Urban Decay Belated Birthday Haul

 

During my birthday month, Urban Decay emailed me my special "birthday" offer. FREE HIGHLIGHTER! oh-em-gee. They gave me a month to utilize the coupon. Here's my haul!

Vice Liquid Lipstick in Backtalk - UD's liquid lipsticks are great quality! The brush applies on precise and the color won't streak. Backtalk is neutral, creamy pink that stays for hours and hours. Retails for $18

 

Afterglow 8 Hour Highlighter in Sin - As far as birthday freebies go, this is topping my list. I'm a HUGE fan of highlighters. Sin is light, silky and because its so blendable - you can build it up. It's opaque with a pearl undertone. Retails for $26

Double Down Brow in Brown Sugar - the first thing I ever bought from UD was their brow box back in 2007. And it last for many years...when I had many more eyebrows hehe. They had just dropped this new brow box and I thought lets upgrade, baby! The Double Down Brow Box is made from high tech putty to powder formula to make your brows last up to 16 hours. 16?! Also comes with a mini brush to shape. Retails for $29

24/7 Concealer Pencil in DEA - This product is now discontinued, but UD has one of the best concealers. It last for hours and hours plus it's easily blendable. DEA is super creamy and medium light. Once I run out of this, I can't wait to try their new concealer. Retailed for $20

Ipsy Glambag January 2018

Ipsy Glambag January 2018

 

January 2018's bag gives me a retro vibe. Navy and electric blue mesh bag with neon pink and yellow stripe.

NYX's Lip Lingerie in Beauty Mark - NYX is one of my favorite brands, but I was so disappointed when they sent me this ugly "poop" shade. But when paired with their chromatic it's wearable! Retails for $7

CIATÉ LONDON's Fierce Flicks Liquid Eyeliner - long wearing and fast drying, Ciate doesn't let you down. Retails for $19

BEFINE SKIN CARE's Exfoliating Cleanser - brown sugar, almond and oats are the main ingredients in this scrub - which intrigues me.  Retails for $24

ALTERNA HAIRCARE's Caviar CC Cream - leave in treatment protects against heat, frizz and damage. Retails for $20

CITY COLOR COSMETICS' Contour Palette - mini palette consist of contour, bronze and highlighter. Retails $5

 

Ipsy Glambag December 2017

The December 2017 Glambag is a beautiful ice blue bag/clutch with a glitter border by the zipper. It screams NYE and holiday, and I just adores it! My Ipsy got lost in transit, so another was sent. A couple weeks after the replacement was received the the original showed up...SCORE. 2 bags baby!

PURLISSE BEAUTY's Coconut + Rice Nourishing Sheet Mask AND Green Tea + Ginger Treatment Sheet Mask - great mask to help nourish your skin. Retails for $8 each

TONYMOLY's The Chok Chok Green Tea Watery Cream - Korean gel moisturizer, made with green tea. Retails for $15

SMASHBOX COSMETICS' Be Legendary Lipstick in Legendary - a beautiful, creamy and classic red lipstick. Doesn't every girl need one? They claim it can be used as a blush too. Retails for $21

LUXIE BEAUTY's Precision Shade Onyx Brush 239 - angled brush, Retails for $14

Glamour Dolls x Lisa Frank Eyeshadow in Heartthrob - I was stoked to get something in the Lisa Frank collection, but do not like this color at all. YUCK. It's a matte and warm brown...pass. Retails for $7

Ipsy Glamblag August 2017

 

For the month of the August I got scattered, hence the crappy stock photo...

MARC ANTHONY's Strictly Curls Curl Envy Perfect Curl Cream - for a drug store brand, this was quite impressive. Light and lemony, leaves my hair bouncy.

AURORA's Pro Cover Up Concealer  -  thick concealer for coverage, but not great for very dry skin

GLAMOUR DOLLS' Romantic Rose Blending Brush  -  cannot go wrong with another brush!

 

PACIFICA's Coconut Blush Duo  - blush infused with coconut, which had me intrigued. Downside? The box was so tight it took 10 minutes to get the item out! :(

THEBALM COSMETICS' theBalm Voyage Vol. 2 Eyeshadow  -  ugly brown eyeshadow that Ipsy keeps sending me. STOP FOR THE LOVE OF GODDESS!

 

 

Ipsy Glambag March 2017

March's bag is a great double for a clutch or makeup bag. It's delicate and pastel pink separated by the distracted of the black stitching. The size is great to store your brushes for traveling!


Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Mini - Using aluminum oxide crystals to buff away dead skin cells and truly leaves your complexion wondrous. BEST EXFOLIATOR EVER. Retails at $45


tarte cosmetics tarteist™ quick dry matte lip paint in vibin - Tarte put out a great line of matte lip paint including a wand that is easy to apply. Retails at $20


OUAI Treatment Masque - Keratin and amino acids add back strength and prevent damage. Retails at $20


mPrincess Pressed Eyeshadow in Chestnut - I can’t catch a break…Ipsy stop sending me products in brown shades… Retails at $17


VASANTI COSMETICS Professional Contour Eyeshadow Brush - another fluffy brush for my collection :) Retails at $20

            

 

Ipsy Glambag February 2017

 

NYX Professional Makeup Butter™ Lipstick in Ripe Berry - I wasn’t sure I would care for the Butter line, but it was a sure fire winner mixing matte and cream. Retails at $6


Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in $12 Latte - UGLY. Why does Ipsy keep sending me brown shades?! FAIL. Retails at $15


BelláPierre Cosmetics Volumelash Waterproof Mascara - Points for giving volumious lashes, but it does not save from constantly rubbing off under your eyes. Retails at $8


Promise Organic’s NOURISHING COCONUT MILK DAILY FACIAL SCRUB WITH WALNUTS & SUGAR - I love the soft skin effects and removing dead skin. My dry as the desert skin thanks you! Nothing is perfect of course, especially the smell it gives off when it comes out of the tube. Smelling the opposite of what it advertises. Retails at $10


True Botanicals Resurfacing Moisture Mask - Fantastic mask, which also doubles as face lotion. Retails at $90

 

Peony Shadow Trio - Swatch and FOTD

Peony's shadow trio is one of the things I got in the monthly bags from Ipsy. Below are my swatches and just a basic wearable for work or cocktails with friends. I call it a winner! Not  much else to say cause I'm about to rush out the door...