ipsy September 2014

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I'm sure a lot loved this bag however I didn't really care for it. I'm just not a fan of grays and blacks when it comes to bags and accessories. It is pretty but just not for me personally. However, no big deal. 

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Here are the products that I received.

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Hikari Lipstick

I got this beautiful lipstick from Hikari Cosmetics. I had never heard of this brand before so I was excited to try this out. First off this is a very pretty color. The shade is called Cabernet. I really loved it. I'm wearing the lipstick in this Instagram post. It's is a creamy texture. The color is opaque. I'd say I got a good 5 or 6 hours wear time with this. The color fades nicely into a stain type look. Of course wear time will vary depending on if you are eating and drinking. I love this lipstick. Also, this is a matte finish and can be slightly drying for some so be conscious of that and use a lip balm before applying if needed to get your lips hydrated.

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Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eye Pencil

I got the color Fringe, which is a brown shade. I'm very thankful for that because I don't see myself wearing the gun metal color. This brown is a nice everyday shade. I like it for "no makeup" makeup looks. I like wearing it to work as well because it gives a hint of definition to the eye without drawing too much attention. Overall this isn't a bad eye pencil at all. Some also use this for their brows. I personally haven't tried it but I don't see why it wouldn't work especially since it is a waterproof formula.

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Be A Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder

First off, it took me like a week to get the tiny plastic seal off this powder! I just couldn't get my hands to work for me, haha! This is a great setting powder. I used it under my eyes, around my nose, and on my cheeks. It really helped with shine and minimizing the look of pores. It gives off a slight airbrushed looked. It is a great powder. It really makes your skin appear flawless.

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Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask

I used this the first time and wasn't really impressed. I didn't think it did that much to my hair, however, whenever I went to work my coworker was like your hair looks great. I'm like, oh thanks, not really thinking anything about it. Well, then I realized whenever I used this they would mention my hair looked great. They said it looks so healthy and pretty. I guess this works after all. I just wasn't seeing it like everyone else was. Overall, after hearing comments about my hair I'd recommend this for sure. It's lightweight yet moisturizing. I give it a thumbs up.

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Nourish Organic Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser

First let me state that if you don't like organic smells then stay away from this. I loved the actual product however hated the smell. I got used to the smell the more I used it but goodness did I hate it. The cleanser worked great for me and I would have bought a full size if it wasn't for the scent. I just wasn't feeling the cucumber and watercress at all. Overall great face cleanser, but the downside is that scent for me.

All in all I liked my products this month. The bag wasn't my favorite but that's okay with me. We can't be 100% satisfied all the time. I'm really loving ipsy and all the different products I've received so far.

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.

ipsy August 2014

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The bag for August was cute. It goes well with back to school. It is a cute white with orange polka dot pencil case.

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Absolute Lip Balm

I was excited about this balm until I actually got it because I received the grape flavor instead of the green apple. I hate grape, sadly. Other than that it was okay. I don't grab it a lot because of the flavor though and the fact it has glitter in it.

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Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner

This product is fantastic. It works super well at minimizing pores and creating a smooth canvas for your foundation. I only use this on my cheeks and around my nose. You can use it wherever you need to. I really enjoyed this sample. This does have a scent so if you don't like that then you might want to stay away from this. I personally didn't mind the smell. Once you have the product on the smell fades away.

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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

I couldn't say enough about this mascara. It is amazing. It makes your lashes extremely black and super long. It is a little wet so be careful when applying it, but other than that it is perfect. I loved everything about this sample. I however can't bring myself to pay $22 for a mascara. If you have the money to just throw at makeup then for sure give it a shot. Everyone has different eye and eyelashes so what works great for me may not work great for you.

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Coastal Scents Forever Blush Sample Duo

Not going to lie this was seriously a baby sample. However, I didn't really mind that aspect of it. The colors were both very pretty and wearable. I have light skin and these worked great for me. It was a little challenging to sample each color but you can do it. I liked the colors together as well. All in all the quality is very nice. They are pigmented and durable. I would like to try out more shades. 

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Lord & Berry Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil

This was a little baby sized eyeliner. It was okay. Nothing to rush out and purchase especially for the price tag. There are better ones in my opinion at the drug store. I personally didn't really love this, however, you may.

Overall my bag this month was pretty good. The samples were a little on the small side but that is okay with me. I really loved the mascara, primer, and blush. Three out of five isn't too bad. 

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.

COVERGIRL VoxBox

I haven't done a VoxBox in a while and recently I received this Covergirl one about their new mascara Full LashBloom. It comes in an adorable pink tube shaped like their LashBlast line.

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It is super cute and pink. The bristles are a pink plastic. They are a little prickly so be careful when you are getting really close to your roots of your lashes. The color is a nice dark black. It isn't waterproof, however, I didn't have an issues of it sliding around all over the place. It was easy to remove thank goodness. Nothing like having to fight to remove your mascara. 

It gives a nice look to your lashes, or it did to mine anyway. You have to remember that not everyone has the same eye or eyelashes and that mascara will work differently for each person. For me this did a great job and separating my lashes and giving them a nice full look. I love wearing this everyday. It is easy to apply and doesn't clump up. It holds curl good for me and I always curl my eyelashes before any mascara since they are slightly straight. 

Overall, I would say this is a great product. It looks great on my lashes. It is super lightweight. It stays on and is easy to remove when you are ready to. It's a good day to day mascara.

Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Any opinion is my own.

ipsy July 2014

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This month's bag is super adorable. Bright pink with the scalloped edges is perfect for me.

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Alright, lets explore what I got!

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bareMinerals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum SPF 15

There were two color options for this sample and I received the shade Divine Wine. I love this shade. It is great to wear alone or to use as a base for your other shadow. This is very opaque and long lasting. This is a super fast and easy way to have some color on your eyes. I really love it. I would like to buy more shades.

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Elizabeth Mott Tints & Sass

This product is lovely. It's packaged adorably and smells sweet like cherries. It stains the lips and cheeks to a beautiful rose color or build it up to a red. This will stay all day long. I would definitely recommend this product to others.

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Faith Aromatherapy Citrus-Ginger Anti-Oxidant Body Lotion

This was not the product for me. As soon as I took the plastic wrapper off the bottle the ginger smell hit me in the face. I despise ginger anything so I knew this wouldn't be for me. I didn't even test out the lotion to see if I liked the formula because I knew I'd probably vomit from the ginger scent being on my skin. It may be great for someone else but not for me. I'm not going to say this is a bad product. I really wish I had a different scent combo that way I could have tried it.

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POP Beauty Sunkissed Bronzer

This bronzer is a good shade for me. It had great pigmentation so you don't have to apply a whole lot of product to get results. I'm a pretty pale person and I didn't have any trouble getting this to work for me. I use this nearly every day. I really like this and recommend it to other for sure.

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Pur~lisse pur~protect essential daily moisturizer spf 30

I really enjoyed this moisturizer and loved that it has spf 30. The only downside to this product is the price! It is so expensive. A 1.7oz bottle is $55 and that is crazy to me. I liked this so much, but I won't be purchasing it because of that crazy price tag. If you have the money then go ahead and buy it because it's great!

Overall July's bag was great. I loved the makeup bag. The pink and scalloped edges are too cute. I really loved every product but the citrus and ginger lotion. I really enjoyed this bag.

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.

ipsy June 2014

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June's bag was designed by Rebecca Minkoff. It is very pretty and perfect for Summer. I really love it.

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Lets dive into the products!

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Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara

This mascara seems to be hit and miss with each bag. Mine didn't smell off or anything thankfully. I tried this out and it is a okay mascara. It doesn't do a whole lot for my lashes. It does an excellent job at separating the lashes but that is about it. This is a good everyday or work mascara.

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Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray

This beach spray was good and smelled great. It worked as it is supposed to. I wouldn't run out to purchase this again though because I personally don't like styling my hair wavy or "beachy." I prefer my hair just straight. I liked using this and then pulling my hair into a high pony. It gave good texture.

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Nicka K New York Shimmer Eyeliner

There were two color options for this liner and I received the blue. I'm not a big fan of the color because you can't wear it daily. The formula was great. Went on super easily and lasted all day. Sadly, I wish I had different color.

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NYX Butter Gloss

There were three color options you could receive and I got the shade Apple Strudel. This was my first time trying a NYX Butter Gloss and I'm in love. The shade is stunning for me and the formula is just fantastic. I would love to have just about every shade. It is super creamy and pigmented as well. I was pleased with this product.

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Laneige BB Cushion

This sample came with three shades. I used the light shade and it worked great for me. This was a very nice product. I enjoyed using it and would recommend it to others. It looked great on the skin and was light to medium coverage. 

Overall this bag was okay for me. I really loved the bag design this month. I didn't feel I needed to run out and purchase the full size of each product I received however I did enjoy trying each one. I really loved the NYX Butter Gloss.

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.

ipsy May 2014

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I loved the bag this month. The adorable green leaves is perfect for me. I still carry this one in my purse each day. It has a pretty good amount of space in it. It holds my makeup I keep with me and some.

Hang Ten Classic Sport SPF50

I'm the average person and I use something from the drugstore so I didn't really see the need to run out and purchase this adorably packaged sunscreen. It worked great. I used it on a day I went to a theme park and it kept me from burning. I used it on my face that day too and I didn't break out or anything crazy, which is a super plus. Overall it is a fine product but I prefer the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration sunscreen.

Pacifica Mineral Eyeshadow Duo

There were two options you could receive and I got Moonbeam and Unicorn duo. I was really excited about this until I used it. The colors aren't very pigmented. You have to apply so much to try and get any color on the eyes. It works great if you want a light natural look on your eyes but if you wanted the plum color in the pan then you will be disappointed. 

Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer

Four different color options for this nail polish. I got the color shown here, Champagne. It looked terrible on my hand. It didn't work with my skin tone. I gave it to my Mother-in-law and it looked great on her nails. I was sad that I couldn't wear the color so I don't really know if I like the polish or not because all I did was swatch it on myself. I wish I had gotten the red or the pink color instead.

Pur~lisse pur~moist hydra balance moisturizer

This worked great for my combination skin. The only downside to this is the price! This is crazy expensive for a daily moisturizer. I'm sure you can find a product that works just as nice at a lower price point. If you have money to just throw around then go right ahead and purchase it. It's a great lightweight moisturizer. Full size is $55 for 1.7oz bottle.

Crown Brush Pro Blending Fluff Brush

I love makeup brushes and was super excited about getting this. However, mine was scratchy. I don't reach for it very often because it can irritate my eye and make it itchy. This was a big fail for me, sadly.

Overall my May bag was decent. I really enjoy the makeup bag this month. The products weren't anything to die for though.

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.

ipsy April 2014

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Benefit lollitint

This was amazing! A little goes a long way. I still have plenty of my sample left to use. It is easy to apply and build up if you want a stronger color. I had wanted this for so long and all my waiting paid off since I got this in my second bag! It was as wonderful as I had hoped it to be. Plus, this sample size is just adorable.

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Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm

This amazing Cailyn lip balm came in two shades and I received the shade acid pink which is a crazy hot pink. It is stunning. I wouldn't call these a "lip balm" because they are like a lip stick. It is super pigmented and long lasting, for me anyway. It has a nice matte finish and it didn't feel too drying on the lips. A lot of people dislike the packaging but I think it so smart. The lip brush is made into the cap, which I think is just amazing. If you want to touch up on the go it's perfect. I would love to own nearly every shade, haha, impractical I know.

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Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil Travel Size

This is such a creamy eye pencil. I've never tried an Urban Decay eye pencil before and this is a pretty good size to test out. It is super pigmented. This stays on pretty well. I really like this for the tightline or the waterline because the pencil glides on so smoothly. It didn't irritate my eye or contacts which is a super plus. It is a really great product.

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City Color White Gold Shadow & Highlight Mousse

When first trying out this product I didn't really enjoy it. I just wasn't comfortable using it. After trying it out I like it. It is a pretty highlighter. I love to use it on my cheek bones and my brow bone. I'm quite a pale person and this works great for me.

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KISS Looks So Natural Lashes

There were five different styles of lashes sent out and I got the "Shy" style. They are very pretty. I loved them. I didn't enjoy the glue and opted to use my own the next time I wore these, however, I really enjoyed the lashes. They feel so comfortable on and looked great. 

Overall April's bag was great! I really liked everything I got. I don't really see me using the bag all that much but it's pretty cute with the record on it. All the products were great choices for me, so great job ipsy on that.

Disclaimer: I purchase ipsy each month with my own personal money. Any review is my personal opinion. All pictures are from the ipsy website unless stated otherwise.