Beauty and Eyeshadow...Trinkets And Things

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September Ipsy Bag

I received the following: 

Nuxe- Creme Fraiche de Beaute Masque

it Cosmetics- Superhero Mascara

Eyeko- Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner

Onomie- Powerful Priming Serum

Glow For A Cause- Body Butter

My review…

*Masque- I applied it after exfoliating my skin. It’s really light but very moisturizing. It soaked into my skin quickly. I love that it’s 90% natural. Full-size of 1.5 oz is $25. Would I purchase it? Maybe. I have a lot of masks right now so I might check it out in the future. Ipsy Deal- 20% Off Orders $50+ with code SUMMER2016 through 10/31/16. 

*Mascara- It’s a volumizing mascara. I like it but it’s not mind blowing. Full-size is $24. Would I purchase it? Hmm no.  

*Eyeliner- It’s very pigmented and doesn’t fade or flake. I like it. Full-size is $20. Would I purchase it? Yes. Ipsy Deal- 20% Off on EYEKO Products at eyeko.com with code EYEKO20 through 10/31/16. 

*Priming Serum- This can be used as a regular serum or a primer for makeup. Per Ipsy it’s supposed to: Have A Soft-focus finish, Look great under makeup or on its own, Powerful antioxidant blend visibly improves skin tone, and Gently exfoliates to smooth and refresh. I wore it as a primer and it held up well. As far as the rest of the claims I do not know as I’ve only used it once. However, there are no exfoliating particles in it so I don’t think it’s much of an exfoliator. Full-size is $50 for 1 oz. Would I purchase it? Hmm the price actually isn’t bad if it works well. It’s too soon for me to tell yet. 

*Body Butter- It smells fresh, but not overpowering. I like the consistency. It’s a thick balm but sinks into your skin quickly. It left my skin moisturized without leaving a weird residue. It has coconut, jojoba, sunflower and vitamin E oils in it.  It’s Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Cruelty Free, and Gluten Free. Full-size of 2.5 oz is $16. Would I purchase it? Yes! Ipsy Deal- 30% Off Any Purchase at glowforacause.com with code IPSY30 through 10/31/16.

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

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The Masquerade Palette by Juvia’s Place

I saw a few YouTube videos saying that this palette is very pigmented so I decided to purchase it for $35 after shipping. 

The pans are huge!!

From L to R: Chi, Mali, Dalia, Zola, Makeda, Zobo, Calabar, and Bori

From L to R: Giza, Burkina, Cairo, Ada, Dahia, Zulu, Casablanca, and Fulani

As you can see the colors are very pigmented. The shimmers are creamier than the mattes. You can purchase the palette here. It is currently sold out until October 30th. 

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August Ipsy

I received the following:

Trust Fund Beauty- Liquid Lipstick

The Organic Pharmacy- Rose Facial Cleansing Gel

beauty for real- 24-7 Eyeliner 

NYX- Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator

Neogen Code 9- Gold Black Caviar Essence & Gold Tox Tightening Pack

My review…

*Liquid Lipstick(Full-Size)- I received the shade K Bye. It’s a pinky brown. It’s not drying; however, you’ll definitely need to reapply after eating etc. Full-size is $22. Would i purchase it? Probably not since liquid lipsticks aren’t really my thing. Ipsy Deal- 35% off any purchase at www.trustfundbeauty.com with code IPSTER35 through 9/30/16. 

*Cleansing Gel- I love that it’s organic. It cleanses my face well without breaking it out. Full-size of 100ml is $85. Would I purchase it? Not at that price. 

*Eyeliner(Full-Size)- I received the shade Black Magic. It’s a pencil liner that is more waxy. It sets quickly and doesn’t budge, even on my water line. Full-size is $14. Would I purchase it? Yes. Ipsy Deal- 20% off any purchase at www.beautyforreal.com with code IPSY20 through 9/30/16. 

*Illuminator- I received the shade Sunbeam, which is the pink shade. I’ll probably find some use for it, but this shade is for those who have a light/pale skin tone. I wanted the golden shade 😞; which I already own. It works great though. Full-size of 0.6 oz is $7. Would I purchase it? I already own it in the gold shade. Ipsy Deal- 20% off at www.nyxcosmetics.com with code IPSYGLOW through 9/30/16. 

*Tightening Pack- The idea of these is interesting; the whole using the textured side to exfoliate and then the other side to rub in the essence. I’m not sure how well it works though since there were only two of them in the bag. Full-size of 250ml is $48. Would I purchase it? Not right now. 

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

[lililuv87]

July Ipsy

I received the following: 

Too Faced- Hangoverx Repleneshing Face Primer

Vasanti- Eyeshadow Brush

Palmetto derma- Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask

Trust Fund Beauty- Nail Polish

Skyn Iceland- The Antidote Cooling Daily Lotion

My review…

*Face Primer- It smells funny but works well. Full-size of 1.35 oz is $32. Would I purchase it? Not at that price. Ipsy Deal- 20% off any purchase with free shipping through 8/31/16 at toofaced.com with code IPSYLOVE2016.  

*Eyeshadow Brush(Full-Size)- It’s a good brush. Full-size is $21. Would I purchase it? Maybe. Ipsy Deal- 30% off any purchase through 8/31/16 at vasanticosmetics.com with code  VISANTIIPSY30. 

*Mask- I love that it’s cruelty free and vegan. It has a light texture. There are bits of something in it. It left my face feeling soft. I like it. Full-size of 1.75 oz is $64. Would I purchase it? Not at that price. Ipsy Deal- 25% off any purchase through 8/31/16 at palmettoderma.com with code IPSY25. 

*Nail Polish(Full-Size)- I received the shade No Filter. I love the color. It’s a great shade for summer! Full-size is $15. Would I purchase it? Maybe. Ipsy Deal- 35% off any purchase through 8/31/16 at trustfundbeauty.com  with code IPSY35. 

*Daily Lotion- It’s 100% vegan and cruelty-free. It has a slight mint smell. It definitely tingles. It does have a cooling effect after a few minutes. I haven’t used it enough to see any drastic results. Full-size of 1.76 oz is $45. Would I purchase it? Depends on if I see any drastic results by the time I finish the sample. Ipsy Deal- 35% Off One Full-Size Product and 20% Off All Additional Products through 8/31/16 at skyniceland.com with code IPSYANTIDOTE. 

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

[lililuv87]

June Ipsy

I’m pretty much a month late with this post lol. It’s been a busy last couple of months. But here we go!

I received the following:

Frank Body- Original Body Scrub

Boo-Boo Cover-Up- Concealer

Colourpop- Eyeliner

Urban Decay- Eyeshadow

be a bombshell- Lip Gloss

My review…

*Body Scrub(Full-Size)- It’s a coffee scrub. I love the packaging and that it’s 100% natural. It is made up of coffee, brown sugar, sea salt, almond oil, and orange essence. It's a nice scrub. It's abrasive but not too abrasive where I feel like my skin is raw. Full-size is $14.95. Would I purchase it? Yes. Ipsy Deal- 10% off any purchase through 7/31/16 at us.frankbody.com with code IPSYBABE. 

*Concealer(Full-Size)- I received the dark shade. It’s supposed to heal any cut or pimple as well as providing coverage so it’s less noticeable. It contains aloe, chamomile, green tea, tea tree oil and vitamin E. The shade works well with my skin tone and covers well. Full-size of 4 ml is $10. Would I purchase it? Maybe. It depends on how well it works at healing pimples. Ipsy Deal- 30% off any purchase through 7/31/16 at booboocoverup.com with code IPSTER30.  

*Eyeliner(Full-Size)- I received the shade Swerve, which is black. I love this eyeliner. I already own it so I’m happy to have another one! It lasts on the waterline and is very smooth and pigmented. There’s no tugging on my eye. I probably sound like a commercial, but seriously this eyeliner is bomb! Full-size is $5. Would I purchase it? Already Have!! Ipsy Deal- $5 off this shade through 7/31/16 at colourpop.com.

*Eyeshadow- I received the shade Lounge. It’s a beautiful dual-chrome.The base shade is dark purple; while the top shade is a beautiful shimmery green. I lovvvvvve it! Full-size is $19.Would I purchase it? Yes! 

*Lip Gloss(Full-Size)- I received the shade Secret. It’s a pinky nude shade. It’s not sticky and is buildable. It does have a slight sheen to it. Its very moisturizing. Full-size is $6. Would I purchase it? Maybe. Ipsy Deal- 25% off any purchase through 7/31/16 at beabombshellcosmetics.com with code ISPY25. 

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BH Cosmetics Wild & Alluring and Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale Beach Goddess Palettes Swatched!!!

The shadows swatched with no primer. 

The highlighters swatched with no primer. 

Swatched with no primer. 

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ColourPop Order

I purchased the following: 

Flower Shop 

Eye Candy

Over Board Eyeliner

Teaspoon Eyeliner

Descanso Eyeliner

These are swatches of Karrueche’s Ultra Matte Lipstick in Chi and Swerve Eyeliner. 

From Left to Right: Flower Shop, Eye Candy, Teaspoon, Over Board, and Descanso. Descanso has blue glitter throughout it. All the shades are pigmented. All are available at Colourpop. 

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Jeffree Star Beauty Killer Palette

I recently purchased this palette during one of the restocks for $45. It’s vegan and cruelty free. It consists of matte, frost, and glitter shades. 

The pans are huge so it’ll definitely last you awhile. The shade on the bottom row, third from the right side is Vanity. It looks like a matte black, but it’s actually a matte dark plum shade. 

Overall, I like the palette. The shades are pigmented and blend well. You can purchase it here. 

[lililuv87]

May Ipsy Bag

I received the following: 

Hikari - Radiate Shimmer Bronzer 

Trissola-Chia Hair Smoothing Oil 

Mellow- Matte Lipstick 

Smashbox- X-Rated Mascara 

Vera Mona- Eyeshadow Brush 

My review…

*Bronzer(Full-Size)- I received the shade Radiate. The pink shade is kind of scratchy. It doesn’t feel normal. The golden shades are smooth and pigmented. The second golden shade is slightly darker. The dark brown shade is also pigmented. Full-size is $17. Would I purchase it? Not in this shade. I would have preferred the shade Splendor or Luster. Ipsy Deal- Get 30% Off + Free Hikari Coconut Eyeliner with Purchase with code Hikari30 through 6/30/16. 

*Oil- This smells great! Not natural though, definitely a perfume smell. It’s supposed to hydrate, nourish, strengthen, and protect your hair. The bottle is really pretty, not that that matters lol. It’s light and hydrates.Full-size of 2 fl oz is $21.65. Would I purchase it? Not for that price. Ipsy Deal- 20% Off any Purchase with code IPSY20 through 6/30/16. 

*Lipstick(Full-Size)- Finally I get a lipstick shade I like. I received the shade Nude. It goes well with my skin tone. It’s pigmented and creamy. It’s a darker nude shade with a pink undertone. Full-size is $13. Would I purchase it? Probably not because I rarely wear lipstick. Ipsy Deal- 15% off any purchase + Free Shipping on orders over $40 with code Ipsy15 through 6/30/16. 

 *Mascara- This is advertised as a volumizing mascara. It’s not the most volumizing mascara I’ve tried; however, I like it. It’s very pigmented and is more of a wet formula. Due to this, you need to be careful when applying as it can get on your upper lid. Full-size is $22. Would I purchase it? No, because as I’ve said i’s not the most volumizing mascara I’ve tried. Ipsy Deal- 15% Off Your First Purchase with code IPSY15 through 6/30/16 at Smashbox.com. 

*Eyeshadow Brush- It’s a pretty brush with soft bristles. I like it. Full-size of one double-ended brush is $10. Would I purchase it? Yes. Ipsy Deal- 30% Off any Purchase with code ipsy30 through 6/30/16. 

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

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On sale now at www.hautelook.com!

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Shaaanxo Palette- Swatched!

I recently purchased this palette for $14.50 from BH Cosmetics. If you’re not familiar with Shaaanxo, she’s a beauty guru on YouTube from New Zealand. She collaborated with BH Cosmetics to create this palette. It has 9 eyeshadows on one side with a mirror. On the other side is a mirror with 9 lipsticks that are more like pigmented lip balms.

* There were some condensation droplets on some of the shades when it arrived because I live in a hot climate. They don’t effect the pigmentation of the product.*

Now for the swatches!!

You can purchase the palette here.

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April Ipsy Bag

I received the following: 

purlisse- Blue Lotus + White Tea Mask 

purlisse- Blue Lotus + Seaweed Mask 

City Color- Highlight Trio 

Tarte- LipSurgence Lip Cream 

Probelle- Nail Lacquer 

Luxie Beauty- Tapered Highlighter Brush 

My review… 

*White Tea Mask(Full-Size)- It’s a great mask and very moisturizing. Full-size of one mask is $8. Would I purchase it? Yes

*Seaweed Mask(Full-Size)- It’s a great mask and very moisturizing. Full-size of one mask is $8.  Would I purchase it? Yes

*Highlight Trio(Full-Size)- I don’t like the formula of this. It was difficult to blend and would work better as an eyeshadow. Full-size is $9. Would I purchase it? No

*Lip Cream- I received the shade Wonder. It’s a moisturizing, dark fuchsia shade. It’s a bit too bold of a shade for me. I might use it as a flush of color. Full-size of 0.1 oz is $24. Would I purchase it? No

*Nail Lacquer(Full-Size)- I received the shade In Or Out. It’s a beautiful spring purple. I like it. Full-size is $6. Would I purchase it? Yes

*Highlighter Brush(Full-Size)- I like it, it’s a good brush. Full-size is $24. Would I purchase it? Not for that price. 

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

[kushandwisdom]

They told me I couldn’t. They told me I wouldn’t. They told me I shouldn’t. That’s why I WILL. That’s why I AM. That’s why I DID.

(via foreverursxo)

[lililuv87]

March Ipsy Bag

I received the following:

Beau Gachis Paris- Eyeshadow Brush

Marc Anthony- Nourishing Argan Oil Of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream 

ModelCo- Lip Lacquer Lip Gloss 

Illamasqua- Precision Ink In Abyss 

Manna Kadar Cosmetics- Eyeshadow

My review…

*Eyeshadow Brush(Full-Size)- It’s a good brush. Nothing more really to say lol. Full-size is $12. Would I purchase it? Maybe. Ipsy Deal- 20% off through 4/30/16 with code beautifulipster. 

*Blow Dry Cream- I haven't tried it yet. It smells good though. I'll probably update the post later this week when I try it. Full-size of 6.76 fl oz is $8.99. 

*Lip Gloss- I received the shade Socialite. It's a bright red. It’s sticky and glossy; therefore, I’m not a fan. Full-size is $24. Would I purchase it? No. Ipsy Deal- 20% off any purchase and free shipping with code IPSY20 through 6/30/16. 

*Eyeliner(Full-size)- It dries very quickly and is pigmented. It has good staying power. Full-size is $28. Would I purchase it? Not for that price.

*Eyeshadow(Full-size)- I received the shade Fantasy. It’s a beautiful neutral shade that has some shimmer to it. I like it. Full-size is $19. Would l purchase it? Probably not for that price. Ipsy Deal- 30% off any purchase through 4/30/16 with code IPSY2016.

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.

[lililuv87]

February Ipsy Bag

I received the following:

bellapierre- Mineral Blush 

dr.brandt- PoreDermabrasion Exfoliator 

Perfect Formula- Pink Gel Coat

Smashbox- Photo Finish Primer Oil

Organix - Miracle In Shower Oil 

My review… 

*Blush- I received the shade Desert Rose. It’s baby pink and too light for my skin tone :/. Full-size of 9 grams is $45. Would I purchase it? No. Ipsy Deal- 25% off any purchase through 3/31/16 with code ipsycheeks2016

*Exfoliator- It’s a clear gel with very small granules. It’s not abrasive at all, so it would be good for those with sensitive skin. After rinsing it off there was a slight tingling. It didn’t dry out my face. Full-sizeof 2 oz is $58. Would I purchase it? No. It was ok, but not great. Ipsy Deal- Get 20% off any purchase + free gift through 4/1/16 with code IPSY20+GIFT 

*Topcoat- It's supposed to strengthen, brighten, and protect.It has a potent smell. It has a glossy finish to it, which is nice. I haven’t used it long enough to determine if it strengthen and protects my nails. Full-size of 0.6 oz is $30. Would I purchase it? No, it’s a bit pricey. Ipsy Deal- 15% off any purchase through 3/31/16 with code IPSY16

*Primer Oil- Even though I have oily skin, I like this. The key is to wait for it to absorb into your skin. Full-size of 1 oz is $42. Would I purchase it? Not at that price. 

*Shower Oil(Full-Size)- This is not a natural oil. There are chemicals in it. I’ve only used it on my hair thus far. It’s light and absorbs well. Full-Size is $9. Would I purchase it? Maybe.  

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, nor am I affiliated with Ipsy. These are my honest opinions.