Well, I signed up for a monthly "mystery box" subscription from a company called IPSY. They include samples and full sizes from cosmetic companies, and for ten bucks I just couldn't say no. A few of my friends would post pictures each month and show off their goodies, so I was super pumped when I was off the waiting list (yes, it is so popular there is a waiting list; whether it is because of supply issues or just clever marketing I don't know) and I received my first Glam Bag this month.
Isn't this pretty? (that's me covering my address). I love this super sparkly bubble envelope. Where can I get some of these for my own personal use? I was sooo pumped to slice this open and see what is inside.
Inside was this adorable black clutch or makeup bag, and a makeup brush. One thing you should know about me is that I LOVE MAKEUP BAGS. It is weird, because I don't really use a lot of makeup. I just like them a lot, I guess. Oh well. A friend is thinking about adding a strap handle to the bag to turn it into a wristlet. I'll ask her for pics if she does.
Behind the bag on the envelope is the silver handled eye blender brush from Mirabella Beauty. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it looks and feels great. I needed this shape eye shadow brush and so this was a perfect match for me!
The bag was filled with fun stuff! First was this eyeshadow trio from POP Beauty. There were two different palettes sent this month, I happened to get "Smokin Hot". It is a really nice set of shimmer white, silver and black for a great smoky eye. I just really wish I had gotten the "Naturally Bare" palette, as it is more my style. Hey, it is still a gorgeous set!
This is a really nice lip pencil from J.Cat Beauty called "The Big Lip Pencil". I got it in Red Rose, which is a really nice red shade. I never wear red lip colour, but I tried this and I think when I am wearing makeup for a special event I could actually pull this red off! I am super pumped to try, anyway. Confidence! That is what counts when wearing red lipstick, right? Well, this applies smoothly, it is not drying and I really like it. I may be forced to actually buy one in a more nude shade for everyday use.
Ok so this is probably the item I was most excited to receive this month. It is called "The One Stick" by Be a Bombshell Cosmetics. And it is really the one stick to rule them all. This creamy colour (I got a nice pinky colour called 'Girl Crush') can be used as eyeshadow, blush or lipstick. It goes on very easily, and adds a sheerwash of shimmery blush. I can't wait to try it out with the rest of my makeup.
I forgot to take a picture of the nail polish, but it is here in the big pic of everything I received. The polish is from Jesse's Girl Cosmetics, a line called Frosted Gum Drops in a colour called Sugar Plum Fairy. It is a textured polish, and is supposed to have that same feel as, well, the sugar frosted on a gum drop! I am just now starting my nails so I will have to update with a pic and review once I'm done.
So that was it, my first IPSY experience. I loved it! I can't wait to see what awesomeness they send me in January. Stay tuned, this month I also have my Reddit Secret Santa Exchange, I have some pics of some of the chocolates I made for Xmas gifts, and a couple recipes including a really tasty corned beef hash I am addicted to right now. I hope to be more dedicated in my updates, but only time will tell!!!
Happy Holidays everyone, much love,
Laura
