August 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag Review/Swatches

Rimmel's Apocalips Lip Laquers (review and swatches)

Hello world! I'm in love with Rimmel's Apocalips lip laquers and wanted to share my love with you. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this product wasn't available in Canada (Toronto) as of recent, I've heard about them from bloggers in the UK and couldn't wait to try these out. I believe in the UK there are 8 ranges of colour, and 10+ in North America. I'm going to review four of the colours for you.

Left to right: Big Bang, Stellar, Celestial, Luna.

I'm really digging the packaging, typically I gravitate towards simple, and classic gloss tubes but I think these are interesting and stand out a bit more from their other collections. The top of the tube reminds me gemstones, and the bottom fades into the colour of the lip laquer which is actually a true representation of the colour. 

One thing I love about these is the doe foot applicator, it's just the right size for a precise application. There's a little groove on front where the product builds up and allows you to apply more product to your lips. 

For a casual look on a regular bases, Luna and Celestial hands down. Luna is a soft organge-peach and Celestial is a soft pink. Stellar is more of a neon pink, really bright and perfect if you want something that stands out. Big Bang is your classic red, another favourite. They're all very pigmented and I think you can get away with 1-2 layers. They have a satin finish but gradually dry more matte - sometimes what I like to do is blot it with tissue to tone down the shine and it becomes a beautiful lip stain. 

The staying power is quite strong, but they tend to fade on the inner lips more leaving you with a liner of colour which can look a little awkward - nothing a little touch up can't fix. I would describe this product as a liquid lipstick as it doesn't feel glossy or sticky to me, it's actually a little runny. 

Over all this is a great product! Lovely packaging, good pigmentation, leaves a beautiful stain, definitely a favourite. 

In Toronto, Canada you can find this product in few Shoppers Drug Mart ($9.99) and Target ($7.99).

I'm going to leave you a link to a detailed video on more of the colours, this girl does a great job describing them with swatches too. (here)

Ipsy Glam Bag July 2013 (review and swatches)

If you're anything like me, you like to do intense research about a product before purchase, that's why I decided to do a review on July's Ipsy Glam Bag. I'm currently subscribed to Ipsy, and Topbox, so far I've been gravitating towards Ipsy! This month's glam bag is a favourite for sure.

I received Benefit's Benetint (2.5 ml), BH Cosmetics California Collection eyeshadow palette, Coola Mineral Sunscreen Tinted Moisturizer (7 ml), Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in Coral Crush (3 g), and Sexy Hair Water Proof Spray (50 ml).

Sexy Hair Weather Proof is a humidity resistant spray, and it comes in the cutest travel size can (Got to love mini sizes). I haven't had the chance to try this sucker out, but I'm excited to see how well it works against the humidity here in Toronto. I'm not the only one who frizzes horribly in the heat, right? 

I've been eyeing Benefit's Benetint for a long time now, so I was very pleased to receive the rose-tinted lip and cheek stain! If you aren't familiar with this product, it's a liquid formulation that you apply with it's brush onto the cheeks and blend with your finger tips. It gives very natural, flushed finish, (imagine if you have been jogging or out in the cold) - that natural!

The BH Cosmetics sample sized eyeshadow palette consists of Hollywood (purple), San Francisco (shimmery brown), and Malibu (shimmery gold). I found that Malibu had good pigmentation, SF wasn't as good, and Hollywood is really light! I think it's a fun palette, but since I already own many neutrals it didn't do much for me. 

I was pleasantly surprised with the Coola tinted moisturizer. I love that it's organic, and has an SPF of 20. As you could tell in my photo the colour doesn't quite match to mine, but it worked well on my face and left a glowing finish. I found it personally light weight on my skin, and since I have oily/combination skin it required a little powder. I was able to get 3-4 wears out of it (I prefer thin layers in the summer).

I've never heard of Pop Beauty before, I love that Ipsy is introducing me to new brands. I received the shade coral and it glides on super smoothly! It's very pigmented, and looks lovely whether you put on one layer or five. The only issue I have is that it emphasizes lines and cracks, so be sure to exfoliate the lips! It feels moisturizing however. I personally dig jumbo lip pencils.

Wearing:

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

Maybeline Falsies

Mac Gel Liner

Benefit Benetint

Pop Beauty Coral Crush

Overall I was satisfied with this month's glam bag since last month's didn't really do it for me. This bag is $10 with $5 shipping and I find that you get your moneys worth for sure. Good job Ipsy!