Product Review: VS Luminous Mineral Blush Duo

Victoria Secret Luminous Mineral Blush Duo in Pleasure (not pictured)

I bought this blush a while ago, in this Recent Purchase post. I've used it a ton and now I'm ready to review it!

Pros:
- Gorgeous colors, four available
- Shimmer is built in and noticeable
- The duo colors naturally contour and highlight your cheeks
- Blends easy
- Lasts several hours

Cons:
- Easy to put on too much, you have to be very light handed and build to the color you want
- Will last through your work shift, but not into happy hour
- Very shimmery, when paired with shimmer eyeshadow it can be too much


The color is so pretty and I am happy with the purchase, but this hasn't made it to my holy grail of blushes. I love the colors available and had a hard time choosing, I also love the shimmer, one less step to do. I plan on buying the hot pink shade, At Last. It's a beautiful pink shade, but I passed initially because I already have MAC Pink Swoon.

Overall, I give this blush a B. I think I might have been happier with the At Last color, but I do love the shimmer and the overall glow the product gives you.

Have you tried Victoria Secret make-up? What do you use and how did you like it?

Product Review: Maybelline Define-A-Brow Pencil

Maybelline Define-A-Brown Pencil

I've shaded in my eyebrows since I started using make-up. My eyebrows are naturally very thin (I only need to pluck a few rogue strands, and one brow has an inch scar that doesn't grow any hair) so they need some help beefing up. A more defined brow also helps to frame your eyes, helping them to really stand out.

There's a lot of different products out there for eyebrows, and I've tried them all. I used shadow for a long time, and I liked it well enough, but now I prefer pencil. I find it easier to shape my brows and can look more natural.

I'm so happy I bought this pencil on a whim. It's perfect and I haven't had a need/want to look at other products.

Pros:

- The ultra thin pencil, helps make shading look natural and is easier to control the amount of product you use

- The texture is the perfect amount of firm and creamy. Which means it's easy to apply (you don't have to press hard) and easy to blend

- No sharpening needed, the pencil twists up and because it's so narrow, you don't need a sharp point and because of it's texture it's a great blending tip

- Lasts all day and is waterproof

- Six colors are available

- Super affordable and easy to find

Cons:

- None. I thought about this for a while, but really couldn't think of anything.The comb on the side is mostly useless I guess.

I use the Light Brown color and it's been a staple in my makeup bag for a long time and I don't see myself changing products...ever.  Eyebrows are one thing I think many women look over, but they really can make a big difference. 

I would definitely recommend this product to everyone, at least to try. 

Do you define your brows? What products do you use?

*FTC I was not paid for this review, the product was bought on my own. All opinions are my own and 100% truthful*

Product Review and Giveaway!

I was so excited to be contacted by Beauty of a Site for a product review and giveaway. They're an amazing online website where you can buy all of your beauty goodies for a great price and fast delivery. They carry a large range of brands, such as OPI, Essie, Tigi, Phyto, and more.

One product I was so excited to review is Macadamia Deep Repair Masque which I've heard about in a ton of blogs and magazines. It's for dry, damaged hair and since I curl and dye my hair, this product was perfect for me. One word that comes to mind about this product is WOW. Hello moisture!! This conditioner works almost instantly. My hair is so soft and feels just like it was recently cut, you know that fresh feeling when all the dead ends have been cut off? That's what this gem feels like! I was worried that the masque might be too heavy for my thin hair and might weigh it down, but it worked like a miracle without any flatness. Now, the price isn't too bad, but more than I usually spend on hair care, but it's worth every penny. I will definitely be re-purchasing this product.

Are you ready for the giveaway? Beauty of a Site is giving away one Zoya Holiday 2011 Jewels Trio. Zoya is an amazing polish, and lasts chip-free for up to 10 days! I've reviewed it before, check it out here, and have been swearing by it since. These colors are gorgeous and perfect for the holiday season.

The set contains three gorgeous colors, Noel, Izzy, and Holly.

There's several ways to enter, but please leave a separate comment for each entry!

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Good luck everyone, the giveaway ends Wednesday November 23 at midnight. 

*FTC I was sent the products for this review and giveaway from Beauty of a Site for an honest review. I am not being compensated for my opinion. All opinions are my own and 100% truthful*

Favorite of the Week Link Up

I'm so happy to be linking up with my BBFF Erin for her first ever link-up! She's just the best and I couldn't wait to participate in sharing my favorite of the week. What better way to start it off but with a goody I got from one of her giveaways?

Black topped with Sephora by OPI Only Gold for Me

This gold sparkle is my new favorite, just like I knew it would be from my Sephora F/F purchases (using the gift card I won from Erin). I love how it looks over black and can't wait to rock it over the holidays. 

Everyone, You Can Stop...

looking for a red lipstick that lasts! I've done the dirty work and I've found one for you!

Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in Always Red

Remember my Sephora F/F purchases? Well that Always Red Lipstain is a diamond in the rough. This stain is no joke! I put it on at 830am and wore it through to 2am while only touching it up twice! The second time I didn't really need to touch it up, but did just out of habit.

Plus, it's the most perfect shade of red. It's warm and bright and I think the color would work for a variety of skin tones and hair colors.

I wore it to work and out that night, and I'm not kidding you, in two days time 12 people complimented me on it. 12! Twelve! Half of which were complete strangers.All I could think to myself is that I hit the red lip jackpot.

You might remember the first time I wore red lips (see the post here) and wearing red lips is seriously high maintenance. It wears off, it's obvious if it smears, the color can bleed, you have to constantly check for color on your teeth. It's a nightmare.

Not with this puppy. Oh no. This stuff lasts. I ate, drank, and talked all day/night and my lips were nearly perfect. You do have to do the usual blotting and you need to be careful about applying the color, but luckily it takes a few moments to set so you do have time to clean up any mistakes.

I've told you the good stuff, here's it's downfalls:

For one, this is the only shade of red the product comes in so if this shade doesn't work for you, you're outta luck. 

It's a bit drying, so you do need to wear a chapstick with it midday. 

It's hard to take off once it's set. I had to seriously scrub my lips to get it all off, and that's after using a makeup remover.
While the color stays on your lips, it does come off onto whatever you touch like a regular lipstick. It just stays on your lips without wearing off.

Another feature of the stain is that it's matte. Which I thought could be weird, but I loved the look! Plus, you can always top it with gloss so it's no big deal.

Overall, I seriously love this product! I'm so glad I took a chance and went for it. I'm wearing red lips all the time now and without the fuss. To apply, I use a liner first around my lips and then apply the stain, blot and clean any mistakes. Wala!  I couldn't be happier with this product!

Do you wear red lips? What product do you use?

Product Review: Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss

Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss ($13)

Some of my sorority sisters are Mary Kay beauty consultants and one of my advisors is the bomb.com at Mary Kay. Seriously, she's incredible, has had several of their pink cars, and always has fun activities and great products to try.

One item I've bought from a sister is the Mary Kay Nourishine Lip Gloss in Cream and Sugar. It's incredible. I've had it for a while and reach for it more and more every day. The gloss is so incredibly creamy and moisturizing, I've never tried anything like it before! It's more moisturizing and creamier than chapstick. I'm telling you girls, it's the best lip product I've had yet to try. It's like heaven on my lips.

The Cream and Sugar shade is a beautiful gold shimmer with just a tint of color and a ton of shine. They last for a while and don't leave any gross residue on your lips or balls of gloss in the creases. The shade has a strong tint, but is sheer enough to layer over lip colors. Another thing I love about these glosses are the smell, it has a hint of vanilla and nearly no taste. I can't stand to wear glosses that a bad smell or taste, I just won't ever wear them. 


From the site, the glosses are "formulated with enriching vitamins A and E.... soothes and softens lips, helping restore a youthful appearance while antioxidants fight against wrinkle-causing free radicals. The formula is saturated with over 80 percent of moisturizers and conditioners to instantly hydrate lips. Plus, it’s fortified with antioxidants that help protect lips from everyday environmental stress. It feels as great as it shines and looks fabulous". Oh, so that's why my lips are so banging right now. Thanks MK!

I seriously can't say enough good things about this gloss. It's my favorite. After this shade, I definitely plan on repurchasing and I can't wait to try more of the colors they offer. I've got my eyes set on Melon Sorbet and Pink Diamonds for my next purchases. Plus, 11 exciting new shades are coming out soon, Icicle, Mango Tango, Au Natural, Pink Parfait, Pink Sateen, Pink Luster, Berry Tart, Café Au Lait, Rich Spice, Rock 'n Red, and Red Passion. So I can't wait to check those out, I love nude-pink colors and with winter around the corner I'm looking for some rich shades as well.

If you want to check it out for yourself, here's my friends Mary Kay site and her Facebook page for more info or orders. 

Have you tried Mary Kay products before? What's your favorite lip gloss?

FTC: This product was bought on my own using my own funds. This post is not sponsored by any person or company. All reviews are 100% my own thoughts and experiences of the products.