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It's time for my monthly glam bag review! In September I started reviewing the products that I received along with the ones that my best friend received, and I'm going to continue that! Sorry that the October review is a little late, but here we go!
Ipsy Glam Bag Design: October
This month's theme is rather obvious - Halloween! Since I spend the entire year waiting for Halloween and Christmas, this thrills me! So technically the theme this month is "Black Magic," centered around witches! I love every bit of this theme, and the bag is ridiculously cute. You can't tell very well from this photo, but the zipper is actually a little ghost, which just adds another touch and makes this bag even more awesomesauce! Favorite bag design so far, hands down!
theBalm Cosmetics "Hot Mama" Blush
This blush is really beautiful. It's a gorgeous, light, shimmery pink color that is just the right amount of pigment, it doesn't have much fallout, and the formula is very creamy. It's not a bargain price for the product you're getting, but it is a really gorgeous color. So if the price doesn't bother you, go for this - it looks amazing, especially if you coupled it with a really pretty highlighter!
My best friend and I both received this product. We received a sample size, but the full size version can be found on theBalm Cosmetics' Website
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NUDESTIX Concealer Pencil in "Light 2"
The formula for this stick is really creamy, and it glides on very well. Once on, it's pretty easy to blend out, but once it has a few minutes it feels pretty stuck in place. It is a good concealer option for on the go, and I would recommend it, but for spot use. I wouldn't use this type of concealer under my eyes to brighten, for instance. The price really throws me, though. Honestly, I'm a fan of the Wonder Pencil by NYX, which can be found here for $4.50.
I received a full sized sample, which can be found on the Nudestix Website or Sephora.
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INDI Beauty Buttercream Antioxidant Lip Scrub
Let me start off by saying that this stuff smells amazing. Seriously! Other than that, this scrub feels really nice on your lips and peels off dead skin easily and painlessly. It's a little more oily than I would like it to be, but other than that I don't really have any complaints. Also, if you happen to get this taste in your mouth it pretty much tastes as good as it smells!
From what I can tell I received a sample size, and you can buy a 10oz. & 5oz. product on Indi Cosmetics' Website.
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Indi Cosmetic's Lip Scrub 5oz. for $11.99
Teeez Cosmetics Eve's Ready to Wear Lipstick in
"Romantic Red"
This color is gorgeous! This shade of red I feel would look amazing on so many different skin tones, which is always a huge plus! It smells like cocoa powder and glides on your lips like butter, and its rich and opaque! And let's just take a moment of silence to admire the beautiful packaging... look. at. it! I know it's probably hard to tell from this picture, but the printed design is on a clear tube, and it looks super nifty. The lipstick isn't difficult to get out either, which is the case with some lipsticks like this (I love Urban Decay, but I often have this problem with their lipstick!)... all in all, I definitely recommend if you're looking for a gorgeous deep red and willing to pay the comparable high end price.
I received a full sized product which can be purchased on Teeez Cosmetics' Website.
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MeMeMe Blush Brush
I really like this brush. Looking for good blush brushes isn't always an easy task, but this one works really well! It picks up the product easily with little to no fallout, and the design feels sturdy. It's not the softest brush I've ever used, but it's not rough, either - it feels really nice, actually. If you're looking for a bargain, this probably isn't for you. But it is great for a travel sized brush, so if you're looking for that and you don't mind, I would definitely say go for it.
I received a full sized product, which can be bought at MeMeMe Cosmetics' Website.
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Cosmoholic Liquid Lipstick in "Mysterious Mocha"
Straight away, the first things I noticed were the color and the smell, both of which are amazing. This also comes with a small mirror on one side of the packaging, and when you buy it full size, it supposedly comes with an LED light in it! Those things are all great, and my quarrel is with the formula, which is too glossy for my taste. If you like this, this product would probably be a home run for you. If it were matte I would give it two thumbs up, but that's just out of personal preference. The formula is great if you're looking for a gloss!
I received a sample size of this product, and you can purchase the full size at Cosmoholic's Website.
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Kokie Cosmetics Nail Polish in "Heavenly"
This is a really pretty blue/purple/grayish blend! It glides on easy and isn't streaky, and it stays for a few days before it starts chipping. It's also easy to get off with remover or pick off small pieces once you want to. Perfect color to paint your nails if you want to dress up as a ghoul or maybe even something like the Bride of Frankenstein! Go for it!
I received a full sized product, which can be found at Kokie Cosmetic's Website.
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NYX Cosmetics Vivid Brights Liner in "Vivid Gunmetal"
I absolutely love the NYX Vivid Brights liners, and this shade is no exception. In fact, it's fantastic! It's difficult to find a metallic eyeliner, or anything metallic for that matter, that doesn't clump up and isn't runny and uneven. This baby does the trick! It's a beautiful color that's very opaque and doesn't budge once it dries. It's also super easy to apply because of the brush, which I happen to also be a huge fan of. It's really easy to draw as thick or thin a line as you like, and it doesn't drag on your eyelid at all. It's an amazing product and it's at a bargain price, which is the case with most NYX products. I recommend this a thousand times over!
I received a full sized product, which you can buy anywhere NYX Cosmetics is sold - Ulta & Target retail stores I know sell them - and at www.nyxcosmetics.com.
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I can't seem to find a direct link for this color, but if you want a different color of Vivid Brights, here is the link - NYX Cosmetics Vivid Brights Liners for $7 each.
pur~lisse Daily Lip Nourisher with Mango and Shea Butters
This stuff smells really good and it feels nice, but I didn't notice such a dramatic change that I would use this over my favorite EOS or Burt's Bee's chapstick. If you would rather skip the chapstick though, I would recommend that you use this and give your lips a chance to soak in the moisture before dabbing off excess with a tissue or cloth and applying lipstick!
I received a sample size of this product, and you can buy the full sized version at Purlisse's Website.
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All of the opinions listed here are my own, I am not sponsored or paid, and nothing was sent to me for free. If you have any comments or questions feel free to leave them here!
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Ray Kay
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