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NYC New York Color NUDE NEW YORK Liquid Lipshine Swatches and Review

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New York Color (NYC) Liquid Lip Shine in Nude New York is pretty and appears that it would be flattering on anyone.  It swatches as a peachy nude but it almost sheer on the lips.  It wasn’t that sticky and I’m loving the 3-D effect!  It lasts as long as any gloss, a few hours sans eating and drinking, but the doe foot applicator makes reapplying a breeze.

About 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 realize I swatched and review this product in my post on my Holiday Voxbox, but part of the Influenster Program is unlocking badges and in order to unlock the NYC badge this needed to be a separate post.  The product is a good one, so I don’t feel bad making you look again ;)

This product was provided for testing purposes by Influenster as part of their VoxBox program.  Influenster is a site that gives people the opportunity to join, earn badges, and have a chance to review products.  Check out the site for a look at the member benefits.

Holiday 2011 INFLUENSTER VoxBox

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Influenster is a site that gives people the opportunity to join, earn badges, and have a chance to review products.  Check out the site for a look at the member benefits.

I signed up for Influenster back in October but this Holiday 2011 VoxBox marks my first shipment from them.  I’m excited to share with you what is inside!!

The Holiday 2011 VoxBox

The Breakdown

This Coconut Scrub from Softsoap smells amazing and feels really great.  I’m glad it was in this shipment to introduce me, since normally I have to stay away from putting fragranced lotions and soaps directly on my skin.  (Usually I use Safeguard for soap and Aveeno for lotion).

imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails are beautifully festive and perfect for the holiday!  I haven’t tried these out yet (since I’ve been reviewing quite a few polishes lately I can’t tie my nails up!) but I’m  thinking of doing this for New Years Eve.  If I do, I’ll be sure to do a separate post and review.  I’m down to try anything that doesn’t use glue, doesn’t destroy nails, and peels right off!

Mentos Pure Fresh Gum.  Now who wouldn’t want “The Fresh Maker” in gum form?  These taste AMAZING and stay fresh for quite awhile as you chew.  Only downside?  I had to use a weapon to open them.  I’m not kidding, I busted out a medium sized, rather sharp knife to break the seal.  You have to be He-Man (or in this case, She-Ra) to open otherwise.

Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask.  Full disclosure… I’ve tried something similar to this before.  I’m not sure if it was this kind from this brand, but I got it at Wal-Mart and a friend of mine got one for his mom also… I could NOT get the thing off.  It took hours to peel it.  When I called my friend to whine he said his mom was having the same issue with hers.  Needless to say, I haven’t tried  this sample yet because I’m a bit scared.  Well, that and I’m currently in the middle of a skin care trial lol I will try it though, I could use a good and affordable face mask!

New York Color (NYC) Liquid Lip Shine.  No idea what the color is, but it’s pretty and appears that it would be flattering on anyone.  It swatches as a peachy nude but it almost sheer on the lips.  It wasn’t that sticky and I’m loving the 3-D effect!

There was also a Larabar in Cashew Cookie with this shipment, but before I thought to take photos I opened it, took a bite, and spit it out.  I think the concept of these bars is awesome, and am sad I didn’t like it.  I think it was the flavor that did it, I’m not a Cashew girl.  They have a ton of other flavors including Apple Pie and Cookie Dough, which probably would have fared much better in this house.

I thought this VoxBox was SO fun.  It was full of items that I was actually really excited to see, and all of which were interesting. You should definitely check out Influenster if you like to sample and review products, especially since it’s a free service… what can it hurt? ;)

Click HERE to read the Influenster About section and to register.  I don’t get credit for sign-ups, but you should still check it out ;)

1000 Follower Giveaway!!!!

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This Giveaway has ended! Thank you to all who entered, and be on the lookout for the next Giveaway!

The time has come! It’s FINALLY time to formally announce my 1000 Follower Giveaway! It wasn’t too long ago we were just doing the 500 follower giveaway, and I’m over the moon happy about the response that BlushingNoir has received over this time.

As a stay at home mom, I literally have everything invested into my kids. This blog is a way for me to escape, meet new people, and do something that I love that selfishly only benefits me ;) So I LOVE to do these giveaways as a way to give back and benefit YOU! Because this blog would not be what it is without the support of my readers =)

Now, there are MORE ITEMS TO BE ADDED. (Items have been added, you can view them HERE). They’re just not here yet lol so I will be updating this giveaway throughout the month. Each time it’s updated I’ll post on the blog and redirect you back here from that post. This is the ONLY post where entries will count.

Lets see what we have for the giveaway, shall we? =) Please note, ALL items are brand new and unused.

Arriving in this awesomely huge and beautiful Lancome tote:

One winner will receive:
Items sponsored by BlushingNoir:

* Mary Kay Travel-Sized Sun Care Set
* Too Faced Shadow Insurance – Mini Size
* Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion 1 fl. oz. side
* Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara .14oz
* Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara .135 fl. oz.
* Lancome Bright Expert Dark Spot Corrector 0.5 fl. oz.
* Lancome Renergie Lift Volumetry 0.5 oz.
* Lancome Color Design GWP Eye Shadow Quad 0.05oz. includes colors Latte, Bikini Golden, Snap, and Designer.
* Lancome Raspberry Ice Juicy Tube 0.33 fl. oz.
* MAC My Paradise Cheek Powder (from Surf, Baby!)
* MAC Creamola Cremestick Liner
* Le Metier de Beaute Paradis Lip Palette

Sponsored by Sally Hansen & NYC Cosmetics:

* 7 NYC Smooch Proof 16hr Lipstains in the following shades – Forever Mine Wine, Smooch Proof, Rock on Ruby, Berry Long Time, Forever Freesia, Never Ending Nude, and Forever Fuchsia.
* Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Glitz Blitz

Sponsored by Golden Rose:

* Golden Rose Lipstick in 63
* Golden Rose Style Liner Metallic in 07

Sponsored by Wet N Wild:

* Wet N Wild Walking on Eggshells Coloricon Eyeshadow Trio

A huge thank you to all of the companies that are helping to support this giveaway! You’re FANTASTIC ;)

Contest begins July 15, 2011 and will end on August 15, 2011 at noon EST. At that time all entries will go through random.org and the winner chosen and emailed. Once the winner replies and accepts I will announce it on my blog!
The winner has 48 hours to respond to the email or the prize will be given to another. The giveaway is open to anyone! Anywhere in the world!

HOW TO ENTER
1. You MUST be a public follower of my blog. Please leave your GFC name in the comments so I can find you.
2. Leave your email address so that I can contact you.
3. TWEET about this giveaway! Follow @BlushingNoir on Twitter and tweet the following message: Follow @BlushingNoir and RT to win a HUGE #giveaway of beauty items! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/nrGmKA
4. BLOG about this giveaway! Either by doing a blog post, or putting it in your sidebar (leave a link to your blog! Feel free to use a pic!)
5. FACEBOOK me! Yes, I finally set up a Facebook lol so follow! (leave your Facebook name that you follow under)
6. REFER a friend! Tell everyone you can about this giveaway so they can follow and enter too! Make sure your friend mentions your name, each time your name is mentioned will earn you one additional entry! (i.e. 10 people say you referred them to my blog, you will get 10 additional entries!)

***each number will equal 1 point (unless otherwise noted). Each point = 1 entry, the more entries the more chances of WINNING!

IMPORTANT – if your name is drawn I will be double checking all links and entries. If any are invalid at that time your entry will be disqualified and another winner will be chosen.

So, seriously… what are you waiting for?!

Enjoy, and GOOD LUCK!

PS – Check out other giveaways posted HERE!

NYC PERSISTENT PINK & CHAMPAGNE STAIN Smooch Proof 16hr Lip Stain Swatches & Review

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I’ve kind of gotten away from reviewing drugstore products. I was getting into a certain brand (*cough*NYX*cough*) and actually have a TON of stuff here to review… but in light of what happened and how it was handled I just really don’t feel like doing it right now. That may change in the future, but as for now… they remain in my “need to swatch/review” box.

Luckily I was sent these NYC Smooch Proof 16hr Lip Stains, and they’re actually pretty sweet.

(Persistent Pink, Champagne Stain)

From the Press Release:

This lightweight, transfer-proof stain delivers irresistibly smooth, vivid lip color all day long. With its precise felt tipped pen applicator system, lining lips and filling them in requires one easy step.

(Persistent Pink, Champagne Stain)

(Persistent Pink, Champagne Stain)

(Persistent Pink, Champagne Stain)

(Persistent Pink)

(Champagne Stain)


I completely loved Persistent Pink. The color was amazing, it applied like a dream…it now resides in my HG drawer. I loved Champagne Stain as well, and it looked good, but I found it hard to apply evenly. These are pigmented and I felt like I couldn’t get it to look exactly right.

The applicator made it pretty easy to apply and maneuver around my lip line. I didn’t find that these lasted the fully claimed 16 hours, especially when I ate and drank. The color dulled quite a bit (especially with Champagne Stain), though when I added a clear balm it did revive it a tinge. I think if you do purchase this you should still keep it in your makeup bag for touch ups.

I was sent over nine of these Lip Stains for consideration. I chose 2 (a lighter shade and a darker shade) to swatch and review, and the rest (aka the BNIP unused ones) will be included with the 1000 follower giveaway. That is SEVEN lip stains, all for the lucky winner!! You know the drill.. once we hit 1000 followers the giveaway goes live ;)

NYC Smooch Proof 16hr Lip Stains retail for $4.99 and are available at chain drugstores and mass merchandisers worldwide. Visit www.newyorkcolor.com for more information!

***Products were provided by the manufacturer or PR firm in exchange for an HONEST review. For more information, please see my Disclosure Policy.

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