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.

January Glam Bag

Hey y’all!

I was supposed to get this post up yesterday but ended up being in bed sick all day. L

Anyway, today I am reviewing the products I received in my January Glam bag from Ipsy.

First up is Pixi by Petra Mesmerizing Mineral Duo in Lavender Bloom. I really like this eye shadow duo. There is a bronze and purple color and I really like them both. The bronze is great for everyday wear whether all over the lid or as an accent on the crease or outer corner. I love the purple because I do a purple smoky eye from time to time to pop my green eyes and this is a great addition to that.

 The second thing in my glam bag was the Balm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) in Jac B. Bronze. I like how easy it goes on and it seems to have some staying power. The only downside to this is that it’s gold eyeliner so; it’s not something I would use very often. I think it looks best used at the inner corners, if doing a gold or bronze eye look.

Third is Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Peppermint Crème. If you’ve read any of my reviews before about lip balm, it’s that I don’t really use it. I have a night repair lip balm, which I swear by, and I stick to it religiously. I like the smell of this and will probably throw it in my bag in case I’m ever in dire need of lip balm.

 Number four is tréSiQue Mini Concealer Crayon in Bisque. The color is good but I am not a big fan of the formula. I like creamy formulas that blend well and don’t crack. This one really did not do the trick. Plus since I have pretty bad under eye circles, I tend to be somewhat picky about my concealer. I would potentially use this for the occasional blemish.

 The fifth and final thing I received in the January Glam bag was pur~lisse BLUE LOTUS 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum. Let me start by saying I love under eye serums and I am always open to trying new ones. This one however, I have used once and won’t be using again. The formula reminded me of an ointment and I really felt like it didn’t do much of anything. I was a little disappointed because other pur~lisse products I have used I love.

 All and all this bag was not the best for me. Sometimes you get all great things in your bag and sometimes you don’t. I just love it because it introduces me to new brands and products and in turn, I get to introduce y’all to new brands and products.

I hope this was helpful in some way, shape or form.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week!

October Glam Bag Review

Hey y’all!

I am so behind on this but, today I am finally reviewing all the products in my October Glam Bag from Ipsy.

I loved the 2-tone bag this month with black on one side and gold on the other. It will definitely be used for something. Now let’s move on to the actual review of the products.

First up, Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish in Inky Dinky. I first thought this color was purple and wasn’t super excited but when I put it on it is more navy. I was actually extremely impressed with this product. I put it on with no topcoat, and had no chips for over a week. The price point is pretty wallet friendly too. I would highly suggest this, and will probably be buying more colors.

 Next was Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick from theBalm Cosmetics in Committed.  I really liked this lip stuff and it’s what I’m wearing in all the photos. It has a gloss like applicator but dries matte and stays all day. I’m not completely in love with the color but they have others. The best part is, it has a minty flavor that I love!

The next “product” isn’t really a product at all. I finally received a brush this time and I was so happy. The Standard Eyeshadow Shader Brush from Royal and Langnickle Moda is amazing. It’s pretty stiff, which I like for applying shadow to my outer lid. Plus the brush is pink, which is always a win in my book. J

 The fourth product was a face wash. I’m usually a little skeptical about trying face washes since I have my own routine that I love; but I’ll usually try them at least once for reviewing purposes. The Exfoliating Pumpkin Facial Scrub from Peter Lamas was pretty amazing. Since this one is an exfoliator I skipped my Clarisonic and just used my hands. It made my face feel really clean and fresh and the scent was amazing. I would say it’s definitely worth trying if you’re looking for a new face scrub.

The last product in this bag was an Ipsy exclusive hand cream. If you’ve read my reviews before you know I’m allergic to scented lotions and therefore stay away from anything other than my Jergens and Nivea. Since it is exclusive to Ipsy you really aren’t missing out.

Overall I really liked the products from this month. I will be buying more nail polish and brushes and will be keeping the face scrub around for travel perhaps.

Make-up Wednesday? September Ipsy Bag

Hey y’all!

Happy hump day!

Normally I do makeup Monday but I went out of town this past weekend and got behind. Therefore, it’s Makeup Monday on Wednesday. Ha-ha.

Today I’m reviewing my September Ipsy bag product by product.

The first item in my bag, and possibly my favorite of the month, was a lipstick from City Color Cosmetics in One Nightstand. I love the color, and it’s similar to another shade I have, but this one is creamier. The formula is really rich and it has staying power. The price point is great and they have many shades to choose from.

The second product in my bag was a highlighter by Temptu. I must say I felt like this was a bit of a rip off as this is for an airbrush makeup system. They said it could be used with your fingers but when I did that, I still didn’t like it. It was extremely pink and didn’t blend well. Again, I was a little unhappy with this one.

The third item in my bag was The Phoenix, which is a hand/body lotion from Not Soap Radio. I’m going be honest and tell you I have not tried this. I am allergic to a lot of scented things especially body lotions and perfumes. I need to do some more research on this before I try it myself. I’m so sorry I can’t give you a real review on this. L Stupid allergies!

Next up was the Glam Glow Brightening Treatment. I was excited to try this product as I have heard good things about it. Let me start by saying it smells AHMAZING! It was extremely gritty which was great for exfoliating. I had just used my clarisonic so I felt like my face got a little too much exfoliating that evening. #oops after I washed the mask off my skin was really soft and smooth and it left me with a nice clean glow! I really liked this product.

Last up was Pixi by Petra Brow Powder Trio. (What I linked is different because the exact thing was special for ipsy.) I like this product for the most part since brows are all the rage right now. It gives you a light and dark color for your brows and a highlighter. The downside to this product is that it’s extremely small and there are no separators so the powders can easily get mixed together when you might not want that.

 Overall, this bag was my least favorite. While I did get some good stuff, I think the airbrush thing really let me down. I also wish there were a way for me to not get lotions since I can’t really use them. I would still highly recommend signing up for ipsy if you have been thinking about it as I think it’s a fun way to learn about new products! 

Lipstick I'm wearing: Mac Flat Out Fabulous | Nail Color: Essie After School Boy Blazer