Thursday, March 24, 2016

☆March ipsy Glam Bag☆


          Here comes the March Glam Bag! I always anticipate the 15th of every month as I eagerly wait for that shiny pink package that comes in the mail. It's certainly not a necessity but it's just a little something that I can enjoy every month. It also let's me sample different products without having to go look for them. Seriously, going to the drugstore or Sephora can be a nightmare! I can literally walk around for a good hour or two, reading all the labels and trying to decide which is better than the other /(=_=)\ . In the end I usually leave with nothing except for a headache. So thank you ipsy.

Get the brush here - $12.00

          Starting with a tool, I received an eye shadow brush from Beau Gachis Paris. I haven't really purchased any high-end brushes so I don't have a great range of brush-knowledge to compare it to but it fits nicely in my hand and the bristles are soft and fluffy. I like the classic, sleek look that it has with it's black handle and silver ferrule. *Does not mention anything about being cruelty free.

Get the eyeliner here! - $13.00
Shade: Green Go

         Sticking with eye products, I got this interesting pencil eyeliner from OFRA Cosmetics in an interesting army-green color with shimmer. I don't have any liners in this color so it'll be interesting to try out. It came with a sticker that said "eyeliner" on it. I peeled it off and saw that they misprinted the product and etched "lipliner" on it instead, thus a sticker to correct the mistake. *Full size. **Vegan

Get the lipstick here! - $7.00
Shade: Pink Lust

          Moving on to a lip product, I found a NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in my bag. I saw some reviews on this product from others on YouTube. I have yet to form my own opinion about it yet but just looking at it I'm already a bit intimidated. The hot purple-pink is pretty intense for me so I'm not sure if I'll be okay wearing it or if I'll end up dabbing it of until it's a less extreme shade. Upon opening the lipstick, I found that it's even more bright than it looks on the outside. Pretty crazy. The sponge applicator is rather interesting as well. I dabbed a bit of it onto the back of my hand just to have some idea of the product. It's definitely isn't lacking in the pigment department, that's for sure! That's always a good thing though. It seems to take a while to dry, which can be bad for people like me who randomly touch their face without realizing (not an issue though). It might just be the kind that doesn't fully dry anyways.  *Full size **Cruelty free

Get the bronzer here! - $39.00
Shade: Warm Bronze

          I got something a bit different this time in the form of a liquid bronzer by Temptu. As of late, I've been trying to find liquid/cream alternatives to my blushes and bronzers due to my notoriously dry skin. My make up looks 10x better when I DON'T use powder products (other than setting powder). Creamy products usually give my skin a healthy glow, something I really appreciate. On my hand, the product blends right in, so the shade might be too light for my face. It does have a shimmer to it though, so I can alternatively use it as a highlighter instead! It goes on nicely and sits well on my skin. A little on Temptu, though, they different in the fact that they sell airbrush make up. From my bit of experience with airbrush make up, I like it a lot. Using airbrush make up allows for precise layering and really beautiful looks. Temptu's airbrush system in particular looks rather unique. I have considered getting an airbrush kit but I'll hold off on that until I do more research.

Get the argan cream here! - $8.99

          The last product in the bag is a hair product, a little tube of Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco by Marc Anthony. It's main purpose is to prevent frizziness and give your hair a shine after blow drying it. I almost never blow dry my hair, as opt for just waiting for it to air drying to avoid heat damage. This hair product claims to be infused with keratin, which is a protein that is naturally in your hair and nails. Using products infused with keratin can help boost the health of your hair, making it stronger, shinier, and healthier overall. This product has a pleasant scent and even though I don't blow dry my hair, I still like to use this because of the keratin.

2 comments:

  1. That temptu looks interesting... I feel like it might be super messy though. How do you use it. And our should do catch pictures!

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  2. That temptu looks interesting... I feel like it might be super messy though. How do you use it. And our should do catch pictures!

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