December Ipsy Glam Bag Review

Ipsy Glam Bag is a monthly make-up subscription that includes deluxe sample size and full size products for only $10/month. I wholeheartedly think that Ipsy is the best make-up subscription for the price, considering that each bag is customized by the recipient's personal style and product preference and each month you receive a new make-up bag!

December's Ipsy Glam Bag theme was Celebration. I liked the bag and it's currently in my purse!

Everything that was in the bag.

POPBeauty Bright Up Your Life Trio in Smokin' Hot ($24 full size, approximate value: $7): This trio contains shades that part of a larger palette. The pigmentation isn't bad, and the colors are ones I would typically use, however it isn't that long-wearing. This is definitely something I will keep in my make-up bag in my purse for traveling, though.

Mirabella Eye Blender Brush ($27): This brush has a really nice, sturdy,  and does a great job of blending out eyeshadow. I'm not exactly sure what it's made of, as I've read that the bristles are made of either pony hair, goat hair, or synthetic hair on multiple different sites and I can't come to a consensus. For that reason, it's not something I would buy for myself unless I knew that it were synthetic.

Be a Bombshell The One Stick in Sunset ($16): This all-in-one stick is able to be used on lips, cheeks, and eyes - although I don't think this color would be great for eyes. However, I've used it on both my lips and cheeks and when used together it looks so polished! It's a coral-toned red. I love this product and may purchase another in the future!

J.cat The Big Lip Pencil in Red Rose ($3.99): I love this product and I am so glad to try out a cruelty-free brand I've never tried before. The pencil goes on smoothly and isn't drying at all. It's a classic balanced red shade.

Swatches! The bottom left is The One Stick both put on regularly and then blended out, and on the right is the lip pencil.

This was my first Ipsy bag and was a total hit for me. I can't believe they included all this product for only $10. After seeing all the other available products, mine was customized perfectly. I'll never cancel if they stay this good! If you're interested in Ipsy Glam Bag, sign up with this link: http://www.ipsy.com/r/19r6.

December PopSugar Must Have Box

I've been subscribing to PopSugar since October and I do not regret it, and I don't know that I'll ever want to stop receiving it! PopSugar Must Have ships around the 10th of each months via USPS and usually takes only a few days to get to me once I receive an emailed invoice. PopSugar costs $39.95/month, or less per month with a 3-month long, 6-month long, or year long subscription. In your box you can expect an array of women's lifestyle products including food, beauty, health, housewares, clothing, accessories, entertainment, and fitness products. Here's what was in my December box:

Everything!

GoVino Portable Champagne Flutes ($12.95):  Honestly I wasn't sure how much use I'd get out of these since I'm not a champagne drinker and I considered gifting them. But I've actually been using them just for red and white wines and they do the job since I don't own a nice wineglass set! They're convenient, shatterproof, and really low key - a win for me.

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Lulu Frost for PopSugar Bracelet ($110): I'm typically quite picky about jewelry and therefore haven't always loved the jewelry PopSugar sent out, but I love this! 

NCLA Nail Wraps ($16.00): I was intimidate by these but they were fairly simple and turned out great for the holidays!

Ghiradelli Chocolate Squares ($4.25 per bag): I was not upset to see these in there.

 

CC Made Caramel Corn ($4.00 for 3oz.): I wasn't head over heels to see this product, but this is honestly the best caramel corn I've had the pleasure of eating!

Mixt Gifting Set ($9.00): I wouldn't have paid the $9.00 retail price for three sheets of wrapping paper, but this is adorable and came in handy for the holidays. It's recycled, too.

Model Co. Fibre LashXTEND Mascara in Black ($20): I love the packaging on this because it has a mirror on the back (...that I forgot to photograph!) It's not exactly my favorite because it tends to make my sensitive eyes water, but it gets great reviews from other people and I will still use it on occasion.

Overall this was a great box and the total value comes to about $180! If you're interested in PopSugar Must Have use the code REFER5 and this link for $5 off a box http://popsu.gr/muBk.