This is my second month of receiving an Ipsy bag. I am going to do a quick review on the items I received this month.

I think the bag for this month is quite cute. I like that it's just black with an imprinted pattern.

Be a Bombshell, The One Stick in Girl Crush

$16

I received the color Girl Crush. It is a pale pink with a gold-ish shimmer. I have very fair skin and it doesn't show up very well. It looked alright over lipsticks, as a highlight or over eyeshadow, but I would have liked it to be more pigmented. It also had a lot of shimmer in it. Personally, I do not like a lot of shimmer, so I passed this item on to my sister. Application is alright & it feels smooth while applying, but it's hard to blend out--mostly it's the glitter that is hard to blend. Overall, I wasn't a fan. I wouldn't purchase it for $16, but I do think the other colors without glitter that were pigmented could be nice.

2/10

J.Cat Beauty, The Big Lip Pencil in Caramel Mocha

$3.99

I like the shape & it was easy to apply. I do hate all chubby pencils I have to sharpen, since you lose some product and I wish it was in a twist up. The product is creamy with a light scent & it wears pretty well if you don't eat (4ish hours). At first I wasn't thrilled with the color the way it looked in the pencil, but it actually looks quite nice when applied. It is also not very drying which is nice for the winter. Overall, I like this product. It is worth the price and I would buy it in more colors.

7/10

Andrea Mod Strip Lash - 33

$3.99

I am a big fan of lashes so I was excited to see these. They look nice & the band is pretty flexible so application is easy and they are comfortable to wear. They add a bit of drama and volume without being over the top.

8.5/10

Pop Beauty, Brighten Up Your Life Eye Shadow Trio in Naturally Bare

(I am unsure of the price, since I cannot find the trio online.)

I am pretty impressed with the color payoff. I haven't tried Pop Beauty before, so I wasn't expecting much with the shadows, but over my Lorac Primer they last well, with minimal fading. For a low end eyeshadow these work very well.

7/10

Nicka K New York Nail Color in Classic Taupe $4.99

I really like the color. I like wearing gray colors, and I have a few, but this is a darker gray than I own. It dries quickly enough and wears for two-ish days with no chipping. It was easy to apply smooth coats & only took two coats to get it opaque.