By Sheila Arkee
Hmmm, what could be inside this elegant package?
Just some highly impressive Mary Kay beauty products that I recently had the chance to review!
It’s been quite a while since I’ve used any Mary Kay products, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I received these Mary Kay items. Spoiler alert – I was very impressed with the color products, which I found to be both high in quality and pigmentation.
I received and reviewed the following Mary Kay products, which were customized to my brown eyes:
- Ultimate Mascara in Black
- Tinted Lip Balm in Rose
- Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush
- Mineral Eye Color in Sienna, Silky Caramel, and Midnight
Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara
Can we say “wow”?
Putting the best for first, I have to tell you that I am officially enamored with the Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black. With a short bristles, it packs quite a punch, giving my lashes a very fluttery effect. The Mary Kay mascara offers volume, separation, and does not flake. I found the mascara to provide a bit more volume than MAC’s Opulash, and will definitely include it in upcoming “365 Days of Makeup” looks.
Tinted Lip Balm in Rose
More of a texture of a lipstick, but with a glossy finish, the tinted lip balm slips on your lips and provides a glossy burst of color.
The texture could be a little lighter, but all in all it’s a nice lip product that is easy to tote and would look gorgeous on anyone. I would definitely be interested in checking out more shades in these balms.
Mini-Compact
This lacquered, magnetic compact is customizable and the perfect size to hold a blush and three shadows. There’s a mirror and even a compartment underneath that comes with a mini shadow brush and a mini blush brush. The compact is sleek, elegant, and nice for those times you want to carry some colors with you, but not necessarily bring a larger container.
Now, on to the colors!
Blush
Pretty, peachy, and shimmery– I love the fact that the blush shows up on my skin, and it does have great durability. This one is a keeper. Next time I’m going to layer this with a cream blush for an extra punch of color. This would also work great as a highlighting color.
Eyeshadow
Although I had to work with the blue shadow a little bit to get the look I wanted, I found the shadows to be creamy as all get up, pigmented, and easily blendable. Good job, Mary Kay!
For this look, I used the blue and light cream color on the lid, and used the brown shade under my eyes for a subtle smokey effect.
Mary Kay – who knew? I’m really glad I had the chance to try these products, and I’m excited to give one lucky reader the opportunity to win $100 in Mary Kay products!
Here’s how to enter – Good luck!
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I’d like to try the Weekender lip pencils. They look interesting and good for my slightly-no-frills work look. Both colors are nice.
I would like to try the Mineral eye shadows:)
I would *love* to try that mascara! It looks amazing! I also would love to try some eye shadows tailored to my grey-blue eyes.
Tweet:http://twitter.com/#!/Civenchy/status/96227279071477777
I would love to try their lipliner in plum.
I’m on the hunt for eyeshadow!
I would love to try their blushes – something peachy and shimmery much like the one you’re wearing.
Liquid Illuminator, cream blush, Lash Love mascara, Time Wise replenising serum.
Wow, I totally forgot MK even existed. I was seriously impressed. Sadly also a little depressed I am amidst no spend mode trying to get all my kids ready for school and activities:( Which is why I’m here, since I’ve gone without the new product pick me up so long and with no end in site, though maybe I’d find some new tips to spice up my old stuff. I eventually whittle down my list to :
Intense Moisturizing Cream
Mechanical Brow Liner
Cream Shadow in Pale Blush
Eye Primer
Warm Amber EDT
and seriously EVERY COLOR CHOICE in the liquid lip color!
Lash Love Mascara, any of the eye colors, Tinted Lip Balm, Satin Lips Set
I am newly hooked on tinted lip balms as I am not a huge lipstick fan. I’d love to try their variety maybe in a more neutral shade. I am always on the hunt for a good mascara that works well with my lashes, I’d love to try theirs. I’m very curious about their skin care lines for people in their 20′s as well.
The tinted lip balm looks nice!
Would love to try the Ultimate Mascara!! Your eyelashes look great!
I’m really looking forward to trying their new creme eyeshadows. They’re so beautiful and I’ve heard they’re a lot like mac paint pots.
I visited the website and I am really looking forward to trying theirn Eyeliner in Black!!
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eowens18152/status/97327963497967618
I’d like to try the TimeWise® Firming Eye Cream
http://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/97387118858469376
The eyeshadows, they have a good variety
i like the tinted lip balm
I have dry skin so I’d love to try the Extra Emollient Night Cream. [email protected]
i would love to try NEW! Limited-Edition* Mary Kay® Tranquil Waters™ Fragrance Penci
I’d really like the satin hands!!
I’d love to try TimeWise Firming Eye Cream, Oil Mattifier, Oil Control Lotion 3, and Mary Kay Mineral Powder Foundation. Thanks!
My tweet:
http://twitter.com/dragonfly777/status/97708062512652289
salve,sono rimasta entusiasta del vostro sito,mi piacerebbe provare il vostro mascara lash amore , vi ringrazio tanto, ciao a tutti.
I’d love to try the Time Wise Firming eye cream and the Ultimate Mascara! Thanks so much!
It is so hard to pick a few items. I really would like to try the time wise firming eye cream and the oil free eye makeup remover
stanleybilly(at)bellsouth(dot)net
I like the Limited-Edition*
Mary Kay® Tinted
Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15†. Thank you
I would like to try the Limited-Edition* Lashes Love It! Bundle.
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/rhoneygee/status/98299949128757248
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/LilleaBrionn/status/98356616692375552
I have a few Mary Kay makeup items and really like them.
I’d love the TimeWise Firming Eye Cream.
I would love to try the Timewise 3 in 1 cleanser for normal to dry skin. Thanks!
I’d like to try the NEW! Limited-Edition
Mary Kay Tinted Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15†, Peony.
[email protected]
love mary kay. it’s way underrated.
I would like to try the Mineral eye shadows~they look so nice!
deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com
pretty colors, I love eyeshadows and lip stuffs!
Id like to try the ultimate mascara
pokergrl8 at gmail.com
tweet http://twitter.com/#!/aes529/status/98451043540680704
i want the timewise for my complexion! thanks!
tweet
http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/98466662336036864
i like the satin hands!!!
I would love to try the TimeWise® Firming Eye Cream
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
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http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/98492299260071936
nrdunningATgmailDOTcom
I’d like to try the NouriShine Lip Gloss!
incorporealidol [at] aol [dot] com
i like the eyeliners [email protected]
I would like to try the Limited Edition Tinted Lip balm with Sunscreen in Berry.
I would like to try their Color Bundle – Beautiful Brown
and most of the products TimeWise Line for normal to dry skin!
Following (@Adriana1954) and Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/Adriana1954/status/98557121787990017