Ipsy October 2014

Hello beauties!! Happy Friday everyone! Today I am bringing you my October 2014 Ipsy glam bag. How exciting is it to get these things in the mail? I’m hooked!! I loved my bag this month, check out the products I received and I would love to know what you guys got in your bags…comment below letting me know! :)))

How adorable is the theme “Beauty Candy” and how gorgeous do the Ipsy Stylists look? Ipsy hit the mark this month, in my opinion. So here is what I got this month:

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish in Feeling Very Cherry: ($6.99 at Ulta) I am a nail polish hoarder so receiving nail polish is one of my favorite things to receive. I was so happy to see this polish. I love the Nicole by OPI brand so even better right? This is a nice deep red, almost black color that is perfect for the fall/winter. And I know we all know how great this brand is right? 

Sample size cost: $6.99

Model Co Volumeyes Mascara (Black): (Full size: $20) I thought it was funny that I received a Model Co Mascara in my Ipsy this month and my Birchbox this month, but shoot I ain’t complaining. I love trying new mascaras. The wand on this looks amazing and the packaging is very sleek. I love the hot pink letters. I am worried this might cause clumpy lashes, but I’m willing to work with it.

Sample size cost: About $10

Starlooks Lipgloss in Guilty Pleasure: (Full size: $12) How stinkin’ cute is this little itty bitty lipgloss? I really like this sample. The color is gorgeous and it completely screams ME! lol I love these neutral pinks. I love the pigmentation and I don’t feel it’s that sticky which is a plus. I love it!

Sample size cost: About $4

Epice Purifying Exfoliant: (Full size $32) I was intrigued to see this in my bag this month. It looks like a hotel freebie you get, but I am not going to judge it by its cover. This is a generous amount of product which is nice. I liked the feel of it. It has that sandy exfoliator feel to it. I am happy with this and I am excited to give it a try.

Sample size cost: $9.69 for 1oz

Figs and Rouge Rose Berry Hand Cream: (Full size: $13.20 at feelunique.com) OH MY GOSH! Am I the only one that absolutely fell in love with this thing? I love the smell and I looooove the way it made my hands feel. I will be sad when I use this up. Come to think of it, I think this was my favorite item of this month’s bag. Please let me know if you are as obsessed as I am? 

Sample size cost: $6.56 for 20ml

So there you have it folks, my October 2014 Ipsy bag. This bag retailed for about $37.24 and I am not mad at that. I loved this bag! I want to know what you guys got in your Ipsy this month. Let me know in the comments below! :)) Happy Friday!

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Birchbox October 2014

Hello gorgeous!! Today I bring to you my October 2014 Birchbox..and let me tell you it’s a good one. I loved my box this month and couldn’t be more excited to try out all these products. Read on for more details on these items! :))

So this month’s theme is Fanfare! What are you a fan of? Favorite tv show, music, movies, etc? This month I am a fan of Birchbox! I did have the opportunity to choose one of my samples through their sample choice. I choose the Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick. (Full Sized)

Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Petal to the Metal: (Full size 3.5g: $20) This lip color is amazing! Its a rosy subtle pink that look gorgeous on the lips. It gives you that lipstick look with a gloss on top. It’s like two products in one. This was a great choice! I absolutely love the gorgeous texture and the fact that it glides on smoothly with no stickiness. 

Sample size cost: $20 for 3.5g

Model Co Power Lash Mascara: (Full size 10g: $20) I was so excited to see Model Co in my box. I’m very happy with the sample size and the look of this mascara. The wand is nice and thick but can produce clumps. This mascara is a bit clumpy but I don’t mind that. The one issue I do have is the stopper that the products comes out of. Every time I pull out the wand and then try to put it back in, mascara gets caught on the stopper and stays outside the tube. Did anyone also have this issue? All in all, it works good but nothing spectacular. 

Sample size cost: $10 for 5g

Essential Elements Shower Gel: (Full size $19 8oz) To me shower gel is not that exciting. I would much rather get other types of products but it is what it is and I’ll try it. This is a rosemary shower gel. I get the rosemary but I get more of a mint/vicks type of smell. I think this would be a fabulous shower gel if you are sick. It tingles on the skin as well for that wake me up sensation. I honestly don’t hate it. And it’s a decent sample size too. 

Sample size cost: $3.56 for 1.5oz

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Mask: (Full size $45 1oz) I was super excited to receive this because I’ve heard great things of this brand and this product. This mask works so nicely and leaves my skin so smooth and soft. Love it! The downfall is that you pay $45 for just 1oz. Very pricey!

Sample size cost : $11.25 for .25oz

Harvey Prince Petaly Noir Perfume: (Full size $55 50ml) Another perfume sample? Aww Birchbox, why? I’ve gotten one of these in my past three boxes. I mean they’re ok, I just prefer another kind of product. Oh well, it’ll get used. This is a floral scent that smells nice. I do like it, but would prefer it on my mom. 

Sample size cost: About $1

Total value for my box is $45.81 which is awesome! So there you guys have it, my October 2014 Birchbox. I want to know what you guys got and your opinions on any of these products. Oh and let me know if you guys have posted your unboxing for this month, I would love to go check it out.

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