October Beauty Review

I've been watching makeup reviews and tutorials like CRAZY around here! I really am loving learning about beauty products and different ways to apply makeup and things to try. I feel like I've seriously been doing it ALL wrong my whole life! Haha! I've always loved makeup, I was always just scared to buy them and not like them wether it was a drug store product or high end product I just didn't want to chance it! I found out some stores actually are great about letting you return the product if you still have the packaging and receipt with you which is bomb!  I just feel like I've been blind to all the awesome products that are out there and different techniques there are! I'm just beginning this whole makeup-loving-passionate-try-knew-things stuff and I'm really loving it!

Okay I'll start off with my FAVE product of the month! BECCA Blushed with Light Palette  is AMAZING YOU GUYS. This is my first ever blush palette I've ever purchased so I was super stoked and felt kind of sophisticated and like the real deal. Ha! This is a Limited Edition palette and I 10/10 recommend it! It came with  2 best selling colors Luminous Blush in Snapdragon (coral) and Mineral Blush in Songbird (peachy pink) and a new shade Wisteria (delicate rose w/neutral warm overtones). It was a $77 value for $34 so I couldn't pass it up! Not to mention the "details" section on Ulta.com will convince you to get it so fast. I have yet to try Snapdragon, but the other 2 colors are a dream! They blend super well, they are easy to apply, and they are buildable! Go get it while you can!!

The first time I tried a face primer (a NYX one)  I ended up HATING it! The one I tried felt like sunscreen and I stopped using it after like 4 times cause I couldn't handle it.  Instead I used moisturizer or a face serum before applying makeup to help my foundation go on more smooth. I have really dry skin on my nose and chin and so those 2 things helped, but my makeup wasn't super smooth and lasting as long as I wanted. I really wanted to find a primer that worked for me.  Lorac I'm So Sensitive Soothing Face Primer  was recommended to me from Ulta and it is a GAME changer! It is more like a super soft, thin, lotion than what the typical primer is! It is really moisturizing and my makeup has gone on so much better and smoother! Super happy with this purchase, definitely worth the money plus you get more of it for a cheaper price than most of the other high end primers out there! The only complaint I have is I don't love the smell of it.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner- I have heard nothing but positive things about this eye liner! I was planning on going to buy it because of all the great reviews I've read and heard from everyone but I ended up getting it in my Ipsy Bag! WIN! I've been practicing a lot with this one lately and really like it! Comparing it to my EYEKO one I posted about last month, I feel like they are pretty similar but this one is less pigmented and I sometimes have to go over it a few times to get the jet black, but it's not really a huge complaint and I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Even if you are a beginner, because I definitely was and you have to start somewhere! BUT a friend told me that Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in1 is a dupe! So i'll probably purchase that one next and compare them!

NUDESTIX Concealer Pencil - This was my first time trying cream concealer and I am a fan! It's a super soft formula and very pigmented! Very easy to blend and is infused with moisturizing ingredients which I am a mega fan of. But, truthfully I've been reaching for my Maybelline FaceStudio Master Concealer more frequently than I have this one!

Noyah Lipstick in Smoke-  I had never heard of this brand before but I'm definitely a fan! This company uses natural formulas to hydrate and moisturize your lips. This color is not one I would have ever picked out for myself but I ended up LOVING it! Such a fun grey-lavender color that looks good with everything! It has a semi-matte finish and lasts for a few hours which is always a plus! It doesn't moisturize like a gloss would but it wasn't as drying as other matte lipsticks I've tried.  It comes off on my water bottle when I'm drinking but not enough to where I'm worried I would have to reapply it, worry about tit getting on my teeth, or smear on my lips. Definitely have my eye on their color  "Currant".

xoxo

Bailey

September Beauty Review

Last month I set some goals for myself to become a better and happier me. One of those goals was to become more knowledgeable about beauty products- applying them, different brands yotta yotta yotta. I have really tried to expand my makeup and hair product vocabulary. And by vocabulary I mean brands, prices, makeup dupes, must have products, different ways to apply it etc.

Growing up I mostly used drug store products because #broke #nomoney #noknowledge #safezone. I would rather spend $10 on a foundation and hate it rather than $50 which I'm sure many of you can relate to. But, for the most part I believe in the "you get what you pay for" philosophy so I've slowly converted over to more high end products. But sometimes I'm still a chicken. That's one of the reasons I tried out Ipsy and joined Influenster. I wanted to try new products to get a feel of which brands I liked and which ones I didn't care for (again, not being paid to say all this stuff, I just really think they are great!) I really also just LOVE trying new products, finding ones that I love, and sharing them!

So instead of just doing monthly Ipsy Glam Bag posts I'm going to change it up a bit and do Beauty Reviews on ALL the products I try or love! I'm also going to start adding in recommendation sections, dupes, and all that jazz. I'm not a beauty guru, but I am starting to learn more about being fabulous so that counts for something, right?

EYEKO Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner in black- This is my first liquid eyeliner I have ever tried! It is "online only" at Ulta and a "crazy-popular" item, which now I totally get why! Waterproof, easy to use, very pigmented, and features widelash enhancer. LOVE LOVE LOVE, it lasts me all day long and has a perfect precision tip. Now I just need to get better at applying it. Tips welcomed! Ha!

Eva NYC Dry Conditioner- Dry shampoo= best thing on earth. Dry Conditioner= I was confused. It has great reviews on all the websites I've looked at but I'd never heard of it. It's said to seal and soften the cuticle, and enhance shine and moisture. It smells amazing but I honestly have not used it a ton because I love the way my hair feels after dry shampoo- more textured, rather than this conditioner which makes it soft.

BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Autumn Glow - I Loved this mineral blush! It feels so light and smooth! Super pretty color that has a shimmer and glow to it! I sometimes use is as a bronzer  because of the brown tones in it. I definitely will be purchasing this in other colors.

Perfekt Liquid Gold Illuminating Perfector  So first off I have to say that I got this full size $30 product for FREE from using my Ipsy Rewards (if you review products, you get points). So that was dope. And I was stoked to try this because lately I am obsessed with highlighters and anything with a shimmer. I've heard such great things about this brand so I was excited to try this.  I mix this in with my normal lotion after getting out of the shower and it leaves a really pretty glow all over! You don't have to mix it with something else, but I felt like I could make it last longer this way! You can use it on your face, skin, and even as a leave in conditioner for your hair. It seriously is just a gorgeous product, yes I said gorgeous and I mean it. It feels amazing as is a 10 in 1 lotion.

Japonesque Liquid Light - Like I said before- I am a sucker for illuminating products lately. I also got this for FREE from Ipsy rewards which always makes me so excited! This is AWESOME. I have used it as my blush and as my highlight on my cheeks/nose/forehead. It is great! A super pretty, light, shimmer that leaves a pretty natural glow! 

xoxo,
Bailey

August Makeup Review

Secret Garden Ampoule Masks by Sally's Box-  1 Olive oil mask and 1 Camellia Oil mask. I don't love facial masks because they make me feel disgusting while I have them on so I haven't used them yet. I get worried I'm going to break out or that it's going to make my skin dry. This one claims to be a moisturizing mask so I might need to give it a try. 

12-IN-ONE AMAZING LEAVE-IN TREATMENT by IT HAIR CARE- This product claims to Gets rid of 1. Frizz 2. Tangles 3. Brittle ends / Adds 4. Body 5. Shine 6. Health / Repairs 7. Dry hair 8. Damaged hair / Protects 9. Color-treated hair 10. Against heat 11. Against split ends 12. Against breakage.  I LOVED this product!  Probably one of my top 10 fave Ipsy products I have received. The biggest thing I have noticed since using this is that my hair feels healthier and is less frizzy! I will definitely purchase this product again! I put it on when my hair is wet after I shower and sometimes I put a little in my hair at night when it's dry.
My rating: 10/10. 

I-LINE 24-7 Eyeliner in Black Magic by Beauty For Real- This eyeliner really does stay on 24-7 and I love it for that reason! It is really pigmented and doesn't smudge easily. At the same time that sucks because when I'm applying it it dries SO quickly and if I make a mistake it is hard to fix. I have about 10 seconds where I can use one of my makeup brushes to smudge/shape my liner but after that I have to get creative. The point isn't as small as I prefer so it's usually a lot thicker than I prefer. I have liked this eyeliner better than my usual Covergirl Perfect Point, but I'm not sure if I'd buy it again because it's so hard to shape! 
My Rating: 7/10

You Glow Girl Highlighter by OFRA- I love getting highlighters from Ipsy.  I have loved all of the ones I have gotten and this one did not disappoint! I feel ike you can't go wrong with a highlighter though. It lasts most of the day and has a pretty pink shimmer to it! I have no complaints about it! I have gotten a few other OFRA products from them and have liked them all. I would definitely buy this highlighter again! 
My Rating: 9/10

Pain Pot in Spinning Teacups by Ciate London- I really liked the formula of this product as well as the brush! Super easy application and I only needed 2 coats which surprised me since it's such a light shade.  It has stayed on fairly well for the past week- comparable to other nail polishes I've used. I didn't personally love the color but I would be interested in trying this brand again!
My Rating: 7/10 (mostly because of the color)

I seriously LOVE getting an Ipsy Glambag every month! I get to try so many different brands and products for only $10 a month! I would recommend it to everyone and anyone! Some of these products are $10 just by themselves and you end up getting 5 of them! 

xoxo

Bailey

*All pictures from Ipsy.com*

July Makeup Review

* Sorry for the font/sizing inconsistency it literally will not save it any other way*

This definitely wasn't one of my best Glambags that I've gotten because I have only used 2/5 of the products.  Usually I end up using all of them but this time I will probably only use 3-4/5.  But the products that I have used I REALLY like and most of the products I received were full size.

Show Me Your Cheeks Blush in Peach Pink- This is my first Elizabeth Mott product I have tried! This has become my favorite blush! I love this perfect summer color and that it has an iridescent finish to it! It lasts longer than a lot of my other blushes have. I would definitely purchase again, worth the price!

My Rating: 10/10

Delectable Lemon & Cream Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream by Delectable by Cake Beauty- This was one of my full size products that I got in my Glambag! This is my second product from Delectable by Cake and I really like their products. You can pick this brand up at Target which I love. Lemon isn't normally a scent I would buy, but I ended up really liking it! It wasn't too strong and it was really sweet. They have other yummy flavors like Vanilla  or Coconut so I probably would have chosen one of those instead!  I keep this one in my purse with me at all times, it's a perfect size! This lotion is super nourishing and didn't leave my hands feeling greasy! Worth the price, but it is comparable to other lotions so the reason I would purchase it again would be if I loved the other smells!

My Rating: 8/10

Meet Matt(e) Trimony Eyeshadow in Matt Moskowitz- I have not yet tried this product and I don't think I will because 1) I am not a huge fan of theBalm cosmetics, I have gotten a few samples from Ipsy and have ended up giving them away. 2) I am not a fan of this share, and I like my eyeshadow to have shimmer in it. 

OFRA Cosmetics Lip Liner in Silk- I got this as a full size product. I have not used this product yet either. have never worn lip liner in my life. I have never found it necessary and never bought any to try. This shade is really pretty and would look nice with some of my lipsticks I have but I will definitely have to google youtube videos and instructions on how to use it haha. 

Luxie Beauty Small Angled Eye Brush I got this as a full size product. I have not yet used it. I have another brush exactly like it so it hasn't been necessary. I like receiving different makeup brushes from Ipsy because I've gotten to try tons of different tools I have never tried! This is the first one I haven't used immediately!

xoxo,
Bailey 

*All pictures came from Ipsy.com*

June Makeup Review

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Lounge: I love Urban Decay Eyeshadows. For the past 3 years I have ONLY used their Naked Pallet because it is my absolute favorite. UD shadows go on SO smoothly and blend so well, not to mention they last longer throughout the day compared to others I have tried.  I was excited when I found out I was getting this eye shadow in my Ipsy Bag. It is multifaceted which means it changes shades in the light which is way awesome. I would have never picked this shade out for myself, but I was excited to try it with a more smoky look on me! It is more on the pricier side but if they had these in a pallet I would be willing to splurge because of the quality of the products!
My rating: 7/10

Seraphine Botanicals Happy Hibiscus Blush: I love getting blushes from Ipsy. They have all consistently been full size products! This shade is a pretty sheer rose and they claim it lasts 8 hrs. I like the shade and have been using it a lot since I got it! It has a shimmer to it which makes blushes 10x better. But can I just mention I got this $18 product in my $10 Ipsy bag? WIN.
My rating: 9/10

Hey Honey 24Seven: Day & Night Revitalizing Cream:  So I have not used this product yet because I have some other facial products I am currently using. But I have received 2 other Hey Honey products from Ipsy before so I am excited to use them altogether to get a better effect. I don't love the smell of these products so that's why I haven't been super super eager to try them yet! I've read good things about them though.
My rating: TBA

Doucce Bombastic Lash Volumizer Mascara: I LOVE getting mascaras from Ipsy! I have gotten one almost every single month for the past 4 months. This one has a thickening formula and a nice thick wand. This one goes on very thick and really does add a ton of volume but it is hard to shape my lashes so I have had to use my other mascara wands to shape them. I usually use 2 different wands anyways so it is not a problem, I just wish it went on a little better! Worth the price!
My rating: 8/10

Delectable By Cake Everything Balm: Okay, how awesome is this!? Moisturizes skin, repairs cuticles, seals split ends, brightens dark circles, tames eye brows, softens lips... it literally does EVERYTHING. Click on the link and it will show you all the things it can be used for. This is one I will TOTALLY purchase again in the future! Worth the price, I have loved this product and use it all the time!
My rating: 10/10


xoxo,
Bailey