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October 2014 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my October ipsy Bag are:

  • Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer – On a Gilt Trip
  • ModelCo Volum Eyes Extreme Black Mascara
  • Noyah All-Natural Lipstick – Deeply in Mauve
  • Ayres Patagonia Body Butter
  • Epice International Purifying Exfoliant

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October ipsy Swatch Noyah All-Natural Lipstick – Deeply in Mauve

October ispy Swatch2 Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer – On a Gilt Trip

October Birchbox 2014

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The contents of my October Birchbox are:

  • ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick – Kitty
  • dr.brandt® pores no more® vacuum cleaner ™
  • Lord & Berry Paillettes Glitter Eye Pencil – Black
  • Harvey Prince Petaly Nior
  • BeeKind ™ Body Lotion

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October Birchbox Swatch Lord & Berry Paillettes Glitter Eye Pencil – Black

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September ipsy Bag 2014

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The contents of my September ipsy Bag are:

  • Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss – Basic Instinct
  • Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush
  • Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eye Pencil – Gun Metal
  • Alterna Haircare CC Cream 10-in-1 Complete Correction Leave-In Hair Perfector
  • Nourish Organic ™ Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser

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September ipsy eyeliner swatch Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eye Pencil – Gun Metal

September ispy Lipgloss swatchCailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss – Basic Instinct

September Birchbox 2014

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The contents of my September Birchbox are:

  • Davines OI Absolute Beautifying Conditioner
  • Atelier Cologne Vanilla Insensee Fragrance
  • Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Starter Kit
  • Acure Organics Day Cream
  • Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in Ripe Raspberry
  • Davines OI Absolute Beautifying Potion
  • Davines OI Absolute Beautifying Shampoo

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The contents of my August ipsy Bag are:

  • Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner
  • Urban Decay Perversion Mascara
  • Lord & Berry Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil
  • Absolute Lip Balm – Green Apple
  • Coastal Scents Forever Blush Duo

August ipsy Blush Swatch

Coastal Scents Forever Blush Duo

August ipsy Eyeline Swatch

Lord & Berry Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil

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The contents of my August Birchbox are:

  • Neil George Conditioner
  • nugg Beauty Revitalizing Mask
  • Neil George Shampoo
  • Laura Geller Beauty Cool Lids Cream Eyeshadow
  • Harvey Price Ageless Body Crème

August Birchbox SwatchLaura Geller Beauty Cool Lids Cream Eyeshadow

ULTA Purchase: Featuring NYX Cosmetics and ULTA Beauty

ULTA had a sale on their Automatic Eye Liners for one dollar each. You don’t have to tell me twice to take advantage of this deal.

ULTA Purchase

Here are the eyeliners I purchased:

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  • Black Plum – deep purple matte
  • Cobalt – navy blue matte
  • Teal Blue – teal blue metallic shimmer
  • Capri – blue with metallic shimmer and silver glitter

ULTA Eyeliner Swatch  (top to bottom) Capri, Teal Blue, Cobalt, Black Plum

The Teal Blue, Capri, and Cobalt looked similar when I swatched them on my hand. It could be the lighting though.

NYX Eyebrow Gel

I also purchased the NYX Eyebrow Gel in Espresso.

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NYX Eyebrow Gel Swatch

This gel is really pigmented. A little goes a long way. The price of the NYX Eyebrow Gel is $6.99

I also had a $3.50 ULTA coupon to use and $3.00 worth of rewards points. The total price of this purchase came to $4.80 (price including the 7% sales tax).

Warm Weather Beauty Must Haves (so far)

I started off using these products during the Spring and continued into the early part of Summer. It was easy for me to reach for items especially when I was pressed for time.

Warm Weather Must Haves

  • Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist
  • Flat Bronzer Brush – Crown Brush
  • Angled Eyeliner Brush and Spoolie – Crown Brush
  • Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Pencil – Pearl
  • Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder – WD5
  • Maybelline Face Studio Master Glaze – Plums Up
  • NYX Gel Liner and Smudger – Brown
  • MAC Lipstick – Heaux
  • Benefit they’re real! Mascara
  • Maybelline Color Sensational the Buffs Lipstick – Untainted Spice

Warm Weather Lipstick  I liked Heaux lipstick because it was a great way to brighten up my look especially when I didn’t wear a lot of makeup. Untainted Spice is easily a nice everyday lip color.

Warm Weather Face  The Lorac Oil-Free Wet/Dry powder was my go to foundation for when I was rushing in the morning. Depending on the type of coverage I applied dry for more sheer coverage. I applied wet for more coverage spraying the brush with the Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist. I also used the wet/dry makeup as a setting powder whenever I wore liquid foundation. The Flat Bronzer brush made it easy for me to apply the makeup.

Warm Weather Cheeks  The Maybelline Master Glaze blush gave me a nice natural glow. Color really looks great on darker skin tones.

Warm Weather Eyes  Benefit they’re real! Mascara gave me nice long full lashes without needing to wear false eyelashes. I used the Elizabeth Mott shadow pencil in Pearl on my water line to brighten up my eyes. The two of these made a nice combo.

Warm Weather Brows  The NYX Gel eyeliner was an affordable alternative to filling in my eyebrows. The color lasted all day too. I used the angled eyeliner/spoolie brush to fill in my eyebrows.

July ipsy Bag

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The contents of my July ipsy Bag are:

  • bareMinerals 5 in 1 Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum SPF 15 – Divine Wine
  • Pur Minerals Big Look Waterproof Mascara
  • Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil SPF 08
  • Elizabeth Mott Tints & Sass – Cherry
  • Befine Food Skin Care Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

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The contents of my July Birchbox are:

  • Cynthia Rowley Beauty Silver Eyeliner
  • Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
  • Supergoop! ® Advanced SPF 37 Anti-Aging Eye Cream
  • 100% Pure Gingerade Shower Gel
  • NAOBAY Body Radiance Lotion

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July Birchbox Swatch  Cynthia Rowley Beauty Silver Eyeliner