NYE Makeup

Hey y’all!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas with family and friends and got everything they wanted from Santa.

Now that Christmas is gone, it’s time to look forward to my favorite holiday…New Year’s Eve!

Today I put together everything you’ll need for the perfect NYE hair and makeup. I will definitely be using all of these products on Saturday night so let me know if you have any questions or need inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by and check back tomorrow for some great NYE accessories!

1. Mascara

2. Dry Bar

3. Sparkle Lipstick

4. Mascara Primer

5. Eyeliner

6. Setting Spray

7. Redkin Hair Spray

8. MAC Pigment

9. False Eyelashes

10. Primer

11. Naked Smokey Pallet

12. Sephora Lip Stain (Always Red, Blackberry Sorbet, & Sweet Raspberry)

April Glam Bag

Hey y’all!

Happy Tuesday.

Today I’m reviewing my April Glam Bag from Ipsy.

This month was overall a good one for me.

First off, I got another brush. If you’ve read my reviews before you know I love getting brushes because my brush game is seriously lacking. This month I got the Just Blending In Blending Brush from L.A.B 2 Live and Breath Beauty. It’s really soft and does its job perfectly!

My second favorite item in this bag was the Tarte Lipsurgence lip creme in Wonder. Y’all know I love my lip stuff (i.e. lipstick, stains, sometimes glosses, etc.) and this one is great. It packs a good amount of color and is really moisturizing.  The color is really pretty too. It’s not super bright and compliments my natural lip color really nicely.

The third item in this month’s bag was a concealer, and I will admit I was pretty skeptical. My first thought was a concealer could be really tricky, and coming in a monthly subscription just really scared me, but it surprisingly, it matched pretty well. I would say I’m blessed and cursed in the fact that I don’t have breakouts really (blessing) so the only place I use concealer is under my eyes because I have pretty bad dark circles (curse). The great cover up ultimate concealer by em cosmetics (in shade medium warm) is a little on the thicker side but blends perfectly with a beauty blender. This along with my new color correcting is perfecting for hiding my dark circles!

The fourth item I just recently tried because I thought it was regular lotion but was actually face lotion and I really like it. The Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream  by Ren Skincare is pretty great. It smells amazing and makes me feel like I’m at the spa. It is definitely a day cream meaning it’s not super hydrating. If you have dry skin, I would recommend using something else at night.

The last item I have not used. The Don't Despair, Repair! Gel-to-Oil Overnight Repair Treatment by Briogeo requires you to put it on at night and wash your hair in the morning. I am not a morning person so I RARELY wash my hair in the morning. If you try, it let me know what you think.

If you are thinking about a monthly subscription, I really recommend Ipsy.
Subscription boxes are a great way to try new products and learn about new brands. I also love that a few of my girlfriends get it so when we get things we don’t like or want we just switch. Another good idea is taking all the stuff you don’t want and give it to your mom or sister. (I’m keeping all my stuff in one of my bags and plan on giving it to my mom when I see her in a couple months.)

March Glam Bag Review

Hey y’all! Sorry I have been MIA on here. I haven’t been able to shoot any outfit looks lately but thought I would do some makeup posts this week. I should be able to shoot some styled looks this weekend so, be on the lookout for those next week.

Today I am reviewing my March Glam Bag from Ipsy.

I was very pleased with this month’s bag.

Let’s start with my favorite item from this bag, which is Precision Ink liquid eyeliner from ILLAMASQUA in Abyss. I was a little weary at first because the applicator intimidated me but I have since perfected my cat eye skills with it. Seriously perfect cat eye every time. I am obsessed and so thankful. (No more tape.) I will be purchasing this when I run out.

 The second item was the Dead Sea Wash Off Mask by Global Beauty Care. I love trying new masks. This one made my skin feel so soft and refreshed after. I’ve only used it once but will definitely be using it again soon!

 The third thing in this bag was a Loose Powder Brush by Me me me. I really need to up my brush game so, I am always thankful when I receive one. This one is a little small for my allover powder but perfect for my banana powder, when contouring. It’s the perfect size for getting under my eyes and it’s so soft.

 Item number four was LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss from Model Co in Socialite. I’m not a big lip-gloss person but this one isn’t bad. It’s not extremely sticky like most glosses. (That’s always a win in my book.) It’s goes on almost clear and has a watermelon flavor to it. Honestly, it takes me back to my middle school days in a good way!

 The last item in my March Glam Bag was Baked Bronzer in Heat Wave by Be A Bombshell Cosmetics. Since its “baked”, it definitely has some sparkle in it. That being said I tend to stay away from makeup with sparkle in it. I like the product overall and would possibly use it in the summer when I’m a little tanner.

 I hope you enjoyed this review. I really can’t recommend the Glam Bag enough. I might not always like everything I get but there are at least 2-3 items every month that I LOVE. It’s a great way to try new brands, formulas, and products. If you’ve been thinking about a subscription, I would highly suggest this one.

 I’ll be back Thursday with another makeup review on products I have bought lately including my new holy grail, can’t live without makeup item.   

I hope you have a great Tuesday and as always thanks for stopping by!

February Glam Bag

Hey y’all!
Sorry for my absence last week! Things have been crazy…per usual. Anyway, today I’m back and reviewing my February Glam Bag.

First, I have to apologize. One of the products is not pictured because I gave it to a friend before I photographed it. It was a lotion and if you have read my reviews before you know I never use those because I have an allergy. I still want to link the product so here it is. What I can tell you is that it smelled like candy, which I’m usually not a fan of anyway.

Ok now onto the products I still have and photographed.

First up is Trust Fund Beauty nail polish in I'm Kind of a Big Deal. I have tried this brand before and loved it. The names are so fun and the product itself is great. I had this color on my nails for a little over a week before I saw a chip. In addition, the polish brush is a little bigger than average, which I like!

The second product is Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment in Sierra Nevada #05. I would compare this to MAC pigment. It’s a very buildable product so you can use a little for a subtle look or a lot for a more dramatic look. Only downside since it is a loose powder it can be messy so just be careful.

The third thing is Sparkling Lip gloss in Pink Sequin from VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind. The color is pretty but reminds me of stuff I wore in middle school. It’s also extremely sticky which is a big turn off.

The last item in this bag is possibly my favorite. The Small Tapered Blending Brush from Luxie Beauty is amazing. It’s really soft and applies eye shadow effortlessly. I’ve been using it in my crease and outer corner and have ZERO complaints.

I hope these reviews are helpful. I cannot recommend ipsy enough. It introduces me to new products every month and sometimes I get an old favorite I may have forgotten about. If you are in a product rut, I would highly recommend signing up. Plus you get these cute pouches every month that are great for organizing things in your purse, beach bag, etc.