Hi lovelies! I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday and that you're doing well. So today I wanted to do another review for you, this time it'll be all about my Ipsy Glam Bag for the month of November. 

     This was probably my favorite box of the month, I absolutely loved it. If you don't know what Ipsy is, basically it is along the same lines as Birchbox or Beauty Box 5, where you subscribe monthly and receive a little bag with sample products inside. The great thing about Ipsy is that the bags the samples come in are totally reusable and really cute! You can use them as travel makeup bags or keeping your essentials for a beach day, etc. This month the theme was "Girl Meets Glitter" and it definitely delivered. The bag was a really cute silver sparkly case, that I will definitely be using again. But enough about that, let's get onto the goods!

TEMPTU S/B Highlighter- So I have previously received a different TEMPTU Highlighter in another box, which I was not a fan of...so when I saw this one in the bag I was disappointed and not really excited about it. I decided to give it a go anyway, and I'm really glad I did! This is a liquid highlighter which glides on really easily and blends really well. I like how well it reflects light and adds a nice sheen, but it's too glittery or shimmery. I am enjoying it so much, I have used it every day this week, and have gotten a lot of compliments on it. It really just adds that healthy glow without being too much. I am really happy about this product, so I'm giving it a 5/5.

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray- I wasn't a huge fan of this hairspray, as I felt that it dried really hard and left my hair kind of crunchy. I ran my fingers through the hair after using it, which helped a little bit. I was surprised to see that on Ipsy's reviews many people thought that the hold was too soft, while I needed a lighter hold. It could be because I don't have very coarse hair, or I just generally don't use hairspray very much. Also, as I mentioned in my last post, I'm kind of wary of anything with "Moroccan Oil" or "Argan Oil" in the title. I'm still in the process of researching the ingredients in this, though, so I don't have much to say about that. In ay case, I do think that it is pretty good for shine, it added a nice sheen without looking wet or greasy. Another plus is that it smells really good! I don't think I'd buy this product, it wasn't a total miss. I'll give it a 3/5.

Be a....Bombshell Eye Base in Submissive- This is so pretty, like so so pretty! I was really excited to try it out and I can say that I am a fan of it. The color look kind of dark in the pot but goes on as this really nice metallic almost rose-gold color. The great thing about this is that you can just pop a bit on if you're in a hurry and just want a wash of color or you can layer it and build up the color for a more intense look. Plus, the staying power is really good, it lasted all day and didn't crease! I am loving this and really looking forward to trying new looks with it! I'm giving it a 5/5.

Elizabeth Mott you're so FINE Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Glitterati- So I have so many black eyeliners, so when I first saw this, I wasn't hugely excited. I swatched it out and tried it on my eyes, and I'm still not overwhelmed by the product. I like that it has a bit of sparkle in it, which is really nice for the holidays. That being said, I found the brush to be kind of hard to control and it is rather difficult to get a precise line without using Q-tips and remover. I probably wouldn't buy it, but I'll use it. I'm giving it a 3/5.

J.Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint in Red Potion- I LOVE THIS STUFF. It is probably my favorite in the bag. The color is so rich and nice for fall, it is definitely a statement color, but I am so into it. I've been wearing all week and will probably do so until I run out. I know some people got a different color, so Red Potion is a dark wine/burgundy color, which I am in love with right now. I was kind of hoping for the Mad Splatter color, but I am diggin this one. I will most definitely be buying these. And they are so affordable, I think it's about $5, give or take. And they have a bunch of really cool colors I want to try. The only complaint I have is that it is a little difficult to apply, I had to use a lip brush, instead of just applying it from the tube. Tried that, and it was a disaster! I thought it was going to be so annoying to reapply later in the day, but I didn't have to! I applied it around 10am and it lasted until about 5pm with no reapplication. All in all I am really impressed! I'm giving it a 4/5.

Overall Review- Like I said before, this was my favorite subscription box this month. I got three products that I love and even the other two were still good. There was nothing I hated. I am overall really happy about this month, plus the glam bag it all came in is so cute! I have nothing but good things to say! I totally felt that I got my money's worth this month, which is always a good feeling! I can't wait for next month! I'm giving the bag as a whole a 4/5.

Thank you so much for checking out my review, I hope you enjoyed it! I'll be posting later in the week, not sure what about, it'll be a surprise! I truly hope you all have a lovely lovely day/week!

Stay beautifuller, my pretties!

[October 2014]

Hello all you gorgeous people! 

So today I wanted to do a little favorites, for the month of October. I realize I’m a bit late, and it's already into November, but I figured I'd post it anyway! I’ll try to keep this short,  I just have a few things that I’m loving this month that I want to share with you!

First off, I am love love loving the Urban Decay Naked Foundation. I wear it in the shade 3.5, but they have many shades for all skin types. What I love about this foundation is how smoothly it goes on and how it feels. I have hated liquid foundation for so long, but always feel like powders don’t give me enough coverage. This is a liquid-to powder finish, so it doesn’t feel cakey or slide off the skin. At the same time, it is buildable, so if I feel like there are areas that need more coverage, I can apply more without feeling like I’m wearing frosting on my face. I absolutely love this, and can’t imagine buying another foundation. It can be found at Sephora, Ulta, or their website. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Brunette/Dark Brown…this is the ultimate brow pencil. I literally have to do my brows, because I have a total lack thereof. This pencil is so easy to use, yet super pigmented. I’ve used cheaper/drugstore brow pencils, which always seem to be either very smudgy or rub off during the day. The Brow Wiz has great staying power, and the retractable pencil is very thin, so you can get a precise edge. It also has a spooley brush on the end, which is really helpful for shaping the brows. I love it! Again, you can find this at Sephora, Ulta or the brand website!

NYX Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen- I am loving this matte lippie from NYX. It is a little vampy and dark, so it may not be for everyone but I am seriously diggin it. It’s a dark plum color, so perfect for fall. I was nervous to try it at first because it was such a bold statement color but I’m so glad I did. The consistency kind of threw me off, because it is creamy, yet super matte, which I love. It doesn’t dry my lips out either, which lipsticks tend to do. The staying power is also fantastic. I wore this the other day, and I think I only had to reapply once, after eating. So far, I’m love love loving this. I really want to try a few of the other shades, particularly Transylvania and Cannes. As soon as I do, I'll update it!

So I know that’s really short, but those were just a few of my favorites for the month of October. Let me know if you had any favorites! 

Stay beautifuller my pretties!