Ipsy Glam Bag July 2019

I have been debating whether or not to cancel ipsy. It’s my only subscription with the small size products. And truth be told I haven’t been loving the items they been sending. Maybe 2 to 3 are winners a month. I just love those bags and collecting them. I think it’s a obsession?

Red Earth Brighten Concentrate Oil - of the few face oils that have been sent this season, red earth has the most alluring scents. It may be the Kakadu Plum that helps this elixir leave your skin rejuvenated and baby 👶 soft. Retails for $45

Trust Fund Beauty in Where’s My Money - is an opaque pink lilac shade that makes your skin look tanner. Approved! A full NOTD post will be featured later. Retails for $15

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in Crown of My Canopy- at first when I open the bag and saw there was a wet and wild product my stomach dropped. What was this doing in my ipsy? But I gave it a chance; I swatched it and the color pay off wasn't great. I'd call it a baked bronzer cause this is so not a highlighter. Retails for $5.50

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Babe Alert - I’m definitely happy to not get another lipgloss although the shade is like so many others that I get in these subscription boxes. Smashbox's wand is pretty fantastic at making it easy to apply like you had a lip liner. The color dries quickly into matte and doesn’t dry out your lips badly. I would definitely check out this product in other shades. Retails for $24

South Seas 🌊 Skincare Mother of Pearl Illuminator - this illuminator dries fast and moisturizes without making you feel greasy, which is a hard feat. Honestly, I’m quite impressed and want a giant bottle. This product is the surprise of the glam bag; I really thought it was going to be another crappy primer that caused me to break out. But what a great summer product! Retails for $24

NOTD: Zoya in Stevie

Nails of the Day (NOTD) are making a comeback after a few years in the dark!

It's been ages since I've had a NOTD post, but I have plenty of polishes to show you guys. At least this year I was able to take advantage of Zoya's Earth Day sale. 

Brand: Zoya
Name: Stevie
Collection: Pixie Dust
Color: Violet
Texture: matte, texturized glitter
Coats: 1
Retail $: $10
Rating: A

RetroUrbanRainbow says.... My favorite collection from Zoya! It's great quality, where you only need 1 coat. The texturized glitter is unike any other formula. Plus it literally dries in 10 seconds...

Ipsy Glambag - May 2019

For May's Glambag, I'm more obsessed with the bag than the products! Are you looking? It's a glitterbomb of fantasticness spring colors. As for the items inside...not super impressed this month. FLOP. The lighting made the shots not so hot 😫

MAC's Prep + Prime Natural Radiance in Radiant Yellow - When I tested it on my hand, I didn't even notice a difference between the bare parts of my skin. I had no glow nor radiance as advertised. And this is MAC! It's hard to get disappointed from them. FAIL. Retails for $42

IBY BEAUTY's Radiant Glow Highlighter in 24k Magic - This highlighter is shimmery and buttery, so you can build it up for a beautiful glow. Retails for $14

HOLA NEON's Matte Liquid Lipstick in FOMO - When I picked this product of the bag and felt the sharp edges, I rolled my eyes thinking "not another terrible lip product packaging!" But if you ignore the case, everything else is impressive. The color payout is strong and vibrant with a clear red/berry. It dries almost instantly for a clean classy look. Retails for $17

PIXI by Petra's H20 Skindrink - lightweight, skin quenching gel that moisturizes your skin. My face felt a tad oily/greasy, I just wanted to wash it off. It claims the glycerin helps bind moisture into your skin...but my skin wasn't feeling this product. Retails for $22

Naked Cosmetics' Loose Pigment in Painted Canyon #6 - Unfortunately, my photography cannot capture the true color and essence of this product. I did find Naked Cometics' pigments hard to grab how beautiful and delicate it's colors are. #6 is metallic burgundy with flecks on iridescence. Retails for $15

 

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 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 May 2018

May's bag will make you want to travel abroad...

SLMISSGLAM's Sparkle Everyday Glam Beauty Sponge - blends liquid/creams, doesn’t absorb too much product - who hates wasting their makeup? The tapered wedge tip helps make targeting small areas much easier. Retails for $17

TONYMOLY's Painting Therapy Pack - wash off charcoal mask with Lava clay and kaolin clay. How cute is the tube? Retails for $6.50

TRÈSTIQUE's Mini Matte Blur Stick - swipe over your shiney areas to reduce it and minimizes the appearance of pores. Retails for $28

HUDA BEAUTY's Lip Contour in Trophy Wife - creamy lip pencil last for many hours and is water/kissproof. Retails for $19

APHRODITE's Olive Oil Face Scrub - scrub made from chamomile, grapeseed oil, and olive oil to unclog pores. Retails for $11 

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

 

Ipsy Glambag May 2017

 

I was really impressed this month with the foundation as one of the items. Does the bag remind anyone else of those backpacks from the early 90's? 

GLOBAL BEAUTY CARE's Charcoal Wash Off Mask - received this in multiple bags. RETIRE IT!

MANNA KADAR COSMETICS' Radiance Split Pan Bronzer and Highlighter Duo - this is the 2nd time I've received it. too pink for a highlighter, and dark for a bronzer...not a fan.

Estée Lauder's Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact - sheer foundation with 8 hour wear.  This is full sized! SCORE! 

TRÈSTIQUE's Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Tuscan Wine - in another bag I received a bright red and I LOOOOVED it. I'm equally as happy with this. I wonder if the rest of the brand is fantastic too. 

LUXIE BEAUTY's Luxie Dreamcatcher Precision Foundation Brush 660 - foundation brush that is made for liquid, cream, or powder foundations, concealers, highlighters AND bronzers.