Ipsy February Bag "The Look of Love"

I received my February Ipsy bag yesterday and I am loving this months products!  The February theme is "The Look of Love".  If you aren't familiar Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that promises 4-5 deluxe sample or full sized products a month along with a cosmetic bag all for $10!  If you are interested in Ipsy CLICK HERE to sign up.  Ipsy bills the first of every month and you can see the contents online around the 10th the day the bag ships out (hehe I peak every time) you can also follow them on Facebook to see sneak peaks during the beginning of the month.  Ladies, also remember to review your bags afterwards for Ipsy points that you can use towards free products in the future.  Also, your Ipsy bag comes with a discount code for each of the product lines they feature that month.  Let's check out the goodies!

February Ipsy Bag "The Look of Love"

This months makeup bag:  Pretty and Pink!

Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in One in Violet ($18):  Eye Cordial's revolutionary formula glides on beguiling creamy color and sets to a transfer-resistant finish that doubles as a wear-extending base under powder shadow. 

I am loving this shade and formula.  I love purple eyeshadow can't wait to see if it holds up!

Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Fuchsia Freesia ($16):  This plumping pout perfector combines the high-shine of a lacquered gloss with the long wear of a stain and is packed full of lip-plumping peptides and avocado and jojoba oils. Lightweight, creamy texture immediately merges with lips & delivers intense glossy color for an extremely long-lasting finish! 

There were two colors available, and again I am happy I got this shade.  I love bright lip glosses this will be perfect for spring and its a great purse sized gloss!

Swatches:  Eyeshadow Cream in Violet and Pop Lipgloss in Fuchsia Freesia 

Zoya Polish in Dot ($9):  This season's Zoya Nail polish are full of pure pigment, intense color and modern complexity that are a perfect transition into Spring.

Ipsy subscribers received Odette (muted purple creme, or Dot a pastel pink).  Again, I am thrilled with this shade.  Dot is from the Zoya Awakening's Collection Spring Line which is yet to be released.  I already preordered some of the other spring shades (but not this one) so this will go great with all my new colors on the way!

Skyn Iceland Fresh Start Mud Mask with Ice Age Mud ($6.50):  This 10-minute weekly treatment polishes and re-texturizes skin to reveal a luminous, youthful translucence for a fresh start. This two phase detoxing and brightening mask is an anti-aging, dullness-diminishing super power. Phase I is made up of blue clay and a 13,000 year old oxygenating mud from the Ice Age. Phase II is formulated with a highly effective AHA acid gel complex composed of 5 fruit and sugar acids that work deeply to detoxify and refine skin that's been neglected, depleted and impacted by the stress and strain of a fast-forward lifestyle. The clay phase goes on with a refreshing, cooling sensation and when blended together with the Activating Gel, it effervesces into a warming sensation that oxygenates, clarifies and smoothes the complexion in minutes. Skin soother aloe vera gel makes this safe and effective for even sensitive types.

This product is perfect for me!  I love these kinds of masks, can't wait to try it out!  I will have to report back with the results.

J.Cat Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue ($3.99)  Cause a ruckus as you bat your voluminous faux eyelashes! Each includes an individual eyelash adhesive for endurance through a night on the town!

I am eh about this one.  I have enough falsies to last for awhile (I do wear them on special occasions).  It will go up on my swap board :)

This months Ipsy Bag totaled $53.49, what a great value, I paid $10 for the subscription.  I love this months bag and products, right up my alley this time!  That's whats part of the fun, you never know what you are going to get!  If you want to start getting Ipsy CLICK HERE to sign up!

Ipsy January Bag

My January Ipsy bag arrived last week, but yeah I had already peeked at my Glamroom and knew what I was getting ;)  This month included 5 items and a cosmetic bag!  This months bag theme is 19 reasons, 19 reasons that 2014 will be wonderful, and focused on bonus products that were for your skin.  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that promises 4-5 deluxe sample or full sized products a month along with a cosmetic bag.  If you are interested in Ipsy CLICK HERE and sign up.  Let's check out the goodies!  Ladies, also remember to review your bags afterwards for Ipsy points that you can use towards free products in the future.

All the Goodies!

Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Pencil in Penny ($6.99):  This pencil can be used as a liner or a shadow.  It has a nice creamy formula and I love the color.  I will use this, I love brown toned eye makeup.

Mica Beauty Tinted Lip Balm in Fiesta 2.5g ($18.75):  This balm promises to hydrate with a tint of color.  I put it on the other night, I would say its a lot of color!  I had to scrub it off, and I am sorry to say it wasn't very moisturizing.  I would call this more of a lip pot.  This may get used we will see, I don't like applying lip products with my finger, and the price is ridiculous!

Swatch of Penny eye pencil and Mica tinted balm

Big Sexy Hair Leave in Conditioner 1.7fl oz ($6.00):  This promises to smooth split ends and nourish hair.  I have never used a leave in conditioner.  I love Big Sexy Hair products, I am excited to try this, my hair is very dry right now with this cold snap!

3 in 1 Revololution Toner Serum from Leeanni Eco.35oz ($2.60):  Toner, Serum and Moisturizer in one, this product says to save you time and last all day.  I love new face products, I will give it a try.  However, can I say that this is not the size of product I have become accustomed to from Ipsy.  I know they promise deluxe sized samples and this is not a "foil packet" but it also is not that large.  

Absolute Make Up Cleansing Clothes 10 ct ($2.49):  I use makeup remover toilettes only when I go on vacation or out of town. But, they are appreciated.  I am glad I got the cucumber scent, seems the ladies on Ipsy review do not like the smell of the pomegranate towelletes that some people got.

This months Ipsy bag totaled $36.83, I paid $10 a month so this is a great deal (not counting value for makeup bag).  This month there was a combination of 20 products that you could get, as always some were better than others.  Ipsy seems to be branching out lately and including new brands and new items.  I will use everything in my bag this month and love having new items, what did you get in your January Ipsy bag, any new must have's?

PopSugar January Box

I got my January Must Have Pop Sugar box in the mail today!  Historically, this is my favorite subscription box.  Pop Sugar features a mixture of must have lifestyle and beauty items.  Pop Sugar recently raised the monthly box prices but you can save by signing up for more months upfront, and there are promo codes from time to time.  Use code JAN10 right now for $10 off a 3 month subscription.  Click here is you want to subscribe to Popsugar.  Now lets check out the goods!

All the Goodies!

Must Have Beauty
  Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask ($40):  The five-minute foaming gel uses antioxidants and vitamins to gently cleanse pores while sealing in hydration and brightening your complexion.  I love new skin products and am most excited about this item.  It has really good reviews on Amazon, I hope it works!

Must Have Fashion:
Jack + Lucy Tech Gloves (est $20):  Temps are still low, but don't let that stop you from texting or web browsing when you're outside.  I don't own any tech gloves, I don't actually use my phone much, however I live in MN and any gloves are welcome no matter how many you already have!  Plus I do like the neutral gray shade.

Must Have Beauty
Revlon By Marchesa Box O' Files ($3.49):  Have you seen a prettier set of nail files?  The runway meets your beauty routine with these dual-sided files.  Hey I always need nail files!  In my purse, bedroom, bathroom, work, etc so a welcome gift!

Must Have Food
Pipsnacks White Truffle Pipcorn ($6):  Pipcorn is mini popcorn featured in a white truffle flavor thats popped in olive oil.  I have never tried anything truffle flavor, or seen mini popcorn, I can't wait to open the bag and find out if its tasty!

Must Have Food
The Juice Generation Book ($15.88):  If you haven't already fallen for the juicing trend, let this book be your introduction.  Features over 100 recipes for fresh juice smoothies.  I don't juice, I might give it a look through, but probably going to pass this one on to a friend who would appreciate it.  

Must Have Home
Rifle Paper Co. 2014 Flip Around the World Desk Calendar ($16.00):  Throughout the year flip through 12 charming illustrations of Internaional cities like Paris and Istanbul.  This is a cute item, I love the illustration and I love calendars!  This will go on my desk right away.

I paid $35 for my must have box and received $101.37 worth of goodies.  Admittedly, this is not my favorite Popsugar box ever, but that face cream makes the whole box worth it for me!  Can't wait to try out this month products.