October 2015 Ipsy Glambag

This month’s theme is Alter Ego so the bag itself its gold on one side the the other side is black patent color! I like the bag because its a good size with top zipper versus the usually side one.

1. Skone Cosmetic Pretty Eyes Eyeliner in the color Plum  This is a full size product and I also got one from Ipsy awhile back in the color Navy.  Use code IPSY at skonecosmetics.com to receive 20% off.  The price is $15.00 and they do a shipping price of $4.95 for all purchase.                                                                              
2. Dose Color Pill Nail Polish in Stormy.  This is a cute little polish however its shaped like a pill hint the name and it won’t stand upright on the table.  So, it makes it hard to do nails and maybe they will change it or since its a mini version it doesn’t matter? I know their regular size does have a flat bottom to stand on.                 
3. theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the shade Commited (pinky nude) Use the code IPSY20 theBalm to receive 20% off.  This is my favorite find from this month because I’ve never try matte lipstick before and this is amazing! I really like it and the color pigment is awesome that makes my lips look full and pretty. 
4. Dr. Brandt Microdermbrasion WOOHOO!! I finally got to try this baby! It’s been on my to try list for months and its just too pricey to buy and try and possibly not like.  Use code FALL25 to get 25% off at Dr. Brandt the full size is $78!!! CRAZY!!! but I’m gonna get to try it and see if it’ll be good for my skin type!  So, this sample cost $9.75!          
5. Beauty Without Cruelty Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion  I am not excited for this product just a lotion that’s free of paraben and 100% vegan-vegetarian.  Not a fan.                                                

My overall experience with this month’s bag is not bad since I get to try my first matte lipstick and I love it and also the Dr. Brandt microdermabrasion too! so these two finds is what makes it worth it for me to keep subscribing with Ipsy.  I am looking forward for November to see what they will come up with!

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Birchbox January 2015 review

My January Birchbox came so fast this month! I didn’t pick anything from the sample choice email so this is a completely random or what they say curated box based on your profile.

I got a pretty good variety box from makeup to skincare to haircare.  so like Birchbox say 2015 Let’s Do This!

The info card with a detail list of all the products from my box.  This month didn’t have any bonus item tho

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner in the color Jaipur Gold.  to me this looks like a olive greenish shimmer color.  not sure if this is my color tho.  This is a sample size of .024oz/.7g and a full size is .06oz/1.6g for $11.00 so this is a third of a full size so it’s not bad at all.  But at least it’s not a black one that I have like 5 of them laying around.

theBlam Stainiac in the color Beauty Queen 1.2mL/0.04fl.oz and full size is .3fl oz for $17.00 I never know how to use a stain for cheeks it never blends well for me.  but i will try this for my lips and give them a rosey tint.

Naobay Body Radiance Lotion is 30mL/1.0fl. oz. it is very moisturizing lotion with a light lemongrass scent. full size product is $18 for 250mL.

Number 4 Hair Care Non-Aerosol Hairspray 30mL/1.0fl. oz. and the full size is 200mL for $30 I’ve tried their super comb prep & protect spray and enjoyed it last summer.  This hairspray has a good smell and a good hold to keep flyaway in place.

When Travelmate sheet Mask face mask.  this botanical loaded shet mask soothes and nourishes after sun, wind, and other elements.  this face mask is suppose to fit any size shape face and i am hear this because I have used others that is too small to cover the whole face.  A set of 4 mask is $28! so this one alone is $7!

This box has a value of $19 in my calculation for all 5 products.  I will use 3 out of 5 products and I think I will need to give the eye pencil a try to see if it will work with my skin tone.  I like Birchbox for the fact that it gives me products that I wouldn’t buy myself or try so this is such a great way to try new products and if i don’t like it just toss it and not have to hurt my wallet too much.  That’s why I like sample sizes so I wouldn’t waste anything if I don’t like it.