GlamPact Makeup Palette Review

GlamPact is the first ever refillable, customizable makeup compact, complete with a rechargeable LED mirror for flawless makeup application anytime, anywhere! The makeup in GlamPact contains the best botanical and clinical ingredients that are anti-aging.

We’ve all had those days where we thought we had enough time to get something done, take a shower, do our hair, AND makeup. Then all of a sudden you look at the time and you have 20 minutes to be where you need to be and have to rush. Running out the door with wet hair and no makeup on, hoping for the best. I’m pretty sure my life is a ton of these moments slapped together.

I had a meeting with my son’s teacher, special ed teacher, and vice principal last Tuesday. The meeting didn’t start until noon, so I figured I would post a post or two on my blog before I had to get ready. I was so engrossed in my work that I looked at the time and I had JUST enough time to take a shower and blow dry my hair.

I ended up in the parking lot with 15 minutes to spare and feeling flustered. I was SO glad that I had the GlamPact Makeup Palette with me. If I hadn’t, I’m pretty sure his teachers would have thought I just woke up and came to the meeting. The GlamPact ended up being my BEST friend.

I had everything I needed to do my makeup right in this little palette. Foundation powder, eye shadow, lip gloss, powdered liner, AND the mirror lights up. I don’t know how many times I had to do my makeup in the rearview mirror and HOPE I didn’t look like a five year old had done my makeup because I couldn’t see that well.

The foundation is a powder, which is a CC (correction) powder that has anti-aging benefits. It helps to cover any redness or irritation. I wish it came with a cream AND powder inside.. THAT would be awesome. I love that it has 2 colors though, and it can be refilled again and again!

The eye shadows are both a neutral (the middle row) which is a beige and white, along with a black (that I use for liner), but I also use the purple at the top (which is a highlighter)! The lip glosses/liners help to smooth dry lips but also give them that plump look! I love that it comes with blush AND bronzer as well!

I walked in and didn’t feel that flustered, rushed feeling that I had when I left. I was super glad that I had this with me. This is ALWAYS in my makeup bag now. It has everything except mascara, I even use the black eye shadow for liner!!

You can purchase the GlamPact on Glam-It.com.

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Jessica Renee

Beauty Review: Mary Kay Concealer & TimeWise Repair™ Volu-Firm™ Eye Renewal Cream

Spring is here (well.. ON some days). I think it’s in recession lol. A couple of days out of the week it’ll be in the 70’s and 80’s.. then it turns cold and starts raining and drops down to the low 50’s.

BUT—we all know what springtime means- ALLERGIES! Watery eyes, red noses and puffy faces. For me it means catching up on work that I’ve missed, late nights, too much housework, and finally getting to show off my tan! YAY.

Mary Kay has some awesome products to help with the Allergy symptoms if you suffer from them.

To relieve discomfort:

· Soothe puffy eyes on contact with Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Eye Renewal Cream

o Targets undereye bags, puffiness and dark circles

o Unique zamac metal applicator tip gently massages the under eye to help reduce puffiness and provide a fresh, cooling effect

· Combat dryness and brighten complexion with Mary Kay Moisture-Renewing Gel Mask

o Cooling mask contains a potent blend of vital skincare essentials, including moisture-loving Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitamins E and B3, and an extract of superfruit Acai Berry

o Helps skin feel calm, purified and nourished

To distract from watery eyes and a red nose:

· Apply Mary Kay Concealer under the eyes to diminish dark undereye circles and under the nose to conceal red irritation

o Available in six natural shades plus yellow (to reduce the appearance of red in the skin tone)

· Use Mary Kay Facial Highlighting Pen on the top of cheekbones and the inner corner of the eyes to brighten the face

o Special light-reflecting pigments optically “lift” the shadowy areas of your face

o Available in four luminous shades

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The Eye Cream

 

I was sent two of the items which are the Mary Kay Concealer & TimeWise Repair™ Volu-Firm™ Eye Renewal Cream. Both of these products are amazing, work like they should, and a little goes a long way!

The TimeWise Repair™ Volu-Firm™ Eye Renewal Cream is a mineral oil– and Vaseline-based eye cream. It comes in a cute little pink/purple tube that is equipped with a special special applicator tip that help is supposed to reduce puffiness and microcirculation as you apply.

I’ve been using this at night after I wash and exfoliate but before putting on night serums and toners. I love the easy to use tip. It makes it a LOT easier for my nighttime routine. No dipping fingers or cotton swabs into JARS! Yay!

I haven’t noticed any itching, redness, or peeling (the eye cream peeling off). It can be worn during the day as well *under makeup* even concealer, foundation, and doesn’t smear mascara! yay!

It absorbs very quickly and because it comes with a squeeze tube there isn’t any being wasted! That’s a big plus for me! I can use just what I need and no more.

I need to reduce the puffiness and black circles that appear working taking care of 2 kids, a home, work, a husband (although we aren’t officially married), and myself.

I haven’t been using this for long.. but I love the way it feels. It’s silky, creamy, and absorbs instantly.

Soothe puffy eyes on contact with Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Eye Renewal Cream

o Targets undereye bags, puffiness and dark circles

o Unique zamac metal applicator tip gently massages the under eye to help reduce puffiness and provide a fresh, cooling effect

Reawaken tired eyes and give them a lifted look.

• Targets deep lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.
• Targets undereye bags, puffiness and dark circles.
• Targets crepiness and dry skin.
• Increases skin moisture for 12 hours.
• Features a unique liquid crystal delivery system that helps enhance effectiveness.
• Contains the benefits of the Volu-Firm™ Complex.

Buy It: The Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Eye Renewal Cream $40

The Concealer

When it comes to concealer I need something that will help cover up my dark under eye circles. Being a mom of 2 kids under 6, working from home in my spare time, and keeping the house and kids in order is very tiring.

I don’t get very much sleep at all. When I do, I end up sleeping for a very long time because my body needs to catch up on what it’s missing. There for awhile, I WAS caught up on sleep- the bags disappeared and I went makeup-LESS everywhere. It was a very beautiful feeling..

As we all know though, life must go on. Kids need taking care of, work needs to get done (long long hours of work), clothes need washing and folding, dishes need washing, kids need taking care of.. and my life is a big giant circle of trying to keep up.

The dark mean shadowy circles always come back and finding a great lightweight concealer that has great coverage and last almost all day is a must. This is where the Mary Kay Concealer comes in!

“Mary Kay® Concealer offers natural, skin-toned shades to help conceal  imperfections or dark undereye circles. The Yellow concealer shade can help reduce the appearance of redness in the skin tone. All concealers are clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.”

I usually go for a beige, because even before all the tanning sessions I had a darker complexion. I got sent the beige and I’m pretty sure I should’ve chosen the bronze 2 (because it’s darker) but I am still very impressed with both the makeup of the concealer, how well it works, and how long it lasts.

Very VERY little is needed to cover up those imperfections that all of us women want to hide from the world. We need to keep our “secrets” our secrets. I don’t want to go out into the world showing my dark circles, bags, and having it scream “I am a MOM, and it shows”.

This has helped me more ways in one. Not only is it CHEAP on the pockets, but very little is needed. This means that the ONE bottle will last longer than a month. SO, I’m saving money, my beauty, and my sanity all in one. Miracle in a squeeze tube? Yep, that’s exactly what I’m thinking.

Did you hear that? A squeeze tube! This makes it easier for me to get ready in the mornings! I don’t have to fight shaking the liquid out a bottle and getting too much and wasting it. I can squeeze just the right amount for the job onto my finger, right on the dark circles, OR a cosmetic sponge.

The concealer is incredibly pigmented, it completely covers up my dark circles without anything showing! Ughh how amazing it felt, LIKE putting on a pair of brand new boots. Just how creamy, thick, and luscious it felt.

No woman in their right mind wants a watery concealer that runs down their face and wears off showing their imperfections! Hide those babies! This concealer is so rich and soft that I don’t have to worry about it wearing off within the hour!

It is covered up and mixes very well with my foundation. I can take picture after picture and not have to check my mirror every 10 minutes! I think the best part is that it doesn’t SINK into lines or smudge up. It covers dark spots as well as acne and dark circles! Oh and it’s WATERPROOF.

Buy It: Mary Kay Concealer  for $10 in 7 different shades.

 

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Mascara & Kohl Dual Ended Eye Liner- Amethyst/Green Ray

I am very picky about the quality of the makeup I wear. I don't want to put something on that's going to smear, sweat off, or clunk up within a short amount of time. Yves Rocher is an amazing website that has nothing but quality, beautiful looking makeup and fragrances.

I was super excited to be able to work with them!! They sent me 2 items of my choice, which was the Sexy Pulp Ultra-Volume Mascara & the Intense Kohl Duo Eyeliner.

The Sexy Pulp Mascara

The Mascara is nothing short of absolutely fabulous. I have VERY long eyelashes and it's very easy for them to clump up. Not only do they clump up but most of the time I end up getting mascara all over my eyelids—I’ve had more than one occasion of messed up eyeshadow.

I love the way the brush is shaped, it is astounding how it molds to my eyelashes. It doesn’t even feel like I’m putting on mascara! Usually when I put on mascara I can feel my lashes instantly stiffen and it’s hard to put on a second coat.

I love this mascara, because it gives me time to add 2-3 coats (AND they aren’t clumpy coats).. My lashes are instantly transformed. Thicker, more volume, and absolute perfection!

The trick is the ingredient- Carnauba wax, which coats and thickens every single lash without weighing them down. It is a natural wax taken from the leaves of the Copernicia prunifera palm which can only be found in Brazil.

Another trick to beautiful lashes is the way the brush is built. Instead of it being a straight stick, it is curved to instantly curl and connect to your lashes unlike any other mascara!

It is an astonishing ingredient, and one that continues to amaze me everyday. My lashes never become brittle, feel heavy, or stick together ALL day. Flawless eyelashes all day!

BUY IT: You can buy the Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp Mascara for $11.00

The Dual Ended Eye Line‘

I love this eyeliner. I love that it’s dual ended, two looks in one pencil! Both sides have a very beautiful texture (like creamy butter) and pigmentation (you can tell that this is a high quality liner).

On one side it’s a darker, beautiful Amethyst purple that makes eyes pop and brings out the dramatic look for nights out on the town or an amazing date!

On the other side is a beautiful, elegant emerald green that I couldn’t live without. I’ve been in search of a color like this for a VERY long time. They were all too dark or too light—not THIS exact color! Yves Rocher hit both these colors right on the nose!

Both of these colors are perfect for green and hazel eyes!

I love how creamy and smooth they are. I don’t have to press very hard to get my desired look, nor do I have to light the ends with a lighter (like some of my eyeliners).

The look stays on all day without smearing or running. Both colors can be mixed or matched together or with ANY color eye shadow for both day (work or school) and night! You can make these look natural *mixed with lighter colors* OR dramatic *mixed with darker contrasting colors*

Buy It: You can buy the Kohl Dual Ended Eyeliner for $4.95

 

 

Jessica Renee

Review: Dalton Cosmetics

Dalton Cosmetics

 

Mirage Face Blending Powder

 

This is the multitasker of the makeup world. Those imperfections that only you can see, are now gone. COMPLETELY from your mind and from your image in the mirror. Those red-spots that still shine through when you put on your foundation? GONE.

This not only sets your makeup for all day wear, but it perfects it as well. What more could you ask for? This is meant to give you perfect, flawless, airbrush looking skin.

I love that the color isn’t bronze or pasty looking. It was the right color for my face. It didn’t make me look I’d rolled in doritos or magically turned into a ghost. It magically removes any makeup mishaps, discoloration, and imperfections.

It is lightweight, and doesn’t cake up like some mineral makeups do.

It doesn’t have a white look to it, which makes it easier to get the airbrushed look that we all desire.

This also comes with a brush (which I didn’t get) but I did have a big foundation brush thanks to Sephora. So that’s what I used.

When using a mineral makeup or anything that is in a powder form I always gently tap some into the lid. Then I swirl the brush around the top (because the warmth of the swirling is what grabs the minerals). Then I apply it in a swirling circular motion, until I get the desired effect.

Refined and flawless, pores minimized, and all the redness gone! YEP, it’s a miracle in a jar.

BUY IT: You can buy the Mirage Face Blending Powder for $35.20

 

Conceal It Concealer

I’m not going to lie, I have MAJOR blackness under my eyes. It’s due from not sleeping enough and working too much. I am always trying to find a way to cover it up without looking like I’ve ADDED anything.

Some concealers are just TOO white for my skin and no matter how much I try and cover the whiteness up with my foundation, it will NEVER do what I want it too. That’s the reason I love this one so much,

It’s a concealer, but it’s more like a foundation/concealer than just a concealer. It’s just the right color for my skin. I don’t have to try and hide the whiteness because there isn’t any.

It has built in primer, so I never have to worry about the concealer magically disappearing to show my flaws. Built in primer, concealer, foundation and eyelid base makes this the most amazing piece of makeup I’ve used all year!

I love the handy container with an attached mirror. It makes it SO easy to travel with and put in my makeup bag in my purse. I can touch up at work, a night out with my friends, or a date with the hubby. It even comes with it’s own applicator (which I absolutely love).

I also really like that there isn’t a fragrance to this. I hate those weird smells that come from some foundations and concealers. There isn’t ANY smell when applying or after, which is a huge plus.

I have combination skin and this goes on absolutely flawless. It stays on almost all day too. It has Vitamin E and is oil-free, so if you have oily skin don’t fret about finding something to fit the oiliness.

I am VERY picky about my concealers, and this is at the very top of my list. I will definitely switch. I love the airtight container that it comes in, the concealer hasn’t dried out ONE time the whole time I’ve been using it. I would definitely give this an A+.

BUY IT: You can buy the Conceal It Concealer for $28.50

 

Airless Creme Eyeliner

I have always wanted to use a liquid liner (I had NEVER heard of creme liners until now), but the liquid just would NOT work for me. I’d end up smearing it, smudging it, and just all over messing it up. It was more of a hassle then not, so I just gave up completely and went back to the pencils.

Until now. I am SO in love with these creme liners. I NEVER use anything else since getting these in the mail. Head over heels infatuation is what it is. These are simply and absolutely AMAZING!

How do I use it: Dip the tip of the eyeliner brush into the eyeliner, being sure to coat both sides of the brush head. Apply liner in short, even strokes close to the lash line, from the inner to the outer eye corner.

Deep Black and Navy Shimmer

 

From left to right:

Deep Black & Navy Shimmer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerald & Plum

Minix & Bella Bronze

They are richly textured, feels more like a mousse than a liner. I love the silky feeling I get when I apply this. They go on so well. I don’t have to fight with it, hoping for it to go on just right.

These are smudge proof and budge proof. No sweating them off. No hoping that you can still see it an hour later. These are absolute perfecting in an eyeliner.

This also has an airtight container so that the liner doesn’t dry out. I always get the creamy textured line every single time. I love each and every color that they sent me. I can mix it up and make every outfit look glamorous and sophisticated.

BUY IT: You can buy 1 Airless Creme Eyeliner with an angled brush for $31.95 or a set of 3 with an angled brush for $45

Multi-angled Eyeliner Brush

This eyeliner brush is the best of the best. I’ve never had the experience of controlling an eyeliner brush before! This is amazing. You can use it straight, or anywhere between there and 150*.

Eyeliner has never been easier to apply without mistakes, smudges, or smears!

Airless Brow Fix with Brush

They sent me the Brow Gel in brunette with a brush to apply the gel with. They have 5 different colors in this brow gel, which is amazing! They have blonde, auburn, brunette, black, and grey.

I love how I can thicken my eyebrows a bit. I had a bit of an eyebrow accident when I was younger. I was using one of those electric eyebrow shavers and didn’t VERY close attention and shaved off half my eyebrow. It grew back, but there are still some splotchy messes here and there where it looks like tiny bald spots. I was VERY glad that it was covered without looking unnatural.

I love the performance of the gel, not to mention that it actually HELPS your brows grow with continued use.

BUY IT: You can buy the Airless Brow Fix with Brush for $30.95

 

Volumizing Tilting Mascara

With a twist of the handle, the brush automatically tilts. This is amazing! Lashes are naturally curved, so creating a tilting mascara was very innovative of Dalton. It makes for very easy application!

I love that it’s flake free, smudge free, and lasts all day long. It makes my lashes look like they have more volume and length, which I like. My lashes are long, but not that thick. This gives me the volume I like without clumping up and creating a huge mess.

Now there is no need for a curler! It seems to be making my lashes healthier with just the few months or so that I’ve been using it. I love it!

BUY IT: You can buy the Volumizing Tilting Mascara for $22

 

The Shadow/Highlighter Brush

The little part of the brush is what I use to apply my eyeshadow. I love how the hairs are durable. They haven’t started matting up or falling out. It looks EXACTLY the same as it did when I got it, and that’s hard to do.

It’s exactly the right size to get my lid without having to re-dip the brush in the shadow a million and five times.

It never gives any problems and is very easy to clean!!

The fat part of the brush I use to apply shadow to the part under my eyebrow and above my lid. It’s big so I don’t have to use a ton of shadow.

 

I love that I can also use this for a blending brush. I can blend in those dark spots of shadow, so that they seem lighter.

 

Buy It: You can buy the Shadow/Highlighter Brush for $15.40

Moisturizing Lip Trio

These lipsticks are SO different from other lipsticks because they are infused with marula oil, raspberry butter, and other beneficial vitamins to help smooth and soften lips.

I was sent shimmer beige, khaki, and Captive. They feel like chapstick when I apply them. They are SO moisturizing. It was nice to have a lipstick that not only had a long lasting stay but didn’t dry up within the hour.

There is no taste or fragrance to these, so they are just absolute perfection at it’s best! My favorite is the Captive. I’m really not a neutral lipstick gal! I love color and the captive is a beautiful berry color! The Shimmer Beige I like too, because it’s more like a lipgloss. The khaki makes my lips looks like I applied concealer to them, but if you like neutral lips- you’d like it!

Everything that was sent to me gets an A++. Easy to apply makeup, airtight containers, easy to use and easy to clean brushes. A woman couldn’t ask for more from her makeup company. They are absolutely brilliant and I will continue to buy stuff from them!!

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Jessica Renee