IPSY FLASH SALES

 Every Tuesday, Ipsy does a Flash sale with products from the current month.  Two weeks ago it was this NYX set; which included two eyeshadows in Lavish and Moonshine, a baked blush in Ignite and a Butter Lipstick in Sugar Wafer.  The whole set was $15.  Just another perk of having an Ipsy account.

Last weeks flash sale contained Be A Bombshell eyeshadows, blush and lip gloss. 
That set was $20.  

Ipsy is a monthly makeup bag containing 5 items in a bag for $10, free shipping.  Use my link to sign up and I receive points toward earning another piece of makeup.

LIP FACTORY MAY 2014

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

My Lip Factory finally arrived on the last possible day of May.  Lip Factory is a monthly box that has a variety of makeup even though it does say Lip Factory.  They do several just lip boxes a year but this one was a variety box.

"Spring has Sprung" is the theme of this month's box.  It is a super pretty month too!

MeMeMe Cosmetics Blush Me! Boxed Blush - This is super cute - the packaging, the little blush brush and the color.  One of my favorite things in this month's box. LOVE!

Medusa's Makeup: eyeshadow (Tarzan) - Love this shade of eyeshadow - perfect for me.  It is glittery and love that it is cruelty free. LOVE!

NCLA Nailing Hollywood Nail Wraps - This is probably my least favorite thing in the batch - I think I would have liked it had it been a different color or pattern.  They are a nude color and not something I would pick out even though I like nudes. DISLIKE!

Pari Beauty Lipstick(Pinky Promise) -  I really like this lipstick - it is a shade I would wear - not too bold or bright and more of a nude color.  Lipsticks and lipglosses are my favorite thing to get in a box so this is a win for me. LOVE!

Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Golden Glow Lip Goss (Classy Champagne) - This is my favorite thing in this month's box - it is a cute package in a great color and I will be putting it right in my lip stick purse bag.   The box says it is non sticky and hydrating.  Love this brand! LOVE!

This was a great month for Lip Monthly and I loved it!  

WANTABLE BOX: MAKEUP

WHAT'S IN THE MAKEUP BOX?

 One Sunday evening, I happened to be online and someone posted that there was an awesome sale going on over on Wantable, the subscription box site that has 3 different customable boxes.  So many people were on the site that we crashed it but if you e-mailed them, they honored that deal.  The deal is now over of course and my boxes came in the mail TODAY!

I took a quiz that basically asked about my likes and dislikes when it came to makeup - my preferences are listed below.  These can be changed after each box to mix up what you get in your next box!  I love that!  One month I might decide I am sick of blush and want some Lash product - easy to do! I had four items in my dislike pile: brows, eyeliner, Lash Product and Bronzer.  

 Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Apple - a version of this actually came in an Ipsy bag last month but I did not get it.  I do like this but people who have reviewed it said it was a bit drying so I will be sure to wear it with another lip balm.  Most of what I have on my lips is a layering of lip sticks and glosses so this is fine for me! LOVE!

ncLA Nail Lacquer in Not So Sweet -  I love this shade of pink- it's like a cotton candy and since I am a redhead it is one of the best shades for me! I am not lover of nail polishes so the next time I get a Wantable makeup box I will move this to the dislike section. LIKE!

 Vincent Longe Trio Eyeshadow Harem - This is my favorite item in the box - all the three colors are perfect for what I like to wear and its really cute packaging. It is made easy to apply to by having the one two and three on it! LOVE!

La Bella Donna Moonlight Cream-to-Blush Moonlight - I am a fan of blush but prefer the creams and solids rather than loose powders so this again was perfect and the shade is perfect for my fair skin. LOVE!

Wantable has their quiz down to a science and it picked exactly what I told it I liked and shades that I like as well.  This whole box was a plus for me with nothing going to the donate pile - a $1 well spent.  There are many great things about Wantable but I love that they let you skip months when you are not quite ready for another box and they are probably the only sub box that I have seen that is 100% returnable - if you are not happy, you can print off a return label and get your money back!  Really, there is no reason not to join this one!   Their customer service is excellent as well!

Why Maybelline is my fave drugstore brand!

My absolute favorite thing about Maybelline is the price!  Most of their prices are under $10 and the products are great quality.  

My favorite lipstick from Maybelline is their Color Whisper line - smooth, great color lipstick - huge fan!  

My fave primer right now is their Baby Skin.  I prefer it to high end ones like Smashbox:

I am using their Age Rewind Eraser to fight the dark circles under my eyes:

My favorite blush right now is their Dream Bouncy blush - I need to get this in every shade!  And because it won't break the bank, I can!

And last, but certainly not least, their mascara - award winning for years!!  Love Great Lash!

New Ulta Purchases!

ULTA BUYS THIS WEEK

Ulta is nice because they give you surprise samples with every purchase.  Here is the view of inside my box:

I couldn't resist picking up some of these Body Shop lotions - buy 2 get 1 free!

Ulta also has drugstore makeup brands - Maybelline is my favorite drugstore brand and I wanted to try this Maybelline Hi-Lighting Blush $9.99:

And this Jane Multi-Colored Cheek Powder Color Correcting Powder $12:

I also bought this Stila pack: Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm that was on sale for $12:

As I said, in every Ulta purchase you get free samples; I got some hair softening oils and shampoo and conditioner - LOVE!!!: 

And last, but not least, as it is the reason I was buying the Ulta products,  Urban Decay Travel-Size trio for $19.  It included the setting spray, eye shadow primer, and 24/7 eyeliner in Rockstar.