Month: February 2019

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Valentine’s Mystery Box

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Hello my fellow makeup addicts! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with a Jeffree Star Valentine’s Mystery Box!

Mystery boxes are always fun. What I love about these mystery boxes is that they give you the opportunity to try out products from the brand creating them. I’ve always wanted to try Jeffree Star Cosmetics. I never really got the chance to until the past few months. Jeffree Star released their first ever Black Friday Mystery Boxes and I was able to get my hands on one of them. I loved it so much that when Jeffree Star announced that he was going to release Valentine’s Day ones, I definitely knew I had to get one!

The Valentine’s Day Mystery Boxes came in two sizes, Premium and Deluxe. The difference between the two is that the premium ones contain 6 items, whereas the deluxe ones contain 9 items, with one of those items being some sort of clothing. I decided to go with the smaller box again, since I never seem to have good luck with clothing items, even though I do want to eventually get some Jeffree Star swag.

Just like the Black Friday Mystery Box I got last time, the Valentine’s Day Mystery Box I received came with a Skin Frost, three velour liquid lipsticks, one lip ammunition, and a popsocket.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Skin Frost

I am OBSESSED with these Skin Frosts! They are extremely pigmented and buttery. You can change the intensity of the highlight by either using it dry or wet. The color I got in this box is Regina George. It’s a pretty pink color. Very Mean Girls. Love it! I also love how big these compacts are and that they have a mirror! I highly recommend these products! They sell for $29 on the Jeffree Star Cosmetics website.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick

I LOVE THESE LIQUID LIPSTICKS! They dry completely matte and lasts for hours! The colors I received this time are: Can’t Relate (pale, warm nude), Clout (metallic lavender), and Watermelon Soda (bright, coral pink). The packaging on these babies are beautiful! Not bad for $18. If you haven’t tried any of Jeffree Star’s Velour Liquid Lipsticks, you are missing out!

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Lip Ammunition

These lipsticks have THE BEST packaging ever, in my opinion, of course! They are shaped like bullets! The color I received is called Jeffree’s Girl, which is a satin Barbie pink color, very Jeffree Star. It is super pigmented and I love that it smells like creamsicle ice cream! These also go for $18 on the Jeffree Star Cosmetics website.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics POP Socket

POP Sockets are always useful. So glad I received another one.

Here are the swatches of all the products I got in my Valentine’s Mystery Box:

I loved my Jeffree Star Mystery Boxes. Did any of you get them as well? If so, what was your favorite product? If not, what did you think about them? Let me know! Until next time, catch ya on the other side!

January’s Ipsy Glam Bag

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Hello my fellow Makeup Addicts! I apologize for my absence the past week. I’ve had to take care of a sick toddler. I’m telling you, a toddler that is teething and with a cold is a horrible combo! Cranks galore! Anyways, he’s doing a bit better now, just a lingering cough still, but not too bad. I, on the other hand, am now the one sick with whatever he had. I’ve always heard that children carry the plague. Geez, they weren’t kidding!

Ok, back to the January Ipsy Glam Bag. January’s Glam Bag features this stripy zip top bag. It has a canvas like feel to it. Nothing too exciting for me. There are five products in the bag. The first product I wanna talk about is this:

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15

I was super happy to get this in my bag! I LOVE this foundation. It was one of my very first foundations that I loved to use when I first started getting into makeup! It is still one of my favorite go-to foundations. I have the sample I received pictured above next to the full size version to show you guys what it looks like. The color I received was Medium Sand, which was not a bad guess. I usually wear Medium Tan Honey, but Medium Sand works out pretty well too! Good job Ipsy!

I am OBSESSED with this formula! I have combo skin, leaning more towards oily, and this foundation is great for that! It’s also great for people with acne! It’s oil-free, gives a matte finish, and is long wearing (12 hours)! It also has SPF 15 in it, which is also a huge plus! Besides, Tarte’s Amazonian Clay anything is pretty amazing! You can pick this foundation up at either Ulta or Sephora and retails for $39.

Nomad Cosmetics Illuminating Highlighter

I love highlighters, but this one I’m unsure about. This is the Nomad Cosmetics Illuminating Highlighter in Midnight Sun. On their website, this is referred to as the Stockholm Highlighter. It’s golden champagne color is inspired by the Nordic “Midnight Sun,” hence it’s name. This highlighter is infused with Blackcurrant Extract, which helps illuminate the skin both inside and out.

This highlighter is very powdery though, despite it’s awesome ingredients. I’ve included a picture of the swatch below:

I mean, don’t get me wrong, this highlighter has a beautiful color. I’d probably use it to highlight under my brows or as an eyeshadow. You find purchase this highlighter on the Nomad Cosmetics website for $17.

Hola Neon Velvet Liquid Lipstick

I love liquid lipsticks, so I was super excited to get this in my bag. The Hola Neon Velvet Liquid Lipstick is super pigmented and doesn’t feel drying on the lips. The color I received was DF, which is a mauve pink with brown undertones. I’m glad I got this color, because it is actually one of the colors I typically get drawn to. I’ve swatched it below for you:

I may need to invest in some of the other colors that are available. They are all so pretty! For $17, you can find these liquid lipsticks on the Hola Neon website.

Hempz Ultra Moisturizing Herbal Lip Balm

Ok, Hempz makes some pretty good products. I love the Hempz Pomegranate Herbal Body Moisturizer. It smells AMAZING and feels awesome on the skin! This lip balm is just meh. Sure it’s 100% pure natural hemp seed oil, and is supposed to be very hydrating, but I’m not a big fan of the waxy taste it leaves behind. You can pick this up at Ulta for $8.99 if you’re still interested in trying it.

Billion Dollar Brows Foundation Brush

The last item in my bag is the Billion Dollar Brows Foundation Brush. I, personally, don’t like applying my foundation with foundation brushes, so I was not too excited about getting this. I prefer to use a beauty sponge to apply my foundation. Anyways, what’s interesting about this foundation brush is that it’s synthetic bristles contain charcoal, which can help with bacteria buildup on the brush and prevent it from transferring to your face. If you’re into foundation brushes, definitely check out this brush. It’s sells for $18 and can be found on the Billion Dollar Brows website.

January’s Ipsy Glam Bag was alright this month. I guess two out of five ain’t bad. What did you guys think about January’s bag? Any favorites? If you haven’t yet, you can sign up for Ipsy’s Glam Bag monthly subscription using my referral link. Catch you all next time!