Summer Friday | ipsy May 2017

This month's ipsy came in the cutest bag with items that spoke SUMMER. A complete look for that al naturale glow-up. ❤

This month I received:

Pacifica

Island Life Eyeshadow Palette

Value: approx $12 (ipsy Exclusive)

Comment: The shadows are shimmery (no mattes) and the colors are gorgeous. Application comes on the sheer side; for color pigmentation, I recommend a few spritz of setting spray or water on your brush. If you're using your fingers, wet your index finger and pat all over your lids for a natural shimmer (smokey with the dark brown) look. Linked above is a palette with similar colors.

Royal & Langnickel MODA™

Royal & Langnickel Precision Angled Brush

Value: approx $6.99

Comment: Bristles are soft, but I personally feel the size of the brush limits its use. The brush is fairly small. Contouring the hallows of your cheeks and application of blush would be its best use. Linked above is a slightly bigger version of the brush because this brush is not offered on the website.

Mellow Cosmetics

Creamy Matte Lipstick

Value: $13 (FULL SIZE)

Comment: A gorgeous creamy lipstick with great pigmentation. This feels like a tinted lip balm.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics

Radiance Split Pan Bronzer and Highlighter Duo

Value: $21 (FULL SIZE)

Comment: The highlighter gives a healthy and natural looking glow; not at all blinding. As for the bronzer, I'm not fond of the shimmer used as a bronzer and the shade is also a bit too light for my skin. Personally, I prefer using both as eyeshadows.

PEEK Beauty

metalimatte in A-BOO

Value: $22 (FULL SIZE)

Comment: The product is listed as applies like cream and dries matte, (the description said it would dry like a powder) ease of use with a bare face, or face that's not powdered. I'm not a blush fan, so as a balm, it's more on the sticky side.

Total Value (Calculated based on ounces) (approximate): $74.99

This month's bag did not contain anything I really loved besides the bag. I really liked the lipstick, but not enough to repurchase. But if you love taking a gamble with new products, I highly suggest trying ipsy if you are not already subscribed. Click here to start!

Thanks so much for reading!

❥Kristi

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