Buxom Kit: Samantha's Smoky Eye

I am in love with the new kit by Bare Escentuals- The fabulous Buxom Samantha's Smoky Eye Kit has everything that you need for the perfect smoky eye and nude lip look.

This kit includes the Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Samantha (seductive nude), Smoky Eye Stick in Smokin' Pistol (smoky coal),  Buxom Smoky Eye Brush, and Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black. All of these products are in full size too, making this an even better deal! 

To review each product in the kit: First, I have been using the Buxom Lash Mascara for quite some time now, and I absolutely ADORE it. It darkens, lengthens, and thickens lashes and is flake free for 12 hours! The hour-glass shaped applicator brush is definitely the trick- It gets rid of all the clumps that often form when putting on mascara. The results that I have gotten with this Buxom Lash are amazing- I truly can not live a day without it.

The Big & Healthy Lip Polish in Samantha is such a flattering color. This seductive and super trendy nude lip color will become a staple in your makeup routine. This lip polish has an infusion of Vitamins A and E to keep lips super soft, smooth, and protected. This lip polish creates a more plump and full look, while maintaining sheen without any stickiness. This gloss is truly fabulous for both day and night makeup looks, and especially looks amazing with a smoky eye, of course! 

This is my new favorite way to make a fabulously perfect smoky eye- the Buxom Smoky Eye Stick can actually be used in three different ways. You can use this stick to shadow your eye, as an eyeliner, and as an easy smoky eye creator (works best with help of the Smoky Eye Brush). This stick is waterproof, which helps it stay put and smudge proof all night long. 

The fabulous Smoky Eye Brush is a necessity for smoking your eyes to perfection. This tapered, bullet-tip brush was specifically designed by Buxom for use with the 3-in-1 Smoky Eye Stick, to line, shadow, and smoke out your eyes. 

How to get the perfect smoky eye with the Smoky Eye Stick and the Smoky Eye Brush:
The Buxom Method: How to Use your Smoky Eye Stick 3-in-1 Shadow, Line & Smoke
1. Gently brush the Smoky Eye Brush against the eye stick tip, then sweep color back and forth on the lid near the lash line and into crease.
2. Line the lash line with the pointed tip (includes built-in sharpener).
3. Soften the edges with brush to get down and smoky.

Research results:
In clinical trials of Buxom Lips:
-86% of women experienced an immediate increase in lip fullness.
-75% of women felt that moisture in their lips increased.
-96% of women were satisfied with the overall improvement in the their lips.
In clinical trials of Buxom Lash:
-Lashes increased 300% in volume.


As you can see, this kit is totally worth every penny- I promise you will love all of the products!


You can purchase the Buxom Kit: Samantha's Smoky Eye at Sephora. 
Retail Price: $42 ($70 value)

MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara

This is an AMAZING new product in my daily beauty regime. I found out about the Haute & Naughty mascara in the MAC Times Square store in NYC. It was a suggestion of a rather fierce woman who worked there, so I figured I would give it a try. Well I am SO pleased, I absolutely love this mascara!

Packaging

Haute & Naughty by MAC is a two-in-one mascara that lets you choose how you want your lashes, whether natural and defined or fully loaded on for the optimal drama. The mascara has a dual-wiper system that allows the mascara to go on either way (heavier or lighter). As seen in the photos in this post, if you unscrew the mascara from the pink section then your mascara wand will be essentially "squeegeed" out so that you can have more natural and defined lashes. If you unscrew the mascara so that the purple glitter and hot pink sections are out, then you will have the optimal bold impact for your lashes. Basically, one wiper refines the application for a clean sweep, while the other loads the lashes for greater impact.

Pink section unscrewed for natural and defined lashes- showing "squeegee" effect (that will happen inside of the bottle)

Brush with both sections unscrewed together, for optimal drama

Brush up close

I live for dramatic lashes so I usually use the purple glitter and pink sections together for my upper lashes. The pink section is absolutely perfect for lower lashes, as it has just the perfect amount of mascara on the brush. 

Check out this video below to see MAC "Artists in Action" with Gordon Espinet from MAC. 





You can purchase this mascara at any MAC (in stores or online). 
Retail Price: $18


Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

Watch Out for Wonder Woman!

I love MAC beauty products, and I am obsessed whenever they come out a new collection. Without fail, my obsession with their new Wonder Woman line has consumed me! This line of products is without a doubt my favorite thus far- the colors, product options, and packaging are all perfectly spot on. 

The products available in the Wonder Woman collection by MAC include the following: Lipstick. Lip gloss, Eyeshadow Quads, Mineralize Skinfinish, Powder blush, Mascara, Eyeliner, Nail lacquer, Glitter, Pigment, False eyelashes, and various accessories. Here some photos of the products... How amazing is the packaging?!

Pigments and Glitter

False Lashes and Mascara

Lipsticks and Lip Gloss

Blush

Mineralize Skinfinish and Nail Lacquer

Eyeshadow Quad

Eyeshadow Quad

I recently purchased the MAC Wonder Woman Lipstick in Marquise d', an amazing sandy cream pink with the perfect hint of sparkle. This is absolutely my new "go-to" color for my lips, I love it so much!

Lipstick in Marquise d'

All of these products are very limited edition, so get them while you can! Enjoy, my fabulous wonder women! You can purchase the products in this collection at MAC stores. 

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Girl 

Pixie Perfect

I am always on the look-out for hot new beauty products and kits. When I saw these amazing new, limited edition "Pixie" inspired kits by Too Faced that just hit the market, I immediately had to get one of my own! The Too Faced kit that I purchased is the "Pixie Perfect" kit. The kit rang in at only $42, but the value of this kit far exceeds that at $110- what an amazing value! This kit includes five different products....

First, "Pixie Perfect" has an Eye Shadow Quad Palette in stunning shades of brown and tan (Velvet Revolver, Exclusive Shade, Totally Toasted, Peach Fuzz)

A Blush (Papa Don't Preach) and a Bronzing Powder (Sun Bunny).

The kit comes with a full size Glamour Gloss in Plush, Lash Injection Mascara in Black, and a travel sized Shadow Insurance eye primer. And who could forget the adorable quilted cosmetic case embellished with fairies, flowers, and butterflies, oh my!

I adore all of these products, and I have used them all every day since I purchased this fabulous kit! The gorgeous colors featured are perfect for every day wear or night-time makeup depending on the intensity and layering of shadows that you choose to apply. Kits like this are the best way to test out a makeup brand- I personally did not have any other products by Too Faced, but I couldn't be happier that I tested out some of their products through this value kit because they are all great! I would highly recommend this to any beauty loving fashionistas- it is a perfect stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift for the holidays too! 


You can purchase Too Faced products and this specific Pixie Perfect kit at Sephora (in stores and online).
Retail Price: $42 (Value: $110)


Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

Want PERFECT Lashes?!

Well, fashionistas, do I have the trick for you! This amazing new product will solve all of your lash desires- Introducing the Dior DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum. This product combs, curls, and coats each lash to create a smooth, even mascara base. The DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum also acts as a nourishing serum treatment that promotes long-term lash growth, strength, and vitality.
As stated on the Sephora website, "Diorshow Maximizer is this season's most innovative, must-have product. Apply as a primer serum base under mascara for intensely curled, thickened, and lengthened lashes and also on its own as a deep conditioner for lashes at night." -Sephora Pro Beauty Team Member, Nathalie Bechard.
Upon testing the Diorshow Maximizer, the Dior Innovation Center found amazing results after only 8 weeks use! After using this product for 8 weeks, they found HUGE results: There was +52% Volume, +38% Length, + 73% Curl! Studies also showed that lashes were more resilient, protected, and revitalized (statistics about the results were found on the Sephora website).
This amazing Serum immediately primes, plumps, and lengthens your lashes, giving you unbeatable and amazing results. If you are interested in giving your lashes the best treatment possible, while also seeing immediate results, then this DiorShow Maximizer Serum will become a key part in your makeup regime!

You can purchase the Dior DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum at Sephora or department store beauty counters.
Retail Price: $28

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl

A New Twist to an Old Favorite

Ok, I am officially OBSESSED!! Awhile ago I posted about my favorite mascara ever- Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash mascara in black. It is such a sultry mascara that really pumps up the volume of your lashes, and is one of the most essential products in my day-to-day makeup regime. Well, ladies, just when I thought it couldn't get any better, IT DID! Bare Escentuals has come out with a new twist to my favorite mascara: Introducing the Buxom Lash Mascara Special Effects Blue Noir.

I am usually an 'all black' type of girl when it comes to my makeup (and clothing a lot of times hehe)- I always use black mascara and black liner- so switching from my usual pure black to a fierce bright blue was completely out of my makeup comfort zone. However, I took a risk and purchased this product at my local Sephora, not sure how much I was going to like it. I love the original black mascara and all products from the Bare Escentuals Buxom line, so I figured I couldn't go wrong. After being able to use it myself, I seriously couldn't be happier with the look it gives me!

You can go back to my previous post to read about how amazing the original Buxom lash mascara is (Click Here: Fab-YOU-lous: My Secret to Perfect Lashes) This Blue Noir mascara is exactly the same formula as the original black Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash that I love so much- It gives you big, thick, clump-free and flake-free lashes.

The fabulous color is where the Special Effects Blue Noir differs from the original- This blue color may look scary at first on the brush, but once you apply this to your lashes you will be so excited with the results you achieve. The blue is not as bright as it looks at all, actually it is not even close to it- the color is quite subtle, and does wonders on your eyes- it makes your eyeballs look incredibly white and big! You can layer the Blue Noir on alone (trust me it is VERY subtle blue and you can't notice unless you're up close); But if it scares you a bit, you can always put a coat of black on first then layer a few coats of the Blue Noir on top- this will give you an even more barely noticeable blue hint to your lashes.

Overall, I couldn't be happier with this mascara- I adore this color, and I hope you do too if you try it out- You won't regret it!

Verdict= FABULOUS!!! (5/5 stars)

You can purchase the Bare Escentuals Buxom lash mascara in Blue noir at Sephora stores or Bare Escentuals stores.
Retail Price: $18

Stay Fabulous xoxo
~Miss Glamour Giirl