♥ December Ipsy Unboxing + November Review ♥

♥ December Ipsy Unboxing + 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

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

Hold the phone… are you SEEING this bag? I'm OBSESSSSED with this bag. Straight into my purse. It is soooo beautiful. I'm not even a RED bag carrying kind of person. My purse is army green with patches… and now this gorgeous RED quilted makeup bag is inside. I loveeee the shape of this bag too! Merry Christmas INDEED.

1. Tarte Cosmetics Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder - Deluxe Size -0.07oz for $10 (Full Size is 0.35oz for $35)

I have a finishing powder that I use right now but it I don't notice it helping in any way. Hopefully, this one does! I put some on the back of my hand after opening it and noticed that the area was SUPERRR soft matte feeling. I have high hopes for this.

This is translucent and supposed to keep makeup in place and diffuse imperfections on the face. I hope it does that!  

2. Lather Honey Moisture Mask with Propolis Extract - Deluxe Size - 0.5oz for $2.75 (Full size is 4oz for $22)

Another "honey" item. If you follow me you know I've gotten a bunch of Honey products that smell nothing like honey. This one. DOESSSSSS. Smells SO GOOD. I can't wait to try it. It is a mask that you let soak in for 20 minutes then you "rub in the excess" but.. I have oily skin. Haha. That sounds like a nightmare. It says not to wipe it off but I think I'll use this sparingly.

The website says:

"A super-hydrating mask to relieve stressed skin that has been over-exposed to environmental pollutants and nature's harsh elements. Specially blended with propolis extract, natural honey, nourishing minerals and vitamins, this mask revitalizes the skin's texture with deep-penetrating nutrients. Paraben-free"

3.JerseyShore Cosmetics Vanilla Bean Anti-aging lip & Hand Polish - Full Size - 1ozfor $25

How interesting! Lip AND hand? Ha ha I've never used something meant for both. This smells amazing, like vanilla sugar cookies.

Exfoliates, hydrates, nourishes, and all natural ingredients. Vit E, jojoba oil, shea and cocoa butters and plant extracts. Vanilla bean and strawberry. Tastes and smells good supposedly. Paraben free. Petrochemical free. No artificial ingredients. Vegan.

4. Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick in "Nudie Red" - Full Size -$9.99

This is a creamy matte formula. I like the natural color I got, a lot. It is matte but not drying. It just feels like… a mix between a satin lipstick and a matte one. I'm not used to being able to rub my lips together with a matte.

When you buy one of these lipsticks Pacifica donates one to a woman in need. #poweroflove

"Super power natural lipstick. 

Wearable satin finish shades with incredible lasting color. 

Recyclable container. 

100% vegan and cruelty-free.

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT TARGET"

5. Julie G Nail Color in "Pin Up Girl" Full Size - $3.99

It's described on the website as a "deep magenta frost" lucky I didn't pick this up at Rite Aid while I was there! I had my eye on it.

This is the full size it just isn't her signature square bottle! Both this and the square are 0.35fl oz though.

This is a beautiful color and I only did ONE COAT. I adore JulieG she is one of the Youtubers I watch regularly. If you don't watch her beauty/nail channel or her vlog channel, YOU MUST! I have a bunch of her nail products already (jet top coat/matte top coat/base etc haha)

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $51.73

Total saved: $41.73

That is a win! I think this is my favorite bag ever! Not in products necessarily but the bag itself is GORGEOUS.  I'm glad I got the finishing powder, polish, lipstick, and hand/lip wash. The only meh item is the face mask lotion but the SMELL is divine so I'll be using it nightly and it will last me FOREVER! YAY!

NOVEMBER REVIEW

Here is the link to the November unboxing

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

Didn't need another copper highlight gel but this one quickly became my favorite. It has the besttt sweet smell that you can't smell once its' on. Just a delight to use.

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

I still don't trust this stuff. I don't really have a need of it right now but I used it for a couple weeks. I didn't notice THAT much of a difference.. It does soften. Maybe more long term use will get better results?

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

Love Love Love this mascara. It went right into my makeup bag. I used it all month and ADORED it. I wish it was full size. I don't know about $22 for a mascara… when I do LIKE some drug store mascaras. I was glad to get it though!

tre'StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon - $10.67

I was kind of disappointed in this. I have a matte red lip crayon from elf that is identical. I can't imagine spending $11 on a mini when I can get a HUGE elf one. Not worth the price for me.

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

 This shadow really surprised me. I wasn't expecting much from a brand I haven't heard of before. I was wrong though. This little shadow packs a pretty punch on the eye. Especially since I do a lottttt of natural looks. This is great on the lid and is my go-to color right now. Love that shine.

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☼☼ 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.

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♥ 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)

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