Ipsy Glam Bag Plus January 2020

 

Hello, 2020! It's still bizarre for me to write 2020, like futuristic. 😎 I am a little in love with this bag; one side is full marble and the other half is metallic rose gold and marble. At first glance, these products seem small for full-size and after doing research on each item I found that not all of them are indeed full-size.

Hanalei Company Lip Treatment in Clear - A blend of hydrating oils, with rare kukui oil—a Hawaiian nut rich in vitamins A, C, and E, and essential fatty acids. It also contains agave, aloe, and grapeseed oil. This balm has such a faintly sweet taste it’s almost imaginary, but the effects on the lips...stellar. The lip treatment which is quite large for lip products is natural and feels great on your lips without those addicting properties like Carmax. Retails for $20

Illamasqua Liquid Eyeliner in Black - The inky-black and smudge-proof formula dries to a semi-matte finish. I have so so so many black eyeliners, I want to scream in frustration - but Illamasqua's has reason to be moved to the top. It glides on smoother and than any I've ever used! Retails for $22

Complex Culture Press & Set Bronzer Brush - This 2-in-1 setting and bronzing brush helps you apply powder products seamlessly. The dense Syn-tech bristles blend out the product evenly with no streaks or blotches. Retails for $35

Purlisse Blue Lotus 4~in~1 Eye Adore Serum - This 4-in-1 formula deeply penetrates the skin to deliver a nutrient boost that helps ease fine lines, crows feet, dark circles, and puffiness. A unique peptide blend of plant-based powerhouses (French marine plants, soy proteins, and vitamin E) combat signs of aging. The full size Retails for $58 - which irks me, this box is supposed to be all full-sized!

Flesh Glisten Drops in Whisper - This versatile liquid highlighter can be used on bare skin, mixed with moisturizer, or tapped over makeup for a luminous look. The pearlescent rosy blush shade is designed to flatter all skin tones. The formula contains gelled water for a dose of hydration that keeps your highlight looking fresh, never cakey. I'm immensely disappointed in the size, this product is great at leaving your skin "fresh and dewy". Retails for $28

Ipsy Glambag July 2018

July's Glambag is a beautiful iridescent blue!


SAGE COSMETIC's Nail Polish in Red Carnival - a rich orange/red polish that glides on easily. Also, has great shine to it. Retails for $5

LA BEAUTE FATALE's Lipware in Vibrate - finally I'm sent a color that is...pure ME. Creamy and vibrant, easy to apply. Retails for $28

ORGANIC PHARMACY's Hand Cream in Marigold & Comfrey - I'm intrigued that its claims to have anti-inflammatory properties. Retails for $32

AHAVA's Facial Mud Exfoliator - made from mud of the Dead Sea while hydrating. Retails for $32

LORAC COSMETICS' Front Of The Line PRO Eye Pencil - Lorac's eye pencil is creamy and smooth. But the cake topper is it's retractable - not something I see in a pencil like this one. Retails 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 October 2017

For October I appreciated the creativity that was put into the bag. I've always been a big fan of Halloween and the horrors of the month of October. The dark maroon bag has a ghost design of lace and where the Ipsy monogram zipper usually is - now has a black bat. ADORE.

FIRST AID BEAUTY's Ultra Repair Cream - they claim it's not greasy, but I found it was a little bit. And it caused my skin to break out as well. Retails for $30

Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion - UD was my first eyeliner I ever bought and I still stand behind it. Classic and solid! Retails for $20

MAKE UP FOR EVER's Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation - Can you truly go wrong with Make Up Forever? Only of they send you the wrong shade in my case. But still MUFE is always EPIC.  Retails for $43

NEON & CO.'s Treatment Oil -  shine on hair! Retails for $25

RIMMEL LONDON's Lasting Finish by Kate Nude Collection in Shade 47 - not my shade type, or brand preference. Retails for $5

NOTD: China Glaze in Creative Fantasy / Whirled Away

Exactly one month ago was my last post. :( 

I'm trying to balance life with 2 blogs, which has proven difficult. I just back from Miami, which I had a business trip there for a few days. The ocean is absolutely beautiful out there! As usual life has been busy busy busy, but on the work from I was promoted twice in a month. :) Very exciting and I'm happy. Anyways, onto...

This is the last one with my lame Sally nails, finally. 

Creative Fantasy is a unique purple. It's almost a neon purple with a jelly finish. I used 2 coats, but it covered some nails great and others weren't completely opaque. The color was a little part matte, but I did use a top coat. To top it off I also used, Whirled Away. I wanted to run away after using this color. The glitter was extreme pain to get coverage. The end result was: frumpy mess.

Brand: China Glaze 

Collection: Cirque du Soleil 

Color: jelly, neon purple and black hex and bar glitter

Name: Creative Fantasy / Whirled Away

Retail $: 6.99 

Rating: C-

NOTD: China Glaze - Tinsel Town

 

Tinsel Town is part of China Glaze's Let in Snow collection. Its a dark gray/black base color with lots of silver glitter in multiple sizes. The coats are think and in some cases you would only need one. This is my favorite color in the collection. What is your favorite?

Brand: China Glaze

Name: Tinsel Town

Coats: 2

Color: dark grey, glitter

Price: $6.99

Rating: B+

 

Halloween 2011: Lashes

I was so excited when I found these lashes at Ulta! How nifty are they? I don't wear crazy lashes, I usually opt for the normal ones. But I really got excited about them. They are absolutely gorgeous and dramatic. Unfortunately, they are flimsy and way too big. I would never wear them out and I got as far as 2 hours wearing them. It;s a no-go. Sad panda!