Buy & Blog: BH Cosmetics

Hello, my Pretties!

If you follow me on Twitter, you know I have been talking about BH Cosmetics for such a long time.  I had been wanting to buy them forever and I kept asking you all for recommendations.  I knew December would be the month that I would get my BH order placed because December is my birthday and Christmas only days apart.  I was anticipating getting money so that's what I was going to buy my palettes with.  Luckily, I didn't have to pay for it.  My very generous sweet-tart picked up the tab on this one.

But I was nice enough to place my order when BH Cosmetics was having a fantastic sale.  All eyeshadow palettes were 50% off and FREE shipping with a $50.00 order.  I cannot say no to anything 50% (or more) off.

I waited for this baby for so long!

I wasn't sure what to get other than the 1st Edition 120 Palette.  I had seen that baby so many times on other blogs and on YouTube channels so I knew I just had to have that one!

But you all know me so well.  If there is more than one version of a single item available, I'm getting them all!

BH Cosmetics
120 Colors Palette Eyeshadow
All 4 editions!

All of these 120 eyeshadow palettes weigh in the same at Total Net Wt of 5.1 oz OR 144 g.

BH Cosmetics
Standard 1st Edition
120 Eyeshadow Palette 

The Standard 1st Edition sells on the BH site for $29.95.  I paid $14.98 for mine with the 50% off.

1st Layer

2nd Layer

BH Cosmetics
Standard 2nd Edition
120 Eyeshadow Palette

The Standard 2nd Edition sells on the BH site for also $29.95 and I paid $14.98 for mine with the half off discount.

1st Layer

2nd Layer

BH Cosmetics
Standard 3rd Editon
120 Eyeshadow Palette

The Standard 3rd Edition sells on the BH site for $34.95 and I paid $17.48 after the 50% off promo.

1st Layer

2nd Layer

BH Cosmetics
Ultra Shimmer (4th Edition)
120 Eyeshadow Palette

The Ultra Shimmer (4th Edition) sells for on the BH site for $34.95 and I paid $17.48 after the discount.

1st Layer

2nd Layer

Aren't these palettes exquisite?  I love them all!  I swatched a few shadows the day I got them and they are so wonderfully pigmented.  I tried a red shadow out of one of these palettes on my hand and even after I washed it off, my had still had a red tint.  Crazy!

The first 3 Editions are a mix of matte and shimmer shadows.  The 4th Edition is all shimmer shadows.

I did want to swatch these for you but there are so many.  I don't know if I should just swatch my favorite/more interesting shadows in each of the palettes OR dedicate a blog post to each palette and swatch all the shadows.  I don't know.  Let me know what you all want me to do for you!

If you only want one 120 palette, then I recommend the 3rd Edition.  You get bright colors on the top layer and smoky/neutrals on the bottom layer.  You get the best of both worlds!

I placed my order on the BH website on 12/15/11 which I believe was a Thursday.  I received it Friday, 12/23/11.  And since I spent over $50.00, my order was shipped for FREE via UPS Ground (2-6 days).  It took 7 days to receive my package.  Not sure if that's their norm since it was my first time buying from them or if it was due to the holidays.  Either way, 7 days felt like forever!

All in all, my sweet-tart paid $64.92 for my birthday gift and I think it's worth every single penny.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

SIDE NOTE:
Check out these palettes and more at http://www.bhcosmetics.com.

♥♥ All the products mentioned in this post were given to me as a birthday gift from my boyfriend.  I am not sponsored by or affiliated with BH Cosmetics.  These are my own thoughts and honest opinions. ♥♥

INFLUENSTER: NYC New York Color Liquid Lip Shine

Hello, my Pretties!


As you all know, I received my Influenster Holiday VoxBox on December 13th and I have been slowly using the products included in my package.  If you want to see my post on my Holiday VoxBox arrival, click HERE.


I will be doing individual posts on all the featured products in the Holiday VoxBox.


Next on the list is, New York Color Liquid Lip Shine.

NYC Liquid LipShine

Here is what the Influenster information card had to say about New York Color Liquid Lip Shine:
"Straight from the city that never sleeps, New York Color's Liquid Lipshine is uptown style at a down-to-earth price.  With pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect and vitamin E that provides shine and moisture, this product is perfect to keep lips looking and feeling fabulous this season.  Comes in 10 shades from neutral nude, to berries & fuchsias."

Nude York City 

I received the neutral nude mentioned in the information card.  Look at it!  It's so pretty.  It's a very shimmery nude gloss.  I am new to nude shades on my lips so when I saw this gloss in my VoxBox I was very disappointed.  Never judge a book by it cover!

Flat yet flexible sponge applicator.

After applying the gloss to my bare lips with this strange flat sponge tipped applicator, I fell in love with this gloss!  Seriously.  I had been wanting to try out the nude lip craze that everyone is so into but I always felt my skin tone was just too dark for nude lips.  This shade did not make me look washed out or sickly and pale.  It's sparkles and brightens up my face.

Swatch.

Here is a swatch of this lovely gloss.  I think this looks wonderful on my bare lips but I can see this being used with a bold lip as a top coat just to warm it up a bit and tone down a harsh dark lip.  It has a lot of shimmer to it!  Perfect for the holidays and New Year's Eve parties.

Oh, and it's so moisturizing!  I love how it feels on my lips.  It's not drying or sticky at all.  Sticky glosses are a major turn off for me.  It's not a very thick formula either.  It glides on smoothly and evenly.  I can't get over how non-sticky, super glossy, and soft this lip gloss is.

0.24 fl oz 7.2 ml

Oh, and did I forget to mention the way this gloss smells and tastes?  Upon first application, I did not notice a smell or a taste because I was chewing my Mentos Pure Fresh Gum at the time.  But after using it a second time, I smelled such a sweet scent.  Like marshmallows!  It smells delicious!  And the taste is just as sweet.  I don't know how to describe the taste.  It's sweet.  I'll stick to my marshmallow reference.  It's nice.  Not to overwhelming at all.


Over all, this is a great gloss.  I love NYC products but I have failed to try this one before.  Thank goodness for VoxBoxes or else I might have never tried this product.  Now, I have to buy the other shades!


SIDE NOTES:
Retail Value $2.49
Available at: 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! 


Stay tuned for my next Holiday VoxBox product in my Influenster series.


Luv & Luk,
--L.


♥♥ All the products mentioned in my Influenster Holiday VoxBox Series were sent to me free of charge for review purposes.  These are my own thoughts and honest opinions. ♥♥

INFLUENSTER: Mentos Pure Fresh Chewing Gum

Hello, my Pretties!

As you all know, I received my Influenster Holiday VoxBox on December 13th and I have slowly been using my products included in my package.  If you want to see my post on my Holiday VoxBox arrival, click HERE.

I will be doing individual posts on all the products featured in the Holiday VoxBox.

First on my list, Mentos Pure Fresh Chewing Gum.

Mentos Pure Fresh Chewing Gum
with Green Tea Extract

This package contained 15 pieces.  And they are big pieces!  I love the container itself with its little flip top lid.  Easy access to the gum and makes it easier to share.

Fresh Mint Flavor

Here is what the Influenster information card had to say about Mentos Pure Fresh Gum:
"We're sure you know Mentos, but did you know they have a sugarfree gum?  Whether it's before a holiday party, date or meeting, pop Mentos Pure Fresh Gum for a quick refresh!  The crunchy outer shell conceals a green tea extract core that provides an immediate burst of coolness for long-lasting fresh breath.  Its unique container keeps gum protected in your purse!"

The gel in the middle is green tea extract.

This was the first thing in my VoxBox that I tried and I really liked them.  Honestly.  As soon as you bite into the crunchy shell, you're mouth is so refreshed and cold even!  I loved the burst of iciness.  So good.

What I really liked about this gum is that the flavor actually lasts.  After the initial cooling sensation, the gum itself is sweet but your mouth still has that just-brushed-my-teeth feeling.  I promise I will still brush my teeth.  I will not use this gum as a substitute.

I have been pushing this gum on everyone.  I know people don't usually like to share their gum but I was happy to pass this along.  It's nice to talk to or kiss someone with fresh breath!

Ingredients.

Over all, this is a really good product.  This is something that I will definitely be buying in the future.  Have you tried it?  No?  You should!

Stay tuned for my next Holiday VoxBox product in my Influenster series!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All the products that are mentioned in my Influenster series were sent to me free of charge for review purposes. ♥♥

Buy & Blog: Avon

Hello, my Pretties!

I have another purchasing post for you.  This time it's Avon.

Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad
Holiday Edition

I know what I've said about the Avon shadows not being my favorite out there.  They're not.  But I see the brochure and the eyeshadows pop out at me.  I buy them hoping they are going to be better than the last one I purchased.

.20 oz. total net wt.
Brochure Price $9.00

This is the same compact the other shadows came in.  I'm not sure if this is a holiday limited edition thing or if this is the new packaging.  I like it.  Hope they keep it around...in case I buy more shadows.

Glitz and Glamour Quad

Do you see why I had to buy them?  The colors are so pretty!  Very rich looking.  If that makes any sense at all.  I like the jewel tones of the purple and blue.  The gold is luxurious looking.  I had to have it.

Swatches without flash.
No base or primer used.

And this is how they swatched.  Not so regal anymore.  Gah!  Why you no swatch good??

Swatches with flash.
No base or primer used.

I did like the iridescence of the white shadow.  Well, it looks white in the pan but when I swatched it, it was a delicate gold.  The gold is nice.  The purple has a bluish "duo chrome"  to it.  The blue has a purple "duo chrome" to it.

To be fair, I haven't done an eye look with this quad.  I didn't use a primer, base, or anything to help the colors stick and stand out.  I'll try that soon and let you know if that made a difference.

Avon Glazewear Summer Sheers Lip Gloss
in Sheer Envy
.135 fl. oz.
Outlet Price $1.99

This was not for me.  A customer ordered it but did not want it after all after it had arrived.  Instead of sending it back and all that hassle, I decided to keep it.  It's not something I would buy but for less than two dollars, I decided I could use it for a top coat over a lipstick.

Swatch.
It's a clear base with rainbow mirco glitters.

Avon Ultra Color Rich
White Gold Lipstick
.106 oz. net. wt.
Brochure Price $2.99 on sale.

I love the Avon lipsticks.  I've never had a problem with them.  These Ultra Color Rich lipsticks are very creamy and feel good on the lips.

Golden Berry

I sold so many of these lipsticks in this shade!  It is so pretty.  The description in the brochure makes you want to try it.  "Indulge in creamy color infused with real gold, sensuous sparkle and lip-pampering vitamin E."

Swatch.

I must say, it swatches beautifully.  Such a pretty berry color and the white gold reflects are visible.

I hope to be able to do an FOTD using the eyeshadow quad and the lipstick very soon and see what they look like when applied to the actual face.  Keep your pretty eyes out for that.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All products that were mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  I am not sponsored by Avon nor was I asked my Avon to write this post. ♥♥

Buy & Blog: mark.

Hello, my Pretties!

OK, so I'm trying something new here.  I have decided to change the word haul in my "haul" posts.  Why?  Why not??

Buy & Blog is a good choice, is it not?  I buy something then I blog about it.  Other choices were Shop & Show, Purchase & Post... LOL.

Anyhow, here are all the mark. products I just purchased recently.

I purchased 3 eyeliners and 4 lip glosses.
All from their Hook Up line.

mark. describes these eyeliners as follows:
♥Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner
   "A waterproof liner that lasts up to 10 hours." 
♥Metalliner Hook Up Eye Glam
   "Electrifying liquid eyeliner shades glamorized with metallic pearl for a sleek chrome effect."
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner
   "Get a precise, long-wearing finish with this quick-drying, easy-to-apply liquid liner.   
       

My Hook Up Eyeliners.

Left to Right:
♥Get In Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner
   3.5 ml (0.123 fl oz)
   $6.00
♥Metalliner Eye Glam Hook Up
  2.5 g net wt (0.088 oz)
  $6.00
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner
   2.5 ml (0.08 fl oz)
   $6.00

I love the tiny brush tips.
You can get a real fine line or make it as thick as you like.

Swatches.

Top to Bottom:
♥Get in Line Hook Up Waterproof Eyeliner in Painted Black
   This a very nice, deep, dark, pure black eyeliner.  (Available in 4 shades.)
♥Metalliner Eye Glam Hook Up in Blue Chrome
   I love this blue!  It's so bold and metallic!  (Available in 3 shades.)
♥On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Medusa
   This one is a good day time eyeliner.  Medusa is a very dark, deep brown.  (Available in 3 shades.)

My Hook Up Lip Glosses.

Left to Right:
♥Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss
   3.5 g net wt (0.12 oz)
   $6.00
♥Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00
♥Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00
♥Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss
   3 g net wt (0.105 oz)
   $6.00

Glow Baby Glow & Lots of Lacquer are sponge tipped
doe foot applicators.
Pro Gloss & Glow Baby Glow Luxe are brushes.

 

Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss
in Girly Girl.

mark. describes this as a "mint-flavored lip gloss" available in 7 shades.  This is a clear pink base with very subtle shimmer to it.

Pro Gloss Hook Up Plumping Lip Shine
in Smashing.

mark. describes this as "a special 3D complex helps hydrate for fuller lips" available in 4 shades.  This is a clear red extra shiny gloss.  No glitter, no shimmer.

Lots of Lacquer Hook Up Super Color Lip Gloss
in Rush.

mark. describes this as an "opaque conditioning gloss featuring glassy shine and a cool spearmint kick" available in 4 shades.  This one is extra pretty.  More pigmented than the other two and this one has more apparent shimmers throughout.

Glow Baby Glow Luxe Hook Up Lip Gloss
in Flirty Luxe.

mark. describes this as "super-reflective particles create an extra glam effect" available in 4 shades.  This is my favorite one by far.  It is the most pigmented of the bunch and the silver micro shimmers and tiny red reflects are much more noticeable.

And with every 2 Hook Ups you purchase you get a FREE connector to connect your Hook Ups together.  You can customize your own eye/eye, lip/lip, or eye/lip combo!

Hook Up Cosmetic Connector.
Free with 2 Hook Up purchases or $0.50 is purchased separately.

Snap in your desired Hook Up at either end and
you have your own customized makeup.

Just so you know, I sell Avon and mark. too so if you are interested in anything that I showed you today, feel free to check out my eStore HERE.

To go straight to the eyeliners, click HERE.
To go straight to the lip glosses, click HERE.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All products that were mentioned in this post were purchased by me with my own money.  I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative.  I am not sponsored and I was not paid by Avon/mark. to do this post. ♥♥

Beauty Army: Join the Beauty Revolution!

Photo taken from Beauty Army website at
http://www.beautyarmy.com/

Hello, my Pretties!

You will be seeing a lot of this blog post going around today.  I promise.

But I am going to join in on the action too.

Join the beauty revolution!  Join Beauty Army!!  Beauty Army, for those of you who might have been living under a rock and haven't heard about them,  is a monthly premium beauty sampling subscription service that allows their members to choose their own samples or have the beauty enthusiasts at Beauty Army choose them for you after completing a short beauty questionnaire upon signing up. 

That is the beauty of Beauty Army.  You never get unwanted samples because you get to choose your own.  And you get to choose up to 6 samples!

The monthly subscription price tag is $12.  Or, you can pay $132 for a full year and that gets you your 12th kit free.  Yay for free stuff!

Right now Beauty Army kits are only being offered to US residents at this time and ship via USPS First Class and you will receive a tracking number so that's a good thing.

They also have a Rewards Program based on Beauty Badges.  There are four Beauty Badges to aspire to.
Cadet Badge: 10% of your first order.
Recruiter Badge: get one month free when you get 5 friends to become members.
Captain Badge: free shipping on your next full size order when you fill out your fifth brand survey.
Major Badge: get 15% off your next full size order when you have gotten 5 friends to join and have filled out 5 brand surveys.

Please, check out www.BeautyArmy.com/join to sign up for this promising program.  Once you sign up, head on over to their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BeautyArmy and tell them I sent you!

"I just joined the beauty revolution thanks to Lisa of msprettyfulgirl.blogspot.com!"

But hurry and sign up.  Launch date is January 1, 2012.  And there will only be 300 kits available for the month of January!

Will you be a Beauty Army recruit?

Luv & Luk,
--L.

Pink Wednesday: December 14, 2011

Hello, my Pretties!

I have a very short and quick post for you tonight.  It's Wednesday!

Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color

#461 Lady Luck

My sister gave me this nail polish when she cleaned out her stash a couple of days ago.  She gave me a whole bunch of beauty goodies and you can check out that post HERE.

Say hello to my little friend :)

As you can see, this really is a nice pink.  It's a hot pink!  There are tiny purple micro shimmers integrated into the polish.  You can see them in the photos but they are there.

The application was wonderful.  I don't know how old this polish is but it applied smoothly and evenly.  The formula was not thick at all.  Drying time was quick.  One coat was pretty opaque but two was perfect.

I need to get some more pink polishes for these Pink Wednesday posts because all my pink polishes are starting to look alike!

Luv & Luk,
--L.