Ipsy May 2016 GlamBag

Ipsy May 2016-Glam Bag Review

I can honestly say that Ipsy you did not let me down with this GlamBag!! First, in my humble opinion, no bag can go wrong when it includes a makeup brush!  So here are my thoughts on a few of the items.  Some I have not tried yet, like the mask!!

Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics-Caribbean Sun Bronzer Duo

I will admit, I am pretty impressed with this little duo.  The colors go great with my complexion.  I use the darker one for contouring my cheeks and the lighter one as a little extra color for a glow.  The formula is very nice, it is very pigmented and it blends very nice.  I really like this product. On a scale 1-10, I will give it a "10"

INSPR Beauty Eye Fluff Brush

I am sorry but you CANNOT go wrong by getting any kind of makeup brush in your GlamBags.  Maybe not everyone thinks that way, but to a makeup brush junkie, this was a great addition to the bag! This brush has very soft bristles, it blends your eye-shadow like a dream and it is a light brush so it is not bulky in your hand.  On a scale 1-10, I will give it "10"

IT Cosmetics and Smashbox

There are two of my favorite products.  I have used them for a while so this was a great addition to the May GlamBag!! The smashbox mascara gives your lashes a fantastic length, and the IT gel pencil works fantastic on the water-liner.  Just to give it a little more staying power.. if you line your water rim, than go over it with a black eye-shadow, the liner will last all day!!  Both of these products get a '10' from me.. love them both!

Ipsy, you did it again, fantastic May Glambag.. I look forward to seeing June's Glambag!! If any of you would like to join me in getting a June Glambag from Ipsy, just click here

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Smashbox Contour Kit-I so love you!

I am so in love with this item. Finally, a makeup kit that I can actually use and feel I can do a decent job doing. Contouring... I could make a list of do's and don't's and talk about how much money I have wasted on the wrong products.. but nope, going to focus on the positive because being in love is positive right?

This morning after using my new Smashbox Contouring Kit.  I personally like the results, of course, I have a lot more to learn, but I feel it came out okay. Let me share a little about what is in this kit:  It comes with a contour, a bronzer, a highlighter.  It has a mirror on the inside of the compact WITH directions how to use each product!! AND it came with a contouring brush. I believe for today, this is my favorite makeup item!!

I am creating my own method of doing my contouring like I believe everyone should. I only contoured my cheeks (You know when you make the fish face and suck in your cheeks), nose and under my bottom lip, I did not do the hair line or anything. Next you use the bronzer on your cheek bone and the highlighter right above your cheek bone.  Once you blend it all out, this is the results. 

I will be very honest, I have never used a product that was so easy to use. It feels fantastic on your skin, the directions are sent from the Divine and so easy to use.  I cannot say enough good things about this product... on a scale 1-10 Smashbox Contouring Kit you get a '10'

February 2016 Ipsy Review

So here it is, my review on my February 2016 Ipsy Package!! Needless to say, I loved my package this month. It is my first one and I am truly looking forward to seeing others!!.  So I am going to give you "Ipsy" a "10" this month. The package was truly worth the $10 subscription price.  I cannot wait to see what you have planned for next month!! If you would like to join me and see what we get in March 2016 come and join me click here 

Smashbox- Photo Finish Primer Oil

I am pretty excited about this primer.. This primer has 15 different oil combinations including jojoba, chamomile and Lavender oils.  It smells fantastic!  I have been reading a lot of the reviews and many women are talking about how good it feels on their mature skin.  I am also reading that many women will take a drop the oil and add it to their foundation.  This primer helps to reduce the appearance of dry fine lines and it absorbs quickly.

I did a patch test on my chin, it did absorb fast. I added a little foundation over the same area and it felt amazing.  I am very impressed with the way it makes my skin feel. Yes, I have mature skin and especially during the colder months my skin gets extremely dry! I will be applying this to my whole fast the next time I do a full face makeup.  So far on a scale 1-10 I would rate this an easy 10

Mr. Write Now Eyeliner by: The Balm

Okay, let's just start right here... this eyeliner alone cost MORE than the monthly subscription for Ipsy! Yes, this eyeliner cost $17.00 retail.. so automatically this is a great thing! It has staying power like W.O.W. Since I have brown eyes, this color goes with my eyes great!  It is a gold bronze color that is truly so beautiful!! The tip will remain sharp because it has a built in sharpener. Did I mention it glides on beautifully?   I already love this liner, the place I tested the color on my hand has not moved!! So yeah, it for sure has staying power! And  last but not least, it can be used on the waterline too!! On a scale 1-10  No doubting it easy "10"

SeraphineBotanicals-Carrot and Rose Hydrating Cream

LOVE it!! When I first opened my Ipsy package, this was the first product I picked up, opened and immediately put on my hands. To me... it smells beyond wonderful!! It is a light hydrating cream that can be used on your body and your face.  It is Vegan, GMO and Gluten free, this company does NOT test on animals!! I am telling you from experience, this cream is NOT sticky, it absorbs into your skin fast and it leaves your skin feeling like silk.. on a scale 1-10 I easily give it a 10!!

tre'Stique Baby Blush Stick

Can we say awwwwww!!!!! The packaging is so darn cute!!  I am only going to share this because I know I am NOT the only person who did this. When I opened my Ipsy cosmetic bag and pulled out this blush stick I kept searching for the top and/or lid. Yeah, I did not know the lid was on it because it looks just like the product so... okay you got me there! 

This is a beautiful cream gel blush that glides across your face leaving feeling silky with a little color.  I absolutely love it!  The color Ipsy sent was Bora Bora Coral. It goes really good with my skin tone.  I draw a few lines on the apple of my cheeks and used a blush brush and blended it in. It gives you a soft tint, not hard and rough looking.  I am actually considering purchasing the full size of this blush.  The full size has a little contour brush on the other end of it which would make the application even easier. On a scale 1-10 yeah, easily a "10"!!

Naked Cosmetics- Sierra Nevada 

(which is a beautiful fine gold powder)

Tell me a girl who does not love sparkles and I will do a flip for you! This gold powder is very, very fine and so beautiful!  I read this article about a Goth look I absolutely love.. it is where you add sparkles to a dark lipstick.. so wanting to test this product, I put on one of Kat Von D's very pink lip-stain and took a brush and added this gold powder to the middle of my lips.. OMG, it worked great.  The more I looked around on their site, I figured out this powder can be added to a clear base and can be used for lips, eyes, skin and/or if you add some to some hair gel, you could even use it like that (at least I would)!

Yeah, this stuff is really cool.. on a scale 1-10 I am going to give it a