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August Ipsy Glam Bag + WHOLE MAKEUP LOOK!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hey guys! If you kept up with me over the last weekend then you saw a sneak peek at the products in this bag! When I checked my Glam Room before this arrived, I was actually really excited [and a little scared] for the Urban Decay lipstick. I decided to start creating looks starting with this bag and now I've spun out of control into the YouTube universe!

So, like always, let's start out with the breakdown of the contents and their values.

Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub: trial size - $6 [Full - $18]
Mica Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder in Bronze: Full - $14.95
Pixi Lash Booster Mascara: trial size - $8.50 [Full - $17]
Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream: trial size - $5.30 [Full - $16]
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Anarchy: deluxe sample - $11 [Full - $22]
BONUS: Lime Crime polish in Crema de Limon: $8

The total estimated value of this month's bag is $53.75 and the lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow will all last me quite a long time. So now let's go on to the individual products and my thoughts on them.

Okay, so I haven't actually used this scrub yet, but that's because I have some other facial masks/scrubs that I've been testing out. As soon as I use this I'll post it on my Facebook and maybe even do a video on it. What I can say is that there is very little smell to it. What you can smell is very subtle and sweet.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Scrub

I have reviewed this BB cream before and I'm sticking with those thoughts. This also came in one of the Pacifica beauty sets a couple of months ago. It doesn't really do much except moisturize and slightly cover up and blur some blemishes, so I use it under my normal makeup/foundation. It's a small tube so it should be used up in no time. I do like how smooth it goes on and how fast it dries. It doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or greasy.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream

I as happy to see a neutral colored eye shadow in this month's bag. I used this for the look at the bottom of this post. I love the amount of shimmer it gives off because it's not too intense. It's absolutely perfect for natural, glowing looks and for the upcoming Fall season.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Mica Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder: Bronze

The Pixi Lash Booster Mascara works like most waterproof mascaras I have used. I did curl my lashes before application because my lashes are impossible to work with in general. The brush is pretty nice and I had no clumping with application. It did make my lashes look a little bigger.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Pixi Lash Booster Mascara

Oh Urban Decay--Well, this was a shocker. I will not be wearing this often, but I have been complimented on how great this looks on me [hint: scroll down to watch my video]. It glides on so smooth and is so incredibly pigmented. It stays on all day even during daily eating/drinking. It wipes off just fine with makeup remover wipes. I'm super impressed with these and maybe I need more of them in my life.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Urban Decay Anarchy

Lastly, here is my bonus item. I was so excited to see the Lime Crime polish in my bag! When I applied it...well, not so excited. I had to use 3 coats and it still appeared a little streaky. Maybe it's because it's yellow.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Lime Crime Crema de Limon

Here is the look I created with my Ipsy products as well as some of my other go-to makeup products. If you'd like to see how I got the look, the video is posted right below it!

What's your favorite item from this month?

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Friday, June 07, 2013

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May Ipsy Glam Bag - My Very First One!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Hey guys! Look! It's my FIRST EVER Ipsy bag! For months I had been going back and forth deciding if I should get a beauty subscription box...and then if I did, which one -- Ipsy or Birchbox?

After asking some people on Facebook, I decided to go with Ipsy.

Below is everything I got in this bag. The Urban Decay Moondust was a bonus item -- YAY for that! Everything that has a price was received as a full sized item or an item that can be purchased from the company's website in that size. Here is a breakdown of MSRP/value:

Zoya polish: $8
NuMe Finishing Serum: 10ml Trial size
Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss: $15
Pacifica roll on fragrance: $12
Yaby concealer: $5
Urban Decay Moondust: $20

So, I received over $60 worth of goodies for just $10! I can't even believe it! Without the bonus Moondust, that's still $40 for all the items.

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag

The Zoya polish I got in my bag was Piaf. It's a lovely color [ha! see what I did there?] but I would never wear it on its own. I was hoping that they'd throw in Blu for me as I've been lusting for it ever since it came out. I'd probably use this in my nail art or as an accent for another mani. It worked well with just 2 coats!

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - Zoya Piaf

The NuMe Finishing Serum will definitely come in handy. Since I've started trying to style my hair [flat iron], and even just with my regular blow drying, I've been wanting something to keep my hair sleek and shiny. We'll see how this does with my hair!

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - NuMe Finishing Serum

Here is my juice Beauty Reflecting gloss! I thought it smelled delicious, and although the formula is a bit thick, I know it will stick to my lips for a while. This is also a perfect pink color for me. Not too girly and sheer enough for every day use.

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss in Pink

Tahitian Gardenia. Mmmmmm, it smells so fresh! You don't need much of this as it is super potent. Just a few glides on the wrist and up by your neck and you're set!

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia

At first glance this seems like too light of a concealer, but that's just on my hand. I'll have to try it out and see if it blends in or not. If not, hey, that's okay! I don't see it as a waste as I'm very happy with the rest of my items this month.

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - Yaby concealer

Finally, Stargazer. My moondust eyeshadow! Also, WOW at being $20 retail! If I ever go out, I'll definitely be sporting this color. Since I have it, I'll use it. I can't say that I'd buy this at the store on my own...unless of course I had gift cards and coupons! I'd really love to check out the other colors in this collection.

May 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag - Urban Decay Moondust in Stargazer

So, what do you think??? Do you get Ipsy? Do you get another subscription beauty box? What's your favorite item from this month?

If you're convinced that this is a GREAT deal each month, join the Ipsy community HERE.