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March 2017 ipsy Review

Wednesday, March 22, 2017







Hi guys! Welcome back to my little corner of the internet! It's time to share my March ipsy Glam Bag with you. I'm really excited for this month's bag! If you aren't familiar with ipsy, it's this awesome subscription bag service that gives you five beauty samples that are customized to fit your beauty profile. It's a great way to try and find new beauty products. As always, if you haven't signed up for ipsy yet and would like to please feel free to use my referral link



What was in my bag: 



- INT Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Goddess Gold. I really love this shade and the eyeshadow itself feels super smooth and creamy. The pigmentation is very lovely also. I can't wait to actually wear this!
- So Susan Blush & Glow. This blush is really unique! It adjusts to be the perfect shade for your skin tone. The formula also seems really nice!
- Ladykin Affinitic Snail Cream. I've only used this once since getting my ipsy bag. However, I noticed that my skin felt hydrated and soft after.
- tarte cosmetics tarteist quick dry matte lip paint in rosé. This is a really beautiful shade. It doesn't feel drying on your lips like some other matte lipsticks might.
- ModelCo Eye Define Retractable Crayon Liner in Black. I was in need of a new eyeliner so I was very happy to see that I was getting one in my bag this month. I've only swatched it, but it seems to go on smoothly and it is super pigmented. I'm looking forward to using it for a winged look.


{A closer look at the So Susan Blush & Glow.



{A closer look at INT Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Goddess Gold.}



My final thoughts: I really loved this month's bag. The bag was really cute and perfect for spring. I loved the Parisian feel of it. It definitely makes up for the lack of creativity in February's bag. The products are all ones that I love and I'm going to get a lot of use out of.  :)



What did you think of this month's bag? Have you tried any of these products before? 


Xoxo,
Kristen





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ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Review

Saturday, March 04, 2017




Hello! Today I wanted to share my thoughts about the ColourPop Ultra Matte Lips. These are my first ColourPop liquid lipsticks that I've used. I have three shades, (as pictured top to bottom, Mink, Avenue, and Smitten. I really love all of these colors! The formula is very so creamy and soft, which makes it super easy to apply. It dries down to this beautiful matte that doesn't make your lips feel dried out like some other matte lippies out there do. I also have experienced no color transfer or flaking while wearing these.  I believe that two shades (Mink and Smitten) are no longer sold on their website sadly. However, you can still buy new ones if you do some digging around online.
You can browse ColourPop's website here. They have a lot of affordable great quality items.



{Top to bottom: Mink, Avenue, and Smitten.}
Here are some dried down swatches for you to get a better idea of how they look.



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Mink: This is a really beautiful nude. It's a deep greyed out mauve brown. It's super neutral and could go along perfectly with nearly any makeup look. You could use this with a simple makeup look or a more glammed up night out kind of look. 
Avenue: This is the perfect classic bright red lip. This is my go-to when I want a cute lip that isn't too overwhelming! You could also dress this one up or down for a more casual glam look. {Buy here.}
Smitten: This is a lovely deep red violet shade. It is perfect for a date night look. I also really like this shade for a fall/winter lip color. 






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What are your favorite ColorPop shades? Let me know in the comments!