ipsy | February 2020 | Review

Hi Beauties!

Hope you are all staying safe and healthy and for the sake of everyone's health STAYING HOME!

Nothing is worth risking your health or anyone else's. Please follow the Center for Disease Control's recommendations to implement Social Distancing 

(in case you've been living under a rock you can read the CDC guidelines here ).

Now that we covered health & safety we can move on to the fun stuff!

Quick Stats:

Number of Products I'll Use Regularly: 3

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

Thoughts on February’s Glam Bag: Super pleased! Could almost put together an entire face look with these products. 

You can catch my video review of February's glam bag here

February's bag is a bit plainer than other glam bags in the recent past. But it is a pretty blush pink and is also velvety soft and perfect for stashing in your purse or glove compartment.

Now for February's products:

1. THEBALM COSMETICS: Petal to the Metal in Shift into Overdrive, Turbo

Brand: theBalm

Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: Turbo
Color: Rose-Bronze
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Cream
Fallout: None
Smudges/Steaks/Runs: No/No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 6-8 Hours

Pros: This ultra creamy shadow glides on smooth with a sparkling shimmery finish. The shade is a bronzed-rose tone that is contrasted beautifully by the silver shimmer. It also doesn't smear or smudge on eyelids.

Cons: As with most cream eyeshadows there is some creasing, but not for several hours. And it lasts even longer without creasing if you use an eyeshadow primer.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)

Would I Purchase: Yes

Final Thoughts: Very lovely cream eyeshadow in a pretty, sparkly color with fairly decent staying power.

2. COLOR CLUB: Nail Polish in Can You Not?

Brand: Color Club

Product: Nail Polish
Name of Shade: Can You Not?
Color: Lilac
Finish: Creme
Number of Coats to Get Bottle Shade: 1-2 (depends on nail size)
Lasts for: 2 Weeks

Pros: This beautiful light purple polish has a rich cream finish. The shade is universally flattering and like other Color Club nail polishes it is very long lasting and can take a beating 💪

Cons: No real cons.

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

Final Thoughts: Perfect spring shade, a glistening crème finish, and incredibly long lasting formula equal the perfect nail polish.  

3. TARTE: Sex Kitten Liquid Liner in Black 

Brand: Tarte
Product: Eyeliner
Name of Shade: Black
Color: Black
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid, Pen
Waterproof: Yes
Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No
Lasts for: 15+ Hours

Pros: This liner applies in a smooth, jet black strip. It is so pigmented and inky, it sinks into skin (as you can see from the swatch above) giving intense definition to the lash line. It is waterproof and lasts all day without any smudging or creasing. Plus it has the cutest cat face on the cap 😸

Cons: I want a full size, not a sample lol


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

Final Thoughts: Unbelievably long lasting liner, perfect saturation intensity, and is water & cry proof.  

4. CATHERINE MALANDRINO: Dream Fragrance 

Brand: Catherine Malandrino
Product: Eau de Parfum
Name of Scent: Dream
Fragrance Notes: Peony, Apple
Scent: Sweet, Fruity
Duration Before Fading: 2 Hours 

Pros: Cute sample size package is great for on-the-go. The fragrance is sweet and spring inspired.

Cons: The cap on the container doesn't stay screwed on well. It will come loose and leak fragrance unexpectedly (watch it happen in my video review here) A little too fruity for my taste.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭑⭑⭑ (2 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Probably not

Final Thoughts: Fragrance reviews are pretty subjective, and can't be determined as 'good' or 'bad' like an eyeshadow or eyeliner. Just because I don't love a particular fragrance doesn't mean you won't love it. 

5. COLOURED RAINE COSMETICS: Liquid Lipstick in 24Seven

Brand: Coloured Raine
Product: Lipstick
Name of Shade: 24Seven
Color: Brick Red
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/A little/No
Lasts for: 10+ Hours

Pros: This fabulous liquid lipstick glides on smooth like butter and lasts for hours. 

The blunt tip of the applicator is perfect from 'drawing' out the lip line and the flat surface of the wand works wonders for filling in that line. It has a comfortable pillow-y soft matte finish and is in an ultra flattering shade. 

Cons: It is just slightly drying, way less than other matte lipsticks though.


Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes!

Final Thoughts: Gorgeous color, comfortable wear, lasts through eating and drink. This is one fantastic lipstick!

Here are a couple makeup looks I put together using some of February's products

THEBALM COSMETICS: Petal to the Metal in Shift into Overdrive, Turbo
TARTE: Sex Kitten Liquid Liner in Black
COLOURED RAINE COSMETICS: Liquid Lipstick in 24Seven

TARTE: Sex Kitten Liquid Liner in Black

Color Club: Nail Polish In Can You Not?

Again you can check out my video review here

Thanks for reading my February glam bag review featuring Thebalm Cosmetics, Color Club, Tarte, Catherine Malandrino, & Coloured Raine Cosmetics

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XOXO

Ultima Beauty

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