BoxyCharm May 2019

I've been having major problem with my packages arriving lately. When UPS and FedEx use USPS's SurePost, it has an issue of not arrive and being lost in the mail. It's a fact I cannot stand Sure Post. I understand it's a way for UPS and FedEx to save money on lighter weighting products, but it's only causing the buying issues. Oh, did I mention it also takes 3x as long in shipment...awesome right? Not to get on a rant but my point was in the last couple months I've had 3-4 packages get lost by USPS. Thats a high percentage. When my BoxyCharm for May appeared to be lost and the tracking was not showing any movement I contacted customer service. Since, UPS and USPS couldn't locate the package BoxyCharm sent a "one time replacement." 10 days later both boxes showed up 1 day apart. What are the odds! Check out all the goodies below...

GlamGlow Gentlebubble Cleanser - The first thing I notice when I open May's box was this cleanser. The oil slick rainbow packaging is the same as the tube. The cleaner is a white pearl shade with no fragrance. It's not as effective as it's bubble sheet mask, but a good cleanser non the less. Retails for $28

Milk Makeup Blur Stick - I first saw Milk Makeup at Sephora over the holidays. I added that to the listed of companies to try out (after Fenty Beauty). As bloggers who dish out there own money on these products y'all know it can be hard to drop a few notes on collections. I was excixted to try out the Blur stick, ehich creates a shine free bases for your fondation to help with fine lines and mininmizing pores. I found it to give my skin a gorgeous luminous glow, which you can't tell in  the photo below. 😒 I love that you can blend it in easily and wear it on your bare face ---- and go out. Retails for $36

Alamar Blush Trio in Meduim Tan - It's rare I'm happy when my box contains a blush, but a palette of blushes? UGH. I looked through Alamar's website and checked out thier products; they do not have a vast selection at all but had some charming colors. I didn't swatch the palette since I'm gifting this to my cousin. (sorry!) Retails for $22

Ciate London Eye Lustre Creme Eye Shadow in Ice and Cupid - I've never used liquid eye shadow mainly due to the fact it's terribly difficult to blend and creases. But color me impressed! Oh and the color, the beautiful glittery and irradcent shades. Ciate's Lustre is the sure fire winner. Ice is a white, frosted with diamond sparkles. Cupid is a rose gold that I can't even with the shade. When I moved my hand with the swatch it changes color, truly a stunning tint. They are able to blend well or use them as liners - which I prefer. Retail for $22 each

Pur Pro Eyelash Curler - This curler has the rainbow oil slick coloring making it uber attractive. Most I've seen in various stores are black or just kind of...basic bitches. I never use eyelash curler due to the fact my flat lashes won't curl with or without mascara. But Pur's curler actually did the trick, as the picture shows. Looks like I'll be incorporating this puppy in my routine. Retails for $18

Luna by Luna in Alien - I'm surious why they choose the name 'alien' for this partly pigmented shimmery taupe lip gloss. I needed to use a few coats. Retails for $18

Vintage by Jessica Lip Pencil in Cashmere - When I checked out Vintage's website this product is not listed, whether it's sold out or absolete. The other lip pencil is a more upgrade version in different shades for $26.

Steve Laurant Lip Gloss in Posh - a thick, creamy lip gloss in taupe/deep pink color. Claims to be lightweight but I found it be a little sticky and heavy. Not something I would go for - I gave it to my mom, who actually enjoys it (she says it stays on all day). Retails for $22

Ipsy Glambag March 2019

 

March's bag is a metallic, rose gold that has an imprint of the phrase "and off she went to change the world." I approve of this message!

 

P.S. The font below got out of control and stuck...sorry :(

 

SPACE CASE COSMETICS Eyeshadow in Alien Love Child - deep violet/lavender with hints of iridescent. The texture was almost putty like and has great color payoff. Not to mention, out of this world packaging! :) Retails for $9

 
MORPHE's Mini Bronzer in Debutante - pocket size matte bronzer perfect for on the go. Blends seamlessly in and to make it EVEN better this size is for sale. Affordable much? Uh, YEAH. Morphe is a winner. Retails for $7

 

CIATÉ LONDON's Mini Lip Lustre in Wildfire - It appears moRE RED, THEN WHEN APPLIED. I WOULD SAY WILL BE USED ONTOP OF

GOOD MATTE. RETAILS FOR $19

 

AHAVA'S Purifying Mud Mask - THIS  MUD MASK HELPS KEEP your ACNE AT BAY, hydrates skin, ect. retails for $25

ESTATE COSMETICS' Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Pearl - this highlighter does not photograph well, but I'm quite the fan of out of the box highlighters. It builds easily for dimension. Retails for $10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ipsy Glambag August 2018

August's bag is a orange canvas like material. Very basic. :(


LARITZY's Lipstix in Plum - lip liner and lipstick all in one, this glides on fast and smooth. Retails for $20

HIKARI COSMETICS' Cream Pigment Eyeshadow in Fierce - shimmery, burgundy color that has staying power. Retails for $13

GLOW FOR A CAUSE's Lip Love Lip Balm in Flirt - has a delicious watermelon scent, with a fair tint of pink. Personally, I can't notice when applied - but it's buttery smooth on your lips. Retails for $6

CROWN BRUSH's Blush Highlighter Brush CB106 - Retails for $6

CIATÉ LONDON's Glow-To Highlighter in Moondust - BEAUTIFUL and blendable, this highlighter moves to the top of the list. Retails for $32

 

 

 

 

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 July 2017

NUDESTIX's Magnetic Matte Lip Color in Rose - easily applied, but slightly drying on my lips. I'm not a fan of nudes, but this color is growing on me. I love lip crayons. Retails at $24

 

 

SERAPHINE BOTANICALS' Lychee + Gold - pearly blush that is good for all skin tones. Retails at $14

 

 

TONYMOLY's I'm Real Sheet Masks in Green Tea and Lotus  - masks that leave the skin feeling soft and hydrated. Retails at $6 for both

 

 

11SKIN's Space Defence Bright Eye Gel -  brightening and minimizing puffiness to hydrating and minimizing fine lines, this little one is a winner. Retails at $190

 

 

CIATÉ LONDON's Wonderwand Gel - Kohl Hybrid Liner in Black - always thought Ciate only sold nail polish, this is a step up. Retails at $18