Beauty Counter!

Hi Gorgeous!

I hope everyone is excited about the upcoming holiday weekend!

One of my favorite people (and fellow blogger Jack and Salma) has recently become a rep for this wonderful company, Beauty Counter.  Beauty Counter aims "to get safe products into the hands of everyone" by banning "more than 1,500 ingredients setting a new health and safety standard-"

Now, I acknowledge that many beauty companies today still use harmful ingredients in their products (lead, phthalates, etc.) and with that being said I am still going to use them!  I am in love with makeup and that is just not something that will change- but many companies are taking a stand and backing away from the ways of harmful chemical use (ex. Beauty Counter, Josie Maran, Bite beauty)

However, wherever i can take a step towards a better and safer makeup/body/skin care line, I will.
So, here I am at 9pm on a Wednesday night ordering from beauty counter, a few simple products!

As always, first thing I went for was the lip products! Since I'm usually a nude/pink girl i immediately gravitated towards the color below, Petal.  First off, helloooo look at that packaging! I mean the lipstick casing is heavy and durable not to mention uber chic!  The color pay off is as you'd expect- sheer and perfect for everyday!

Lip Sheer in 'Petal' 

Glow Sugar Scrub 

The Glow Sugar Scrub was my second go to- and mostly because with all the self tanning- sunscreen- and face it, sweat- exfoliation is needed a bit more in the summer time!  I must say, the smell wasn't my favorite as I guess I was expecting a warm rich vanilla/brown sugar smell.  This actually smells sweet like Honey.  I also wasn't fond of the waxy residue that was left behind after- I felt like I just wasn't clean yet!

Overall- it did its job but I wouldn't spend $38 on it- if harmful chemicals becomes an obsessive concern of mine- ill just buy a loofah!

Vibrant Eye Perfector

Lastly, I went for the eye creams and saw this beaut! targeting dark under eye circles while firming the skin, this eye cream feels hydrating and cooling as soon as you first start to apply it.  Again, the packaging is perfection!  I will keep you posted on my (dreadful) dark under-eye circles to see if this bad boy is the answer to my prayers!














Overall, my experience with Beauty Counter was fantastic! I received my order in about 3 days, packaged nicely and with care (thank you Gregg!). The information provided by the company and their research is phenomenal and educational! I will be recommending this company to my friends & family with young kids- as their sunscreens look worthy!

Cheers to a beautiful you,
              *MKG

"Bauble Bar, Bauble Bauble Bauble Bar"

Hi Gorgeous,

I received my first order from Bauble Bar!! I know, I cant believe it took me this long either lol-

I figured i'd share my first experience with you all in case you too, have yet to place an order.

Of course I was super excited - the site was an overload of beautiful gems both classy and wild! I had recently watched a YouTube haul (MakeupByTiffanyD) and immediately "needed" everything she ordered - classic Me lol.  Naturally, everything was back ordered and so I left the site. 

About a week later I was back and filling up my shopping cart.  Ironically while on the site a flash code appeared for me to "check out in the next 20min to receive 20% off"and since I'm a bargain gal at heart I made sure i checked out right at 18 minutes :)

About 4 days later my package arrived -

First impression: the packaging is cute ❤️

Second impression: the jewelry looked a little better online than in person (wompwomp) 

Third impression: the pieces feel nice- weighted. But the care tag indicates when worn often and exposed to lotion/water there will be tarnishing. Which to me is disappointing at the current price range of their pieces.

Last impression: TBD and as soon as I've worn each piece I Will come back to you :) #trust but see below the first of the 3 pieces I've worn

Pave Necklace in Gold- cute! but must say a but flimsy :(

Clock wise: Pave links Necklace
                   The Courtney Bib
I think the evil eye ring may already be off the site
                      :( Sorry guys!

                                                                                   


Hope you found this intriguing enough to check out the site and test out your own pieces!

Cheers to a beautiful (and accessorized) you,
            *MKG

"Because a tan makes everyone look a little ... well, HAPPIER"

Hi Gorgeous!

I hope you had sometime this weekend to enjoy the beautiful weather we are having!

BUT, if you haven't had a change to soak in some Vitamin D- then this product may be just what you are looking for.

Self tanners are liked by many, yet scary to most!  Between worrying about what color it will make you, whether you exfoliated enough, if you put enough lotion on your 'dry areas' and making sure that you don't have plans for the rest of the day- self tanning is overwhelming.

I have played with several different brands and like some more than others.  Lately, my schedule has been extra busy and I was looking for a self tanner that wouldn't take much of my time and that was easy to use.  I love using the St. Tropez self tanning mousse but it can be quite a process- and frankly at the end of the day I'm exhausted.

So, I was shopping around and figured that a gradual tanner would probably be my best bet for now. However, I had used in the past several gradual tanners and the smell bothers me (for example, Jergens natural glow), making it hard to get through the day (plus who wants to mix their perfume with the smell of a self tanner).  FINALLY I came across the Josie Maran Argan Self Tanning Cream.

Not only does this cream give you a touch of color, but with little to no smell!  Not to mention that it is "all-natural DHA" and without artificial dyes!  This self tanner with 100% Argan oil delivers color while nourishing/hydrating the skin!

A definite must have for anyone sensitive to the smells of a normal self-tanner!

PS.  I am hoping that this product becomes more readily available on the market, as for now it is only available on the QVC website. 

Cheers to a beautiful (and tanner) you,

           *MKG

"I was gone for a minute, now I'm back- it's the jump off"

Hi Gorgeous!

So obviously, I'M SORRY! Life can truly get too busy sometimes. Between personal ventures, work and family, it has been 4 months since I last posted (eek) :( Please forgive me-

Now that I am back, I am so looking forward to many posts full of great inspiration, products I love (and hope you will to) and of course some I am not so fond of!

Watch out summer, here comes honeyBee!


Cheers to a beautiful you,
            *MKG

LOVING these mirrored Ray Ban Aviators.  I found them at my local outlet store and at aprox. $140 it was a great investment.  They spice up every outfit :)

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