April 2015 Ipsy Bag (

I received my Ipsy bag for April this week and was very pleased with the contents. If you don't know, Ipsy is a monthly subscription bag filled with 5 sample products. I thought I would show you the products and my opinions on them. This month's bag was a woven wicker and string pattern. 

The first product is the Hey Honey Good Morning Honey Silk Facial Serum. You apply this daily under your moisturizer. It says it will replenish and protect the skin for the day. It is also rich in moisturizer and nutrients to smooth and brighten your skin and is paraben free. I have not yet used this product, but from the description I have high hopes. (full size $41).

The next product is the Starlooks Lipgloss in Cuddle. It is a nude peach shade with gold shimmer. The product is not sticky but not so slippery that it doesn't last on the lips. It comes with a doe foot applicator, and the formulation smells like vanilla. Overall this is a great lipgloss. (full size $13). 

Next is the Jor'el Parker fragrance in Femina. It is 8.8 ml which sound small but is actually really big to test out a perfume. It is compact and has a roller ball which makes it perfect to throw in your purse. The notes include a mix of citrus, vanilla, floral and musk. It is not an overpowering smell and is quite fresh for spring. (full size $55) 

I also received the Hikari blush in Tango. It is a matte pink coral shade, personally a little bright for blush for me. The product at first comes off very pigmented but blends out very nicely. My only complaint with the product is that the smell is a very strong powdery aroma. Overall the blush is very budget friendly and leaves a great finish. ($15) 

Last is The Balm Nude Dude eyeshadow in Fit. It is a shimmer gold bronze color. You can't actually get the eyeshadows separately, but they come in a palette. The formulation is a mix between creamy and dry. The pigmentation is great and blends easily. Overall I think I will get a lot of use out of it. (Palette $36) 

Top to bottom: Blush, lipgloss, eyeshadow 

Thanks fro reading!

-Allie's Beauty Bubbles 

Flawless Face Coverage

On most days I don't wear foundation, but when I do I have found the perfect combination of products for me. It's important to start with a primer that will enhance you skin and make your makeup last. I am trying out the Hourglass Veil primer. It is a creamy texture that makes your skin look glowing and natural with a hint of silicon to make the makeup last and smooth over imperfections. I really love the way it leaves my skin looking and feeling. For foundation I love the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. It can be a low to high coverage foundation depending on how much you use. It leaves a glowing but not dewy finish. I use my wet Beauty Blender to apply this all over my face. The sponge gives a very natural skin like blend that makes the foundation better on top of its already great quality. I am very picky with concealers, so most of the time I will use a tiny bit of the foundation under my eyes. Usually when I wear foundation it is for a special occasion or event, so I wear HD powder so my face does not appear white in photos. I love the Cargo Blu-Ray Powder. It gives a little extra coverage but not enough to become cakey. I have found that this powder is perfect for photos and sets my makeup perfectly. After this I will apply any other face products I want, like blush, bronzer, or highlighter, and then I'm done! 

Hope you enjoyed my foundation routine! 

Thanks for reading! 

-Allie's Beauty Bubbles