December 2012 Ipsy ( Originally MyGlam )

Hey Ladies and Gents,


I am back I have been crazy busy with work and my angel and I both being sick. Her with the flu and me with a stomach virus. But I finally got my Ipsy Bag and lets just say... I love the contents though I hate the makeup bag! So in this bag we received 5 products. Mirabella face & eye primer, Urban Decay eye pencil, Mai Couture highlighter paper, NYX loose pearl shadow and last but not least the Be a bombshell lipgloss in Hot mess. This bag's items total $93!!! I got it for 10 bucks.. Scoreeeeee lol

Soooo Let's begin =]


Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in the color Zero:

This eye pencil was soft enough to glide right on but the staying power of 24/7 are not true in what I experienced. I wore it on both of my eyes: One with primer and the other without and the one without smudged and gave me a bit of raccoon eyes, while the other eye faded a bit and that's paired with Urban Decay's Primer Potion. It was dark but it wasn't a true black.

Retail Value: $19






Mai Couture Highlighting Paper:

I am in love with this highlighting paper. You get 25 sheets and in the back of it it shows you where are the best spots to highlight on both face and body. I found this idea to be innovative cause I honestly hate loose powder highlighters cause unless you have a light hand you look like someones disco ball. This is build-able and great on the skin.

Retail Value: $28





Mirabella's Face and Eye Primer:

This light weight primer is for both eyes and face. I loved how it didn't feel like i had something on my face while putting something on my face if that makes sense lol ... I enjoyed the light weight feel of this primer and the staying power as well it lasted all day.

Retail Value: $29







NYX Loose Pearl Shadow:

This loose shadow had minimal fall out. I love how NYX has up their products. I was expecting a chalky mess but I found this to be easy and build-able as well. Affordable makeup with great color pay-off. Who said you had to buy high priced items to look chic?

Retail Value: $3






Be A Bombshell Lipgloss in Hot Mess:

I freaking LOVE this color. I love bold lips and this red was giving me life. I didn't like how sticky it was but other then that I love everything about it.


Retail Value: $14

Ipsy ( November Glam Bag )

Some pictures will be added soon sorry!!!

I am bacccckkkk!!! lol sorry for being gone for so long but, I just got my package today and let's just say I am intrigued by the products in here. Some of my go-to brands are in here.In this bag we had a blind item which was the fifth item, you either got the bareMinerals They're Real beyond mascara or the Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel. And of course with this bag you get offer codes to use to get percentages taken off from their individual sites ( perks for just 10 dollars a month!!! ) A $65.75 value for just $10 again I can't beat that. I prefer getting samples or the regular sized items before I go out and shell out 65 bucks on anything..   So let's dive straight into the products at hand shall we =]


Nailtini Nail polish: Millionaire, Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow by theBalm: Matt Batali, bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss: DareDevil, Starlet Cosmetics Intense Eyeliner: Black, Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel




Nailtini Nail Polish in Millionaire:

This is my first time hearing of this brand and I am pleasantly surprised and glad that Ipsy is giving me a new outlook on makeup that I would either not look at or pick up because I don't know or hear much of people trusting it. I enjoy the cute twist on the bottle it is quoted to say " Wear Nailtini lacquers alone, layered or garnished to create countless combinations. Great straight or mixed- it's cocktails for nails." As a semi-sometimes-maybe bartender I enjoyed the innuendo and the play on words, it was cute, well delivered and very much so something to keep my attention. Now to the nail polish itself. Millionaire makes you feel exactly as it is written- LIKE A MILLIONAIRE. The gold glitters are bold yet subtle enough for my work environment. It wasn't hard to take off neither with nail polish remover. I didn't find it to come off as some other glitters have in the past. I found it to be very build-able if you wanted intensity. This is just my first impression lets see how long it lasts and if I will be singing a new tune in a few days lol

We got the actual sized bottle which retails for $13 on tinibeauty.com




bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in DareDevil:

We got the sample size and I am glad they didn't waste their money on getting me a bigger one =/ I am not fond of sticky lipglosses. I just don't like the feel of honey on my lips cause that's what it feels like to me.. honey. I love the smell though, it reminds me of how Mac lipsticks smell YUM!!! It is long lasting as long as you don't eat much cause of the fact it is so sticky that it transfers to other items. I loved the packaging and the color is devine but it's just too sticky for me. It's supposed to be very good for your lips without the uses of parabens sulfates synthetic fragrances synthetic dyes petrochemicals phthalates GMOs and triclosan. It is great for your lips and it's supposed to hydrate and bring back life to other wise dull and dried out lips.. It has a good thought process behind it.. I just wont be purchasing the full size. 

bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss retails for $18




Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow in Matt Batali:



I found this to be a bit chalky but seeing as the first ingredient is talc, what do you really expect lol. I enjoyed the pigmentation as well as ease of application from my finger to the back of my hand. I found that with a good primer the colors pop way more then expected which for me is great. I know their were some complaints of fall out and that it wasn't as pigmented as they were expecting. I use this color in my crease and really had no issue of creasing after long period of time neither. I found the rich dark matte brown really worked well with my smokey eyes when I want to get away from the traditional black. All in all I loved this eyeshadow and haven't found an issue as of yet lol but I have used their products before and I haven't been disappointed yet.

They don't sell the color individually so the palette is about 34.50 so let's say for 1/6th of the product the price would be 5.75 ( math class came in handy lol )



Starlet Cosmetics Intense Eyeliner in Black:

I loved how this just glided on!!! It was like BUTTA! I loved it I liked the richness to it's texture, the true color pay off of the black. I found it to be a very great eyeliner and I wear contacts and I didn't get a film across my lens atleast not yet. It's talc free which is why it doesn't smudge or fade like other liners have a tendency to. I found the formula to be nowhere near drying and the packaging again was too cute for words.. wait I'm typing words... lol you get the point. I just enjoyed how it glided on so smoothly and after sharpening it even with a semi sharp edge I didn't feel like I was poking myself, literally went on smooth like Butta!

We got the full size and it retails for $11.



Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel in Clear:


I can live without the smell. I do not always do my brows and I don't really care to but I played around with it today and it laid my brows down and lord knows it's about that time to go get them done. I can't really say much or anything else on it though or compare it to anything else... it wasn't phenomenal in my opinion.

They have multiple shades: Awesome Auburn, Beautiful Blonde, Dazzling Dark Brown, Luscious Brown Color

This item retails for $18.

Urban Decay All Nighter [ Review ]

I am in love with this setting spray. I found the long lasting formula not to be drying nor did it allow my makeup to be sweated out. I am one of those girls who perspire a lot, so to have a setting spray that actually lasts was a wonderful change. I think due to the fact they paired up with Skindinavia was another plus. This product has a scent to it but it doesn't even last long. I have oily skin as well and the fact that this lasted as long as it did and didn't even have to retouch or blot off the oil made a difference to me. Allowed me the ease of knowing that my make up is on point. =] I got it on sale for 18 dollars. the XL bottle which normally retails for 34 dollars

Straight from the Urban Decay Website:

Your makeup will last 16 hours! Perfect for all skin types, this ultra-fine mist holds makeup for brides, dancers, and ladies who just like lookin' GOOD.

In an exclusive partnership with SKINDINÄVIA, we developed thisgroundbreaking, hypoallergenic setting spray that keeps your makeup on for 16 unbelievable hours. Legendary enough that it’s already inspired imitations, All Nighter boasts a patent pending Temperature Control Technology that makes this weightless mist so powerful and sets it far above the competition. Your makeup won’t melt when it's warm and humid or become dehydrated when it’s cold and windy. Yes, it actually lowers the temperature of your makeup to hold foundation, eyeshadow, blush and concealer in place. The sprayer, unlike others on the market, delivers a micro-fine mist that distributes product evenly over the skin.

 

To use: Simply apply your makeup as usual, then mist All Nighter on in an “X” and “T” formation (making sure to shake the bottle before each use). The mist really is so fine, you’ll hardly feel it!