Hey Beauties!
I hope you're staying safe and healthy out there and wearing a face mask (not just the ones at home for exfoliating and moisturizing 😉 )
This year is wrapping up quicker than I can write it seems.
But there are some products from October's ipsy glam bag that are too good to go unmentioned!✍
Quick Stats:
Number of Products
I'll Use Regularly: 5
My Overall Star Rating for October's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on October’s Glam Bag: Once again, incredibly pleased! Such a difference from the – honestly – disappointing bags over the summer.
1. BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS: Smokey Eye Mascara in Black
Brand: Bobbi
Brown Cosmetics
Product: Mascara
Size: Mini
Name of Shade: Black
Color: Black
Waterproof: No
Formula: Lengthening
Wand Shape: Straight
Lasts for: 10+ Hours
Smudges/Flakes: No/No
Product: Mascara
Size: Mini
Name of Shade: Black
Color: Black
Waterproof: No
Formula: Lengthening
Wand Shape: Straight
Lasts for: 10+ Hours
Smudges/Flakes: No/No
Pros: It gives lashes
super length and crazy definition! I didn’t know I had so many of my own lashes
before I used this mascara. It fans out lashes and makes them miles long. It is
called ‘Smokey Eye’ mascara, and I see how this pitch black mascara would be
the icing on the cake to a smoky eyeshadow look.
Cons: None!
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Lashes are insanely long, defined and super dark thanks to this long lasting mascara!
2. COMPLEX CULTURE: Full Time Eyeshadow in Lavender Metal
Brand: Complex
Culture
Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: Lavender
Metal
Color: Lavender
Finish: Pearl
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout:
Minimal
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 8 Hours
Pros:
This shadow is a pretty lavender shade with tons of shimmer. It goes on a light purple for a more subtle sparkle and can be built up to the deeper pan
shade with a few layers. The finish is a lovely pearl effect where the shimmery sparkles are hit by the light just right. It lasts a pretty long time without
creasing and doesn’t have too much fallout.
Cons:
It does require a few layers of shadow to achieve the color in the pan.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Maybe
Final Thoughts:
All in all it’s a pretty nice shadow. I wish the color pigment was a bit
stronger, therefore needing less layering if you want the full purple shade. But it’s a very good pearl eyeshadow.
3. WE ARE FLUIDE: 7-Free Polish in Dapper
Product: Nail
Polish
Brand: We Are Fluide
Name of Shade: Dapper
Color: Bronze
Finish: Metallic
Number of Coats to Get Bottle Shade:
1
Lasts for: Approximately 2
Weeks
Pros: The bronze-y color is a terrific fall/winter shade. The metallic finish is shiny and chic and it looks like there are finely milled golden flecks to add to the sharp metal effect.
Cons: It does start
to chip after a little bit.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A gorgeous
color that shines so beautifully you won’t be able to stop staring at your
nails (careful driving lol). Some chipping, but an extra top coat layer can
make it last longer without chipping. Overall, it is a really great nail
polish.
4. LAURA MAKEUP LABS: Queen Blending Brush
Brand: Laura Makeup Labs
Name of Brush: Queen
Blending Brush
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes, Under Eyes
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Blends Makeup Well: Yes
Bristles Splay: None
Pros: The bristles are the perfect combination of soft enough to glide along the delicate eye area and firm enough to hold the domed shape for excellent color pick up and blending.
Cons: The handle is a little lighter than the average brush, so there is
a little less control.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A truly functional blending brush that can also be used for
placing concealer under the eyes. And the purple color gives it a fun pop!
5. LOTTIE LONDON: Slay All Day Liquid Lipstick in So Good
Brand: Lottie
London
Product: Lipstick
Name of Shade: So Good
Color: Rose-Blush
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/A Little/No
Lasts for: 7 Hours
Pros: This liquid lipstick is the prettiest rosy-blush shade of red that can be paired well with a more neutral daytime makeup look or more dramatic night out (in your dining room😂) look. It has a light, creamy, almost fluffy consistency and it smoothes on lips like a dream. It lasts for several hours even through eating and drinking.
Product: Lipstick
Name of Shade: So Good
Color: Rose-Blush
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/A Little/No
Lasts for: 7 Hours
Pros: This liquid lipstick is the prettiest rosy-blush shade of red that can be paired well with a more neutral daytime makeup look or more dramatic night out (in your dining room😂) look. It has a light, creamy, almost fluffy consistency and it smoothes on lips like a dream. It lasts for several hours even through eating and drinking.
Cons: Since the finish is matte there it is a tad drying on the lips.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Fabulous color with very decent staying power, a bit drying but that can remedied by wearing a lip balm underneath the color.
A few makeup looks I created with ipsy's October glam bag:
BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS: Smokey Eye Mascara in Black
COMPLEX CULTURE: Full Time Eyeshadow in Lavender
Metal
LOTTIE LONDON: Slay All Day Liquid Lipstick in So Good
BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS: Smokey Eye Mascara in Black
BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS: Smokey Eye Mascara in Black
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XOXO
Ultima Beauty
