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Ipsy Glam Bag Review-October 2018

November 9, 2018 Stephanie Sue

Welcome back to another Ipsy review. Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription that comes with 5 samples (makeup, hair & skin care) inside a makeup bag.

October’s bag is a red plastic bag with a masquerade mask on one side. The card says “Who said nights were for sleep?” with the hashtag #ipsyafterdark. Seems kike Ipsy was spying on me during October because I hardly slept 4 hours a day basically the whole month (overnight shifts life). Anyway, let’s go ahead and review the products.

This time the bag was more makeup heavy than the month before. The first product is a lip gloss from the brand Laritzy Cosmetics in the shade Aura. I have to say that the shade is definitely not for me. It’s a clear gloss with micro-glitters which give it a purple-pink shine when the light hits it. I have to figure out a way of using it but for now it’s a no from me.

Next, we have a Morphe blush in the shade Spirit. It’s a pinky-mauve color, with micro-glitter, that looks amazing on the cheeks. It has amazing pigmentation (a little bit goes a long way) and it blends like a dream.

Another product it’s the Intensively Precise Eyeliner in Espresso from Aurora. The only thing I can say is that the color is nice and opaque, and it doesn’t run into lines. Gave it to my sister because I’m not a liquid eyeliner kind of girl. She has been liking it, I saw her used it a few times and apparently, it’s good.

Also go the So Susan Cosmetics Color Trip High-Intensity Color pigment in the shade Mysterious. It’s a dark purple color with a somewhat metallic look when used wet (only way I’ve used it). Really love this pigment and have used it a few times, lasts all day without creasing or fading.

The last product in the bag, is an eye mask-leave on absorbing treatment from the brand Hey Honey. It has a cream-like consistency and a little goes a long way. I haven’t had any issues with it so far, no irritation or burning sensation. Will definitely keep using it for the hydration it gives me.

Overall, October’s bag seems to have been more a hit than a miss. Let’s hope November’s bag is even better.

What products did you get in your bag?

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1 Eyeshadow Palette, 7 Looks- Urban Decay Smoky

October 26, 2018 Stephanie Sue

Welcome back! Eyeshadow palettes are the one product that makeup companies just keep releasing. We have new palettes every season, holiday, or just because they need to be as competitive as they can. As consumers, it can be overwhelming to see and buy so many palettes but not quite knowing what to do with them. Everyone has felt, at some point in their lives, that “What the heck do I do with it?” moment (I know I have).

For that reason, and the fact that I need to use my palettes before they expire. I sat down for a few days with a notebook & pencil, and eyeshadow palettes. Then created 7 looks (one for each day) for every palette I own (at that moment, there are new additions now LOL). I must say, it was quite difficult to come up with 7 looks and hope they would actually look good and somewhat different from each other.

For the first 7 looks I planned, I used my Urban Decay Naked Smoky eyeshadow palette. It was released in 2015 and it didn’t had the same awesome response as its other sisters (before and after). It’s the only one I’ve seen that goes on sale at half the price so often (that’s how I got mine). When it released, I fell in love with it but the reviews weren’t all good. I saw lots of complaints about the fallout, pigmentation, blendability, colors changing when applied over other shades, and it been boring with lots of similar shades.

I’m going to be sharing pictures of the looks and the shades I used.

Look #1: Whiskey, Password, Armor, Thirteen, High

Look #2: Password, Black Market, Dirty Sweet, Thirteen, Dirty Sweet

Look #3: Combust, Whiskey, Radar, Thirteen, Dirty Sweet

Look #4: Combust, Dagger, High, Thirteen

Look #5: Password, Smolder, Slanted, Thirteen, High

Look #6: Password, Dagger, Black Marker, Armor, Thirteen, High

Look #7: Combust, Smolder, Thirteen, High

My favorite look was #7 which I kept wearing, and my least favorite was #3.

I can’t tell you if the other palettes in the Naked family are better because I just own this one. But I love the Naked Smoky, yes it has fallout (as many other palettes do) and it has some blendability issues (as others do too). Overall, is not a bad palette and I’ve always loved that smokey look.

What product, that the majority dislikes, is your favorite?

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Ipsy Glam Bag-Septiembre 2018

October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

Hola y bienvenidos a otra reseña de Ipsy. Es una suscripción mensual de $10 que incluye 5 productos tamaño muestra (maquillaje, cuidado de piel y cabello) en una bolsita para maquillaje. Cada mes tiene un tema diferente, para el mes de Septiembre el tema era “La pregunta no es quién me lo va a permitir, si no quién me va a detener”. La bolsa para maquillaje está hecha de una tela negra con detalles metálicos.

El primer producto fue un tubo de mascarilla para el cabello por la marca Jo Hansford. Dice que está hecha para el cabello tratado con tinte, tiene una fórmula anti descoloración que nutrirá, mejorará y acondicionará cabello seco, dañado o sobre procesado. Hablemos primero del tamaño empaque versus la cantidad de producto porque es algo que me molesta. El tubo es relativamente grande para 1.01 fl oz de producto. Ya que cuando lo miras contra la luz, puedes notar que el producto no llega ni a mitad de tubo. Por lo que no entiendo la necesidad de utilizar un empaque tan grande para la pequeña cantidad de producto. Bueno, ahora hablemos del desempeño de la mascarilla. La misma no ha sido impresionante, pero eso puede deberse a que se necesite más tiempo para notar si hay alguna diferencia. Lo único que puedo decirles es que cada vez que la utilizo mi cabello se siente suave y tiene menos nudos.

El próximo producto es el Photo Finish Primerizer de Smashbox. Me ha gustado bastante este producto porque mantiene mi maquillaje en su sitio. En términos de desempeño, en mi caso, puedo compararlo con el All Star Primer de Colourpop. Pero la consistencia no es la misma, ya que el cebador (primer) de Smashbox es más líquido que el de Colourpop.

También obtuve el Exfoliador “Microdermabrasion Age Defying” de Dr. Brandt. Dice que es apto para todo tipo de piel, entiendo que es cierto ya que no considero que sea demasiado fuerte con la piel. Lo he utilizado varias veces y puedo decirle que deja mi piel suave pero que no he aún notado cambios en mi piel.

El siguiente producto, es un mini Lip Glaze de la marca tréStique en el tono English Rose el cual me gusta mucho. Este producto es un lindo tono de rojo con un acabado luminoso cuya duración es promedio como la de un lápiz labial.

El último producto incluido en mi bolsa de Septiembre fue el Around-The-World light infusion poder de Nomad Cosmetics. Es un tono entre rosado y color durazno (melocotón) llamado Positano Sunrise. Lo he utilizado de tres manera diferentes: como sombra para ojos, como rubor (solo o acompañado), y como highlighter. Me encanta como luce cuando lo utilizo como sombra para ojos y como highlighter. En el caso de rubor o sobre otro rubor, no es mi favorito porque no me encantan los rubores en tonos rosados o muy brillosos.

¿Cuál ha sido tu producto favorito hasta ahora

PS. La bolsa de octubre llegó ayer, esperen la reseña en las próximas semanas.

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Ipsy Glam Bag-September 2018

October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello and welcome to another late Ipsy review. Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription that comes with 5 sample size products (makeup, skin & hair care) in a makeup bag. Each month has a different theme, for September’s bag the them was “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me”. And the makeup bag is made of a black fabric with metallic detailing.

The first product was a tube of hair mask by the brand Jo Hansford. It says is made for color treated hair with an anti-fade formula that will nourish, enhance and condition dry, damaged or over processed hair. Let’s talk about the packaging size and amount of product ratio because it really bothers me. You have this bulky tube that says is 1.01fl oz of product. But when you look at the tube against the light you can see that is not even halfway full. So why do we need this size of a tube for such a small quantity of product. Now, the product’s performance is not bad. I’ve used it a few times, after each use my hair feels softer and with less knots. But it’s too early to notice any change on the hair appearance.

The next product was the Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer. I’ve been really liking this primer, it keeps my makeup in place for quite some time. In terms of performance, I think it compares with my Colourpop All Star Primer. But the consistency of the Smashbox primer is more liquid-like than the Colourpop primer.

Also got the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator. It says its suitable for all skin types, I don’t consider it to be harsh on the skin. Have used it a few times, it leaves my skin feeling soft but I haven’t seen any changes on my skin.

Next, I got a mini Lip Glaze from tréStique in English Rose. I really like this lip product, it’s a pretty red shade with a nice sheen. I would say that its duration is average, like a lipstick.

Last but not least, the September’s bag included the Around-The-World light infusion powder from Nomad Cosmetics. The shade is a peachy-pink named Positano Sunrise. I’ve used it 3 ways: as a highlighter, a blush/blush topper, and as eyeshadow. I like how it looks when applied as eyeshadow and love it as highlighter. But as a blush or blush toppers, is not my favorite because I don’t like pink blushes nor my cheeks to shine that much.

What’s been your favorite product so far?

PS. October’s bag came in the mail yesterday, review will be up in the next few weeks.

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Tried 2, Liked 1-Wet ‘n Wild

October 2, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello! Welcome back to another episode of this series. Today I’m going to tell you my experience with two Wet ‘n Wild products.

Wet n Wild foundation

The first one is the Photo Focus foundation. I use mine in the shade 365C Soft Beige. It retails for $5.99, quite affordable for a drugstore product. Before even applying it to my face, I already disliked it a bit. All because of the chemical-like smell it has, is quite strong and lingers a little after application. But what can be worse than the strong scent? The wear and look of the foundation on my skin. After only 4 or 5 hours, my oils start to break through the foundation and it starts to break down basically all over my face. For obvious reasons, I don’t like this foundation. I only use it if I need to look presentable a few hours, for long days I use my favorite foundation.

The next product is the megaglo highlighting powder in the shade 319B Blossom Glow. Retails for only $4.99, it has some fallout, but I don’t care about it because the application is beautiful. The glow it leaves is out of this world and it looks like a high-end highlighter (without the high price).

What affordable products are your favorites?

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Probé 2, me gustó 1-Wet ‘n Wild

October 2, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos nuevamente a otro episodio de esta serie. Hoy les estaré contando sobre mi experiencia con dos productos de Wet ‘n Wild.

Wet n Wild foundation

El primer producto es la base Photo Focus, la cual utilizo en el tono 365C Soft Beige. Tiene un costo de $5.99, lo que es bastante económico tomando en cuenta los precios de hoy día. Incluso antes de aplicar la base, no estaba encantada con este producto. Esto porque tiene un fuerte olor que no es agradable y luego de la aplicación se puede percibir por algún tiempo. ¿Pero qué podría ser peor que un fuerte olor? La duración y la manera en que luce la base en mi piel. Luego de solamente 4 o 5 horas, mi piel comienza a ponerse grasosa y hace que la base se “rompa” por lo que desaparece de mi piel. Así que por obvias razones no me gusta este producto. Solamente lo utilizo cuando necesito lucir presentable por algunas horas, para días más largos utilizo mi base favorita.

El próximo producto es el megaglo highlighter powder en el tono 319B Blossom Glow. Tiene un costo de solo $4.99 y aunque se desmorona algo, no le presto mucha atención ya que la aplicación es hermosa. El brillo que deja está fuera de este mundo y luce como si fuera un highlighter de marcas más caras (pero sin el precio tan alto).

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What will I buy?-Colourpop x Disney

September 28, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello guys! Welcome back to my blog. Today we’re going to be telling you what I’m planning to buy from Colourpop’s new (limited edition) collection in collaboration with Disney. Launches today, September 28, at 10am PST. It includes: an eyeshadow palette called It’s a Princess Thing ($20), 6 Super Shock Shadows ($7 each), 3 Ultra Glossy Lips ($6 each), 6 Lux Lipsticks ($7 each), and 2 Super Shock Highlighters ($8 each). PR Box ($120) doesn’t include the highlighters and 2 of the shadows (Under the sea, Heigh-Ho).

Photos from trendmood’s Instagram page.

Highlighter’s photos from Colourpop’s website

I’m beyond excited for this collection, it looks beautiful and it’s Colourpop so I know they will perform amazingly. Also, it’s affordable. If I could I would buy the entire collection, but I can’t. So, I told myself I would just buy a few things (because it’s limited edition). When I first saw the items in the collection I decided I wouldn’t get the eyeshadow palette because I have too many palettes. Instead I was going to buy two Super Shock Shadows and two Lux Lipsticks (I love this formula so much).

But after watching a few reviews of the collection, I decided I was going to add one more Lux Lipstick to my list. So, the two Super Shock Shadows I’m intending to buy is Under the Sea and A Whole New World. As for the Lux Lipsticks, I want Ariel, Belle and Tiana. If I succeed in my buying intentions, I will let you know what I think of the products.

In the meantime, are you getting anything from this collection or any of the new products in the market?

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¿Qué compraré?-Colourpop x Disney

September 28, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Bienvenidos a mi blog! Hoy les estaré contando sobre lo que planeo comprar de la nueva colección (edición limitada) de Colourpop en colaboración con Disney. Sale a la venta hoy, septiembre 28, a las 10am PST. Incluye una paleta de sombras llamada It’s a Princess Thing ($20), 6 Super Shock Shadows ($7 cada una), 3 Ultra Glossy Lips ($6 cada uno), 6 Lux Lipsticks ($7 cada uno), y 2 Super Shock Highlighters ($8 cada uno). Paquete PR ($120) no incluye los highlighters ni las sombras Under the Sea y Heigh-Ho.

Fotos de trendmood en Instagram

Fotos de la página web de Colourpop

Estoy súper emocionada por esta colección, ya que luce hermosa y es Colourpop por lo que sé que va a ser asombrosa. Además, es económica. Si pudiera compraría la colección completa, pero no puedo. Así que me dije a mi misma que compraría algunas cosas (solo porque es edición limitada). Cuando vi las fotos de la colección por primera vez, decidí que no compraría la paleta de sombras porque ya tengo demasiadas y no puedo seguir añadiendo más. En su lugar, compraría dos Super Shock Shadows y dos Lux Lipsticks (me encanta la fórmula de estos labiales).

Pero luego de ver algunas reseñas de la colección decidí añadir otro Lux Lipstick a mi lista. Así que, ¿qué voy a comprar exactamente? Las sombras que planeo comprar son Under the Sea y A Whole New World. En cuanto a los labiales, sería Ariel, Belle y Tiana. Si tengo éxito en mis intenciones, les dejaré saber lo que pienso de los productos.

Mientras tanto, ¿van a comprar algo de esta colección o alguno de los nuevos productos en el mercado?

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Tried 2, Like 1-Physicians Formula

September 26, 2018 Stephanie Sue

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Hello! Welcome to the new series “Tried 2, Liked 1”. For the first post, I thought fitting to talk about Physicians Formula (since it’s the first time I try anything from the brand).

Let’s start with the product that I didn’t liked. I tried the Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting Mascara in Ultra Black Organics. It retails for around $10 (it’s on sale on Physicians Formula website and Ulta for $5). The wand is fat with short plastic bristles. The formula is extremely wet and it stays like that all day long. That’s why I didn’t liked it, my lashes felt wet and every time I touched the my fingers had mascara on them (I sneezed and my mascara went to my lids). At the end of the day, I had awesome panda eyes (never looked better). My eyes were black all around, it ruined my makeup and I was eager to take the damn mascara off.

The second product was the Butter Bronzer in Deep Bronzer. Believe me when I tell you that I know how late I am to trying this out. But I absolutely understand why basically everybody likes it. It’s a nice shade and it smells like pina colada which is somewhat strong for my preference (the scent lingers a bit after application).

Also, it has some subtle micro-shimmers so it leaves a nice sheen on the face (not glittery). It’s quite pigmented so take it easy with the application (or not, is up to you).

In conclusion, completely disliked the mascara but absolutely loved the bronzer.

Let’s talk in the comment section!

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Probé 2, me gustó 1-Physicians Formula

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Bienvenidos a la nueva serie titulada “Probé 2, me gustó 1”. Para la primera entrada, pensé que sería apropiado hablar sobre Physicians Formula (ya que es la primera vez que pruebo algo de esta marca).

Comencemos con el producto que no me gustó. Probé el rímel Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Lash Boosting en el color Ultra Black Organics. La pueden conseguir por alrededor de $10 (en la página web de Physicians Formula y Ulta está en especial a $5). La varita es ancha con cerdas plásticas y cortas. La fórmula es extremadamente húmeda y se queda así todo el día. Por esa razón no me gustó, cada vez que tocaba mis pestañas mis manos tenían rímel y las pestañas se sentían húmedas (cuando estornudé, el rímel se pasó a mis párpados). Al final del día, tenía unos increíbles ojos de panda ya que tenía rímel alrededor de mis ojos. Mi maquillaje fue arruinado y estaba ansiosa por quitarme el bendito rímel.

El segundo producto fue el Butter Bronzer en el color Deep Bronzer. Sé que estoy tarde al probar este producto ahora, pero entiendo porqué le gusta a básicamente todo el mundo. El color está nítido y tiene un aroma como a piña colada el cual es algo fuerte para mi gusto (el olor se queda un poco luego de la aplicación).

Otra cosa es que tiene como unas micro-escarchas (brillo) por lo que deja un brillo natural en el rostro. Tiene bastante pigmento así que recomiendo que lo tomen con calma con la aplicación.

En conclusión, detesté por completo el rímel pero amé el bronceador.

¡Hablemos en la sección de comentarios!