Ipsy's April 2014 Glam Bag: Beauty Rocks

Hey Beauties!

I'm not going to lie to you, I was struggling to find a topic for this post. I have a couple in the works, but no where near being ready for today. I got lucky when I came home from work today because my Ipsy Bag was in my mailbox. Win!

Here's what came in my bag this month:

• dr. brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant
• Elizabeth Mott Pop! Goes the Shadow - Champagne
• Demeter Roll On Perfume Oil - Jasmine
• Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm - Apple Pink
• Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil - Black Velvet

I haven't had much time to play around with these products yet so I don't have much to say here. I am super excited to try the Urban Decay Eyeliner though. I will let all of you know how that goes in a future post. Also, as we all know, I love Cailyn Cosmetics, so I'm excited to try the lip balm as well. 

What's your favorite Demeter scent?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's March 2014 Glam Bag: Destination Beauty

Hello Bombshell!

The Destination Beauty bag is all about spring and dolling up for that beautiful vacation. This month's bag was created by artist Klari Reis, which gives a fun and interesting look to the bag!

Here's what I got this month:

• Nicole by OPI Roughles - On What Grounds?
• Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad - Bora Bora
• bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick - Get Ready
• Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer 

The colors in this bag are really awesome. The nail polish was the most exciting part of this bag at first. I love the color so much, although I'm not quite sure how I feel about the texture. I'll definitely still wear it, but the texture is distracting. I'm in love with the lipstick, it's creamy and a beautiful shade.

Have you tried a textured nail polish? Which one do you like the best?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's February 2014 Glam Bag: The Look of Love

Hey Beauties!

It's that time again where the pretty pink bag shows up in my mailbox and I get a lovely surprise of five makeup products. This month's Ipsy bag was centered around Valentine's Day and some colors to transition us into Spring. I can't wait for the warm weather!

Here's what I got in my bag this month:

• City Color Be Matte Blush - Fresh Melon
• J. Cat Beauty Eyelashes - EL66
• Zoya Nail Polish - Odette
• Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini - Peony Petal
• Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner - Starshine

Ipsy's February Glam Bag was a hit with me, but then again, when aren't they? There is a nice touch of color in this bag preparing us for the Spring, but not getting too crazy. The Plump Pout Mini in Peony Petal is an awesome shade, scoring Ipsy yet again some awesome points for finding a shade of lip product that I enjoy! As you can probably see, my blush came broken, but it's not a big deal because it's still mostly intact. Overall, I'm very pleased with this bag. 

What's your favorite nail polish brand and color?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's January 2014 Glam Bag: 19 Reasons

Hey Beauties!

I'm back and feeling better than ever. I got my Ipsy Glam Bag last week and I'm excited to share it with you! This month was a little more geared towards skin health. There weren't as many fun new lip or eye products to try, but that's the point of this whole subscription: trying something new. I ended up loving some of these products more than I originally thought, so try not to judge a book by it's cover!

Here's the list of products in this month's bag:

• Benefit the POREfessional
• (MALIN+GOETZ) Mojito Lip Balm
• Balanced Guru Balm Me Up Organic Sweet Cocoa & Tangy Body Balm
• Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissue
• Yaby Liquid Foundation - Buff

Overall, I'm pleasantly surprised by the January bag. I was concerned that it would be boring and I wouldn't use these products, but boy was I wrong. In the dead of winter, Ipsy saved me with the body and lip balms. My skin has never been so happy in this dry weather. 

What is your favorite body lotion or balm to use when your skin is dry?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's December 2013 Glam Bag: Celebration

Hey Beautiful!

My Ipsy Bag came in the mail on Monday! Yay! This month's bag is a good one, featuring some products and brands that are new to me. I'm really excited about it! And an added bonus is that the bag is super cute this month and doesn't feel as flimsy as some of the others have.

Here's the list of products in this month's bag:

• Pop Beauty Bright Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio - Naturally Bare
• Be a Bombshell The One Stick - Girl Crush
• English Laundry Signature Fragrances - Signature and Signature Pour Femme
• Nicka K New York Nail Color - Classic Taupe
• J. Cat Beauty Big Lip Pencil - Red Rose

This bag sets up a nice winter look for the holiday season, which is something I really like about it. The red lipstick is a little bright for my skin tone but I'm sure I can find a way to make it work. The One Stick by Be a Bombshell is a really cool product because it's a three in one product. It can be a lipstick, eyeshadow, or a cream blush. This shade is too light to be a good lipstick for me, but as a blush it is very flattering. I'm really starting to like the brand Be a Bombshell thanks to Ipsy! Overall this month's bag was a success. 

What did you like or dislike about this month's bag, Ipsters? 

Thanks for reading and see you on Christmas!

Brianna

Ipsy's November 2013 Glam Bag: Glam It Up

Hey Beauties!

I just got this month's Ipsy Glam Bag on Monday and I'm really excited to share what I got with you guys. This month was really awesome because we got an additional product on top of the 4-5 we normally get. Since Michelle Phan curates the bags for Ipsy she gave out a product from her new line, em michelle phan, to all the subscribers. If you haven't subscribed to Ipsy yet, you probably should. I can't stop raving about it.

Here is the list of the products I received this month:

• Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon - Shameless
• Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil - Amethyst
• em michelle phan Waterliner Intense Color Eyeliner - Amazing Grey
• Kiss everEZlashes Lash Double Pack - Lash 03
• Pixi Beauty Bronzer - Subtly Suntouched

I've already tried the Be a Bombshell Lip Crayon. It's an awesome shade for my skin tone and it's a creamy formula that feels nice. I'm going to do a review on Starlooks pencils in the near future because I love them so much and want to share that with you! 

If there are other things that you would like me to include in these Ipsy posts just let me know. As of right now I'm trying to find a good way to share them with you without making them too short. Also if you would like to join Ipsy you can use my referral link here or if you don't want to be pressured into using it you can use this link.

If you're an Ipsy member, how did you like your bag this month? If not, what's your favorite makeup brand and why?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy's October 2013 Glam Bag: The Art of Beauty

Hey Beautiful!

First and foremost I must apologize for taking such a large hiatus without saying anything. I didn't say anything because I didn't exactly intend to stop blogging. I have had a very busy month. Next time this happens though, I'll make sure to take a moment and let you all know!

On to the real topic for today's post! I'm writing about the most recent Ipsy Glam Bag that I received which is the October bag: The Art of Beauty! Here is the picture of my bag below.

And the list of products:

• Zoya Nail Polish - Mason
• La Fresh Eco-Beauty Oil Free Face Cleanser Wipes
• Bella Terra Mineral Cosmetics Mineral Shimmer - Navy
• Coastal Scents Medium Shadow Brush
• Sexy Hair Texturizing Spray Clay

I will give product reviews for all of these in the near future to let you know how they are. This month's bag wasn't my favorite, but I still have yet to be disappointed. Ipsy is an awesome and cheap beauty subscription that you should definitely sign up for it you love trying out new makeup! You can see my semi-review of Ipsy here.

Are you an Ipsy member? If so, comment down below and let me know what you thought of this month's bag and if you liked what you got! 

Thanks for reading!

Brianna

Ipsy Glam Bags

Hey Beauties!

Beauty subscription services are really cool in that they give you a chance to go out of your comfort zone a little. They let you try products that you might not buy for yourself. The one I'm currently in love with is Ipsy.

Ipsy is a beauty subscription service created by youtuber, Michelle Phan. For $10 a month you get a cute bag filled with 4-5 beauty items, some of which are full sized products! This is the perfect way to go out of your comfort zone and receive products that you probably wouldn't think to try (and for cheap!). For me a lot of the items I get in the Glam Bags are much more expensive than I would normally spend on my makeup. It gives me the opportunity to try these products that are normally out of my reach.

To just seal the deal for you, my first bag had over $60 worth of products that I paid $10 for. How can you beat that? To add even more excitement to that the products are all awesome. Every bag I've gotten has been a new and exciting experience. I have yet to be disappointed by Ipsy. Of course there are some products that just don't fit me, but that's the point of trying new things. You need to find the misses as well as the hits to truly know what is and isn't for you. And to look on the bright side of that, you can just gift the things you don't like to your friends or family! I'm sure someone would like to try it. It's ultimately a ton of fun because the products are awesome, cheap, and the excitement when you get the package in the mail is priceless.

I've been subscribed to Ipsy for four months now. Here's a list of all the products I've received by month...

June: On the Wild Side

• Starlooks Lip Pencil – Bare
• Nyx Blush – Golden
• J. Cat Beauty Sparkling Cream Palette – Volta
• Cailyn Cosmetics Line-Fix Gel Eyeliner with Brush Built-In –  Iron
•  Chella Highlighter Pencil – Ivory Lace

July: Beach Beauty

• Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon – Coral Crush
• BH Cosmetics California Collection Eyeshadow Sample – One shade from each California Collection palette: Malibu, San Francisco, and Hollywood
• Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray
• Coola Mineral Face SPF 20 Unscented Moisturizer
• Demeter Roll On Perfume Oil – Salt Air

August: Glamour Academy

• Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick – 69
• Pixi Beauty Lash Booster Mascara – Blackest Black
• MicaBeauty Eye Shadow – Bronze
• Michael Todd Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask
• Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer – Mai Tai

September: Classic Beauty

• Elizabeth Mott It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara – Black
• Nyx Single Eye Shadow – Sparkle White
• Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil – Obsidian
• John Frieda’s Full Repair Full Body Shampoo
• John Frieda’s Full Repair Full Body Conditioner

If you would like to join the community and subscribe to Ipsy, you can do that with my referral link here. I highly suggest it! For those of you who do decide to subscribe, I hope you love it as much as I do! I will continue to post what I get each month from Ipsy, so stay tuned!

Are you subscribed to Ipsy? If so, what's your favorite product you've ever gotten? Would you recommend it to friends?

Thanks for reading!

Brianna