Wow, I can't believe that was a wrap on 2020.
Strange how it simultaneously feels like it is still mid March 2020 and that it has also been 10-years since I've seen any friends or family in person.
But, as one of my favorite Disney movies says "Keep moving forward".
One last bright spot of 2020 was ipsy's December glam bag.
Read on for reviews and swatches of these fun products 😊
Quick Stats:
Number of Products
I'll Use Regularly: 3
My Overall Star Rating
for December's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ ( 4 out of 5)
Thoughts on December’s Glam Bag: Such lovely products! Even
the ones I won’t use as often are wonderful quality!
December's glam bag was fluffy, fuzzy, and pink. It kind of looks like someone sheared a Muppet.🐑
It feels like it would be great material for earmuffs in the cold months ahead.
But what was inside was even more interesting 😎
1. IBY BEAUTY: Lush Eyeshadow in Into the Woods
Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: Into The Woods
Color: Chocolate Brown
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky : No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 8-10 Hours
Pros:
Smooth as butter application, this shadow glides onto the lids beautifully.
It is ultra blendable and is perfect for a quick, subtle smoky eye. The shimmer
finish is finely milled for a less obvious sparkle. The chocolate brown shade
is gorgeous and it lasts for hours without creasing, even without out a primer
underneath it!
Cons:
There is a little powder crumb when you saturate your brush in this
eyeshadow, but that does not transfer to the eye, it goes on smooth.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts:
A really beautiful eyeshadow that can out outlast even the longest Zoom
meeting. The rich shade and subtle shimmer finish make it the perfect shadow
for any occasion.
2. ESTATE COSMETICS: Precision Felt Tip Liquid Liner
Brand: Estate
Cosmetics
Product: Eyeliner
Color: Black
Finish: Matte
Formula: Liquid, Pen
Waterproof: Yes
Smudges/Streaks/Runs: No/No/No
Lasts for: 10 Hours
Pros: The packaging is super luxe with shiny gold accents.
This super saturated liner goes on with such an intense inky pigment. It
sinks deep into lash line for the most defined effect. This eyeliner lasts for
hours on end without smudging or fading. Whether you like a thin line for a more
natural look or thicker wing for a dramatic eye this liner has you totally
covered
Cons:
None!
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Fabulous
liquid liner that checks all the boxes; excellent pigment, long lasting, no
streaking or smudging, versatile application techniques✅
3. LAURA MAKEUP LABS: Glozzing Sparkly Lipgloss in Spelzz
Brand: Laura
Makeup Labs
Product: Lip
Gloss
Name of Shade: Spelzz
Color: Clear
Finish: Glossy/Shimmer
Formula: Gloss
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/A
Little
Lasts for: 3-4 Hours
Pros:
A pretty gloss with silver flecks of shimmer. It can be worn by itself to
play up your natural lip color with its shimmer gloss or it can used as a topper
for your matte lipstick to give it a little extra pop of glam.
Cons: Like most glosses,
it can be sticky.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Probably
Not
Final Thoughts: If you are
in the market for a nice gloss or a lipstick topper, this one is really lovely
4. JULIETTE HAS A GUN: Lipstick Fever Eau de Parfum
Brand: Juliette Has a Gun
Product: Eau de Parfum
Name of Scent: Lipstick Fever
Fragrance Notes: Fruity/Earthy
Scent: Raspberry/Vanilla
Duration Before Fading: 5 Hours
Pros:
Lipstick Fever has a wonderful mix of earthy vanilla and hints of raspberry.
There is even a light floral air to it as well. It hits all the scent families in
a lovely, but not over done, kind of way.
Cons:
Like I’ve said in previous posts; fragrances are pretty subjective and it’s
hard to list cons because what one person doesn’t like, another will love. I
like this scent, so I don’t really see any cons.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Probably
Final Thoughts: A
light, feminine fragrance that hits all the right notes.
5. BEAU GÂCHIS: Limited-Edition Flat Contour Brush
Brand: Beau Gâchis
Name of Brush: Flat Contour
Feature for Brush: Contour of face
Feature I Use it for: Contour of face
Formula it Works Best with: Powder, Cream
Blends Makeup Well: Sort of
Bristles Splay: None
Pros: The unique shape of this brush makes
it perfect for fitting into the contour between the jaw and cheek bones. It glides along the face perfectly etching out a precision contour line. It work really well with powders, it can also work with creams but needs a little extra blending
Cons: It isn't the best at blending. It lays down a nicely saturated line of contour but to diffuse and soften the line is a little tricky with this brush. Blending with the brush placed horizontal instead of vertical helps a bit.
Would I Purchase: Yes
ESTATE COSMETICS: Precision Liquid Liner
IBY BEAUTY: Lush Eyeshadow in Into The Woods
LAURA MAKEUP LABS: Glozzing Sparkly Lipgloss in Spelzz
ESTATE COSMETICS: Precision Liquid Liner
Stay safe and healthy (wear mask 😷)
Until next time,
XOXO
Ultima Beauty
