Guess what This blog post is about ? No clue ? LOL
You know it is time for a monthly Ipsy bag Review.
This has been a rough couple of weeks due to some serious Lupus flares and MS symptoms .
I have slept a lot , haven't wanted to eat or drink as much.
Let's just say it's been bad for pain Management as well.
It's getting warmer so hopefully that helps, crap I just want it to be spring. No more Snow I am over it..
I feel like I am getting worse and so much more weaker I am hoping that it is just because of the winter .
I am trying to stay positive and could use your prayers and good wishes ..
Enough on that let's get into reviewing these 2 bags .
We will start with the bag Itself .
This was the month of Feb you would think it would be a bit more pinky, red ,love themed Right?
Nope , they decided to go with a denim and orange theme .
Look at those cute lips I love that part of my bag.
This is a bag that has grown on me ...
(After staring at it sitting on my desk ..)
The theme for the month is #Ipsy Much Love
What squad goals are made of
My bag First -
-1st product is a sample size of -anti-aging lip treatment
from the brand *Ven effect
This is a Anti-aging deeply hydrating lip treatment this is suppose to reduce and prevent the appearance of vertical lines while softening and plumping to a rosy glow .
This sells for $85.00 for a 0.34 Fl OZ.
I have found this formula to be very hydrating it's more of a creamy product than most lip treatments i have tried . It does do a bit of plumping and blurring lines for the most part . This is a product that I would have to use over time to see how it truly works but that is my 1st impression I will let you know how it works after further review.
-2nd product is a sample size of -Matte Bronzer
from the brand *Elizabeth Mott
This sells for $25.00 online
It is a soft Matte brown powder that is long lasting to the skin and it's build able.
**I have tried a few of the products from this brand and have been pretty happy this is no exception.
**On my skin tone it is the perfect shade this would be a product i would repurchase but it is online and i know of other brands that are more convenient i can pick up .
-3rd product is a full size -Butter Lipstick
from the brand *Nyx in the shade Lifeguard
This is a gorgeous red it has a buttery texture and glides easily onto the lips . I wouldn't say it is long lasting and transfer proof but it will last on the lips for a few hours . (6 is the most for me ) I like the brand Nyx so this product was no exception . You can find them at Ulta Beauty.
-4th product is a full size Blush Brush #514
From the brand *Luxie
This product sells for $18.00 online here
** I am pretty pleased with this brush it applies just the right amount of product to the skin. The synthetic bristles make it soft to the touch and it's a beautiful Rose Gold shade . I love all the brushes I have received from this brand. I would definitely repurchase .
-5th product is a full size -Eyeliner pen
from the brand* Absolute New York
It sells for $9.99 online
This is a nano liner ,Ultra fine super slim tapered felt tip pen this claims to be waterproof , smudge proof and long lasting .
**My first impression of the product, the applicator is great for my unsteady hands , its black and not transparent it is easy to use, will not smudge, budge or transfer and is waterproof and does come off easily with makeup remover .
This stuff is awesome. I would recommend this to everyone.
This was a okay bag for the month and i will use all the products in it . The bag itself took some time for me to like but I can see me using it in the future.
On to Jayedyn's bag
-1st product is a full size -Volume Lash mascara
from the brand *Bella Pierre Cosmetics in the shade Black.
This sells for $20.00 online
What it claims to do-
The volume formula is infused with Vitamin E and Castor Oil to strengthen your lashes making them fuller and healthy looking .
This is a water proof , flake free formula so wear is comfortable and long lasting .
**Jayedyn's thoughts- It was very long lasting a bit more work to take off , and she already has gorgeous eyelashes. I did think it make them stand out more so for volume I can't say 100% but overall she really liked it.
-2nd product is a full size -Butter Lipstick
from the brand *NYX in the shade Lifeguard
Great product, great formula You can find this at Ulta Beauty or anywhere that sells Nyx.
-3rd product is a full size -Blush Brush
from the brand* Luxie Beauty $18.00 online
**The brand has amazing brushes but Jayedyn isn't a huge fan of any makeup brushes so she always gives them to me . I got this brush also so I just put her's up for later.
-4th product is a sample size -Illuminator
from the brand *Seraphine Botanicals $24.00 online
This is a soft-touch luminizer made from cold pressed evening Primrose Oil This will give you a healthy , youthful glow to your skin . Jayedyn hasn't used this yet so I can't review. All natural products are used and it's cruelty free.
-5th product is a sample of -Gentle Cleanser
from the brand *Be Fine Food Skin Care
$24.00 Online
This is a all natural brand with amazing ingredients like Peppermint Oil,Leaf Extract,Oat Bran Extract, Rice Bran Proteins, Sugar Cane Extract, Wheat amino acids. Just to name a few .
She has other products from this brand.
**she really liked it it's a mild cleanser that is great for sensitive skin .
That is all the products for the month of Feb .
What did you get in your bags? Any of these products you would like to try? Any suggestions you have for products to try ?
Thank you for taking the time to read this post I really have a hard time writing it but it's what I must do to keep me moving .
Lupus has really beaten me down, The physical stuff, the mental stuff, and the down right pain is enough for me to quit. I can't believe that I am never gonna feel Normal again this pain is part of me and no matter how much i cry the only thing that is gonna treat it is pain meds.
Let's hope I can Hang on for just one another day and then start it all over again the next day.
*Today as i am writing this i am in a lupus flare,rash on my face and just downright sad and depressed.
I want to be something ,anything I want to have a life not just struggling everyday . I don't understand why my symptoms are so rough? I see other people who say they have this disease and they are able to work, play in the sun , running, working out and here i am i can't even walk. I have gained so much weight from months of taking Prednisone and i am miserable .
I am hoping that spring will help pull me out of this funk . Winter Blues suck . Sorry To Vent
Stay Strong and Keep Fighting
No matter how hard it is .
You are Loved and You are not alone .
XOXOXO,
Misty
You can find the products mentioned
Ven Effect Anti aging Lip treatment -
Elizabeth Mott Whatup Beaches Bronzer
Nyx Butter Lipstick-
Luxie Blush Brush #514-
Absolute NY Black Eye Liner-
Bella Pierre Volume Lash Mascara-
Seraphine Botanicals Illuminizer-
BeFine Skin Care-
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