♥ February Ipsy Unboxing + January Review ♥

♥ February Ipsy Unboxing + January 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. Dr. Brandt PoreDermabrasion - Deluxe Size - 0.25oz for $7.28 (Full Size 2oz $58)

Awesome! Happy to get any face/body products. I do have sensitive skin though so I'll have to be careful with this product. It is both a physical exfoliator and a chemical one. I do have pore issues!

Claims: 

Smooth + even out skin texture

Cleanse and refine pores

(The only sealed item in this bag)

2. Margaret Dabbs London Miniature Crystal Nail File - Full Size - $17.04 (£12)

I'm SO unbelievably excited about this. I had a bunch of these saved on Etsy to purchase. I love this product already. I really disliked the feel of traditional sandpaper files and the noise! This is almost silent and easier on my nails. My nails chip/peel due to health problems (I'm already aware of) and this helps combat that. Using this seals the end of my nail together while filing instead of breaking it up like files usually do.

Claims:

smoother, finer finish

protects nails

less prone to splitting

can be used on toes/fingers both

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

The full size of this is huge. Therefore, this must be a deluxe size. The original has space on the opposite end for a separate contour brush end you can buy and attach. This is a sample size but I cannot find the size of the original. As this packaging isn't able to have attachments and it much smaller I'd just be guessing at price. The attachment brush is an extra $5

I'm guessing this sample is around $5? Smaller product size, smaller packaging, can't attach...etc.

This is scentless and dries to a powder. It blends AMAZINGLY well..I put a circle of it in the picture and then a line below it that I blended out with my fingertips.

Claims: 

Paraben free

cruelty free

Fragrance free

Petro chemical free

Made with love (WHAT!? Holy smokes)

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

The website says this color is a "Dusty rose" pink but... when I think dusty I think grey tones. This looks hott pink to me or a bubblegum pink.

If you've been reading my unboxings and reviews for a while you know that I adore Trust Fun beauty nail polishes. This one is no exception. The formula is spectacular. One coat polish, great self leveling, beautiful color... a perfect polish. If only they weren't $15!!

Claims:

7-free!! (No: formaldehyde, camphor, dibutyl phthalate, toluene, formaldehyde resin, parabens, gmos)

Non-toxic

Vegan

Long-wear

Cruelty-free

I really want "resting bitch face" , "credit card workout", and "champagne problems" haha

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

Oil primer! How will my oily skin handle this? Ha ha. This is scentless and absorbs instantly.

How to use:

It says to massage 2 drops onto clean skin... but also says morning and night? Do they mean before you take off your makeup and apply your magic NIGHT makeup? If so.. all my dreams have come true. Ha ha. I'm the only one who wishes there was "night" lipstick? Oh..okay. 

You can also use this on your hair and nails. It also suggests OVER your makeup for added glow. Wow...I will probably use this one my nails, to be honest. I have a cuticle oil that smells like death (they say dark almond). 

Claims:

Preps skin for makeup (sits on top of face to smooth it and absorbs to hydrate)

reduces dry/fine lines

give glowing look

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $49.92

Total saved: $39.92

Awesome! I'm in love with the crystal nail file and as I was planning on buying one for around $10 that pays for this back all by itself. I'll be using the primer oil as a cuticle oil and I'm elated over the nail polish from my favorite brand. The exfoliator was a win because I loveeee favorite products and it is something I can try out. The only meh item is the blush but it is a really pretty color and I'll get use out of it!

January Review

City Color Cosmetics Eyeshadow Trio in "Falling Leaves"

I've actually turned to this little trio more often than anything else. These three colors work well with my complexion, and go really well with each other. The shadows have no fall out and are pigmented. 

 Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Cream - Sample Size - 1oz for $8.50 

Blech! Ha ha. I gave this ONE chance and then gave it away to a friend who loved the scent. I couldn't handle it. It smells like ivy/plant...floral. She likes it though! :D

 theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) in "Jac B. Bronze"

This is a nice liner and I love that it isn't black! It looks gold in the tube but it is most defiantly a dark bronze color when applied. This is one of my favorites for sure. The balm is a great company. I enjoy a lot of their products that I get!

 Pur~lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum - Sample Size -0.24oz for $3.25

As you can see from the picture I already had a full size of this product. I haven't opened this one yet but I'm still using the full size. I'll save the tiny one for travelling. The formula is great and gentle... but I haven't noticed any difference in my skin. I just enjoy using these products in general.

 Coastal Scents Pearl Shadow Angle Large Brush - Full Size

I'll take ALL the brushesss! This a nice brush. Not one of my absolute favorites but I could find no fault with it.

Thank you so much for following along. 

♥ 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.

♥ June Ipsy Unboxing + May Review ♥

  ♥ June Ipsy Unboxing + May Review ♥

(Can we ignore my unkempt lawn and just take in my beautiful doggie angel baby?)

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. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer 0.25oz $8 (Full Size 0.50oz $16)

A lot of people got either this primer or a lipstick. I wish I got the lipstick... because I love them. If I had gotten the lipstick this would have been the HOLY GRAIL OF HEAVENLY bags. The PERFECT of all PERFECTION. I will use this primer and it is awesome QUALITY being a smashbox primer. Just not my favorite item. HUGE plus though... it smells like fruit. Ha ha. I can't stop smelling it. 

2. BioRepublic Skincare Face Masks $4.99 each (3 for $14.95)
- Aloe Rescue Revitalizing Fiber Mask (For Hydration)

- Cucumber Breeze Soothing Fiber Mask (Tightens pores, reduces fine lines, and soothes)

- Green Tea Detox Purifying Fiber Mask (Reduces appearance of blemishes, cleans, and provides anti-oxidants)

Holy smokes. Could I BE any happier?! I'm addicted to face masks. To get THREE different ones in one bag? OVER THE MOON. I would be happy with masks in every bag. lol. Not joking.

These are paraben free and dermatologist tested. All three have Vitamin E.

3. Jules and Esther Facial serum No. 24 Vitamin C 0.5Fl Oz $10.50 (Full Size 1.1Fl Oz $36)

What? What.... kind of MIND reading is happening with this bag? I wanted a serum.. Ipsy provides. This one smells AMAZING (like oranges - vit C) but I've used it twice and I ADORE it. I wish a full size didn't cost an arm and a leg. I might repurchase though when i'm done. I was afraid it might break me out but so far it hasn't. 

"Lightweight serum. Keeps skin hydrated while reducing signs of aging. Hyaluronic Acid plumps and replenishes. Jojoba oil mimics skins natural oil for light moisture."

4. Formula X Nail Polish "Power Source" 4ml $3.50 (Full size 12ml $10.50)

This is a hot coral 2 coat nail polish. I like the color (I can't wait to get less pinks/corals though.. BLUES AND GREENS!!! FTW!) The most remarkable part of this polish is that the fumes aren't that horrible. I usually get a headache after painting my nails because I'm sensitive to chemicals. This almost didn't have a scent at all though. It was magical! NO HEADACHE! I want more colors. I wasn't upset getting a mini size either because I've honestly never finished a polish. Ha ha.

5. TreStiQue Mini Shadow Crayon "Marimoto Pink Pearl" $10.66 (Three Minis like this is $32)

TreStiQue... those big kidders. I've heard that I'm not the only one who pulled this product out and assumed the lid had come off during shipping. Upon closer inspection.. the LID looks like a pointed version of the product. Har har har. The actual product is rounded as you can see in the picture above. 

I love the pinkie nude shade I received. I really like these eye-shadow crayons too. So happy to have this little product too!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $47.61

Total saved: $37.61

APRIL REVIEW

I didn't like the purple lip gloss sample so I gave both to my cousin. I like the OZONE clear lip crayon though to outline my lips. It keeps my red lipsticks in CHECK! That being said I don't think it works any better than my drugstore versions so I won't be repurchasing.

This was a weird watery lotion that sprayed (which is fine..) but it weighed my hair down. I passed it along to my cousin.

I'm actually in love with It Cosmetics because of subscription boxes. I'm so glad I received this sample. I WILL be getting this again but probably in a shade lighter.

LOVE this pencil. The teal color is beautiful and unique.

When I used the first set I didn't realize I had them on BACKWARD. The small point is meant to be on the inside by your nose. I wore the second set the correct way (looked at the pics lol) and they were comfortable. I wish I had some more of these cooling little eye masks. So, I will most like repurchase them in the future.

Thank you so much for following along.