Ultima Beauty: April 2019

Now that I have extensively used March's Glam Bag products, I can give them a more in depth and decisive review!

Totally thrilled with my products! Even the colors of their packaging was lovely!

And everything was a product I would've wanted!

You can check out my video review of March's products here

Quick Stats:

Number of Product I'll Use Regularly: 4

My Overall Star Rating for February's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5)

Thoughts on March's Glam Bag: LOVE! The products, the shades, spot on for my preferences!

Since March was National Women's History Month, ipsy's theme was fitting with #ipsyshero and their makeup bag was just as relevant.

It was a gorgeous rose gold, shining metallic bag embossed with the inspiring words: "and off she went to change the world" (always my plan).

Now on to the products!

1. SPACE CASE COSMETICS: Eyeshadow in Alien Love Child

Brand: Space Case Cosmetics

Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: Alien Love Child
Color: Lilac with Blue
Finish: Iridescent/Shimmer
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: No
Blendable: Yes
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Lasts for: 10+ Hours

Pros: This is the most beautiful eyeshadow I've ever seen! It is iridescent, so the shade shifts from lilac purple to flecks of shimmery blue, depending on how the light hits it.

It is soft and buttery and blends beautifully, but does not crumble.

This brilliant shade lasts for several hours on lids.

This color is perfect for festival season or any time you want a fun pop of spring color that is out of this world.

Cons: I gave this the highest scrutiny because I like it so much, but I honestly don't notice any cons with this eyeshadow.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5!)
Would I Purchase: Yes!

Final thoughts: The color is outstanding, it glides on beautifully and it has mad staying power.

Total A+

2. TARTE: Maneater™ Voluptuous Mascara

Brand: Tarte

Product: Mascara

Size: Mini
Color: Black
Waterproof: Yes (so far!)
Formula: Volumizing/Lengthening
Wand Shape: Straight/Plastic Tapered Bristles
Lasts for: 8+ Hours

Smudges/Flakes: No/No

Pros: This mascara gives great length and has a creamy formula. The color is a true black which helps enhance the appearance and definition of lashes.

The super short bristles grabs smaller lashes and gives them a nice coat of color as well.

It is cry-proof and doesn't run or smudge. Plus I love the packaging!

Cons: The shape of the wand gets a little too much mascara on the tip, so lashes that are coated by the tip stick together a little bit, so I need to use a lash comb to separate them.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full-Size: Yes

Final thoughts: Very nice mascara (and the name gets the Hall & Oates' song stuck in my head). It gives good length and decent volume. Overall a very adequate mascara

3. SLMISSGLAM: SS62 Short Shader Brush

Brand: SLMISSGLAM

Name of Brush: SS62 Short Shader
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes/Under Eyes
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Bristles Splay: None

Pros: Really nice brush that is excellent for shading with eyeshadow. It works well for smoking shadow through the crease, or adding extra color along the upper or lower lash line.

Because of its domed shape it also works well for applying concealer under the eyes.

The handle is pretty and sparkly like all of SLMISSGLAM brushes.

Cons: None!

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Repurchase: Yes

Final Thoughts: As always, very pleased with SLMISSGLAM brushes. This one is perfect for more detailed work, and also for under eye concealer.

4. PÜR: Afterglow Mini Highlighting Skin Perfecting Powder

Brand: PÜR

Product: Highlighter

Color: Light Champagne Peach

Finish: Shimmer

Formula: Pressed Powder

Lasts for: 8+ Hours

Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No

Blendable: Yes

Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/A Little

Pros: A stellar highlighter the gives the prettiest glowy finish. It glides on like silk and is ultra blendable. The subtle flecks of shimmer give a serious lit-from-within glow.

It's also buildable; you can create a soft natural shine or a more glam, full-on look.

This shade would work well on most skin tones.

Cons: It is just ever so slightly crumbly, not in application, there is no fallout, but in the pan there is the tiniest bit of powder residue crumbled on the side.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 of 5)

Would I Purchase a Full-Size: Yes

Final Thoughts: Extremely luminous highlighter that is very wearable no matter what type of makeup look you like. The little bit of crumble is livable when compared to the radiance this product gives.

5. GLOSSIER: Glossier You Eau De Parfum

Brand: Glossier

Product: Eau De Parfum

Name of Scent: Glossier You

Duration Before Fading: 12 Hours

Pros: An interesting concept; this fragrance is said to mix with each person's personal body chemistry and have a different scent for each of us. So my experience may not be the same as yours.

For me this fragrance has a slightly floral scent with a fruity twist at the end.

Regardless of the science behind it, I really like this fragrance.

Cons: Since I'm not a chemist, I'm not sure if the 'different scents on different individuals' is accurate or not.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⋆⋆ (3 out of 5)

Would I Purchase a Full-Size: Probably

Final Thoughts: It is a lovely scent, I enjoy it. I can't truly give advice as to whether others will because I don't know if they will have the same fragrance experience as I did.

P.S. if you received this product, what was the scent you got?

Here are a of couple looks I created with some of these products:

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