Hey beautiful people!
November's ipsy bag was super! Lots to love and I had a chance to do a video review for you! 📹
Check out my 5-minute review here
Quick Stats:
Number of Products I'll Use Regularly: 4
My Overall Star Rating for November's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on November's Glam Bag: LOVE! I will get so much use out of these products, and they are so versatile!
My Overall Star Rating for November's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on November's Glam Bag: LOVE! I will get so much use out of these products, and they are so versatile!
For November the theme was ipsy Wild Side and this bag was the perfect fit.
The leopard print is a fun pattern that goes with everything!
1. NOMAD COSMETICS: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
Brand: Nomad Cosmetics
Product: Bronzer/Contour Powder
Name of Shade: Manly Beach
Color: Light Chocolate Brown
Finish: Matte
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Smudges/Streaks: No/No
Blendable: Yes!
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Color: Light Chocolate Brown
Finish: Matte
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Smudges/Streaks: No/No
Blendable: Yes!
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Lasts for: 10+ Hours
Pros: This powder has excellent pigmentation and goes on smooth. It can be used as a bronzer or to contour your face (cheek, nose, jawline, etc.). It blends like a dream so you can get a milder color or a more intense shade depending on your preference or if you want to take your look from day to night. It has a nice matte finish but it isn't chalky or flaky at all.
Cons: I haven't noticed any.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Fantastic color payoff, great staying power that lasts all day, and is highly blendable. A truly wonderful product 👍
Cons: I haven't noticed any.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Fantastic color payoff, great staying power that lasts all day, and is highly blendable. A truly wonderful product 👍
2. WANDER BEAUTY: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
Brand: Wander Beauty
Name of Shade: After Hours
Color: Frosty Champagne
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Smudges/Streaks: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Color: Frosty Champagne
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Smudges/Streaks: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Lasts for: 8+ Hours
Pros: A shade exclusively for ipsy, this glistening highlighter leaves a shimmering, lit-from-within finish. It gives a wonderful glow to the tops of cheeks and bridge of nose. It also is a nice shade for highlighting the brow bone. Stays where you put it and doesn't streak.
Cons: None.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes.
Final Thoughts: Fabulous highlighter that gives a nice frosted, shimmery effect. It Glides on smooth, blends easily and last for hours. It is a very lovely highlighter.
3. GIGI GORGEOUS: Less is More Lip Gloss in Get Into It
Brand: Gigi Gorgeous
Name of Shade: Get Into It
Color: French Rose Pink
Finish: Glossy/Shimmer
Formula: Gloss
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/A Little
Lasts for: 5 Hours
Pros: Another product exclusively for ipsy, this one is by YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous. A pretty pink lip gloss with sparkly micro glitter in it. The wand is larger than the typical gloss so you get a smoother finish in one swipe. It last longer than the average gloss and when it does begin to fade it leaves behind a subtle hint of color.
Cons: It is a bit sticky like other lip glosses.
But my biggest reservation was about the 'magical' formula.
I received an email from ipsy, before I got my glam bag, to give me a heads up that when I open this gloss drops of the product might "jump off" or "pull away" (watch my video to see it and see me mesmerized by the affect) from the wand because of the "static friction created by the jumbo nylon applicator".
They said it has been tested and is 100% safe. And I haven't had any problems with it or any adverse effects from using it.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Probably
Final Thoughts: A very lovely colored lip gloss that glides on smooth and is comfortable to wear. It lasts longer than most glosses and is minimally sticky.
4. IT COSMETICS: Confidence in a Cream
Brand: It Cosmetics
Product: Moisturizer
Size: Mini
Formula: Cream
Skin Type It Works Best For: Dry to Combination
Size: Mini
Formula: Cream
Skin Type It Works Best For: Dry to Combination
Pros: This light weight cream sinks right into skin, without leaving it feeling greasy or oily. It is super packed with beneficial ingredients, such as collagen and Vitamin E, just to name a few. It leaves skin feeling hydrated and nourished.
Cons: On its surface it is just a really good moisturizer, nothing more.
But maybe after using it continually (for more than a month) I would see more of the other stated benefits (reduction in the appearance of fine lines, etc.). Not sure if this size will lend itself to see all of the benefits.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Maybe
Final Thoughts: This is a really lovely moisturizer that leaves skin feeling ultra-hydrated after use. It's not greasy and doesn't make me breakout. I haven't experienced the longer term benefits yet, but that doesn't mean they won't happen
(will update, if I don't run out of product before I see benefits 😉)
5. BEAU GÂCHIS: Eye Shader Brush
Brand: Beau Gachis
Name of Brush: Eye Shader
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes, Under Eyes, Lash Line, Contouring, Highlighting
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Blends Makeup Well: Yes
Bristles Splay: Not yet
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes, Under Eyes, Lash Line, Contouring, Highlighting
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Blends Makeup Well: Yes
Bristles Splay: Not yet
Pros: This brush is the ultimate multi-tasker! It is perfect for shading in the crease of the eye for a smoky eye look, it's short domed shape makes it excellent for applying shadow to the outer 'V' of the eye to create depth and dimension or lining the lower lash line with shadow. It also is ideal for applying concealer under the eyes and detailed contouring & highlighting.
Cons: None.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A very versatile brush that has soft bristles and is easy to clean. I have a few brushes from Beau Gachis and I'm pleased with every one of them, even though I cannot pronounce the brand's name to save my life (watch the video, I butcher it 😂)
Cons: None.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A very versatile brush that has soft bristles and is easy to clean. I have a few brushes from Beau Gachis and I'm pleased with every one of them, even though I cannot pronounce the brand's name to save my life (watch the video, I butcher it 😂)
Here are a couple looks I created with November's ipsy products:
GIGI GORGEOUS: Less is More Lip Gloss in Get Into It
NOMAD COSMETICS: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
WANDER BEAUTY: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
NOMAD COSMETICS: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
WANDER BEAUTY: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
NOMAD COSMETICS: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
WANDER BEAUTY: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
WANDER BEAUTY: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours
Again you can check out the video review here
Thank you for reading my November ipsy glam bag review featuring Gigi Gorgeous, Nomad Cosmetics, Wander Beauty, It Cosmetics, & Beau Gachis.
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Ultima Beauty
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