January Ipsy Bag!

Hi loves!

I so look forward to writing this post every month! I don't think I need to tell you again how much I am obsessed with my Ipsy Glam Bags, so I'll just jump right in to this one! :)

First up is the Glam Bag itself! This month's was definitely colorful and features a bit of color blocking! One side of the bag is a solid true royal blue, while the other side is off white. 

The bag is finished with an orangish zipper. 

As much as I love Ipsy and all of my other Glam Bags so far, I won't lie to you... This one wasn't my cup of tea. It's certainly not ugly, just not really my kind of style. I'll probably be passing this one along to someone who may like the colors and style more!

The first product in my bag was this Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow in Treasure! You guys... it is seriously GORGEOUS! I was so impressed when I swatched this on the back of my hand! It is very creamy and pigmented and in the prettiest gold shade! You know I love my gold shadows! :) I didn't know a whole lot about the brand before receiving this, but I have been seeing it pop up more in Ulta and Target. I think this is definitely going to be a brand that is on my radar more now! 

Next up was (Malin + Goetz) Mojito Lip Balm. I don't even like Mojitos, but they do remind me of Summer, and who wouldn't like to be reminded of Summer when we're in the middle of January?! Perfect timing, and well played, Ipsy! It literally smells just like a mojito- minty fresh with a hint of citrus! It also feels really good on my January chapped lips and has already found it's way into my purse for those desperate dry lip moments that occur all too often this time of year!

I also received a Mechanical Eyeliner by Hikari Cosmetics in the shade Storm. This is another brand I have never heard of, but so far I really like it! It's a fun, metalic, silvery shade and it swatches really nicely on the back of my hand. I haven't had a chance to try this on my eyes yet (I feel like a shade like this is a little tough to wear to work) but I noticed that when it was swatched next to the gold Pacifica eyeshadow they went together beautifully! I can't wait to try a "Silver & Gold" look with both of them!

The next product in my bag was Manna Kadar Cosmetics Sheer Glo. I was actually already familiar with this product since I received it in one of my Birch Boxes about a year ago, but I do think this is a really nice illuminating liquid! I like to use it as a cheek bone highlight and apply it lightly with a small stippling brush. It doesn't come off on the skin quite as dark or pink as it looks in the tube. It gives a very very sheer glow and is more subtle than it seems it would be! I've also used it on my décolleté area to give my collar bones a bit of a highlight as well! I wouldn't say this is my favorite highlighting product, but it also isn't terrible.

 The last item in this month's Glam Bag was La Fresh Eco Beauty's 'Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer". This brand was also totally new me and I totally get the whole "Eco" thing, but I seriously can't stand when they put lotions and moisturizers in these little plastic pouches. I don't know why, it just makes me crazy! Lol! And honestly, I'm a lot less likely to use it when it's in this kind of packaging! It does smell nice, kind of cucumberish/ aloe-ish and feels pretty soft on the skin. It will probably end up in my office drawer for desperate situations! Haha! You know I'm picky about my lotions and moisturizers! ;)


Once again I got some pretty awesome stuff in my Ipsy Glam Bag this month! I still have yet to be disappointed and I genuinely look forward to my new Glam Bag each month!

Thanks for reading!

♥ Nichole

Ipsy Glam Bag 

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