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August 2017 ipsy Review

Wednesday, August 30, 2017


Hi guys! It's time for my monthly ipsy review!


Let's get started...



This month was a little bit different. Our bags came in gold envelopes instead of the usual pink. And we received one of three different makeup bags {as shown above}. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get one of the other bags. But, it's no big deal. It's really all about the products. And I was happy with the ones in my bag this month.

The products in my bag:

- Naked Cosmetics HD Finishing Translucent Powder. I was excited to try this product out! It is super lightweight so it won't give you that cake face look like some other finishing powders out there. I've worn it a few times now and I really like it so far.


- SLMissGlam T35 Precise Blending Brush. It's no secret that I looove SLMissGlam brushes. Not only are they adorable but they're really soft and blend your eyeshadows beautifully. Oh, and did I mention that they are cruelty free!? Seriously what's not to love?



- Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara. Guys, I am in love with this mascara! If you're looking for a mascara that gives you long thick lashes without any clumping, flaking, or smudging then this is the one for you. I wore it all day running errands in the heat and it did not move all day. Yeah, that's right. I didn't need to re-apply it in the middle of the day like I would with other mascaras. This product is amaze.


- Pacifica Coconut Blush Duo. Another product that I was thrilled to get in my bag this month. I am a huge fan of Pacifica and their products. They are always such great quality. This blush duo did not disappoint. The shades are super pretty, you can wear them separately or mix them together. They both give you a lovely and natural glow to your cheeks. If you want a more intense blush and glow you can definitely build it up. I loved that it came with a cute mirror on the back of it. It's perfect to put in your purse.



{Here's a closer look at the shades. They are my kind of blush colors for sure.}

- Labotica Honey & Bamboo Skin Soft Mask Set. I love when I get masks in my ipsy! I haven't tried anything from this brand before so I was curious to see how they were. I used the bamboo one the other day because my skin was feeling quite dry. This masks left my skin feeling so so soft & hydrated. I was super impressed and look forward to using the honey one soon.

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My finial thoughts: I thought this month had some really nice products in it. I really enjoyed the blush duo and the blending brush. I feel like I'll get a lot of use out of them. The other products were lovely too! I can't wait to see what September's bag brings!

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What were your thoughts on ipsy if you're a subscriber? Let me know down below, I'd love to hear them. :)  

Xoxo,
Kristen

{If you'd like to join ipsy & haven't yet feel free to sign up via my referral link.

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Marc Jacobs Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon Review

Tuesday, August 29, 2017





 Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Today I wanted to talk about these super pretty Marc Jacobs eyeliners. I received these free through Crowdtap to test out. If you're not familiar with Crowdtap it's this awesome website that lets you earn Amazon gift cards and free samples in exchange for taking some quick surveys and giving honest reviews.

Okay now onto the fun stuff...




The award-winning Highliner Gel Matte Crayons are now available in high-impact matte!

I haven't tried out the originals, but I've heard amazing things about them. So I was excited to test these out. And boy was I super impressed when I did. Not only were they super creamy and easy to apply but they were insanely pigmented too! They for sure exceeded my exceptions which were pretty high to begin with. These dry down pretty fast and once they're dry it's impossible to smudge them.

Yeah, I said impossible. I don't use that word lightly. I swatched them (in a few different places on my arm/hand) and I pressed down on them and rubbed them VERY hard and they did not budge one bit. Then I did a bunch of house cleaning and the swatches were still there hours later looking just as fresh as when I first applied them. Pretty impressive huh?

I was sent the lovely shades Earth(Quake) and Pink Of Me. Two shades that I will definitely get a lot of use out of. I did wear the shade Earth(Quake) out the other day. It held up very well in the late August heat. These might be my new obsession...



{Here they are swatched on my arm. The first color is the shade Earth(Quake) and the second is in Pink Of Me. They are both so so pretty!}

Great job Marc Jabobs Beauty, you've done it again.

If you're in the market for fun unique eyeliners that are waterproof and super pigmented look no further. You can purchase these for $25 each on Marc Jacobs' website.

Thanks again Crowdtap and Marc Jacobs Beauty for sending me these to test out! 

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What are some of your favorite beauty products from Marc Jacobs? Let me know in the comments! 

Xoxo,
Kristen 

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Volition Beauty

Sunday, August 06, 2017


Hello beauties! Welcome back to my blog. Today I wanted to share something that I'm really excited about. Volition Beauty was nice enough to reach out to me and share some of their lovely skin care products with me. Volition Beauty is a really cool brand that is launching five of their top products on Sephora.com on August 8th. They will also be in select Sephora stores this September.


Okay,

let's open my box up...





{Can we please just take a minute to appreciate this cute packaging?}



{A little about Volition Beauty...}







The products I received:
Turmeric Brightening Polish, Helix AM/PM Eye Gel, & Oil-Control Mattifying Mist.

The five products that will be launching:



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These are some of the best skin care products that I've ever used. I look forward to using more products! Thanks so much to Volition Beauty!



Will you guys be picking anything up at the launch? Let me know in the comments!


Xoxo,
Kristen