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December Ipsy Bag Review

Thought i would get this month's bag reviewed before the next one is sitting in my hand .😞
By the time i post this it will be a new year.
 Here's to a better 2017 for everyone . 

Haven't really been feeling to well lately. I am on a new medication to try to help me get some sleep and help with pain management and of course it isn't working so I am wide awake most nights  until my body has to crash and it crashes  hard  for a few days .  This is my Life Yes, It sucks ...

So Makeup isn't something I have been wearing a lot.
 I have tried out a few of my products and wanted to give my thoughts .
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This bag wasn't a favorite of mine. Don't get me wrong it is pretty cute but not one I would carry around . It is almost to small for anything I could put in it but I have a use for it in mind . 
I use my bags in my makeup collection  to hold and separate products in my drawers . 

It's a pink shade fuzzy  clutch style bag 
The theme was Carpe P.M.
Ipsy Creators - @saythelees
@cydbee
On with what I received in my bag 

1st- product was a sample -Tarteist glossy Lip paint from the brand *Tarte 


 in the shade -WCW (Berry)
It sells at Ulta,Sephora and Online for $20 0.20 Fl. Oz .
This is a true Berry shade highly pigmented . It is moisturizing to your lips (at least in my opinion .) It isn't long lasting and does transfer a bit  but it isn't one that flakes off and leaves a crazy design to the lips  more of a berry stain after . The wand is perfect for painting it exactly where you want it to go . It is a beautiful shade and one that doesn't leave my skin looking gray and deadish . * Is this even a word?* LOL

2nd- Product is a Full size brush from the brand- Beau Gachis Paris Which translates to "A beautiful Mess " 


This sells for $16.00 online here-Beau Gachis Paris

This synthetic fiber and aluminum ferrules makes for a smooth, more flawless application . You can use it with liquids and creams and it's easy to clean .

3rd- product was a sample size -Lip Treatment from the Brand *Hanalei


This sells online for $20.00 for 0.53 Oz. Hanalei Lip Treatment
I love this lip treatment it goes perfect with my lip scrub I have . This is a Hawaiian based company so it is okay in my book and ingredients that will help Pure Kukui Oil For moisture and rejuvenate . Agave and Grapeseed oil  antioxidants help sooth and protect lips from harmful, yucky free radical (cheerleaders) *Esthetics term 
Shea butter is the best intensive moisturizer in my opinion it leaves the lips looking silky smooth. 

4th- product was a deluxe sample of  the prismatic eyeshadow from the brand *NYX


  In the shade* Punk Heart it is a rich amethyst shade that is buttery smooth and blends beautifully 



This sells for $6.00 on the website here Nyx Prismatic eye shadows You can also pick them up at the drugstore where Nyx products are sold (Ulta, Nyx, CVS. etc)



 5th- product is a sample size of primer from the brand *Make 

In the shade Moonlight 

This sells online for $55.00 
Now this is a interesting primer for the fact that it is Black **Yes I said Black ! 
It has Marine Algae in it to help reduce anti aging from the world of technological must haves . 
Like your cell phone ,tablet, computer etc. Plus pollutants.
  Basically HEV Rays -High Energy Visabilities (Light)
 The formula is silky, you do have to wait to let it sink in for a few minutes before applying anything on top .
My only con- to the product is you still have to add a SPF because it doesn't protect you from that . But i just mix both together and my skin looks fresh and ready to go . It does say it primes moisturizes and diminishes the look of pores and I agree I see it working that way.
 I am going to try it out a bit .
Is that $55.00 price tag worth it ? 
In skin care As a Esthetician I say Yes.
 You want great looking skin you may have to pay more.  Don't let the black shade scare you .. 


 What do you think of the products I received in my Bag? Any peeked your interest? 
My thoughts for December's Bag . 
It wasn't a great bag but not a terrible one that I just want to throw away. 
The products inside were great  one that I did some major research about before trying it.. Black Primer Who Knew ??

 I am glad that I am still able to use my Aesthetics Knowledge even though it's too hard for me to preform services . I love that when someone talks about any skin care I can immediately remember my years of schooling .
 For that I will continue to renew my License and take continuing education classes on new services ,product lines and stay up to date .  * Sorry I am passionate about this field as you may see.

I completely forgot I used some of my Points for this 
JOSIE MARAN  Argan color Stick in the shade Dreamy Pink 
& Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Veil Powder set 



I have been wanting to try her products so i thought why not .
1st review on the color stick - the color is highly pigmented the formula is a bit rough to just apply to the cheeks so I use a stippling brush . I like how it looks and feels on my pale girl skin . It is easy to just take on the go, throw in a bag or purse Touch ups are easy which is always a great thing . The Rose Gold packaging is stunning but gets dirty fast...
2nd - Powder - Buttery soft Powder A little goes a long way for a  Gorgeous Highlight that last on my skin until I am ready to take off my makeup . I love the mirror it is adorable and say's "Shine The Light You Were Born To Shine".
I would love to try some full size products from this line now .

Let's Review what Jayedybug Received in her bag .
Someone asked me why when i do this review it isn't as informative as mine ? 
I would have to say that when I do hers.  It is  her thoughts, I am just writing them down for her . I will however post information on products that I was intrigued by and add my lil pip in If i feel I want to .

let's get in to hers

1st - product is a sample size- maracuja oil from the brand *Tarte 


This is a great oil to mix into foundation, BbCreams and moisturizers or anything that is a bit dry and needs a quick re-life .
 (Like a pot of Anastasia Eye brow Pomade . It made it come back to life )

Jayedyn said that she liked this, it helps to keep her skin moisturized.  She mixed a drop into a foundation that was a bit darker shade to lighten it. It blended perfectly and it was easy to apply.

2nd- product was a sample size of -hand repair lotion from the brand *CakeBeauty 

This sells at Online  for $22.00 for 3.4 oz .
I am super jealous of her for the fact that she gets these in her bag, she got one last month . 
I may or may not be guilty of stealing them at times ..LOL

This is a all natural ingredient using Shea butter ,sunflower seed oil,coconut oil,olive oil, grapeseed oil, pomegranate extract green tea extract,matricaria flower extract,bearberry extract,white pine bark extract,cone-flower extract and licorice root. This stuff smells Divine.

 Vanilla  and cake that is so sweet you want to lick it off your hands.

She loves these and she likes to share with her mom . (Wink Wink) 
She would repurchase these most definitely.

3rd- product is a sample size- Prismatic  Eye Shadow from the brand *Nyx 



The shade is -Jaded (How appropriate )
This is a beautiful green color that in the right lights looks silver . She loves this color and Nyx in General .
I always swatch them on my skin tone and think i am gonna start to swatch it on her arm so you can see the way it looks on her . Smart don't know why i hadn't thought of that before. (Lupus Fog)

4th-product is a sample size -Blush trio from the brand 
*City Color Cosmetics 




The shades are a bit light for her and also Too PINK she is not a huge fan of the color. so she gave it to me .. 

Shades are Fresh Melon, Blackberry, and Guava. 
These are buttery soft and blend easily and beautiful. 
They sell for $ 3.99 online city color blushes

 5th- product is a Sample- Beauty blending sponge for makeup or skin care from the brand *Mint Pear
This sells online for $20.00 MintPear 
This is a super soft latex free gourd designed  sponge . 
It is Co founded by a Master Esthetician Rita Almusa .
It is denser than most sponges because it is meant to 
press/ dab product gently into skin with less waste of product it doesn't expand when wet to prevent over absorption . 
This sponge should be all you need to get the job done. 

Jayedyn isn't a huge beauty sponge girl she doesn't wear foundation a lot so she hasn't used it yet . But i am hoping it is good quality I will let you know what she thinks .

That my friends is all the products received in her bag . 
What do you think any that you would want to try? Let Us know in the comments .
  
I have bought a few palettes that I still need to add a review on but if you follow me on Instagram you already know how I feel . 

Just to name a few - Morphe Little Palettes , Kathleen Lights, Juvia's Place.  
Let me know if you want a review of any of these. I am also reviewing another Vox Box from Influenster and some more amazing Essence Products . 

I hope you enjoyed our review and can't wait for January's Glam Bag .

As always Stay Strong and Please Keep Fighting, 
 It's not easy for us Lu-pies, ✋but we can't let this disease defeat us. 
                                    I love you all.
                                          XoXo ,💋💜💖
                                                      Misty  





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