Makeup for Days

It is safe to say that I have more than enough makeup to get me by.  I love Ipsy too much to cancel my subscription, even though I hardly wear anything other than eye liner and mascara these days- I blame the pregnancy fatigue on that one. Hopefully now that I'm getting my energy back I can get up earlier and I'll be more interested in actually using the awesome makup that I've been getting.
Speaking of which- I got my September bag!
Don't the contents look wonderful? I sure think so. I'm also a fan on this month's bag because it's another one that I can use for things other than makeup! The products I got this month were worth a grand total of $72, so I definitely got my money's worth (like always).

The bags aren't included in my esimate of worth, but this one is definitely a winner. Big enough to hold my phone and some makeup (duh) it's cute enough to be a statement clutch for a night out.

Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush- $17.50

If you are On the go like I am, you can never have enough makeup brushes! I have a really nice 9 piece set (that I LOVE) that stays in my bathroom for the glorious days that I have time to do my makeup there. But it's always nice to have a few extras so I can have a makeup stash in my purse and in my office for days when I need a touch up, or to put on my makeup after checking my morning emails.. lets be real, sometimes makeup before that just isn't in the cards.
This brush is perfect to keep in my office and apply/touchup eye shadow when necessary.

Briogeo Deep Conditioning Hair Mask - $26

First off- this hair mask smells delightful. That passes the first test because I don't put things in my hair that don't smell good. I'm not trying to walk around smelling like a box of chemicals!
After using it twice, my hair feels nice and soft and looks shiny after use but I haven't actually seen any improvement that lasts beyond one wash. So this is a fun product to get for free and try out, but I won't be buying a full size container.

Haikari Lipstick in Cabernet - $13

This lipstick is RED. It definitely goes on exactly as it looks, which is always good- no one likes false advertising. That being said, this shade is too red for me. There are so many girls that can pull off bright red statement lips.. I'm just not one of them. Especially since the only colors I can wear at work at nautral ones! Aside from my color issues, I felt like the lipstick was a bit dry, but after trying it a second time with some chapstick on first it felt better. I proceeded to put a nude gloss on top of it to mellow it out a bit and that worked for me. If you like RED lips, give it a try! You can always dull it down if you're a Plain-Jane like I am.

 

Pacifica Natural Waterproof Eye Pencil - $11

Eye pencils have become so hit or miss.. They range from the 80s style (think Color Pencils from Crayola that you need a lighter to help soften), to the Urban Decay eye liner I recieved a few months ago that is so soft its hard to do a fine line. This pencil is happily in the middle. It has a fine point but it goes on well. It's definitely ideal for a subtle look- especially in the Fringe (dark brown) shade I got. 

This will join the makeup brush in my office stash, and I will definitely consider buying the full size once I use this up.

Nyx Hot Singles Eye Shadow - $4.50

I got this eye shadow in Innocent, which is another name for champagne. After a few uses, I like the shadow itself, it goes on well and lasts throughout the day. However I would recommend other colors because Innocent is so light that you can hardly see it, unless you're putting it over another color to add some sparkle. If I buy any more Nyx Hot Singles Eye Shadow (which I probably will) I'll try out some darker shades.

 

Overall, this bag was another win. I know I have enough makeup but I don't see myself stopping my Ipsy subscription any time soon! Especially since the waitlist is getting longer and longer! If you want to try it out, don't wait! You can check it out HERE.