february 2016 ipsy bag

hi guys! february's IPSY BAG* has arrived! (theme: pretty in #ipsypink) i love how the stylists took pretty in pink themed photos! loved that movie! ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. smashbox photo finish primer oil (.13oz--mini, ret. $42 for 1oz [$5.46]) -- i'm not sure how i feel about this.... even though i know that oily skinned people can get benefits from certain oils on their skin.........this still doesn't make me more inclined to using it. this concept weirds me out. i do like the scent of it, it's very aromatherapy-like but not super strong. trying some on the back of my hand, it does seem to take a bit to absorb, which kind of sucks because i'm not for waiting around. it does leave an oily-greasy look to the skin.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not. super expensive too.
2. luxie beauty flat definer brush 221 (full size, ret. $12) -- you guys know i super adore my tapered blending brush (205) that i bought a second one, right? this brush is very nice. it's flat with a nice stiffness that would be great for eyeliner or using eyeshadow along the lower lash line. i like!
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
3. naked cosmetics mica pigment in sierra nevada (.05oz--full size, ret. $14.99) -- this is such a pretty color! so me! i'm not huge into loose pigments, so i'll probably press some of this at a later time.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
4. vintage by jessica liebeskind sparkling lip gloss in pink sequin (.14oz--full size, ret. $21) -- i was skeptical at first when i saw this, but now i'm a believer. omg. there is a definite reason why this lil baby lip gloss is $21. i absolutely hate, more like despise..all sticky lip glosses. this one is not. it feels super balmy and thick. there's no scent, and it's got a tooooon of sparkle. the brush applicator picks up wayyy more than you need and applies it like a dream. for anyone who missed out on mac's viva glam miley lipglass, this is basically the nude version with the same amount of crazy gorgeous sparkle. see my swatch comparison below.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
5. mor emporium classics hand & body lotion in candied vanilla (1oz--mini, ret. $32 for 11.8oz [$2.71]) -- i've always wanted to try a mor lotion! this absorbs super fast, feels a bit thin, but it does relieve the skin. it's kind of interesting. it has a very artificial vanilla lip balm type of smell to it. the scent's not super strong, which is nice. i'll have to let you know about this one.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
6. redeemed points: burts bees facial cleansing oil (1oz--mini, ret. $15.99 for 6oz [$2.67]) -- i actually redeemed this to give to T to try. cleansing oils (and other face oils) still kind of weird me out. so since she likes the garnier one, why not try burts bees too?
• likelihood to repurchase: no
7. 8-bit love letter ipsy bag -- this is really cute! 
8. card with company info/discount codes
1. luxiebeauty.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 3/31/16)
2. nakedcosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 3/31/16)
3. vintagecosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 3/31/16)
4. perfectformulas.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy16 (exp. 3/31/16)
1. ps i love their clear and pink gel coat polishes! they're the best!
5. modelcocosmetics.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping, code: ipsy20 (exp. 3/31/16)
6. chella.com: 25% off any chella lipstick pencil, code: lipstick25 (exp. 3/31/16)
7. jerseyshoresun.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy50 (exp. 5/31/16)
8. thebalm.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 2/29/16)
9. trustfundbeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 3/31/16)
10. drbrandtskincare.com: 20% off purchase + free gift, code: ipsy20+GIFT (exp. 4/1/16)
11. bellapierre.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsycheeks2016 (exp. 3/31/16)
12. bathhousesoap.com: 10% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 4/1/16)
13. josiemarancosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsyjmc (exp. 3/31/16)
14. nymbrands.com: 20% off purchase + free shipping, code: ipsy2016 (exp. 4/30/16)
15. pauladorf.com: 20% off full size baby eyes enhancer, code: ipsybabyeyes (exp. 3/31/16)
16. myamazinghairsecrets.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 3/31/16)
17. trestique.com: 30% off purchase + free shipping on $40+, code: ipsyinsider (exp. 3/31/16)
18. seraphinebotanicals.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 3/31/16)
19. ulta.com: 25% off cake beauty purchase, code: ipsy2016 (exp. 3/31/16)
20. purebrazillian.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsylove (exp. 3/31/16)
21. target.com: 20% off skinfx products online, code: skin20 (exp. 4/1/16)

approximate product value: ~$59

sierra nevada (swatched wet), pink sequin, (mac viva glam miley cyrus lipglass)

pink sequin

top: pink sequin, bottom: viva glam miley

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