♥ November Ipsy Unboxing + October Review ♥

November Ipsy Unboxing + October 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

There is a wide variety of options for Ipsy bags. You take a quiz when you first sign up (this can be retaken as many times as you like). This effects what is in your bag each month. 

Each time you get a bag you have the option of reviewing the items you received. I've found that this is the best way to effect what you get in your bag each month. The more reviews you complete the more likely you are to like your bags. 

1. Jelly Pong Pong Liquid Gossamer - Full Size - 0.27 fl oz - $22.95

Lovely color! The smell of this stuff is amazing.. a sweet (not sickly) fruity smell. I can't really smell it while putting it on. I can only smell it if I sniff the tube... which I do. Every. Time. Ha ha. Yum! Plus, look at this impressive list! My skin must LOVE this stuff.

• 48% Water-Based 
• 78% Natural 
• No Mineral Oils 
• No Phthalates 
• No Parabens 
• No Animal By-Products 
• Hypoallergenic 
• Non-comedogenic

2. Novex Haircare Brazilian Keratin Deep Conditioning Treatment - Free Sample? - 3.5oz - $3.45

Ew. Ipsy.. really? This container SAYS "Free sample" on it. That feels like a cheap throw in. There is something really shady about this product all around. I'll let you know if I end up liking it in next months review. I can't imagine this will be something I reach for though considering. It makes me irritated just looking at it. A free sample?! I'm not paying them $10 a month for them to throw in a free sample. Unless it's a bonus.

3. Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara - Deluxe Size - 3ml - $7.33 (Full Size is 11.23ml for $22)

And Then.. you TotallyRedeemYourselves with this magical mascara. Ahhh. A smashbox mascara!? Lets be honest people... a 22 dollar highlight and a deluxe sample of smashbox mascara? TOSS the free sample if you want! Ha ha.

• 104% increase in lash volume
• 32% increase in lash length
• 34-degree increase in lash curl

4. tre'StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon - $10.67

I love these little tre'StiQue Minis... you can get any 3 (lip crayons, eyeshadow, or concealer minis) for $32. So you can get 3 mini lip crayons, 3 mini eyeshadow sticks.. etc. Or you can mix and match. I wish the actual product was pointed like the cap though. Round? Yikes.

Contains vitamin E and Monoi Tahiti Butter

5. INSPR Beauty Eye Shadow - Full Size (old container) 0.05oz - $13?

Beautiful product! I love that shiny. So, it looks as though this is the full size product but they have updated the packaging. The new packaging does look amazing. I put the full price but I'm sure the new packaging ups the price some. Not sure what they used to sell these for.

It says this can be applied wet or dry!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $57.40

Total saved: $47.40

Absolute win.. the smashbox mascara and the inspr shadows are my favorites. This space bag is also ADORABLE as well though.

OCTOBER REVIEW

Click here to see the unboxing

1. Hey Honey Come Clean Propolis & Minerals Facial Scrub 0.5oz/15ml - $5.47 (FullSize is 2.2oz $23)

 This is really nice, still wish it smelled like honey. They dropped the ball with that one. This was a little too harsh for my extremely sensitive skin though. I use it to exfoliate my feet inside. Which of course made me go through it real quick but.. it was really nice!

2. it cosmetics Hello Lashes Clinically Proven 5-in-1 Mascara 0.16fl oz $11.52 (Full Size is 0.33fl oz $24)

 I was super excited to get this mascara but it isn't one of my favorites. It was flaky and clumpy almost immediately. Glad to try it out without buying a full size though!

3. Aromachology Exotic & Spicy Perfume 1ml $1.40 (Full Size 50ml $70)

 Cute little sample. I don't wear perfume that much but this one surprisingly didn't bother my lungs that much. It did say it has a higher oil load than a normal perfume. So, I suppose that is way. It smells like a sweet floral to me.

4. Touch In Sol Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil in "Mink Wink" $??16.15 (Full size $19)

 I like this brow color a lot because it is easier to not go nuts with it. The spoolie on this is the SOFTEST I've ever used too. I go to it every time. Love it. I might keep that end after I run out.

5. The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in "charming" 0.04fl oz $3.10 (full size 0.219fl oz $17)

*sniffles* R.I.P. Balm liquid lipstick.. I miss you. I fell in love with this and I need to go out and buy the full size (17 dollars! ugh lol) I love it that much though. I loved everything about this. The color. The feel. It dried quickly, felt weightless, and didn't feel dry! (click her to find the before and after swatches of this)

Thank you so much for following along.

☼☼ August Boxycharm Unboxing + July Review☼☼

 August Boxycharm Unboxing + July Review

Boxycharm is a monthly beauty subscription box that sends 4-5 full-size beauty/makeup products.

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

Cost: $21 per month (FREE SHIPPING!)

My referral link

https://www.boxycharm.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/38747/

They only ship to 48 U.S. states. (They don't ship to Hawaii or Alaska yet.)

1. NOIS Shield Leave-in Conditioner - Full Size - $26

Another hair conditioner. Hmm. I think they send one in almost every box! I hope this is the last for a while. I have very oily hair but not only do I like this but I was looking for something like this. It is a leave-in conditioner but also has SPF 15. So, it nourishes your hair while protecting it and your scalp from the sun. The directions say to massage it into your scalp (wet or dry)!

I love the smell, it didn't weigh down my hair (but I haven't massaged it in yet...), and Cruelty free (plus no phthalates, synthetic dye, nanoparticles, sulfates, parabens, or PABA.) 

2. Mica Beauty Gel Eyeliner - ??$ - Deluxe (info down below) In "Black"

 Mica Beauty doesn't have this item (as shown) on their website. The closest I can find is one with a built in brush that is 4g. This product is missing the built in brush and a gram of product. Even though the card says 'full size' I don't consider it so. The full size (with 4g and built in brush is $35. So.. I'm listing this product as $20 value. 

I have worn this item twice (yesterday and today) and I really like the formula. It isn't too sticky or goopy to get a thin line as well as a thick one. It is smooth, it was quick drying, and didn't smudge! 

3. Seta Eyeliner Brush - Full Size - $16

I love this brush! I used it twice so far with the eyeliner above. I didn't have a skinny small brush like this so I'm glad they included one. I think the bristles are soft but firm enough to not fold while using. It has a wood handle and synthetic brush. 

4. So Susan Statement Skin Highlighter - Full Size - $20

I've seen that a lot of people had issues with this product in shipping. Mine was inside of its tube when I opened it but it REALLY loose inside. So, I'm not surprised that it had come out in others bags. I've also read that those getting their boxes over a week ago couldn't find this product on the So Susan website. When I looked I found it though so it is linked above.

I do REALLY like this highlight though. It is great for the corner of the eye but also blends out REALLY well. This would be great for someone just starting to use highlight. In the picture above you can see what I mean. I put two dashes of product and then rubbed the one on the right in with my finger and it left a subtle sheen. Just perfect.

In the past though Boxycharm has had damaged products in their boxes which they ALWAYS step up and provide replacements/points for these items. I've always been highly satisfied with how they handle this kind of thing. I URGE you to contact them through their website (then wait patiently) because they will accommodate you.

The website states that this product has:
• No Mineral Oils 
• No Phthalates 
• No Parabens 
• With Organic Chia Seed extract to help moisturize skin 
• With Silk Peptide to promote suppleness 
• Fragrance Free 
• Hypoallegenic 
• Non-comedogenic

5. Coastal Scents Revealed 3 Palette - Full Size - $19.95 (on sale from 39.95)

YESSSSSSS! Ha ha I've gotten the other two Revealed palettes ( here are links to 1 &2) from past Boxycharm boxes and I was REALLY excited for this one. Below I'll have swatches of all the colors and a picture of all three of these palettes.

You can see down below that I've used the Revealed 1 palette...quite a BIT. I've had it longest and it is a neutrals palette (my favorite). I love mixing the 1 & 2 and now I can already see looks I want to make with all three. I think they compliment each other really well. I also like that there is a really nice mix of matte, satin, and shimmers. The lasting power and pigmentation is excellent on MOST shades. There are a few that fall short (lighter shades usually) but they all BUILD well... which is important.

 TOP ROW

 BOTTOM ROW

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $101.95

Total saved: $80.95

This 101.95 price includes only $20 for the eyeliner (rather than $35) as well as the 19.95 sale price for the palette. Boxycharm lists the prices as $136.95.

JULY REVIEW

This brush is awesome and I will always be happy getting them!

I reach for this when I'm rushing out the door...this is just a quick fill-in product rather than drawing on full brows. I like having it and it isn't too dark for my eyebrow color.

To be honest I still haven't reached for this item a single time until today. It just isn't convenient! I actually fell in love with this today! It felt LIGHTER than the powder I usually use and didn't leave a cast. I'll be reaching for this more often now!

This does weigh my hair down so I use it just for the ends of my hair and I like it. I'm not sure which I'll reach for though now that they have sent me TWO products like this in a row. I'll never use both of these up!! I hope this is the last of the hair conditioners they send for a while.

I love everything about this mascara. I like the brush, I like that it isn't water proof, and I LOVE the gold packaging. This is my favorite non-water prood mascara.

Thank you so much for following along.