August 2014 Ipsy Bag & Look

If you have never heard of Ipsy, check out their website to learn more!

This is my second Glam Bag! I like the products, but they are super small sample sizes this month. I know it's a sample subscription, but boy are these tiny! lol

Take a look at everything I got in my bag this month, with swatches and more info. I also created a look with all the products from the bag!

The bag this month is round and white with orange polka dots and zipper. The theme is "beauty schooled" and it reminds me a little of a pencil case. :) 

The Products

1. URBAN DECAY - Perversion Mascara

2. LORD & BERRY - Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil

3. COASTAL SCENTS - Shadow Palette Sample - Set 28

4. ABSOLUTE - You're the Balm - Green Apple

5. DR. BRANDT - Pores No More - Pore Refiner

Color Swatches & Info

1. URBAN DECAY - Perversion Mascara

"Get bigger, blacker, badder lashes with our ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara. So intense you might need a safe word, Perversion glides on and gets you sexy in one stroke. (Yet it won’t quit until you say when.) It’s insane how black it is…the purest, deepest, most intense black color imaginable.  Perversion has a creamy, full-bodied texture that’s not too dry, not too wet. This allows just the right amount of “pull” so it glides through lashes. The result: incredible control for insane lashes. Go ahead and pile on coat after coat. Want to apply more before you go out at night? No problem. Even if it’s been all day since you applied, more Perversion always means more beautiful lashes. Our formula NEVER gets brittle or clumpy." 

I actually do like this mascara... but I don't think I want to pay $20 for it! It does seem very creamy though. It glides on super smooth. I didn't notice clumping either. The results below are after only one coat of Perversion.

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2. LORD & BERRY - Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil

"A kohl eye pencil that lines, defines and shades the eyes with rich colour and a silky-smooth finish.
Ophthalmologist tested and gentle enough to be used on the inner eye."

Tiny little pencil. The full size is $15. I would have to agree with the description above, but I wouldn't want to use this anywhere it might come into contact with wetness. From my experience with kohl pencils, they smudge pretty easily, yeah?

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3. COASTAL SCENTS - Shadow Palette Sample - Set 28

"Coastal Scents Shadow Palette Samples are an ideal way to try these highly pigmented, stunning shadows. Each miniature-sized palette offers four specially selected, complementary shades to create a variety of looks."

I got the more tame colors this round. Very pretty though! They are super soft and the pigmentation is great! I could use these colors in quite a few different combinations too. The colors in this palette are: Cocoa Diamond, Reef Coral, Rainstorm and Bronze Peach.

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4. ABSOLUTE - You're the Balm - Green Apple

"Treat your lips with the ultra-moisturizing Duo Lip Balms from Absolute New York. Our lightly tinted, creamy, conditioning formula softens, smoothens, and protects lips for a seriously kissable pout. Discover this must-have duo for sensationally soft and luscious lips!"

 I recieved green apple, but it reminds me more of watermelon. In my opinion it smells pretty yummy and goes on thinly and smoothly. Popping this nomnom in my purse. It has a very light pink tint. Also the only full sized product in this months bag.

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5. DR. BRANDT - Pores No More - Pore Refiner

"A cult favorite, Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer is Dr. Brandt’s quick fix for flawless, photo-ready skin. It is the miracle base to create the perfect skin canvas for long-lasting makeup and well-preserved skin. This velvety formula absorbs excess oil, minimizes pores, blurs fine lines and is resistant to sweat and humidity. Prime, touch-up and treat while perfecting your makeup."

Well, I was impressed. I hate my big pores and I saw a noticeable difference very quickly when I put this just on one area of my cheek. I'll only use it on special occasions because this baby is $45 for an ounce! It is a light flesh tone in color and smells a bit like an acne cream medicine. I can see why it's one of their best sellers.

The August 2014 Glam Bag Look

Here ya go! I used the Coastal Scents eyeshadows, Lord  & Berry eyeliner and the Urban Decay mascara. :) Quite a nice "natural" kind of look. Simple for back to school too. Can't go wrong with some nice neutral eyeshadow. Brown shades are always my go to colors.

 

NYC Expert Last Lip Color

In my Influenster Uni Vox Box, I recieved this Expert Last Lip Color in the shade "Forever Fuchsia" by the brand New York Color. At first I was skeptical about such a bright pink, but I love it! This lipstick is creamy and moisturizing with a bit of shine. There are 20 different shades offered, ranging from plums to peaches to true reds. The best part is that you kind find them at your local drug store for only $1.99!

Benefits

Wears up to 6 hours

Long-lasting shine

Amplified color

Velvety and glamorous finish

Perfectly outlines lips

Doesn't feather or bleed 

 

 This color is actually very wearable and I am definitely going to try some more colors! I'm quite impressed. :)

Influenster Uni Vox Box

 I just received my Uni Vox Box from Influenster the other day. I got some cool stuff in this one. :) Everything is free and sent for review from Influenster. Check out their site for more information. ;) Some items may have separate reviews later.

Here are all the products that I got:

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-On Manicure: $5.99 for colors/$7.99 for patterns. imPRESS Press-On Manicure by Broadway Nails is the revolutionary way to achieve a flawless manicure in seconds. Just peel off, press on, and you're done - NO glue needed! High-shine colors, trendy designs and glam glitter nails that last up to a week!

Expert Last Lip Color in Forever Fuchsia: $1.99 Ready to take your lips to the next level? Try our NEW Expert Last Lip Color in twenty tantalizing shades. Get intense amplified color and shine that lasts up to 6 hours. Our moistrizing formula glides on easily for a silky smooth, velvety finish for all day wear.

Pilot Acrobal PureWhite: $4.59 - $7.49 Acroball PureWhite combines a glossy white barrel with Spring Pantone inspired grip colors and smooth writing advanced ink, which combines the vibrant color of gel with the quick drying benefits of ballpoint ink, so you can write effortlessly.

Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation: $4.99- $5.49 Lightweight liquid mousse texture leaves skin shineless, yet feels weightless & cakeless. The weight is over - finally, shine has met its matte. Available in 8 shades.

Red Rose REAL TEA Premium Water Enhancer: $4.49 Finally - a water enhancer with no dyes or coloring that's made from real brewed tea. Make boring water taste tea-rrific with REAL TEA from Red Rose!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara

I recently received a package from Influenster/Rimmel London for being a runner up for a Rimmel badge from one of my Vox Boxes. Inside I got the new Retro Glam Mascara! I love trying out mascaras because I find my lashes so hopeless and boring. I'm always looking for something to make them more fancy and dramatic without using falsies (which I hate to use)! So thank you dearest Influenster and also Rimmel London for providing the products for them. :)

So, let's read up on this baby!

It’s Retro Mania! Bold, Wide-eyed false lash look!
Bold, wide-eyed false lash look.
Hour-glass brush shaped to the lash line to plump lashes, fanning them up and out for bold, wide-eyed volume.
Coats lashes individually for a big, false lash look in one simple stroke. No clumps!

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This mascara seems to have very good ratings on their website... let's get a closer look.

Here is that hour glass shaped brush. I will admit that it can take a little practice with such a large brush. I got it on my eyelid a bit. lol The large end really helps coat and separate your lashes in one swipe. I noticed no clumping and I didn't have any of that panda eye action going on later in the day either. I can't even imagine what this could do for people who already have the long, beautiful lashes that I dream of.

Here is a comparison. You can see my lashes with nothing on them, and then with two quick coats of the mascara. I am quite satisfied with the results! My lashes look much longer and a bit fuller. They certainly do seem to flare up a bit too. I don't tend to apply thick layers of mascara, so this might even be improved with a 3rd coat, the way I apply it. lol

Retro Glam retails for around $6, so it's pretty affordable. I have been loving more and more Rimmel products lately. This one hasn't disappointed me! lol I think Maybelline and Rimmel are my favorite drugstore brands out there... and we can't leave out Wet n Wild... they make some killer eyeshadow. ;P

March 2014 Julep Maven Box

This month I decided to change up my Maven box style from "It Girl" to "Boho Glam". I really wanted to try out one of Julep's lip glosses and I liked the nail colors better in this box. :) I also got a candy stick that was cotton candy flavored. lol Thanks for appealing to my sweet tooth this month, Julep!

Being a Maven also gets you free shipping and 20% off all your orders! You can also earn points called "Jules" and once you get enough, you can use them for other products. :) Julep doesn't just do nail polish, they also have makeup, skin care products and more. The monthly subscription is $20 for a box with $40 worth of product in it. If you'd like to sign up, please use this link! By referring friends, you can earn Jules for a free Maven box! Without further ado, here is what I got in my box!

 In the Boho Glam box for this month, it was two polishes and a lip gloss.

The lip gloss I chose was Enchanted and the two polishes are called Elisa and Harriet.

 Here are the swatches for the nail colors! They are very pretty colors for spring... which I hope arrives soon!

Elisa is described as a soft wisteria shimmer.

Harriet is described as a guava coral creme.

 This is the Julep lip gloss in the color Enchanted.

"Featuring subtle color, unstoppable shine, luscious hydration, and our age-defying Power Cell Complex."

Enchanted is described as a sheer watermelon colored gloss.

It could be a great every day, go-to kind of gloss. It smells so good... like a yummy cake or some other similar sweet treat. lol It goes on light and smooth and is hydrating. I really like it!

Here is a comparison of bare lips and with a little gloss.

Julep Maven Welcome Box!

I signed up on Julep for a free welcome box to start my Maven box subscription ! The subscription is $20 for a box with $40 worth of product in it. I picked the "It Girl" style profile and I received three nail polish colors. :) I also put 2 add on polishes in my box, since they were at a great discounted price.

Being a Maven also gets you free shipping and 20% off all your orders! You can also earn points called "Jules" and once you get enough, you can use them for other products. :)

Julep doesn't just do nail polish, they also have makeup, skin care products and more. You can create a wishlist on the site and send it via email too. I've already started a small one. lol 

If you'd like to sign up, please use this link! By referring friends, you can earn Jules for a free Maven box! Without further ado, here is what I got in my box!

I received the colors Elle, Bunny and Libby as my welcome box.

I added the color Tracy and the Freedom polymer topcoat as my discounted extras. :)

They also added in two cute little orange cube emery boards. Perfect purse size! lol

The cap covers come off so that you can swatch the polish on the sticker that is on top of the cap!

Elle is described as a plum frost with a sheer/pearl/frost finish.

Bunny is described as a crisp white linen with fine gold shimmer with a creme finish.

Libby is described as a rich teal creme with a creme finish.

Tracy is described as a sparkly ocean blue sea salt (add top coat for a high-shine finish) with a special effect finish.

"In clinical studies, 100% of women who used Freedom Polymer Top Coat passed the ‘smudge test’ after 5 minutes, compared to 0% who used the leading regular top coat."

I am the queen of smudging! So I hope that is true! lol