MKGlam VoxBox Review

I was super excited when I found out I would be receiving my very first VoxBox from Influenster to try out and review the product.  I love make up so I definitely got the right box for me.  I waited and waited (ok it wasn't that long I'm just impatient) and finally it arrived!!  I was expecting to just get small samples of the products, but I opened my box and to my surprise these were full size products!  Woo hoo!  Here's what I got:

MKGlam VoxBox

Mary Kay® Bronzing Powder

I don't usually use bronzing powder, but in Idaho it certainly doesn't hurt to use it considering you don't get a lot of sun in the winter. I thought it was a nice color and added some "sun" to my face. My only complaint is that when I used the powder brush it scratched so much off that I ended up with a lot of powder other places.

Mary Kay® Translucent Loose Powder

The translucent powder went on nice on my skin and seemed to add a pretty glow. I loved that the inside has a turn dial so the powder doesn't get everywhere when it's thrown in a make up drawer or in a bag while traveling. I also got this powder brush. Great brush and a new one...who doesn't need another brush?

Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color

This color has a gold base to it...so I loved it. This color is a pretty cheek pink. It didn't break apart and make quite a mess like the bronzer did. I could really wear this color every day.

Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color in Apricot Twist

I'll be honest, the last time I wore a cream eye shadow was in 8th grade when it came in a little candy shaped container and it was a bright sparkly blue. So this one made me nervous. I love love love the color. Again it has those gold undertones. I probably wouldn't buy a cream eye shadow on my own, but this one worked out fine. Also I got this great concealer brush.

Mary Kay® Lash Love® Mascara

I'm pretty picky about my mascara. I have what I use and really don't stray from that too much. This was not bad though. I liked that a huge clump did not come out with the wand (mine does that) and it seemed to hold up on my eyes fairly well throughout the day, even though my eyes water a ton (dang Idaho wind).

Mary Kay® Gel Eyeliner with Expandable Brush Applicator in Jet Black

Once again I had something to try since I had never used a gel liner before. It really stayed on well and wasn't hard to use like I thought it would be. The little brush is small enough that it worked fine.

Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus® Lip Gloss in Mango Tango

I love the bright color of this. It's so fun for spring and summer. I thought at first it would look way to orange/ridiculous on me, but since it was a gloss and not a full matte lip color it looked just fine. I really ended up liking this the most.

The Final Look

I was really glad I got a chance to try these products out. It really made for a fun time testing make up I had never worn before.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. However these views are completely my own.

April BirchBox Review

Do you love make up?  Do you love trying new beauty products?  I do, I do, I do-ooo.  (please say someone gets the reference) Last month through Stitch Fix I heard about a program called Birchbox where for just $10 a month you get to try out samples of beauty (and sometimes snack) products.  I had to try it out.  I was lucky enough to get off the waiting list right away and I couldn't wait to get my first box.

Here's what I got this April:

1.  Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner (Purple):  This was my favorite item in the box.  I was nervous and excited to try purple eyeliner.  It wasn't too crazy and looked great with my eyes.  It went on smooth and lasted all day.  I want to try it in blue.
2.  Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream (Light to Medium):  I was impressed that this blended with my skin color so well.  It has something in it that is supposed to match to your skin color...and it did.
3.  Color Clubs Gala's Gem's Collection (Aquamarine Azulino):  I love nail polish.  I grew up around one brand and haven't tried too many others just because I tend to find something I like and stick with it, but I'm trying new things and this is such a fun spring color.
4.  Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle:  This smells A-Maz-ING.  Seriously can not get enough of the smell of it.  Didn't really feel any difference with my hair.  I don't have long hair and my conditioner detangles it anyway.  I guess it's protecting my hair from the heat so I wouldn't see/feel that overnight.
5.  Kind Healthy Grain Bars (Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt):  I was expecting this to be more chewy, but it was pretty crunchy.  I did enjoy the flavor though.  Really salty so if you don't like salt this isn't for you.  I would buy more though.

What I really like about this service is that I get to try and learn about new brands and I love that it is only $10 a month...seriously it's extremely affordable.  When you sign up you fill out a style profile so they can pick out items they think will work best for you.

Want to learn more?  Check it out here!