June 2013 Ipsy

June "On the wild side"

           This months bag is a leopard print bag with neon yellow zipper trim. With 5 full size products, its totally worth the money (of $10).  Pick one up for yourself here.

          J.cat False Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue.  Full size box with one set of EL79 Lashes a very full and dramatic lash plus a small tube of lash glue.  A valvue of $3.99 coupon code is LOVEIPSY for 25% off at jcatbeauty.com   I have been wanting to try some false lashes.  I have never worn them before because my eyelashes are pretty long already but I'd like try them for some fullness.  Even tho these are a little to full they will be nice to try.  You never know I might end up loving them

          J.cat sparkling cream palette in the color Volta. Full size at a cost of $4.49 coupon code is LOVEIPSY for 25% off at jcatbeauty.com.   This is the only item out of the whole bag that I dislike.  The glitter is huge and it's not recommended for use on eyes, which for me doesn't make since to have unless your a costume makeup artist.  When swatching the glitter comes of the palette with no cream color just the lose glitter. I will not be using this item.






         Cailyn Linefix gel eyeliner in the color Iron. Full size at a cost of $21.00 the coupon code is ipsy30 to receive 30% off at cailyncosmetics.com   Lucky me this is another make up item that I've been die-ing to try but didn't know where to start.  This gel liner is very cute it comes with a built in brush.

          Nyx Mosaic Powder in the color Dare. Full size at the cost of $7.00 coupon code is IPSY15 for 15% off or IPSYCHEEKS for 40% off Tango with bronzing powder at nyxcosmetics.com   This blush is considered a rose gold color and is very pigmented, I used it once so far at it was kind of scary, lol.








          Starlooks lip pencil in the color Tickle Me Pink.  Full size at the cost of $12.00 coupon code is IPSY for 35% off starlooks.com.  It is very creamy but the color is to bright for me.  My lips are naturally a little darker then most and this color is just not flattering at all.  I might try it a couple more times before I give it away.

(Swatches left Starlooks Tickle Me Pink and right Cailyn in the color Iron)

          Box total is $48.48

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Sneak Peek June 2013 Ipsy UPDATED!

Ipsy Top Secret Brand

JUNE GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #1

NYX Powder Blush $5 

NYX Cream Blush $6 Color possibly Red Cheeks

NYX Mosaic Powder Blush $7 Color possibly Silk

JUNE GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #2

Wild with vivid pencils perfect for your pout await this month.

Possibly Starlooks lip pencils http://www.ipsy.com/product/p-hgjmm4fgo5wf1y6u/

Possibly this months theme and /or bag

Picture posted on Ipsy Facebook page.

Ipsy "Rawr"

JUNE GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #3: 

The sun won't be the only thing sparkling this summer! 

Possibly NYX Glitter cream palette

Left is possibly Bronze Goddess

Right is possibly Fresh Green

OR

Possibly J.Cat Beauty

Sparkling cream palette

JUNE GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #4

You are going to be wild about TWO of these products in your June Glam Bag!

Possibly Cailyn Cosmetics gel eyeliner, Pixi highlighter or Liptini lip pencil and J.Cat false eyelashes.  Any ideas leave a comment below

JUNE GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #5

Get ready to go wild with the FIVE items in this bag!

MY Glam Bag Leopard print with Neon Trim!

Check out what one of the Ipsters found on you tube!

Jump to 7:35!!

Ulta and Department store Haul

    I got my Ulta rewords last week and I finally got to the level of five, cross your fingers that some day I will reach level six for the free perfume!  And while I was out I ran by my local Macy's for one of my favorite foundations.

    So for my level five I got blowpro's mane tame soft pomade, it's like a finishing cream.  Its full size and very thick.  I have not seen much difference when I use it but I'm going to try it a little longer before I give up on it (for a return).   A $22 value.

    Along with that purchase they had a promo running that was "buy any blowpro product and get the blow weather girl, free".  So this full size item was also free.  It works as a frizz control and it seems to work really well, when paired with the mane tame.  Separately, I don't see much deference but together they are like magic.  Silky smooth hair all day long!   Again, a $22 value.

    I also had some returns to make, a NYX lip gloss, that the color just did not work on me and the KMS California hair stay dry Xtreme hairspray (in the travel size, a $7 value).   This hair spray has a very strong long lasting smell.  I personally did not like the smell, at all.  It also left my hair feeling very brittle and had no hold to it.  Not worth the money at all.

    So with my return money (plus a few extra pennies) I picked up the Euro Centrale collection from OPI in the mini bottles.  This set included the colors (from left to right) Can't find my czechbook, Suzi's hungary AGAIN!, You're such a budapest and OY-another polish joke!

(Upcoming swatches tomorrow Suzi's hungary AGAIN! )

Suzi's hungary AGAIN! swatch here.

    And last but very much not least.  At the mall I picked up this amazing silk creme foundation by Laura Mercier in the color Soft Ivory (the lightest color they make, lol).  It is a high end brand but the air brushed finish it gives is total worth the money.  It retails for $43.  Now I do want to say that I have oily skin so I have had a problem with this product staying on longer then six hours in my T zone.  But I am really trying to find a solution because I do love this foundation that much!  You could say I'm a little obsessed, lol.

(Aww bad picture, sorry guys!)

    I have to say that with sample hunting being a favorite past time of mine, the Laura Mercier counter is the nicest group of girls to get samples from.  They never do what I call "make you dance for it" (spend 15 to 20 min BS-ing before they are even willing to cough up a teeny tiny sample) and they never make you feel bad, like your taking advantage of the situation.  If you want me to buy your products then let me try them in comfort of my own home at the appropriate time.  Like after I wash my face for the night, when said moisturizer is meant to be applied (for example).  So with that little tid-bit out of the way.  I also picked up these two samples of Laura Mercier's oil free and mineral primers, hoping that one of these would help the staying power problem.

     If you have and question or comments leave them below.

Lipstick Swatches

     Today I thought I would do some swatches of my lipsticks. First off lets me say that I hate when people say “this is the perfect nude lip color” because everyone has a different shade of lips.  Personal my lips have more color then most, a light mauve is more my “perfect nude” verse the average, of baby pink! So my lipsticks are mostly mauve. And my favorites right know are the Revlon lip butters.

Colors show a little brighter in picture.

From left to right we have…
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 025 Peach Parfait (has a little bit of glitter & very sheer)
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 001 Pink Truffle (very smooth,no glitter, not sheer & buildable “my perfect nude)
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in 085 Sugar Plum (very smooth, no glitter, not sheer & buildable)
Avon Ultra Color Rich in M101 Rumberry (smooth, no glitter,& not sheer)
NYX Lipstick in 529 Thalia (no glitter & not sheer)
NYX Lipstick in 579 Sky Pink (no glitter, not sheer & is a soft pink)
Ulta in 229 Sugar & Spice (no glitter, not sheer & more of a red brown)
NYC in 319 Violet Shine (no glitter, little sheer & a medium pink)

Nyx Jumbo Eye pencils color UPDATED swatches

(From left to right Strawberry,French Fries, Yogurt and Sparkle Nude)

    I love these eye shadow pencils! They are creamy and come in 32  beautiful colors.  They work great as an all over color or an eye shadow base.
    I have French Fries which is a dark brown with a copper tint, yogurt is a pink flesh tone, Sparkle nude which is the perfect base nude color, and Strawberry Milk that is a pale pink.
    They all have a sparkly sheen to then without have actual glitter pieces. The only down side is that they do crease so make sure you apply a eye lid primer first if your using them as eye shadow color.


    I personally like Smashbox photo finish lid primer.

HUGE Haul

    For my anniversary my loving hubby gave me a gift card to Ulta! Yay! I don't know about you but this is one of my favorite places to spend hours checking out whats new and trying them all out. So the first chance I got I went to Ulta to spend my card and I also went to Target (which is in the same shopping center). So here is my huge beauty haul.






Elf brush shampoo
Biore deep cleansing pore strips
Boots expert sensitive hydrating moisturizer
Boots expets sensitive hydrating eye cream
Queen Helene Grape seed extract peel off Masque
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
Ulta nail polish in freshwater pearl & quit metal-ing (blog post http://topariswlove.blogspot.com/2012/07/quit-metal-ing-by-ulta.html)
Boots expert sensitive gentle refreshing toner dupe for Bioderma
eos lip balm honeysuckle honeydew
NYX lipstick in Thalia 529 (blog post http://topariswlove.blogspot.com/2012/11/lipstick-swatches_13.html)
Garnier skin renew B.B. Cream in Light/Medium
Tarte Pure Maracuja oil (this was free with the Tarte primer set)
Boots expert sensitive cleansing & toning wipes 30 count
Macadamia Natural oil Deep repair Masque
e.l.f. liquid eyeliner in Cooper
Covergirl Natureluxe liquid silk foundation in alabaster 305
e.l.f. blush brush
e.l.f. eyeshadow "c" brush
e.l.f. contour brush
NYX jumbo eye pencil in Yogurt 611 (blog post http://topariswlove.blogspot.com/2012/09/nyx-jumbo-eye-pencils-color-swatch.html)
Box set from Tarte included
  cleanslate poreless 12-hr perfecting primer
  clean slate flawless 12-hr brightening primer
  clean slate 360 creaseless 12-hr smoothing eye primer
NYX 10 Color eyeshadow palette The Runway Collection in Caviar & Bubbles
Rimmel London Trio eye shadow orian 621

Thanks for check out my haul. If you would like more info on any of the items like reviews or prices just let me know. Don't forget to follow so you don't miss out on upcoming post.