Mary Kay #MKGlam from Influenster

This is the #MKGlam Influenster Mary Kay VoxBox

I was so so excited to find out that I was chosen to review and try out Mary Kay products via Influenster in exchange for my thoughts. I have previously tried a couple items from Mary Kay, but I would consider myself a novice at Mary Kay.

Everything Included:

Mary Kay® Bronzing Powder $18

While this Bronzer has a golden shimmer it doesn't give a disco ball look. It is also like a two in one since I do not need to use a highlighter with it. It has just enough color in combination with shimmer.

Mary Kay® Translucent Loose Powder $16
This is great and I like loose powders. I love that the sifter can open and close. This keeps the unfortunate powder explosion from happening. It does it's job at mattifying and setting my foundation.

Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color in Shy $12
Shy Blush has to be one of my favorite items in the box. It has a golden/coral tone and is stunning on the cheeks. I truly love this shade and it brings life and a sun kissed look that is perfect for the season.

Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color in Apricot Twist $14
This is very sheer upon application to the eyes and while I wouldn't use it on its own, I do like it as a base and once it is applied it is a very long lasting no budge formula. It is very soft and silky. While it comes with a concealer brush I prefer to apply if with my finger tip.

Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color/Concealer Brush $10
This can be used with the Cream eye color sent, but I prefer using my finger tips for application. It is a flat brush and is great for spot concealing or eyeshade application for the lids. I prefer to use with a powder shadow.
The powder brush is my least favorite item. While it is large and fluffy it is not soft. It is actually scratchy on the cheeks. I have been using it daily, but every time I use it, I think to myself "why do I bother". It is just not a quality feeling brush. The handle is sturdy and feels good in the hand, but the brush is just not good.

Mary Kay® Lash Love® Mascara $115

I have heard RAVE reviews on this Lash Love mascara. I was very excited to use it and was expecting a heck of a lot of WOW to happen. As with all new mascaras, it was thin and blah upon my initial applications. I was actually not happy with the results to my lashes at all. I thought it was not worth the hype and kept trying to figure out why this is such a fan favorite to Mary Kay users. After more than a few uses the mascara thickened up and well... performed much better. It gives length, but was finally starting to give the volume that I so feel the need for in any mascara. My tip is to give it a little time. Open it and do the "no no" pump your mascara. Give it a chance to dry out just a tad and I think you will be much happier with the application. 

Mary Kay® Gel Eyeliner with Expandable Brush Applicator in Jet Black $18

This is an extremely creamy black liner. It comes with a portable lash lining brush which to me was wha what? WOW! I really like the thought that this can be taken with you and with that portable brush that won't ruin your bag. However the brush is not the best for lining my eyes. It is really hard to get a fine line. Getting a thick line is no problem. You can see from the pics below how long lasting it is as well. Only after a few minutes on my hand I rubbed and rubbed and it took a lot to remove the liner. make sure you apply it carefully. 

Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus® Lip Gloss in Mango Tango $14
This scared me when I looked at it and I was like no way am I going to put this loud color on my lips! It is actually quite flattering and the consistency of the gloss is perfect. I love the feel, the consistency and the wear. It is not all day, but it lasts a bit longer than the usual lip gloss. It is not as orange on as it seems.

Here is the look with all of the Mary Kay Items above. I added a little brown to the lids to give it some depth, but this is a natural everyday look, appropriate for work. Love the light shimmer of the cheeks from the blush and bronzer and the lip color is just right. 

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Resolutions CraveBox!

You have to love Cravebox. It has yet to let me down. I got the Resolutions Box. 

 This box was so full of items it was just great!

CocoaVia

these are similar to the single use packs you add to water. You can add the cocoa flavors to milk, coffee, hot or cold, yogurt, oatmeal I say Ice cream too. You can add the fruit flavored ones to water, smoothies or yogurt,

Smart Ones

One free smart ones product to help with the New Years Weight maintenance resolution. 

Around $3-$4

One simple bar. 

You can count the ingredients on both hands. Great amount of protein, perfect for post workout. I like the peanut one the best.  

Ok who doesn't love Wholly Guacamole? 

This is a must for the Superbowl!!!

Nachos and guacamole is a winning match. Creamy and buttery texture yum. Get the spicy one :) retail for about $6

A nice addition to the regular teas. To keep my new year in check. The grapefruit flavor is a nice surprise. I have never tried this flavor. I like it! 

I have to say I have not tried the TENs yet. I don't know what I am waiting for. The cans are too cute. 

10 calories is great considering the regular 7up is 140 calories and 38gm of sugar!!!! BAD!!

The regular A&W has 170 calories an 48gm sugar WORSE!!

SunRyp fruit source is All fruit.

this has 2 servings of fruit in one bar! Available at Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Carrs, Genuardi's, Dominick's, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Raley's, Nob Hill Foods, Bristol Farms, Bel Air, Stater Bros. Markets and Albertsons.

So glad there were a couple girly products in the box. I was wanting to pick this up in the store. Glad I got the Pantene moisture whip to add a little moisture to my hair and have a little hold at he same time.  The Mary Kay eye cream this alone is worth $40.00! Way more than the cost of the box!

 Loving the Cravebox! It is usually like this, where the items in the box are worth more than double of the cost of the box we pay. It is a great deal! If you would like more information or would like to sign up for Cravebox or enter a raffle for a future box click HERE and enter agrafmyer@yahoo.com as the one who referred you! Thanks!

Future boxes are: (from the Cravebox website)

	Cooking Light From organic goodness to old fashioned fun, today's market place has something for everyone. But who has time to find them? Cookling Light and Cravebox have done the searching for you. Drawing Open! Enter Now!
	Beautiful by You Sometimes the best discoveries are found through your own creativity. That’s why we love crafts... and why we put together this box of fun finds to help you make it beautiful all by yourself. Available: Winter 2013
	Little Ones They rarely stop moving. And never cease to amaze. Amid all the work and wonder, it's hard to keep up. Fear not: We're here to help. Available: Winter 2013
	New Moms Having a baby changes almost everything. But it doesn’t change our interest in fun finds. New ideas, proven solutions, creative twists… new moms need them more than ever. We're here to help. Available: Winter 2013
	Book Lovers Life is like traffic: If it moves too fast, something's going to crash. Nothing calms it down better than losing yourself in a book and sampling some new discoveries, just for you. Available: February 2013