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Merry Christmas to Me – From Ipsy

Ipsy outdid themselves this month. The December Glam Bag is the perfect gift for me…from me! The name was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday – “For You With Love From Ipsy” and boy, was I in love.

First, I fell for the Pin Up Girl from Julie G. This limited edition nail color is fantastic. I hope it continues to live up to its no chip formula it boasts. You can find this size (0.35 fl. oz.) on jessesgirlcosmetics.com for $3.99.

 

I’m not really one for lip stuff. I usually stick to lip balm and don’t really venture further than that but Ipsy has had me jumping outside of my comfort zones. I was pleasantly surprised to open this present – ModelCo’s Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner (0.05 oz.). ModelCo has impressed me so far, I hope this product continues to live up to their standards I’m used to. This exact size can be found on their website – modelcocosmetics.com – for $20.

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Although I just said I wasn’t much for lip “stuff” I was hoping I would get this product – Pacifica’s Power of Love Natural Lipstick. Two words: in love. This 0.07 oz. stick is available at target.com for $9.49.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – anything that will moisturize my face I’m willing to try and it only helps that I’ve always wanted to try LATHER’s products. Their honey moisture mask has been a facial relief. This 0.5 oz size will ring in at $2.75 compared to the full-size on lather.com at $22.

 

Jersey Shore Cosmetics has quickly become a favorite brand of mine thanks to Ipsy. The Vanilla Bean Anti-aging Lip & Hand Polish (1 oz.) has been … different … but I’m willing to try anything when it comes to anti-aging. On jerseyshoresun.com, the 1 oz. jar rings in at $25.

 

My Christmas present was getting $61.23-worth of product for $10.

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November Glam Bag – Beauty Blast

I loved the April Beautifully Bohemian bag but I think a new favorite has rocketed into my world this month! This colorful little bag is just too much fun.

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The first shining star I pulled out of the bag was the Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush by Crown. First impression – it is so soft – and I mean soft. I absolutely love it! Good brushes can be hard to find but I think the Crown brush is out of this world! It retails at $12.38 but I found it for 60% off on crownbrush.us for $4.95.

The Luxie Beauty – Matte Eyeshadow Pan No. 290 (0.05 oz.) is 100% cruelty-free. They hooked me right there, but then there’s the color – Aubergine (eggplant) I cannot get enough of this color. When I saw it my eyes lit up like shooting stars and once on, it did not disappoint. This size retails on luxiebeauty.com for $6.

Previously, Smashbox has impressed me – I  loved the Smashbox face primer so I had a feeling their Full Exposure Mascara (3 mL) would be out of this world. I’ve been using it every day since i received my little pink bag and it’s amazing! Keeps my lashes looking full and the application is stellar. The 11.4 mL retails for $20 on smashbox.com so this size blasts in at $5.26.

Model Co is another brand that has continued to impress me. Their Highlighting Trio (3 x 0.04 oz. = 0.12 oz.) in colors – Champagne, Peach Bellini, Bronze Shimmer – not only sound delightfully delicious, they are gorgeous on the eyes too. Modelcocosmetics.com retails this size at $22.

I truly enjoyed the Coolway sea salt spray I received a few Glam Bags back, so it does not surprise me that I love their holding spray as well. The Coolway Stronghold Spray (0.5 oz.) keeps my hair from orbiting outside of the Earth’s atmosphere. The 3.3 oz. size retails for $19.95 on coolwayhair.com. This smaller size is an astronomical deal at $3.02.

Not only did I get a couple of full-sized items but I only had to pay $10. I feel like I’m rocketing into some great deals. My total this November would have been $41.23 had I bought these at full-price. Keep up the heavenly work ipsy – you’ve outshined yourself this month.