Octobers Ipsy Bag Review

Since it's 10 days into November (doh!), I guess it's about that time for Octobers review of my favorite monthly treat: the ipsy bag!

This months bag contained five items: volumizing hair gel, lotion, lip gloss, nail polish and some face wipes.

This months bag rates at 4/5 kittens; details as to why a kitten is missing can be found below!

THE REVIEW:

Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel

I really liked this product and there is a few reasons why. First off, I cannot do hair, like, at all. I cannot braid, heck, I am lucky enough that I can put it into a ponytail, or bun. Hair has never been my forte and I am extremely blessed to have a wonderful aunt who does hair and is able to teach me a little wisdom. This stuff rocks because you can be as bad with hair as I am, and still be able to use this. I have fine, flat hair, so I am in desperate need of volumizing to stop the hair from laying and looking so flat. I semi-blow dry my hair, and when its still damp but not soaking wet I apply a quarter size amount of this to the roots, and work my way to the ends. Then I flip on my hair dryer and really concentrate on my roots. I take my pinkie, index, ring, and middle finger and massage my scalp while blow drying that area. When my hair is dry, I look like I've had a blow out, and it's amazing. I highly recommend this product!

Nourish Organic Coconut & Argan Oil Body Lotion

I hate this so much, I feel like I should invent a new word for hate. First off, it stinks, really bad, and it doesn't even feel like lotion. It applies like water, and I get no nourishment from this product. I've tried to use it (several times), and I literally cannot get past the stench of it. To me it smells like red tide, or rotten fish. The only good thing about this product is that it is organic and cruelty free. Other than that...EW!

La Fresh Oil Free Face Cleanser Wipes

I like these wipes, but they are not my favorite. I will definitely use them, but they are only good for one thing. After you take your makeup off with a makeup remover wipe, these will clean your face, but they do NOT remove any makeup. If you use these expecting for them to remove makeup, you will be highly dissapointed. I found myself using my makeup remover wipe, washing my face, and then using these because when I used these after my makeup wipe, I found no traces of foundation on my face, yet when I washed my face, my eyebrow powder was still on! They smell nice, and do not burn or sting my face or eyes like my makeup wipes, so I have been using them after I work out and cannot rush to the shower right away. It would be great to keep in your car or purse if you needed a little refresher on the go.

Bare Minerals BUXOM lip plumper gloss

First off let me say that I love Bare Minerals and I have been wanting to try this product for I dunno, 5 years or so. I was so happy to see this product in this months bag, and I was not disappointed. I have tiny little lips, and have never tried a lip plumper product before because I never thought that it would work. This stuff works, is an excellent gloss, isn't tacky, smells like a caramel frappe,  tastes like one too, and makes my lips look perky and ta dow. I would buy 500 of these if I could, no joke. It tingles, but doesn't irritate my lips which is what I was afraid of. Everyone should own at least one of these. The color is nice, and is a pinky nude which is perfect for everyday. It's festive without being too intense, and it makes me want a frappe really bad.

My lips look considerably fuller... LOVE!

Zoya Nail Polish in Giovanna

I love green, and metallic and this is the prettiest green metallic polish I have ever seen. From my 50 random facts video, y'all know I can't paint my nails for ish. But that doesn't stop me from trying or admiring polishes. This color is so pretty, everyone should check it out immediately because it is gorge! Zoya is becoming one of my favorite nail polish brands because every polish I've gotten through them has been in an ipsy bag, and they have all been fab.

Look how pretty that is!

In summary, I enjoyed 80% of this bag this month. The total retail for all of these products is somewhere in the 45$ range, and I received them for 10$. I really love ipsy, I know I tell you that every month, but I do. I highly recommend signing up. It's available for the US and Canada, and it's 10$!

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Until next month kittens, remember that you are beautiful, and valued!

XO

Juice Beauty Organic Oil-Free Moisturizer Review

I received this as a sample in one of my recent Juice Beauty Orders (look for a review soon!). I am always on the hunt for new skin-care because it seems like skin care trends change more often than the definition of beauty according to society.

Skin care is something that I take very seriously and it is one of those things I am disciplined about. There are so many things in life that I cannot control, but the things I choose to put into and on my body are just a few of the things that I do have control over. When it comes to moisturizer, I want my skin to have a natural glow and dewiness, which is what moisturizer helps to accomplish. I used this moisturizer for a week non-stop, and I like it so far.

Positives:

The product is dense, which means you do not have to use as much to cover your entire face, which is helpful since you are supposed to apply it twice per day (morning and night).

It is not heavy on your face like some moisturizers, and absorbs quickly. Who wants to wait around for their moisturizer to dry anyway? Hehe  *DRY TIME WAS ABOUT 5 MINUTES*

Organic QUALITY ingredients & Cruelty Free = Happy ME!

Cons:

It’s a bit pricey. @ 28$ for a 2oz. tube, (although it will last a bit) it does not do anything extraordinary for my skin. Its moisturizer, and a 5$ 10 oz. jar works just as well.

Slight filmy residue left on your skin until you let it fully dry. As said above it does absorb quickly, but it is not instant, and there is an obvious residue left on your skin while it is still “wet”.

Will I buy a full size product of this?

Probably not. 28$ is a lot of money for a moisturizer. I would rather invest it into something else--- like candy J

If you can afford it—check it out. You will not be disappointed and the benefits of quality ingredients are definitely worth it.

Retail price: $28.00 for a 2oz tube

Available @ www.juicebeauty.com