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December 2016 ipsy Bag

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The bag is a cute little wristlet too! The contents of my December ipsy Bag are:

  • Hikari Cosmetics Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Iris
  • NYX Professional Makeup Prismatic Shadow in Jaded
  • Cake Beauty Heavy Cream Intensive Hand Repair Balm
  • REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
  • Tarte Cosmetics Deluxe Maracuja Oil

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december-2016-ipsy-swatch Hikari Cosmetics Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner in Iris

december-2016-ipsy-swatch2 NYX Professional Makeup Prismatic Shadow in Jaded

My Beauty Subscriptions

May ipsy Birchbox

I decided to renew my beauty subscriptions with Birchbox and ipsy. To be honest I haven’t felt the need to shop at Sephora and ULTA as much. There have been times I almost bought eyeliner only to receive one in either ipsy or Birchbox. I have had a very positive experience overall. I renewed with ipsy because they are very generous with full sized beauty products. Receiving makeup brushes has definitely won me over. I renewed with Birchbox because of the wide variety of beauty brands I’ve been exposed to. I have made purchases on the Birchbox website in the past. I like to ease of placing an order.

Whether I take on other beauty subscriptions that remains to be seen. 😉

This is what I received from the May Birchbox and ipsy Bag.

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The contents of my May Birchbox are:

  • COOLA Classic Face Sport SPF 50 White Tea
  • ModelCo Lip Lacquer – Morocco
  • Davroe Ends Repair
  • Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub
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May Birchbox Swatch ModelCo Lip Lacquer – Morocco

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The contents of my May ipsy Bag are:

  • Smashbox Cosmetics X-Rated Mascara
  • Crazy Rumors Hibiskiss Natural Lip Color – Coral
  • Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer – Radiate
  • Vasanti Cosmetics Brighton Up! Exfoliating Cleanser
  • Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow Trio – Crush (beige), Skinny (deep copper), Lovely (brown)

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May ipsy Swatch.jpg Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow Trio – Crush (beige), Skinny (deep copper), Lovely (brown)

May ipsy swatch 2.jpg Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer – Radiate

May ipsy Swatch 3.jpg Crazy Rumors Hibiskiss Natural Lip Color – Coral

March 2016 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my March ipsy Bag are:

  • Aphrodite Skin Care Replenishing Eye Cream
  • NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Mystic
  • ModelCo LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss in Socialite
  • Me me me Loose Powder Brush
  • Manna Kadar Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Fantasy

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March ipsy Swatch.jpg ModelCo LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss in Socialite

March ipsy Swatch 2.jpg NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Mystic

March ipsy Swatch 3 Manna Kadar Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Fantasy

February 2016 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my February ipsy Bag are:

  • Luxie Beauty Flat Definer Brush 221
  • Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment – Sierra Nevada
  • OGX Quenching Coconut Curls Curling Butter
  • Seraphine Botanicals Carrot + Rose Hydrating Cream
  • Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Primer Oil

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February ipsy Swatch.jpgNaked Cosmetics Mica Pigment – Sierra Nevada

January ipsy Bag

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The contents of my January ipsy Bag are:

  • theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) – Jack B. Brown
  • Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Cream
  • Peek Beauty Natural Stain Brow Powder – Espresso
  • Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow – Mink
  • pur~lisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum

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January ipsy Swatch Hikari Cosmetics Cream Metallic Pigment Shadow – Mink

January ipsy Swatch2.jpg theBalm Cosmetics Mr. Write (Now) – Jack B. Brown

January ipsy Swatch3 Peek Beauty Natural Stain Brow Powder – Espresso

A Closer Look: Shade Play Artistic Eye Color Palette from Em Cosmetics

Em Shade Play.jpgIt was such a surprise to see a Shade Play Artistic Eye Color Palette from Em Cosmetics with my ipsy bag. I received the Dublin Khakis Palette. I already knew this would be a quality palette. I already own the Life Palette Moment Holiday Life: New Year’s Countdown.

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The colors in the Dublin Khakis Palette are very pigmented and blend nicely. I used the Pacifica Power of Love Lipstick in Sweet One (from my December ipsy Bag) to complete this look.

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December 2015 ipsy Bag

December ipsy.jpgReceived a bonus gift with my ipsy Bag. Em Michelle Phan Cosmetics Shade Play Artistic Eye Color Palette – Dublin Khakis

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The contents of my December ipsy Bag are:

  • Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick – Sweet One
  • Briogeo Curl Charisma Leave-In Cream
  • Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio
  • Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer
  • COSTUME NATIONAL So Nude Eau de Parfum

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December ipsy Swatch Pacifica Power of Love Natural Lipstick – Sweet One

December ipsy Swatch2 Peony Cosmetics Shadow Trio

November 2015 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my November ipsy Bag are:

  • Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara
  • treStiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon – Chile Red
  • Crown Brush Oval Concealer Brush
  • Coolway Stronghold Spray
  • Chine Glaze Nail Lacquer – Soft Sienna Silks

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November ipsy SwatchtreStiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon – Chile Red

November ipsy Swatch2.jpgChina Glaze Nail Lacquer – Soft Sienna Silks

October 2015 ipsy Bag

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The contents of my October ipsy Bag are:

  • Royal & Langnickel Moda Standard Eyeshadow Shader Brush
  • Mica Beauty ispy Exclusive Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze
  • theBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick – Committed
  • Beauty Without Cruelty Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion
  • Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum

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October ipsy Swatch                                             theBalm Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick – Committed

October ipsy Swatch 2                                                     Mica Beauty ispy Exclusive Cream Eyeshadow in Bronze

September 2015 ispy Bag

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The contents of my September ipsy Bag are:

  • Elizabeth Mott Queen of the Fill Tinted Brow Gel – Medium Dark
  • City Color Cosmetics City Chic Lipstick – Je t` aime
  • Octavio Molina Hair Aceite de Argan
  • NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eyeshadow Trio
  • First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

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September ispy swatch                                                     City Color Cosmetics City Chic Lipstick – Je t` aime

September ispy swatch2                                            Elizabeth Mott Queen of the Fill Tinted Brow Gel – Medium Dark

September ipsy swatch 3                                                   NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eyeshadow Trio