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20 July 2015

{Out of the Box}: July Ipsy Glam Bag

The theme this month is "Summer Lovin'". And I guess all of the products are those that you might wear more in the summer (lip balm, beachy hair spray, etc). You get about 5 things per bag, but not everyone gets the same 5 things. There might be 20 samples you could potentially receive, but based on your answers to the "style quiz", determines what samples you get.

So, here is what I got this month:

Photo credit: Me...this is my backyard!

So, what did I actually get? (clicking the product name will take you to the site)

*Octavio Molina Hair, La Playa Salt Spray. It is to create "texture + volume", Well, my hair needs the volume, and texture (lets face it). But I hate crunchy hair. Hopefully this won't dry my hair out or make it crunchy. $15.50 for 4oz (we received a 2oz sample, so $7.25)

*Essie Nail Polish in "Fashion Playground" (which is a "pistachio green with subtle shimmer"). $8.50

*Be A Bombshell Lip Balm in "French Kiss" (oh la la), which is a light pink color, really doesn't leave much color at all, actually. $14

*City Color Cosmetics HD Powder, which is supposed to "set your foundation for a smooth, matte finish." Ok, I'll give it a whirl...but probably not until school or I have someplace important to go. I'm not wasting it on just running errands! $5.99 for 7 grams (we got a 4g sample, so lets just say worth $3 because I don't feel like doing math)

*Vasanti Cosmetics, Brighten Up Exfoliating Cleanser. It's a nice little travel size, so next week when we take a weekend flow trip, this will fit nicely in my bag (baby). I couldn't find this exact product on the Vasanti website, but others from that Brighten Up line are $10.

So, for $10, I got $42.75 worth of product. I say that's a pretty good deal.

18 February 2015

{Out of the Box}: February 2015 Ipsy Glam Bag reveal/review

Out of the Box is a feature I do to showcase and give a brief review of products in the subscription boxes that I receive.

Today's review is of my Ipsy makeup bag for the month. Ipsy is a service where "each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month. " If you are interested, please click here to use my referral code and help me earn free bags.

February's theme is #ipsyLOVE. The bag is a cute pink/red/white geometric pattern. Because it's Valentine's Day and those are the predominant colors of the month!

Here's a screenshot of my bag:

Why not use the snow to take a cool pic?

*Cargo Cosmetics Mini Lip Gloss in Anguilla. I'm getting a sample size (hence the "mini"), but regular size gloss costs $16.

*EVA NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray. $10
*Joya Composition No. 1 Perfum Oil---I'm hesitant about smells, as most perfumes trigger headaches. So far, this one has more of a powdery scent, so it isn't that bad. It's not a spray, it's a little roller ball. $30 for 0.34 fl oz.
*ModelCo Blush Cheek Powder in Peach Bellini. I like the way that looks on the back of my wrist! A hint of peach shimmer. I usually go for pinks, but I like this! $22
*'Tini Beauty Rob Scheppy for 'Tini Beauty Eyeshadow in Pearl Fizz. According to the website, it's a "shimmer", which I can go either way on. I'm kind of over ipsy sending me neutral eyeshadows. I want something darker, more bold. Apparently, this color is part of a collection that is $39.50.

Right: Cargo Lipgloss

Center: ModelCo Blush (you can't even see it!)

Right: Tini Beauty shadow

Overall, I really like this bag. I have to be honest and say that I'm jealous of my friends who got the blush brush in addition to the blush, or the eyelash curler. Like I said, I'm kind of over slightly shimmery eye shadows, and perfume is hit or miss (though still so far so good!). And now, trying on the lipgloss, the color just isn't right. You can't really tell from the pic, but it's just too light for me. Darn. I'm always looking for a good pink gloss.

26 January 2015

{Out of the Box}: January Ipsy Bag

We interrupt the regularly scheduled Harry Potter posts to bring you an Out of the Box post. But hey, I mentioned Harry Potter, and I plan on taking the bag, the brush, the lipbalm, and the eye shadow with me to Orlando. So there you go!

Out of the Box is a feature I do to showcase and give a brief review of products in the subscription boxes that I receive.

Today's review is of my Ipsy makeup bag for the month. Ipsy is a service where "each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month. " If you are interested, please click here to use my referral code and help me earn free bags.

January's theme was "fresh start" and designed with a "new year, new you" idea in mind. The bag itself was really nice this month; blue on one side, white on the other with a coral zipper for some pop.

Here's a screenshot of my glam room:

*Elizabeth Mott "All Over Shadow Brush"

I'm very excited to try this brush. I'm in need of some new brushes, so this came at a great time. Plus it's a really pretty pink with very soft bristles. I actually think I may use it as a contouring brush...we'll see

*Hikari Cosmetics Mechanical Eyeliner in "Storm" (grey)

Not sure about this. I like the color, and the eyeliner itself is very thin and precise, but when I tried it, it didn't look like I used anything. It was either too light or didn't come out.

*[Malin +Goetz] Mojito Lip Balm

LOVE THIS STUFF! I'm skeptical of lip balms. I hate when they have menthol in them, makes my lips tingle, and not in a fun way. This comes out thick, but not greasy. It feels very rich on my lips, like it's actually healing them.

*Pacifica "Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow" in "Ethereal"...a neutral, light golden tan

I used this as my face highlighter with the Elizabeth Mott brush, and I looked darn good!

*Probelle "Into the Blue" Nail Lacquer

This fits the color scheme of the bag, but at 32, I don't really need blue nail polish. I haven't tried it yet, but my friend says it takes at least 3 coats to look even remotely blue. That seems like too much work.

Overall, I really liked my bag. What do you think?

20 August 2014

{Out of the Box}: August 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag

Out of the Box is a feature I do to showcase and give a brief review of products in the subscription boxes that I receive.

Today's review is of my Ipsy makeup bag for the month. Ipsy is a service where "each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month. " If you are interested, please click here to use my referral code and help me earn free bags.

This month's theme is "Beauty Schooled", and all the cute little sneak peaks were school themed (they dress their samples up and "pose" them in scenarios that fit the theme).

(image via ipsy.com)

I love my glam bags, and Ipsy is probably my favorite subscription box. The quality of products and variety is pretty great. My only "complaint" is that their shipping notifications kind of stink. Last month, I got the bag before I got the email saying it had been shipped! They also don't post the tracking code online.

This month, I received:

*Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer (.25oz)--$40 for 1 oz
     I really liked my Dr. Brandt Microderm abraision scrub I got in a past bag, so I'm sure this will be amazing! I really like how it made my face matte, rather than dewy. I know dewy is "the look", but it makes me feel oily. It seems that a little big goes a long way.

*Urban Decay Perversion Mascara (sample size)--$22 for regular size
     MORE MASCARA! I finally find a mascara I love (Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara) and since then, I get a mascara from either Ipsy or PopSugar! That being said, I am excited to try Urban Decay Perversion Mascara. I really like Urban Decay products, so being able to try it before I buy it is very nice. This is better than the Be a Bombshell from the June GlamBag, but still, does not compare to my Mary Kay!

*J.Cat Beauty Flying Solo Eye Shadow in Half Naked (2.5g/0.09oz)--$2.99
This is a great neutral color. It looks like a mix of gold and orange, but don't let that scare you, it goes on great and just looks like a nice almost champagne-colored shimmer. Right now, I'm wearing it alone, but I could see using it as a base or a highlighter

*Jersey Shore Sun Mongongo Lip Conditioner (regular sized chapstick)--$5.50
     I'm picky with my chapsticks, I hate those that make my lips tingle. So, time will tell with this one. I am happy that it's USDA certified organic. This goes on very nice, doesn't have an overwhelming smell, nor does it make my lips tingle! WIN! I used it overtop the Tints and Sass lip and cheek stain from last month and it looks AMAZING!

*Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk (50mL / 1.06oz)--$19.50 for 3.2 oz
    I'm trying to go "low-poo" (shampoo less, and use sulfate and paraben free shampoo and conditioner), so this will be great on the days I don't wash my hair. (For a brief period of time, I tried "no-poo" and that just didn't work for me. I realize I was still in transition and my hair was getting used to it, but unfortunately, I was not. I felt like a dirty greaseball.) This does have parabens, so technically, not "no-poo", but if you can't/don't wash one day and you need something, this would be a good go-to, in my opinion!

I'll be honest, when I got my bag, I was a little disappointed as there wasn't anything that was WOW, and the quality of the bag it came in seemed a little cheap, but then when I used the products, I really like all of them. The bag still seems a little plastic-y and cheap, but I'll take it to school as a pencil bag, put it in my prize box, or use it to hold student iPad earbuds. Good job, yet again, Ipsy!

22 July 2014

{Out of the Box}: July 2014 Ipsy Box

Out of the Box is a feature I do to showcase and give a brief review of products in the subscription boxes that I receive.

Today's review is of my Ipsy makeup bag for April. Ipsy is a service where "each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month. " If you are interested, please click to use my referral code and help me earn free bags.

Here is my bag full of goodies:

And a little about each item....

~Bareminerals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Broad Spectrum Shadow in ($18 on ulta.com)

~Elizabeth Mott Tints & Sass in Cherry ($22.99). I've never used a lip and cheek tint before.

~Faith Aromatherapy Citrus-Ginger Anti-Oxidant Body Lotion (full size $17.99)

~POP Beauty Sunkissed Bronzer ($10). The one time I used a bronzer, I ended up looking like a clown. I'm a bit leary, but willing to give it a try. I've watched a bunch of videos on youtube on how to put on both bronzer and cheek tint. I think I can do this!

~Pur-lisse Pur-Protect Essential Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30 ($55 for 1.7oz). I always need moisturizer. I just hope it doesn't smell or make me break out.

I'm so happy I signed up for the Ipsy subscription bag. Even if I'm not 100% pleased with all the products, they're still fun to try. And a much better quality than I would have purchased on my own. This box/bag is definitely a keeper (unlike PopSugar, still on the fence about that one)

30 June 2014

{Out of the Box}: June 2014 Ipsy subscription

This month's Ipsy theme was "Pretty in Paradise", and I liked about half of the things in my bag. I really like the bag itself, though.

I don't feel like opening up the photo editor today and numbering each item, so from left to right (clicking the product name will take you to the site):

1. OFRA Universal Eyebrow Pencil ($13)--I do NOT need an eyebrow pencil. My eyebrows are thick and dark (actually darker than the pencil they sent--basically, they are jet black, except for that one random gray one). Now, that doesn't mean I won't look on the website and see what other products OFRA offers, but as for an eyebrow pencil, not needed.

2. Be A....Bombshell Lash Out Mascara ($15)--this was a full sized product, which was really nice (and apparently something Ipsy does a lot). This mascara is ok, but not the best I've ever used (that is my Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara). Be a Bombshell lengthens, but doesn't really volumize (and my Mary Kay does both). I'm using it right now over the summer to conserve my MK, and because I'm not really going anywhere.

3. Mark Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray ($6.65)--this smells SO GOOD. I don't have curls, but it gives my thin, fine hair a nice texture and some volume.

4. Realtree for Her Perfume ($24)--We got the sample size, but the price noted here is for the full size. I did not like this product. It does NOT smell good at all. It gives me a headache.

5. NYX ButterGloss in Creme Brulee ($5)---Creme Brulee is a nude/sheer color, but it doesn't make me look like death (as most nudes do). I kind of wish Ipsy had sent me a darker color, or something a little rosier, but this is great for summer. And it smells SO GOOD!

So all in all, another great bag.

23 May 2014

{Out of the Box}: May 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Review

What I got:

1. The bag---I'm not sure what it's made out of, but it feels like natural cotton. I like it and the pattern.

2. Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask---retails on the website for $40 for a 500ml container. This is a _______ml container, so obviously it would not retail for as much. But still! I used it this past weekend and love it. My hair is normally shiny and smooth, but this took it to the max! Even the next day it still looked great. I'm totally taking this with me to California in June (I hate hotel conditioners!)

3. HangTen Classic Body SPF 50 sunscreen---retails on website for $12.99.

4. Pacifica Mineral Eye Shadow Duo #2 (purple and white)---I couldn't find just a duo on the website, but for a quad, it's $14, which is pretty reasonable in my mind. (For finding the total of all items, I'm counting this as being worth $7, because a duo is half a quad.) The colors are way too light for me. It didn't look like I had any eye makeup on at all (and not in the good, "natural" way).

5. -Derma E Microderm Abrasion Scrub---retails on website for $29.25 (on sale) for 2 oz. It has a great lemon scent. I really like it.

6. Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Ellusive---retails at Target for $6.49. Much pinker than I thought it would be, so it's brighter than I was expecting. But I like it. It is very creamy and lasts for a really long time.

So, for $10, I got $95 worth of stuff! For the cost to me, plus the quality of the products I get, this bag is totally worth it.

25 April 2014

{Out of the Box}: April 2014 Ipsy Bag

It comes in an awesome hot pink bubble wrap mailer. Each month, the bag part of the theme. This month's theme was "Beauty Rocks".

First up, is Pop! Goes the Shadow eye shadow in Champagne. I like it, it's very light and easy to apply. It doesn't seem to smudge or crease.

Next is Big Sexy Hair Root Pump. I totally need all the volume I can get. It seems to give me a little boost, but I can't tell if it makes my hair look greasy by the end of the day. I don't use product on my hair, so this is new for me.

This is Cailyn lip gloss, I don't remember what the color name is. I like that it comes in a little pot, and the pot has a brush. I hate getting gloss under my nails. However, this color is kind of orangy on me, rather than pink. I'm not sure how I feel about it. It also is dry, not drying, but dry. It isn't slick, like normal gloss.

I tried for a while to get this flipped, but oh well. My most favorite item in the bag, Urban Decay Black Velvet eyeliner! It is a travel size, but it's big enough for me! I'll admit my makeup stupidity here and say I'm not sure how to sharpen it, but that's what Google is for, I guess :)

Lastly, is Dr. Brandt Microderm Abrasion (travel size). I've only used it once, but it's pretty awesome. The scent is great and makes my face feel wonderful!

All in all, I'm super happy with my subscription. At only $10 a month, the products I got are worth so much more than that, trial size or not.

05 March 2014

{Out of the Box}: A new subscription!

I joined Ipsy! What is Ipsy? Ipsy is a beauty subscription box, where you receive a glam pack full of samples and full size makeups, chosen for you based on your style profile and by their stylists. And the best part, it's only $10 a month! This one was a no-brainer for me. I spend that much a month on crappy products that I use once and then hate! This way, I get quality products and if I don't like it, at least I didn't spend $20-30 (or more!)

Click here to be join (and to give me a little boost, help me earn a free box!)

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