Extra Special Reviews!

Ipsy is a mail delivered makeup service that selects a mix of five deluxe samples or full-size products that are based on your own personal beauty style.  When I found out about Ipsy, I immediately knew I had to have a subscription to it.  While I have not tried similar services, such as Birchbox, so far I have been very satisfied with Ipsy!

So, I have not yet received my November Ipsy bag, but I have recently gotten some great products that I thought I would go ahead and review.  A few of these products were actually from Ipsy, just not from mine.  My mom has an Ipsy subscription as well and she gave me a couple products she did not feel like she would use because she knows how much I enjoy trying new products!

★★★★★

Eyeko London Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner

The sample I was given is pretty large and is worth about $13.50 and the full size can be purchased here at Ulta for $19.

This is my favorite eyeliner I have tried that came from Ipsy! It is waterproof and has an amazing  applicator that is very precise and easy to use.  It goes on pretty dark, but the color can be intensified with a second coat!  I tried wearing the Eyeko liquid eyeliner while swimming and I was very impressed because it stayed in place and had minimal running!  I highly recommend this product if you are active and looking for a liner that can keep up!

★★★★✰

Eva-nyc Forget Me Knot Dry Conditioner

My trial size of this product is worth about $2 and the full size can be purchased here for $14.

I recently started a new swimming regime to prepare myself for an upcoming trip I have planned and my hair has been very unappreciative.  Pool water usually makes my hair a bit stiff and dries it out; however, one day I was in a rush to get ready after I finished my swim and decided to try out this dry conditioner.  It worked wonders and made my hair so soft.  I am very impressed with the results it yields, the only downfall to this product is the way it smells.  The smell reminds me of an old perfume and I do not care for it very much.  However, with the results it yields, I can deal with the less than desirable scent.

★★★★✰

Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer in Radiate

I was given the full size version which is a $17 value and can be purchased here.

This blush went on well and was highly pigmented and looks good on a lot of skin tones!  The only problem is that I do not have one of the many skin tones it looks nice on if I use the darkest color on the bottom right.  I have pale skin and it makes me look washed out if I use that section; however, if I just use the other three then it looks great!  I do not wear blush very often, but if I do I will probably reach for this one from now on!

★★★★★

Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel body cream

The full size Ultra Shea Body Cream can be found here for $13.

Although not from Ipsy, I did receive a coupon for a free gift with any $10 purchase from Bath and Body Works.  While I did pick out several holiday gifts for others while I was there, I decided to treat myself with the free gift.   The free item I decided on was the Vanilla Bean Noel scent in a body cream from their special holiday scents section.  This scent not only moisturizes well, it also smells like fresh baked cookies and will leave people wondering where you are hiding the platter.  It is my new favorite scent from Bath and Body Works.  The Tahiti Island Dream scent was my favorite prior to trying the Vanilla Bean Noel.