NYC New York Color Lip Gloss

So Influenster also sent some NYC Nude York City lip gloss in my holiday voxbox.  I was skeptical that I'd like it because I remember when I used to have NYC (http://www.newyorkcolor.com) products when I was a teenager.  And it was because they were cheap.  All my friends used it too for the same reason.  Back then it didn't compare (quality wise) with the stuff my mom had bought me from the Clinique counter.  I can gladly say that now the lip gloss does.  :)

At first, I thought it might actually be a little thick, but it stays on great.  Lasts quite a while and really does moisturize my lips.  It's also scented but not flavored.  The Nude York City gloss is just the right color too.  Typically I'd be more drawn to something with more color so it was great to be able to add this to my collection.  To give me something more natural looking.

So if you're looking for a natural lip color..you should definitely give NYC Nude York City a try.  You'll definitely be nicely surprised.  :)

Now here's all the official stuff: 

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine
Straight from the city that never sleeps, NYC New York Color offers products with uptown style at down-to-earth prices, from $.99 - $4.99. The energy, style and color of New York City shines through the wide range of shades, textures and innovative products. NYC always delivers the most on-trend products & shades hot off the runway!


A beauty-editor favorite is Liquid Lipshine ($2.49). It has pure pigments that created a 3-D gloss effect. Vitamin E provides shine and a moisturizing feel. The formula is non-sticky, super shiny & soft. Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias. Start shopping for NYC at these stores nearest you: 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!

*I received this lip gloss in my Influenster holiday voxbox for free.  All opinions are my own.*

Garden Botanika Lash Enhancer

Another thing Influenster included in my holiday voxbox was Garden Botanika's lash enhancer.  This wasn't in all the voxboxes apparently.  I've never used a lash enhancer before mainly because I rarely wear any mascara.  I've been lucky enough to get naturally long thick black lashes.  But since they were in my box I figured I'd give it a go.  It was a little work to get it on as it tended to clump on my lashes.  Then all I had to do was wait for it to dry.  Then I put a layer of Covergirl's lashblastvolume on top.  Having the primer on caused that to clump a bit too.  So I used an eyelash brush to separate my lashes some.  Here's another pic with my eyes open.  (I know I'm not smiling but I was trying to concentrate on not having my eyes open too much.)

Told ya it wasn't a smiling pic.  But you do get to see my pretty green eyes.  :)  All in all if I were going on a date I'd go to the trouble to putting the lash enhancer on but I'd skip it as an everyday thing.  Of course if you don't already have thick dark lashes, this would definitely give you them.


Influenster sent me the lash enhancer for my opinion and review.  All opinions are mine

Influenster Holiday Voxbox is here!!

So my Influenster holiday voxbox showed up this afternoon.  :)

I quite like the things I got in my voxbox.  I hope the video isn't too bad. 


And this is my very first time doing a video.  As you can hear Rosie Dickens almost made an appearance.  Almost...she was right next to me, but my sister distracted her.  :)  I'm sure she'll make it into another video soon.