Monica Hein ~ Beauty Diary

My Holiday Wishlist 2014

Friday, September 26, 2014

Holidays are around the corner! I know the first day of Fall was 3 days ago and I'm already thinking about Xmas :) Haha yes I am :) and I decided to put my MAKEUP WISHLIST together.

Lately I had seen lots of Limited Edition Holiday Sets created by different companies. Too Faced and Tarte caught my attention with its beautiful packaging. Most of it is available online as we speak.

The pictures I am about to post i found online and isabella's blog .

SO here we go with my short Wishlist :) If you want to be my Secret Santa this Holiday just check my "hints" below.

Let's Start with Too Faced ' What Pretty Girls Are Made Of '

Everything Nice Palette (available at Sephora $56)

Beauty Wishes and Sweet Kisses Palette ($34)

Sugar & Spice Palette ( available at Ulta $39)

Under the Mistletoe Lipstick Set ($28)

Melted Kisses Set ($25)

Now lets move on to Tarte Holidays Sets

Tarte Bon Voyage Collector’s Set & Travel Bag ($59)

Tarte Away Oui Go Portable Palette & Collectors Set ($48)

Tarte Pin Up Girl Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush Palette ($42)

Tarte Chic to Cheek Deluxe Amazonian Clay Blush Set $35

Tarte Ladies Who Lash Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler $19

Tarte Brushed with Destiny Set of 5 Bamboo Brushes & Makeup Bag Set $44

Which One will you get?

xoxo ~ Monica

THE AUTUMN TAG

Sunday, September 21, 2014

I saw this TAG on other blogs:) Since I love Autumn I Thought it would be fun do it :)

Love NYC's Autumn! :) But The weather has been crazy lately! One day can be below 60 F and the next can jump to over 80 F. :)

1. Ok we're talking coffees - what's your favorite seasonal drink from Starbucks or another coffee shop?

Of course anything pumpkin :) PSL from Starbucks and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Latte form DD :) and My Favorite DUNKACCINO (If you didn't try it it, then what are you waiting for!?)

2. Accessories - what do you opt for, scarf, boots, gloves?

Boots :) sometimes I like to add a scarf but boots all the way!

3. Music - what's your favorite music to listen to during Autumn?

I love my Rock'n'Roll and Metal tunes all year around :)

4. Perfume - what's your favorite scent for this time of year?

Gucci Guilty and Lancome Hyponose

5. Candles - what scents will you be burning this season?

Anything Pumpkin :) and Blueberry. I always shop for my candles at Bath and Body Works and I cant wait to pick few fall scents :)

6. What do you love most about Autumn?

Love the changing! the leaves turning color from green to flaming red and orange :) The pumpkin picking! I mean how much fun is that?! Hay Rides, warm big sweaters, cozy pj's and socks :), sipping on favorite fall drinks :) fall fashion and fall accessories and decorations :)

7. Favourite make-up look?

Bold Lips! Dark Lips! Berry Lips! Even Nude Lips! I guess its all about the lips :) I really like darker lips during autumn (deep reds, berry colors, purple) and Nudes are also perfect for this time of the year. When it comes to eye makeup, I like to see neutrals, golds and greens :)

8. What are you looking forward to most in Autumn?

Everything! Colder weather so I can pull out my cozy blankets. Also looking forward to anything pumpkin :) Pumpkin picking and pumpkin cooking and baking pumpkin pies and cupcakes :) Fall Fashion ~ Leggins with boots and big comfy sweaters :) hats and scarfs :) I LOVE FALL :)

I TAG:

http://daisyperson.blogspot.com/

http://makeupinmanila2014.blogspot.com/

http://prettynailsandtea.blogspot.com/

and anyone who wants do it :) Go ahead :):))
Btw the first pic with a AUTUMN TAG on it its Not Mine :) I dunno who the owner is :(

Love! Monica

New ELF 'Good Vs. Evil' Beauty Book

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Hi!

Elf finally released the new LE Beauty Book! The 'Good Vs. Evil' collection is coming to Walgreen's. I got mine kinda by accident. I went to look for new Milani Gel liners and Lippies and I saw a Sales Associate setting up the display for ELF's collection. So yes I got to grab one :) So far they only had available the Beauty Book and Brush set (which I didn't really care for), plus some nail decorating kits and a compact mirror (which I took home with me). I did ask the lady working there if she knows if the collection will include the same eye shadow sets and bronzer/blushes/highlighters, lashes and makeup bags as the previous ones, she said probably yes and told me to come tomorrow to check.

Here is a closer look on the book and a display :)
Pictures are form my instagram ------> click

The Book Contains ($9.99) :

Side Mirror in a shape of Rose

6 neutral eyeshadows 'Day Beauty' ( Sunlight, Innocent, Briar Rose, Sunbeam, Forest Beauty, Woodland)

6 darker shades 'Night Villain' ( Sorcery, Magic Spell, Evil Fairy, Hedge of Thorns, Green Flames, Black Magic)

2 Elf Lip Colors ( Red - True Loves Kiss, Pink - Betrayal )

1 Black eyeliner pencil in Wicked

Plus I also got a compact double side mirror for/by CONAIR ($3.99)

Nail Art Kits

I must say I am deeply in love with this one! The cover of the book is amazing! and I am so happy to have it in my collection!

xoxo Monica

Vita Vox Box ~ Free Box from Influenster

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Hi!

Happy Sunday!

Last month or maybe a little over a month ago, I received my very first VOX BOX from Influenster! And Yes I was really happy!:)

Let me tell you something about Influenster. Its a basically a website (duh!) where you write reviews on products you tried. Also, you connect all of your social media like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc.
Then you build up your Impact score that will qualify you for some programs :)
It is really fun! :)
After taking a survey I received my very first (and hopefully not the last ) vox box.

Here is what box contained:

All the products were free , I just had to use them and then review them .

Softlips Lip Balm Review -----> click here.

Elizabeth Arden Serum Review ----> click here.

Pure Leaf Iced Tea Review ----> click here.

Playtex Tampons Review ----> click here

If you are interested to join Influenster, leave me your email and I will send you an invite.

Overall, I really enjoyed all the products :) I found my new fave Lip Balm and I am in Love with EA Serum! :)

Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum ~ Elizabeth Arden

Hi!

Today's quick post will be about my free sample of Flawless Future Serum by Elizabeth Arden that I received free from Influenster for testing purposes.

The serum comes in a small (.17 fl oz or 5 ml) glass bottle with pump. This unique liquid serum with caplet mini beads activates when dispensed, providing a refreshing burst that initially clings to skin and then dries to smooth weightless finish. Use it to even skin tone and reduce appearance of early signs of wrinkles.

But does it really work?

In my opinion and after using it I will say Yes!

I have to say I was super lucky to be one of the chosen for the #vitavoxbox.
I never use any Elizabeth Arden products. Why ? Because of the prices, I consider it LUXURY and well lets be honest with all things going on in my life I just couldn't afford it :(. But thanks to Influenster I was able to try it out and I loved it~

My skin is very sensitive, some products might a bit harsh on me. This serum was very gentle and it's not greasy at all. I started using it last week for the first time and I can already see some changes on my skin.

It feels smooth, soft, hydrated and looks more even. Really impressed with the product. I've been using it at night time but I will be switching to both day and night routine. Plus I also want to concentrate on the under-eye area (panda eyes don't look good on anyone) Also notice that my pores are less visible.

My final thought is that I am in love with it :) It is worth the money ($60 for 1.0 oz) and after I am done with my deluxe sample I will be purchasing a full size bottle. I will invest my $$$ into it.

If you ever consider buying this products, feel free to read more about it here---> Elizabeth Arden