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| Ipsy June Glam Bag - "On the Wild Side" included some fun makeup products and a dry shampoo |
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Mackenzie's Notes:
I recently received my June Ipsy Glam Bag and I wanted to share with you all the goodies included as well as how they swatch and how I wear them. This month's bag was titled "On the Wild Side", and the bag included fun makeup products (such as cream glitter), vibrant shades (bright lip liner) and a dry shampoo fit for those big hair days or long nights.
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I will include swatches of all makeup and a small tutorial on how I use the highlighter pencil, as it is one thing I have incorporated into my daily routine. I was very happy with this month's bag as all the products are new to me and I have heard many good reviews about all of them. Also, this month's cheetah and fluorescent make up bag was great quality, made of a sturdy material and lined, so many thumbs up on that! I hope you enjoy this post and that you get to know Ipsy better to see if it would be a good match for you. So far, I recommend it, and will keep you posted next month as well.
Ipsy June 2013 "On the Wild Side" TOTAL - $44.50
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| One swipe swatches of each shades |
I was excited to receive this mosaic blush since it includes several shades in a mineralized finish. This NYX Mosaic product is a pigmented blush that looks good on my skin. I tried using the bottom orange shades as a bronzer, but these were too shimmery and golden for that purpose. I either swirl all colors for a natural shade or only the pinks for a pinker toned blush. If you like depth in your blush, the NYX Mosaic Powder Blush is the way to go!
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| After applied, I blended the pencil with my finger as the warmth helps blend the product in better |
2. Chella Lace Highlighter Pencil - $18 ( full size)
I love this pencil and I am so glad this was included in the bag, as it's something I really wanted to own but never justified spending that much money on a skin toned product. The formula is really creamy and blends in easily, while still providing you with results! I use the highlighter pencil around my brows to define them and hide any stray hairs I might have; I add it to inner corner and top of eyelids to give myself a more awake look. The color fits me perfectly and is light enough to show up without being too stark. I use this daily now, but my only disappointment is the fact that the pencil has to be sharpened and it's not twist up.
3. Starlooks Lip Pencil "Tickle Me Pink" - $12 (full size)
This Starlooks lip pencil is very pigmented and creamy; it applies on like a dream! The color is very opaque, and it is a bright mauve-pink, it almost reads dusty. I would wear this alone or with a bit of gloss on top for extra shine, this is a nice quality lip pencil.
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| The glitter stuck to my fingers and I applied it in a circular motion to my skin to deploy all the glitter onto my hand |
I was excited to receive something sparkly, as I don't own much glitter based products in my makeup collection. These glitters come in golden based colors and include different variations of glitter (chunky, smaller copper pieces, a mix, etc) in a clear, jelly (or oil) base. These contain a lot of glitter which I'm happy about, but I still need to figure out the best way to apply them in a more even fashion. I want to use these around the eyes, on the face (maybe Halloween) or on the lips but as a heads up, JCat specifies to be careful when applying this product to not get glitter pieces in your eyes if you do decide to apply it on the face.
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| Love how this is air travel friendly, perfect to carry on you as you're traveling |
I have heard so many good things about this particular dry shampoo and couldn't wait to try it. This Pssst Dry Shampoo smells so nice and fresh (not a hairspray smell) and I am glad it doesn't add lift, as I just want to get rid of the extra oiliness in my hair. I have used it a couple of times, and so far I don't see it removing the extra oil as efficiently as say baby powder, but maybe I'm applying it wrong. I hope that changes as I really like the scent and the powerful aerosol application.
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Reader's Recommendations: What did you receive in your July Glam Bag? Let me know of any tips on how to apply the glitter shadows or dry shampoo!
