August 13 Ipsy Glam Bag

Hello there! Today I'm gonna review the August 2013 Ipsy Glam Bag. I haven't done these reviews in a while, even though I've continued to get the service. But this month was so much fun that I wanted to give them a shout out! Lets go and see!

In this months bag I got a Michael Todd true organics jojoba and charcoal facial scrub (deluxe), an Urban Decay mini revolution lipstick in anarchy, a Pixi beauty lash booster mascara (deluxe size), a Mica beauty cosmetics bronze loose eyeshadow (full size), and a Nailtini nail polish in Mai Tai (full size). Ermahgerd. 

I did this quick look with the makeup items in this bag! :3

Let's start out with the Michael Todd True organics. I'm a big fan of charcoal scrubs in general and was really excited to try a Michael Todd product. I've heard nothing but good things, and this one is no exception. I love the lush dark angels charcoal scrub but this one is different in many ways. It comes out in a dark smooth paste with small particles for scrubbing. I think this product would be perfect for sensitive skin because it's a scrub, but it's not very abrasive. After using this product my face felt really smooth and moisturized but not oily at all. Also it smells fantastic! I always love the smell of charcoal scrubs they have a very earthy pretty sent.

Next up the urban decay revolution lipstick. Can we start by talking about how adorable the packaging is? It's so tiny! But not in a bad way. For a deluxe sample it contains quite a bit of lipstick and I think will last me a while. Also the shade, anarchy, is gorgeous. It's a hot pink that's super super bright, I'm in love! The formula is fantastic. It's creamy goes on smoothly and lasts very well.

Alrighty so on to the pixi lash booster mascara. This is the only product I wasn't wowed by in this bag. It's very natural looking mascara, that doesn't clump on the lashes which is nice. Also because this is a deluxe size the brush is really small so it's good for getting bottom lashes. A very comparable, but much cheaper mascara is the Maybelline Full n Soft mascara. It's one of my go to mascaras I'm tired because there's absolutely no way you can mess it up. It also leaves your lashes soft so you can always apply more later today if they need a little bit of a perk up. However the Full n Soft mascara doesn't smudge nearly as much as this (maybe because I use waterproof) so overall Pixi fell a little flat for me. 

On to the Mica beauty cosmetics loose eyeshadow in Bronze. This color I reminded me a lot of Mac woodwinked eyeshadow. When I compare them I noticed some differences. MAC woodwinked is darker bronze with strong gold shift.  Mica Bronze a lighter more coppery bronze with more red undertones. Also the Mica is more of a straight up metallic, where as the MAC is almost a duochrome. I really really like how metallic it is, even dry. (In fact it's actually better dry)

Lastly Nailtini Polish in Mai Tai. Ohhh I really like this nail polish! It's reddish true coral cream, with a fantastic formula! It was almost a one coater, but I added a second just in case. Excellent shade, and great for the summer-fall transition. (Not the color on my nails in the picture!)

And the bag this month was adorbs! It's a warm purple with a cute gold school crest pattern.

Ipsy is a subscription service that is $10 a month you can sign up here: 

So what did you guys think? Any of you already subscribers? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy One Year Anniversary for Spice Drop Beauty!

Oh my goodness! Has it really been a whole year? This year has gone by so fast and I am so happy that this blog has been a part that year. I'm so thankful for everyone who reads this blog, regularly or not. Especially those of you who comment, I really value your input. Always feel free to comment, and constructive criticism is encouraged! I feel honored that you guys take time to look at my blog, it means more to me then you can imagine. =)

I really wanted to do my first giveaway today, but I don't have that quite worked out yet! How ever my Blogiversary comes with some other big blogger milestones! A few weeks ago I reached 100 blog posts which is very exciting, and also I recently got my first PR company to send me product to review! This opens some new doors for me, and it means that I'll have more reviews for you guys. I'll have that up as soon as I get a proper disclaimer together. But until then I have a blogiversary quick look for you guys!

I made cupcakes! 

I started out with Nars Sheer Glow foundation in Deauville for a smooth perfect base. Then I along the edges of my face I blended a tiny bit on NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer to add a little more color. For a contour I used NYX Taupe Blush very lightly under my cheekbones, along my nose, my temples, and my jawline. Then I added a pop of Tarina Tarantino Parasol Doll Skin Blush for a sweet hint of pink on my cheeks. To finish off my face I added then pale pink highlighter from Benefit's 10 boxed powder on my cheekbones. 

Moving to eyes I put Urban Decay Primer Potion all over, and then NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk on my lids and under my brows as a base. Then over the white on the lid I patted MAC Free to Be and and mix of that and Sugarpill Love + on the outermost third of my lid. In my outer V and under my eyes I put Urban Decay Barlust and blended out the edges with the pink shade in the Wet n Wild Comfort Palette. Over the white under my brows I patted Urban Decay Kinky for a creamy matte nude brow highlighter. In my inner corner I used the same highlighter I used on my face. Then I applied some MAC Blacktrack Fluidliner right along my lashline. Then I applied a coat of Benefit They're Real! Mascara. Then I filled in my brows with MAC Redhead Brow Creme.

For lips I applied Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Balm and patted some Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Wink the perfect medium pink lip.

I hope you guys liked my quick look, and thank you again for reading! I'd love to hear more from you guys! XOXO, A.

Quick Look: Rainbow Liner!

So today I'm trying something new, I'm blogging from my phone. Lets see how this goes! In an effort to cheer myself up I did rainbow eyeliner the other day, and I thought I'd show y'all.






















I applied primer and then dusted Urban Decay Foxy over my lid to make everything more even. Then on a slightly damp angled liner brush I took my first color and went about an eighth in. I continued to do this for the other five colors. I mostly used my Lime Crime Chinadoll Palette for this but I also used my Sleek Sunset and Original Palettes. (The purple and orange are sleek.) once I got to the purple in the corner I brought it under to the bottom lid and then smudged it out fading it to black. Then I liner my lower water line with NYX Jumbo eyeshadow pencil in milk. I have in Holika Holika Petit clearing bb cream and Tarina Tarantino Doll skin blush in Parasol. I have MAC Mocha lipstick and Smashbox Reflection High Shine Lipgloss in Candy.

Again I did this all on my phone so sorry if it turns out weird. I'll fix it once I'm home if it is!

Quick Look: New Years!

Hey everyone, happy last day of 2012! Everyone still here, world didn't end? How shocking! I decided to do my makeup last night to show you guys. I'm a little sad though, the pictures really don't do the glitter on my eyes justice. Its a white pink/ green duo chrome, so just pretend! ;D

I started out with Too Faced Shadow Insurance, and then Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy. Then I took Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Powder in Opal and patted it oll over the lid. (Again waaayyy more magical in person!) Then I took MAC Omega Eyeshadow and put it through my crease focusing on the inner corner. I then took a little bit of Omega under the eyes and smudged it out. Then I applied MAC Blacktrack Fluidliner, and made a small wing then line my upper lid. Then Mascara and Brows, exciting.

Then I put on Kat Von D Lock It Foundation in Light 48 and buffed it out. I used Hard Candy Blush in Pin Up as a Contour, and added a little of the pinky highlighter from Benefit 10 boxed powder for a little color. 

For lips I used MAC Mocha lipstick, with Smashbox Lipgloss in Illume. ( A sparkly nude shade.)

Happy NYE everyone! xoxo A.

Christmas Quick Look!

         

 Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I'm not doing anything too exciting, just some good times with family. But I thought I'd show you the look I'm going with. In the bottom right you can see part of my tree! I'm really busy today so I'm just going to post the products, but its not hard you guys can figure it out! 

Products Used:

Eyes: UD PP, Tarina Tarantino Peachy Gold White Color (Dreamy Palette), Sugarpill Goldilux Pigment, Sleek Cranberry Color (Sunset Palette),  Mac Blacktrack Fluidline, Nyx Eyebrow Powder in Red,  Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Waterproof Black.

Face: Kat Von D Tattoo Lock It Foundation in Light 48, Mac Ring of Saturn Minerlize Blush.

Lips: Mac Fresh Moroccan Lipstick (Review soon!), Philosophy Cinnamon Buns Lipgloss.

Happy Holidays from Spice Drop Beauty!

Quick Look: MyGlam Look

As promised I did a look with all my new toys from my My Glam bag. I'll get a quick review with each product. I used my own foundation, mascara, and brow product but the only other products were the ones in the bag. Its pretty simple but I did like the way the products went together, I hope you like it!

I started out with foundation, and then primed my eyelids with Mirabella Eye and Face Primer. I didn't test it on my face because my skin has been really problematic lately; face primers tend to just break me out more. This primer was interesting, it feels oily but then dries like a powder. I then loaded up a brush with Nyx Ultra Pearl Mania Pigment in Mink and patted it all over my eyelid. This color is super pretty, the pic doesn't do it justice. Its a really nice soft gold and I think it stands on its own pretty well here. I lined my eyes with Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero which is a nice soft black. Quick mascara and brows, nothing exciting. The I took a Mai Couture Highlighter Sheet in  St. Barts and applied it on my cheeks. This is definitely more of a peachy blush on my rather then a highlight, but its very shimmery and pretty. I discover half a sheet folded in half is the amount you need. Also folding made it easier to apply. Then I finished off with Be a Bombshell Lipgloss in Hot Mess. It looks very red in the tube but is a much more subdued cranberry on me.

Things I liked: The colors went together very nicely! My favorites were the highlighter sheets, and the eyeshadow. I love UD's 24/7 liners too so that was nice. And the lipgloss is a pretty color.

Things I didn't like (as much!): The primer was sort of weird, it made the texture of my eyeshadow a bit less smooth than my normal primers. However it did last really well for a good twelve hours, so I can't fault it for that. The lipgloss is a bit sticky. Not enough to seriously bother me, but it doesn't last very long. About two hours on me without eating. If my lipgloss is sticky I need it to at least last well.

All and all I really enjoy these product and will used all of them. I'll probably try the primer on my face when it my acne settles down so I might do an edit or update for that later. I'd definitely check out MyGlam, its pretty cool. =) Do you have any new favorite products?

Quick Look: Job Interview Look!

I'm so sorry I haven't been posting lately, huge fail on my part. I've just been feeling sort of crappy and down lately and have had a ton of work. But thats no excuse! I try to post every other day, and thats a goal I need to work harder to uphold. So yesterday I had a job interview and I thought I'd so you my makeup. So for the crappy quality, I took this with my computers camera.

Look at that face. That face is downright employable.

I wanted to keep my makeup light but polished so I started out with my Holika Holika Petit Clearing BB Cream all over my face. Then I added Urban Decay's Kink a light matte nude color all over my eyes. Then with an angled brush I lined my lids fairly thickly with MAC's Rich Ground Fluidline. I Define my brows with MAC Omega Eyeshadow (OH! I'm totally blonde at the moment, all my color is gone for now) and then added mascara to my top and bottom lashes using Maybelline Full n Soft Waterproof Black Mascara. On my cheeks I blended out a tiny bit of E.L.F Studio HD Blush in Encore  for a rosy flush. I topped it with a light dusting of theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Luminizer for shine. (I was reminded of neopolitan ice cream!) For a little perk up I used my favorite and dwindling lipstick Tarte LipSurgence lip tint in Moody.

When ever I'm nervous I wear my Euphoria perfume, it always makes me feel more confident. Do you guys have a 'confidence scent'? Also would it be cool if I told what scent I'm wearing in posts? Let me know!

Quick Look: Mornings

I hate waking up early, but I love makeup's ability to make you seem more bright eyed and bushy tailed when in reality you're far from it. Sorry for two quick looks in a row, I'm super busy. =(

Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance as primer, Urban Decay Foxy all over lids and brow bone, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Perversion for liner, Ulta Silk lightly on brow bone, Maybelline Lash Stiletto Waterproof Mascara upper and lower lashes.

Cheeks: E.L.F Baked Blush in Rich Rose, theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer on cheekbones

Lips: Covergirl LipPerfection Lipstick in Enthrall.

Make sure to vote for what halloween look I do next! Have a good day

Quick Look: Lunch Date

So yesterday I went out to lunch with my boyfriend, and I wanted to share my makeup with you. He doesn't really like too much makeup in me, so I wanted to keep it fairly light but still feel sort of autumnal.  I mostly used my Sleek Sunset Palette for this look but you could easily use other things.

Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Sleek Rose Gold Color all over lid applied with a damp brush, Sleek Orange Brown Color blended into crease and under eye, Wet n Wild Idol Eyes Shadow Stick in Pixi on lower waterline, Nyx Red/ Auburn Brow Powder on brows, Maybelline Full and Soft Waterproof Mascara on top and Bottom Lashes.

Face: Neutrogena Sheer Touch Sunscreen, Skin 79 Super + Gold BB Cream under eyes and around nose, MAC Ring of Saturn Mineralize Blush on cheeks, theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer Luminizer dusted lightly on cheek bones.

Lips: E.L.F Voodoo Lipstick, Nyx Round Girls Gloss in Apricot.

Don't forget to vote on which Halloween look I should do next!

Quick Look: Look of the Day 8/31/12

Today I'm just running errands, but I wanted to use some color to perk me up. also I wanted to try out some of my new stuff. =)

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion, NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk in the outer corner as base, Lime Crime Jade-o-Lade Eyeshadow in the center of the lid, Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow in the outer corner, crease and under eye, Wet n Wild Color Trio in I Dream of Greenie top and bottom colors mixed together in the inner corner over the white, Urban Decay Foxy of Brow Bone, Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow as Liner, NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow pencil in Milk on waterline, Maybelline Waterproof Lash Stiletto in Black.

Face; Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation in 100 Ivory, Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Light, Hard Candy Baked Blush in Pin Up lightly as contour.

Lips: Eos Lip Balm in Summer Fruit, NXY Mega Shine Gloss in Sponge Cake.

Quick Look!: Outside with Family

Today I'm just out with my family again (aren't I exciting?) and I wanted to keep my makeup simple and practical. I just did simple eyes with dark olive green kitten liner, brighten my face a little and applied a colored balm. Now off to go tromping around outside!

Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Urban Decay Foxy eyeshadow on lid and brow bone, Clinique Chocolate Chip eyeshadow in my crease, Ulta Silk lightly place in outer conner, Kiss my Sass Eyeshadow in Summers End (used wet) as liner, Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara.

Face: Neutrogena Sheer Touch Sunscreen (spf 55), Skin 79 VIP super+ Gold bb under my eyes only, and theBalm sexy mama pressed powder on t-zone.

Lips: Covergirl Lipslicks in Hipster. (My ultimate MLBB color!)

Quick Look: Look of the Day Aug. 2, 2012

Today was strictly a family affair, I got to visit a newborn baby (Little baby Gus! How cute is that?) and then we went to my great grandmother's 95th birthday! So I wanted to keep my makeup light and pretty with soft summery peaches and corals. =)

On Me:

Eyes: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Urban Decay X eyeshadow on lid, Sleek original palette bronze color outer corner, Urban Decay Foxy on brow bone, Wet 'n Wild Idol Eyes in Pixie on my inner corner, and Maybelline Full n Soft waterproof mascara.

Face: Skin 79 Hot Pink Super Plus BB cream (Review soon!), Thebalm sexy mama pressed powder.

Cheeks: Hard Candy Fox in a Box in Spicy&Sweet

Lips: Yes to Carrots pomegranate lip balm, NYX round lipstick in Miracle.

Quick look! Labyrinth Inspired

For you viewing pleasure. ;D

So long story short, I've had a nearly life long love of David Bowie. So My friends and I are going to see a midnight showing of Labyrinth tonight. So being super excited I did a look inspired by Bowie's Jareth makeup, as well as the the rest of the movie and the fact that the entire set looks to be hosed down with glitter!

I'm not super happy with it, but its very sparkly! Well talk to you dolls later, I'm off to see a young David Bowie on the big screen. ;D