♥ March Ipsy Unboxing + February Review ♥

♥ March Ipsy Unboxing + February 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. 

Here is my referral link

https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=1wq8x

1. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick  in "Soft Spoken" 4ml - Full Size - $7

Below: doe foot applicator

Below: cute gem style top on the cap

 Below: swatch while wet (left one swipe; right two swipes)

 Below: swatch after it looked dry (less than 3 minutes)

 Below: swatch after it looked dry.... ran finger over to see if it smeared. Yes it does. lol I waited 15 minutes and tried this again on the bottom portion and it had the same effect. The most smearable liquid lipstick I have. It is a liquid suede (not matte) cream lipstick...

 Below: Before/No Product

Below: One coat

 Below: Long stripe is this liquid lipstick
I was comparing my lip liners: From top dash to bottom: Ofra liner in "Orchid", Rimmel London liner 011 Spice, and Lord and Berry liner in "Nude"
I think the top (Ofra "orchid" fits best with it)

Ipsters got colors Pink Lust, Kitten Heels, or Soft Spoken

I received "Soft Spoken"

Which I'm PRETTY happy with! The other two colors are a fushia pink and a darkish red

Website claims:

Waterproof

Infused with: Avocado oil and Vit E

Dries matte (eh..)

Applies opaque (true)

Long-wearing (we'll see)

Vivid color in one creamy swipe (true)

2. Pixi by Petra Beauty Blush Duo in "Rose Gold" without kabuki brush Luxury - size - $11.76 (sold only with brush for $18)
(To find the price I compared it to the other products prices based on ounce that do not include a brush)

I love the blush side but I'm not sure about the yellow "highlight" side. We'll see.

Website claims:

Natural glow

Silky blush/sheer

natural mineral powder that reflects light

applies true to color

hydrating

lightweight

can be worn alone or layered? Interesting.

3. Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream - Luxury Size - 50ml $2.25 (Full size 200ml for $8.99)

I have soooo many smoothing creams. I gave away the ones I didn't like and kept the ones I do. So.. hopefully I like this one! I feel as though I'm a smoothing cream expert!

Website claims:

ultra light

mediterranean oliver oil 

argan oil

shea butter

anti-frizz lock technology? (makes waves/curls straight)

Keratin (strengthen)

Vit E (nourishes)

Glossy

Smooth

Body

4. Manna Kadar Beauty Fantasy 3-in-1 Blush, Eyeshadow, and Highlight - Full Size - 3g $19

(I'm saying this is full size even though a weight isn't on the website. Mine says 3g and most of my eye shadow singles are around 3g and are full size)

 Below: Left swipe is first swipe; right swipe is the leftover! Not extra product (NO digging)

 This is highlight pigmented! I'm shocked because I had heard from spoilers that it wasn't. Look at the beautiful!? lol It looks SO plain in the container. I didn't expect shimmerbeauty lol

Website claims:

pigmented

long-lasting

wet/dry

apply on decolletage (um..no)

blush/highlight/eyeshadow in one (um..no way am I putting this on my cheeks lol or under my eyebrow)

5. Beau Gâchis Paris Eyeshadow Brush - Full Size - $12

Yay! Yessss feed my brush obsessssion! This is pretty and I'm hoping it will be my new favorite eyeshadow brush. It is smaller than the one I normally use. I really like the density. Not too loose.. not too dense. 

Website claims:

handcrafted

high grade animal and synthetic hair

natural wood

copper ferrules

High quality? Indeed!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $52.01

Total saved: $42.01

I'm really excited about the lipstick, brush, and shadow.... the smoothing lotion is meh and the blush/highlight duo is as well. That's a WIN!

 

FEBRUARY REVIEW

1. Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in "I'm kind of a big deal" - Full Size - $15

Always impressed with Trust Fund beauty polishes, this one is no different. I want them ALL. I wish they would create more of a rainbow of colors so I could buy the shades I REALLY love. 

2.  Tre'StiQue Baby Blush Stick in "Bora Bora Coral" - Deluxe Sample - ?? (Full Size $28 on sale from $34)

This has fast become my favorite blush. I normally dislike stick blushes because they apply directly to my face (bleh!) It is a powder, blends like a dream, lovely color, and it is scentless. Perfection.

3. Margaret Dabbs London Miniature Crystal Nail File - Full Size - $17.04 (£12)
Love this! I was so excited to get one because I had been wanting one. I use it every chance I get (when my nail splits or starts to peel) and it helps IMMEDIATELY and without tearing up my nail.

4. Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Primer Oil - Deluxe size - 0.13oz for $5.60 (Full Size 1oz for $42)

I wasn't thrilled with an oil based primer for makeup (on account of the oil I already make) but I've been using this as a nail oil and it is the BEST I've ever used! One dab covers all 10 of my fingernails. It makes them feel lovely and they split less. My nails are doing pretty great now. I think I'm getting one of these in my first Birch box (If I get the one my friend did.... I hope so lol so I get a second bottle of this)

5. Dr. Brandt PoreDermabrasion - Deluxe Size - 0.25oz for $7.28 (Full Size 2oz $58)

Ugh! There was barely any product in this bottle when I tried to use it. I had to cut it open and scrape it out to get ONE face/upper neck coverage

It felt nice (fine grit) not too harsh for my sensitive skin and smelled minty. Disappointed with the size though. I'm downgrading this to a sample and not a deluxe size. 1/4oz.

Thank you so much for following along. 

☼☼ November Boxycharm Unboxing + October Review☼☼

☼☼ November Boxycharm Unboxing + October 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. Luxie Rose Gold Concealer Eye Brush #211 - Full Size - $12

YAY! Now I have 2 Luxie brushes. This one is the concealer and I've gotten the blush brush before. Aren't these GORGEOUS? These are cruelty free brushes, 100% vegan, paraben free, coated with antibacterial solution and made in the USA. 

2. Pur'Lisse Pur'Eye Adore Quadra Benefit Eye Serum - Full Size - $65

I've never used an eye cream like this! I'm really looking forward to trying this out. It is super expensive... which sucks. I have used under eye cooling rollers. I already know I'm a big fan of putting stuff under my eyes, I'm not sure why. I just enjoy it as part of my night time steps especially.

This is 4 in 1: hydrating, firms, brightens, decreases puffiness.

3. Manna Kadar's Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain - Full Size - $24 in "lucky"

Stain on my hand after one swipe with a cotton pad covered in makeup remover. Ha ha.

With Product on lips

Without any product on lips

After eating - Stain left on lips (20 mins later)

I wasn't too excited to get a gloss because I typically hate them. This one is also a stain (as shown) The website says that this is a lip gloss, lip primer, and stain all in one. I'm intrigued. This contains vitamin A & E, and Berry extract to keep lips nourished. This is paraben free and allergy tested.

Personally, I think you can actually see how it has hydrated my lips above! I wanted you to see with product next to my dry lips and the stain next to it. So, I put the bare pic in the middle. If you notice.. the lines on my lips are visible on the dry pic and the product pic but my "after eating" picture that large "crack" on the upper right is practically gone.

4. Coolway Leave-in Treatment - Full Size - $19.95

Another coolway product! I have the smoothing lotion (which I love and use). I like the sweet smell of this so I'll give it a try.

For all hair types, reduces frizz, moisturizes, and repairs damage. It's supposed to make hair smooth, silky, and bouncy? Haha. Am I the only person who imagines their hair bouncing all over the place on its own?

5. Studio Makeup Soft Blend Blush in "Sahara SBB-02" - Full Size - $17

Here is a photo with a swatch of the product but also on the right I've blended some out. It is very blend-able and comfortable on my hand. Not too scary. I really like this color and I like the soft feel of this already. 

This looks like a burnt pink color in person but their picture on the website looks like a VERY pale tan. Bizarre. Since I know mine looks more like my picture in person than it does theirs it makes me wary of their other photos.

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $137.95

Total saved: $116.95

I love everything in this months box! I'm excited about the brush, eye cream, and lip gloss most. Can't wait to try all these out.

OCTOBER REVIEW
click here to see the unboxing and swatches

1. Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask - Full Size - $64

 Loved this! It will also last me...for the rest of time. I think this tub will actually go bad before I finish it. I haven't even scratched the surface and I used it four times last month. It is minty and I really enjoyed it. I removed it will a warm damp makeup removing cloth and it felt truly like a spa experience.

2. Bellapierre Cheek and Lip in "Coral" - Full Size - $19.99

Gave this to my cousin because I have WAY too many lip products and I hate putting my fingers into pots of product and I'm too lazy to use brushes.

Her review: I only use it for my lips (not cheeks), it is smooth and easy to apply. I love the orangey pink coral color. I like that it's not a stick so I can use my finger or a brush and not mess up

3. Doucce Punk Volumizing Mascara - Full Size - $24

 I wasn't a fan of this mascara at all. It was EXTREMELY clumping. Look in the unboxing for this here for the before and after pictures. It left me with like 8 big lashes. Ha ha. Weird. The brush and tube were HUGE too. Jabbed myself in the eye more than once.

4. Lord and Berry Line and Shade Eyeliner in "Dark Black" - Full Size - $18

 This was too smudgey for me. I like crisp thin liner that stays put. This moved all over even with primer, setting it with a shadow and liquid over it. It just love to get smudgey. Which is great for smoking it out! Which is what I'll keep it for.

5. Cult Cosmetics Nail Polish in "Boneyards" - Full Size - $12

I loved this color (didn't have one like it) but it isn't the best formula. It doesn't level itself properly and is kind of a pain to use. I like this color though and plan on using it for designs.

Thank you so much for following along