Hello! In my previous post, Top 10 Lip Products of 2012, I mentioned Ipsy. I wanted to talk more about it, because I think it will interest a lot of girls out there.
Before we get started, here is the link: http://www.ipsy.com/
So, what is Ipsy?
Formerly known as "My Glam", Ipsy is a monthly subscription service that is only $10 per month. Each month, they send you 4-5 deluxe or full size beauty products in a cute and unique bag. The great part is that it gets mailed right to your address. You can cancel the service at any time. Michelle Phan created this service. I think you will all enjoy her videos on YouTube and she is such an inspiration to me. For more information about Ipsy, click the link I wrote above. ^
I will link Michelle's personal YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan
What has come in previous Ipsy bags?
Well, I have been subscribed for only two months, but have been so impressed these two months. A lot of the items are from known makeup brands, such as Urban Decay, NYX, Bare Minerals, Benefit, the Balm, etc.
I will list the products that have come in the past two bags (November and December bags).
November Ipsy Bag Contents:
1) Nailtini Nail Lacquer "Millionaire" (chunky gold glitter polish)
2) the Balm Meet Matt(e) eyeshadow "Matt Batali" (matte taupe color)
3) Starlet eyeliner "Black"
4) Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss "Dare Devil" (glossy berry color)
5) Benefit They're Real! mascara
December Ipsy Bag Contents:
1) be a.... Bombshell Lipgloss "Hot Mess" (mentioned in my previous post, fire engine red color)
2) Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil "Zero" (black color)
3) Mirabella Prime (face and eye primer)
4) NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Loose Shadow (different colors were given out, mine was a metallic gold)
5) Mai Couture Highlighter Papier (booklet form)
That's all for my Ipsy review. Overall, it is a great service any beauty lover would enjoy!
Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. I just really like the service and I wanted to share my awesome experience with them.
xoxo,
livebeauty26 a.k.a. Hannah <3
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Top Lip Products of 2012
So, it's almost the New Year! I can't believe New Years Eve is already tomorrow. I decided to talk about 10 lip products I have been loving this year. I also included the links for easy access to the products. Hopefully that's helpful to you. :) I don't want this intro to be too long, so let's get started.
1. Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm - This is such a staple product for me. I love all of the flavors, especially the mint. The lip balm will make your lips so soft. I like applying it before I go to bed and I know my lips will be moisturized when I wake up. Although it has so many pros, the best thing about the product is the packaging. It is shaped like a little egg, and it couldn't be cuter. http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2221109&productId=xlsImpprod3490245&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80066%20cat1090001%20cat80178#sku2221112
2. Nivea "A Kiss of Milk & Honey" - This is another staple because it is another lip balm. I would say it is much lighter than the EOS. I was skeptical about buying this because I didn't think I would want a "milky" taste on my lips. I bought it anyway because I found great reviews, and I came to find out it doesn't taste like milk at all. I can count on this product to make my lips super moist, and I find myself reaching for this product a lot.
3. Revlon Lip Butter "Red Velvet", "Candy Apple", "Berry Smoothie" - Out of all the products I have or am going to mention, this is by far my favorite. These lipsticks are so moisturizing. I love how the color payoff is very natural, but can be built up. The color selection is endless, but the colors I mentioned are just three of my favorite. They are all darker shades, but not too dark, because like I said, they are more sheer than a normal lip gloss.
4. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain "Smitten" and "Crush" - The great thing about a stain is that they stay on longer than a lipstick or lipgloss. This product is also moisturizing to the lips (if you haven't noticed, that's something I like). These are very pigmented, meaning a little goes a long way.
5. Be a Bombshell "Hot Mess" - I found this product in my December Ipsy bag. If you are not familiar with Ipsy, stay tuned because I am planning to make a post about it. Anyway, this is a lipgloss. It is sticky, so if you do not like that, then this is not the product for you. But the color of this product is a fire engine red (perfect for the holidays and winter).
6. Sugar Fresh Lip Treatment - I received this product as my Sephora "Beauty Insider" birthday gift. If you are not a part of the Sephora Beauty Insiders, you should join. It's free and awesome; let's just say you won't regret it. This product can be purchased at Sephora otherwise. THESE ARE SO MOISTURIZING. I love it so much. End of story. :)
7. Maybelline Baby Lips "Yummy Plummy" and "Cherry Me" - Yes. Another lip balm. Hehe. I love lip balms so much and this one didn't fail to lurk me in. They come in different colors, which can be built up. The two I have are a red and a purple- berry color.
8. Maybelline Super Stay 10 Hour Stain Gloss "180" - I saw this product on a commercial with Taylor Swift, so of course I was going to try it out. :) I ended up LOVING this. It's not like most lip stains, considering it's a gloss as well. So it has long lasting power as well as a glossy finish. What more could you ask for, right?!
9. Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color "Warm Me Up" - This is a really natural lipstick, perfect for makeup beginners since it isn't bold at all. I just really like the formula and would love to buy some more of this product in different colors!
10. Glossybox Lipstick "Glossy Pink" - Last but not least. Every girl needs a basic pink lip color. This is the one that works for me. I got this in my GlossyBox (another service like Ipsy), and fell in love. It is such a beautiful color, and it's something so basic!
Sign up for GlossyBox here: http://www.glossybox.com/
Well... That's all for my favorite lipsticks of 2012! Can't believe this year is basically over... It went by so fast! I hope you enjoyed my first blog post, and stay tuned for many more to come!
Disclaimer: All opinions are my own.
xoxo,
livebeauty26 a.k.a. Hannah <3
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