ipsy February 2015 Preview

Here is a my February bag! The picture is from my Instagram.

The theme was #ipsylove.

Full post coming soon!

Britney<3

ipsy January 2015

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My January bag was a lot prettier in person than the pictures. I didn't think I was going to like the design of the bag, but I really loved it. It is very cute for the new year.

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Alright now the products I got.

J. Cat Beauty FANTABULOUS Gel Eye Liner

This was the first time I'd tried J. Cat gel eyeliner and I have to say I was very pleased! The shade we received was blue black and I actually really liked it. It went on like silk and was long wearing after it dried of course. I really love this and it was full size.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glo

I was a little confused about this product. It is pink in the tube, super pink. I used it like a highlighter and it's a subtle sheen on the cheeks. I actually like mixing it with my foundation. It doesn't do a whole lot, but just a little hint of something extra. This sample will last for quite a while.

Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream

I was really wanting an eye cream so this came just in time. It doesn't have the best smell, but that is alright. I didn't find this amazing or anything. It was just okay. It kept my under eyes moisturized but it wasn't anything amazing.

Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow

There were two color options for this shadow, Ethereal and Treasure. I received Ethereal and it is a pretty nude shade. It is very pretty on the eyes. You can wear it alone or on top of a shadow to give it a shimmer look. You could also use this to highlight the face. I just love this.

Real Techniques fine liner brush

I have some Real Techniques brushes and this one also didn't disappoint. It worked fabulously with the gel eyeliner that came in my bag. I have to say that this little brush is pretty great. I didn't have a brush this slim in my collection so this is nice to add to it.


Overall, January was a hit as well. The makeup bag this month was great quality and very stylish. All my products were good for me.


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 December 2014

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The December bag was great except for the actual bag. I'm not a huge fan of black. Also mine looked cheap. It had random stitching that was off and it was not a very good shape either. It was just off. I wish it was better quality. It had the potential to be a very nice bag but just fell short for me. However, I loved my products!

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Here are the awesome products!

Beauty Without Cruelty A.H.A. 3% Facial Cleanser

A lot of people said this facial cleanser dried their skin out and I already have dry skin and this didn't over dry my skin. I just made sure to use extra moisturizer after using this. It cleans the face wonderfully and I think it actually made made the quality of my skin better. I loved getting this and I may purchase the full size product. This sample has gone a long way. 

Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush

This was my second brush experience with Crown Brush and I have to say I am super pleased. This is double ended so it is super convenient to use. It is incredibly soft. The first brush I tried was very scratchy and this one is just amazing. I used ipsy points and got another one I loved it so much. 

NYX Cosmetics Butter Lip Balm

There were four shade options in this NYX butter balm and I received Red Velvet. Thankfully it isn't as intense as it appears from the tube. I love the hint of color since it is a balm. It feels great on the lips. I wouldn't mind having all shades of this balm, of course, that is a little impractical.

Pixi by Petra Fairy Dust

I was very pleased with this product. I was actually surprised with this. With the name you would think this was a very shimmery or glittery product but it isn't. It is just amazing. The shade we received 

tarte deluxe lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara

Ipsters received this adorable mini tarte mascara! Besides being super cute it is amazing! This mascara is wonderful. I couldn't say enough great things about it. It combs the lashes so great giving great length and definition. I really love this and I'd like to try the waterproof version as well.

Overall, my December was great. The products were wonderful for me. I loved every single product, which is an awesome plus. I didn't like the makeup bag this month but at least what was inside was great.

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 November 2014

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The makeup bag this month was super cute. The glitter and pink go well together. It was just cute.

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Alright now the products I got.

Demeter Pixie Dust Roll On Perfume Oil

I have never heard of Demeter before getting this in my bag. I am always a little hesitant when it comes to trying out fragrances so I wasn't too excited to get this perfume oil. I really love that you it is travel friendly. Just toss it into your purse and you are out the door. The scent is very sweet. It is okay. I wouldn't personally pick this our and purchase it but it isn't unbearable or anything. It doesn't last very long once you put it on. You have to apply it throughout the day. I like wearing this to work because the scent isn't overpowering and it doesn't last that long.

Elizabeth Mott you're so FINE Eyeliner

I was excited to get this eyeliner. I was disappointed when I received it however. I didn't know that it came with glitter in it. It isn't the worst thing ever, but as an adult you usually don't wear straight up glitter pieces on your eyes, or I don't. Overall the product is fine I just didn't like the glitter aspect of it.

L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil

I got this not thinking too much about it, however I was surprised! This is a great lip crayon. The color is super pigmented. It went on very smoothly. It stayed on the lips for a good period of time when not eating or drinking of course.

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish

This polish is exclusive to ipsy and the shade is called Guys & Galaxies. It is a beautiful glitter. It works great over a base color and with a little work you can make it opaque on its own. Of course since it is a glitter polish you will kill yourself taking this off your nails. It is stunning, but a slight pain in the rear.

TEMPTU S/B Highlighter

This highlighter came in a gorgeous shade called Pink Pearl. It is a tiny baby sample size, however, since it is liquid it should last a good while. By just swatching it on the back of my hand I couldn't really get a good feel for the product. I didn't know if I was going to like it or not, but I really do now that I've had the chance to wear on my face. It is a very beautiful highlighter. It is an airbrush highlighter however you can use it just like normal liquid one. I really loved this little thing. However, I don't see myself purchasing the full size product for the price and because I'd rather use a powder finish instead of liquid. 

Overall, my November bag was great. All the products were a good choice for me. I loved the lip crayon and the highlighter. 

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 October 2014

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October's bag was an adorable teal quilted pattern. It is super chic and perfect for my style.

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Here are the products!

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ECRU New York Acacia Protein BB Cream Beauty Balm for Hair

This is a great product. It is extremely lightweight. This does wonders for frizz and fly aways. It really moisturizes hair without weighing it down. It smells great as well. You don't have to use a lot to get great results with this product. This makes your hair silky soft and smooth.

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Figs & Rouge Hand Cream

There were two scent options for this hand cream. Mango Mandarin or Rose Berry and I received the Rose Berry one. I really like it. At first the texture was quite strange but after you use it a couple of times you get used it. It is a watery feel until you rub in the product in and after that your hands feel so silky soft. I'd like to try the other scent as well. Besides the product being good the packaging is super adorable. 

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Jesse's Girl Mineralized Baked Shadow Powder

There were six color options in this eye shadow and I received Plum Frost. I am so glad that I got this color. It is such a pretty shade. It works well with my skin tone. I didn't really see any other shade that I would like so I'm very thankful I got this color.

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Skyn Iceland Mini Glacial Cleansing Cloths

These facial wipes are wonderful! The scent is amazing plus they work really well. This sample pack actually had a lot more wipes than I thought. A lot of people complained about them but I don't think they were rubbing the cloth to make it lather and that does make a difference. I thought these were amazing. 

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Starlooks Lip Gloss

This adorably sized sample came in the shade Guilty Pleasure. Starlooks claims this is a non-sticky formula, however, I found this very sticky. I'm not a huge fan of lip gloss anyway but I tried giving it a chance. This product was fine but it just wasn't for me. However, if you like lip gloss you may like this. It has a slight sweet scent which was okay and if you don't like a scent then you may not like this.

Overall, this bag was pretty good. I really like the design of the makeup bag. I really liked everything but the lip gloss. I loved the facial cloths and they eye shadow. 

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.