apples of my cheeks with HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "XOXO" blush. This is such a gorgeous blush. It has stunning gold reflects in it that compliment the pink hues.

10. Using a bronzing brush, I applied Nyx Bronzer, in Daydream of Kauai, to the bone structure of my cheeks, blending it in a little at a time. 

11. To finish this look, I applied HoneyXO Cosmetics (http://www.honeyxo.com/) "Hula Girl" lipgloss. Hula Girl is one of my favorite lip glosses; I am totally addicted to its coconut scent!

Ready to begin another hectic day!

I want to thank my dear friend Honey at: http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146 and http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html for recommending the Too Faced eye shadow primer. It works very well.

FTC: I AM IN NO WAY BEING PAID BY SAID COMPANIES TO WRITE THIS BLOG POST, AND I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH SAID COMPANIES, EXCEPT FOR  HONEYXO COSMETICS. I DO RECEIVE SOME DISCOUNT AND FREE PRODUCT(S) FROM HONEYXO COSMETICS IN RETURN FOR PROMOTIONAL AND MODELING PURPOSES.

NYC Color: Nude York City Lip Gloss Review

  If  you have read my recent blog post, you would of course know of the NYC Color Nude York City lip gloss complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program. I have been trying it out for the past week and I am absolutely IN LOVE with this product!

Mmmm! Delish!! (http://www.newyorkcolor.com)

WHAT NEW YORK COLORS SAY ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

"Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!

A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine ($2.49). It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, Family Dollar, Duane Reade, Kmart, HEB, and others.  Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!"   STATEMENT FOUND HERE: http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/NYC-New-York-Color-Liquid-Lipshine

     Once applied, immediately there is a delectable fruity smell.  It has the most perfect sheen; looks natural and softens any makeup look. Just show stopping! They do advertise it to be non-sticky. However, when I did the "hair whip test," it failed miserably, and in result my long locks adhered to my glossy lips. Thus, I recommend when in use--have your hair up in a "do" or tied back. Considering I normally have my hair up, I rate this product five stars!!

<3 Beth.


FTC DISCLAIMER: I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FREE TO REVIEW. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS, PROMOTE, OR TRY THIS PRODUCT.


NOTE: I AM NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH NEW YORK COLORS. IN FACT, I AM AN OFFICIAL PROMOTER FOR http://www.i-candycouture.com

Open Holiday Vox Box from Influenster

   Last friday I recieved goodies in the mail from an affiliation called Influenster at http://www.influenster.com. I was delighted to find many things that I could use on a day to day basis--a break from routine. It also made Christmas a little more exciting considering Santa is broke this year.  The following are pictures of what I discovered in my Holiday vox box. I have tried some things out and look forward to incorporating the rest in my day to day activities.

I have bought many of these masks from walmart before. They always smell so delicious.

The nails look so chic. And FINALLY! The perfect Nude Lip Gloss!!

The Wash-in treatment leaves my face feeling FRESH!!





Enclosed in this box were: impress Press-On Manicure, Montagne Jeunesse Flavored Mask, Softsoap Coconut Scrub Bars (2), NYC New York Color Liquid Lip Shine, Mentos Fresh Pure Gum, Larabar Healthy Snack Bar, Xout Wash-in Treatment.

I have already tried some of these products and am excited to start sharing them with you in the course of the next few weeks. Cheers to discovering new horizons! Thank you Influenster for my Christmas goodies!!

<3 Beth