Ipsy August 2015

Hello everyone! I'm late on posting my Ipsy bag for the month of August. Ipsyt is $10 a month and you get a cute bag every month along with 4-5 samples! Here's my link if you want to sign up! https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=31yin

Let's dig right in.

August's theme was Prep School. The bag design is okay..not a fan of the print.

First in my bag, is Ultra Mild face wash by Lather. I like trying new facial washes!

Next item is an Argan Oil by Marc Anthony. I've never owned any Marc Anthony products so I can't wait to try it! Plus, I love argan oils and their many uses.

Next is this gorgeous lipstick by Bella Pierre. I do own a Bella Pierre gel eyeliner that I also got from Ipsy. I love the shade of this lipstick and the formula of it!

Up next is Jesse's Girl eye shadow primer. Did I ever tell you..I'm obsessed with primers. Any kind of primers. I have tons of eye shadow primers and I'm happy to add this to my collection.

Last in my bag is this Lord & Berry lip liner. I do wear lipstick, but only once in a while. I rarely use lip liners since I don't really think I would need it. I did try this and liked how it looked by itself. Hopefully I can find a lip color that matches to this so I can wear them both!

August 2015 Birchbox

I know this is a tad bit late, my apologies! Here is what I got in my Birchbox for the month of August!

Birchbox is $10 a month and here's a link if you are interested in signing up!

https://www.birchbox.com/invite/1db3g

August's box design! Sums up summer times during August

Birchbox always comes with a card telling you what you got in your box and how much each product retails for full price

First thing I noticed in my Birchbox was this leave-in conditioner. This is my second leave-in conditioner I have received in a subscription bag/box. I don't use these products but I do like the scent of this!

Next up is Coola makeup setting spray. I have yet to try this because I am trying to finish up my e.l.f setting spray. The cool thing about this setting spray is that, it's organic! Which is a plus for me :D

This Supergoop sample is so small! I could probably get 2-3 uses out of here. I love a good hand cream and I am interested in what Sea Buckthorn is.

I've never heard of this brand before. The brand is LAC & CO. It's a cheeky and lip duo. I have yet to try this as well, but I think the shade is a bit too light for my skin tone.

Lastly, I received a sample size of Hello by Harvey Prince. If I remember correctly, I might have another sample of this from another subscription box/bag as well. It smells pretty and I love stashing these in my purse for just in case emergencies!

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation

I was lucky enough to try out Maybelline's SuperStay Better Skin foundation thanks to Influenster. I love trying out new makeup hence, I was very excited to see this in my mailbox!

Influenster is known to send out FULL SIZE products when it comes to reviewing purposes. The shade I received was a shade too light for my complexion (I'm more on the tan side) The shade I reviewed was in Warm Nude. I tried the foundation for 3 weeks per Influenster's instructions.

When I first swatched it, I saw right away it was too light. For the 3 weeks, I mixed this foundation with my Bare Minerals foundation. Both foundations gave me full coverage and lasted all day! My skin is more on the oily side, so I made sure not to pack so much foundation on. 

I tend not to buy Maybelline because my skin is indifferent about their products. I have gotten allergic reactions to some Maybelline products, but this foundation didn't trigger any reactions so I am very happy about that! It gave my skin a touch of glowy look and didn't budge all day/night. I recommend this foundation to anyone!

Disclaimer: I received this product for reviewing purposes thanks to Influenster. All opinions are my own.