☻☻February Lip Monthly Unboxing + January Review☻☻

Lip Monthly is a monthly subscription box for LIP products (plus one non-lip item.) Every month, they will send out a new set of lip products. Sometimes the lip boxes have different colors but usually they are all the same brand.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $10 per month

They ship to the U.S., Canada, and Internationally

1. Be a... Bombshell Lip Gloss "Hooked" $14

Below is a before and after with this product

I actually really like this color and the feel of this gloss. I still would consider it a sticky gloss but I have to admit it is the least sticky that I've had on my lips. I'll use it once out of the house and if I still like it I'll keep it but if not I'll be passing it along.

2. So Susan Lip Dome Plumping Lip Tint in "Black Currant" $12

 Below is a before and of this product on my lips

 I love this plumping lip tint. It has a nice tingle in it without the mint flavor. In fact it smells just like berries! I adore the scent and the feel of this soft tinted lip balm product. The shape is extremely difficult to work with getting in corners though! Dome = not great. When are they going to come out with a RAZOR sharp lip stick shape?

3. Cargo Cosmetics Eye Shadow Single "Babylon" $16

I'm not sure how much I'll be reaching for a blue color like this but I'm excited to add it to my collection! It is soft and has a nice metallic sheen to it when swatched. 

4. Jelly Pong Pong Supermodel Lip&Cheek Stain $16

Top: Coral and Dark Pink
Bottom: White and Red

Below is the teeny tiny brush that came with this quad.

These are swatches the first two are the bottom left to right. The second two are the top left to right.

Below is:
The Red

 The Coral

 The Pink

 The White

I really like the feel of these! I didn't try them on my cheeks because I'm not into creamy blushes. I think only the "red" at the top is flattering to my complexion. Sadly, I'll be passing this along to my cousin. They feel super smooth on the lips and from what I could tell while wearing each one they are staining. I had a bit of a time getting them off my hand after swatching too!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $58

Total saved: $48

Let it be noted on here that the total on the card has the products as worth more but I used my totals straight from the companies websites. According to the card the bag total is $64.

Here is the video unboxing of this bag!

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♥February Ipsy Unboxing + Jan. Review! ♥

Ipsy is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $10 per month

They ship to the U.S., and Canada

1. Luxie Beauty Large Angled Face Brush #504 FULL SIZE $16

Love it! I don't own a brush like this yet and it is beautiful. The bristles are SUPER soft (way softer than my foundation brush from E.L.F.) I wish I had the whole set of these.

2. Joya Composition No.1 Parfum sample 0.18 fl oz $8

Yes, actually. I do like this. It is floral, citrus, and sandle-wood. I can scent all of those things and it hasn't given me a bad reaction. So YAY for perfume oils. I'll have to look into getting a few more of these rather than perfumes. I'd love a more citrus smell or sweeter one too. Except... my dogs keep trying to lick my wrists.

3. ModelCo. Cosmetics Blush Cheek Powder Sheer Pressed Powder in "PeachBallini" Full Size $22

This is a beautiful peachy shade and I don't think it is too dark for me. Ha ha. Maybe it is but I like it and I can control myself and use a light hand. 

4. RobScheppy 'Tini Beauty Pearl Fizz powder eye shadow Full Size $12

Yes! I thought this was too light at first and kind of groaned at another eye shadow turned highlight. But, it worked beautifully as a base on my eye. I love the light champagne feel of this pearl fizz color.

5. CARGOCosmetics Mini Lip Gloss in "Anguilla" $10 (Full size $16)

 Before and After:

No, I don't like lip glosses personally. I'll be passing this one along not only because I don't like them but the color is way to light for me. Luckily I have a cousin who loves uber light pinks.

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth:$68

Total saved: $58

That is a win!

Here is the video unboxing of this bag!

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♥December Ipsy Unboxing 2014 + November Review♥

Ipsy is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $10 per month

They ship to the U.S., and Canada

1. Bumble and Bumble Straight Blow Dry Balm 0.5oz $2.90 (Full size is 5oz for $20)

This is a heat protecting styling balm that helps smooth and straighten your hair while blow drying. It says the effects last up to three days. This particular formula is for curly, thick, coarse, frizzy, unmanageable, or unruly hair. Which... is pretty much the definition of my hair. I'm looking forward to using this if it works!

2. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-1 mascara 3ML $8.50 (Full Size is 7ml $20)

I'm IN LOVE with this mascara already. I tried it out in my video (you can find that at the bottom of this post.) I've NEVER had a mascara hold my lashes in a curl for more than five minutes. I'm not even joking! This mascara HELD THEM UP. I'm shocked. I didn't want to take it off. Magic.

3. Crown Deluxe Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush $6.99 (marked down from $17.50) FULL SIZE!

I haven't tried this yet and it is my first double sided brush. I've already caught myself trying to stick it in the cup with my other brushes. Which.. I don't want to do because the end pointed down will get nasty/crushed. So, already there is a con to it. I like the smaller end (for crease) so I think I'll use it for that most. I'll get back to you on whether I like this brush. I'm glad it is in the bag though!

4. NYX Butter Lip Balm in "Ladyfingers" $4

 BEFORE:

 AFTER:

I love this! I'm a NYX and tinted lip balm fan though. I love the subtle pop of pink color and it isn't waxy at all. I with the shape wasn't a flat top but it went on smooth. This will be going in my purse!

5. Cailyn Cosmetics Just Mineral Eye Polish - 005 "Orchid" $15 FULL SIZE!

I LOVE THIS! Check out these cool things you can do with this down below. I love the color, the color payoff, and the blendability. Plus, I want to try to make it into a lipcolor, nail polish, gold mascara, and eye liner too! Ha ha.

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $37.39

Total saved: $27.39

That is a win! Almost worth 4x what I paid for it and full of exciting things. December is for sure my favorite bag. Although.. it is my least favorite physical bag. The bag is just black with a pink ipsy tag. I would have expected more for a Christmas bag! 

Here is the video unboxing of this bag! Watch this to see the review of November's Ipsy bag!

Thank you so much for following along.