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March's Bag:

It's pretty funky! I think I love the bags as much as I do the makeup that comes in them! I think I'm going to fill this with some mints, Chapstick, etc. and throw it into my work bag.

Understand that I am not lacking for nail polish, lip products, or eyeshadow, but I'm excited to use these!

With that said, I've ended my Ipsy subscription for now. I just can't keep up! I am definitely not lacking for products to try, review, and blog about. Maybe after graduation I'll have a better handle on this! Maybe...Is Ipsy worth it? ABSOLUTELY! It's a great value and it's like a buffet! You can get a little bit of everything. I highly recommend it! If you live in a small town, this would be great because it comes right to you and then when you have a chance to go to a Sephora or Ulta you'll have a better idea of what brands you like or which full sized products you may want to purchase. Do you have any makeup subscriptions you like besides Ipsy? And why do you like them over others? Thanks for reading!

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February's goodies:

Review: be a bombshell Lip Crayon

I received this lip crayon in the shade Shameless in November in my Ipsy bag. It is so shimmery that it looks as though it has a demi-matte finish, which is quite unique. This product somehow looks darker towards the borders of my lips and lighter towards the center, which is pretty perfect. However, it does go into every crease and line, so I wouldn't want to wear it if my lips were super dry/uneven due to peeling. The pigmentation is wonderful and it only took one go around to get saturated color like I did. The shade Shameless is a deep pinky-mauve and is great for this time of year. I was impressed with how little it transferred shortly after application. It wore well, too.

I had never heard of the be a bombshell brand, so I was grateful for the chance to try one of their products. I checked out their website and their lip crayons are retailed at $14 (another reason why Ipsy is so great!) This product wore very well and left my lips pigmented even after I ate. I liked that it hardly transferred and did not dry my lips out. Unfortunately, this product can only be found on their website, and although I feel that it would last me a long time, I don't know that I would be willing to make an online purchase just for one lip product from them, especially at that price + tax + shipping and handling, but I do consider this product worth purchasing again, in different shades. Hot Damn would be great because I'm always looking for a bright red lip product that has good staying power, doesn't dry out my lips, and wears well. With all that said, I would compare this product to Neutrogena's MoistureSmooth Color Stick, which retails for $8.49. They can be found at most, if not all, drugstores and can be purchased with coupons and other discounts. So, if the price of the be a bombshell lip crayon frightens you, know that this product is high quality and will last a long time, but that Neutrogena's version can be purchased for a fraction of the price, has a couple more color options, and is of comparable quality.

I also received "The One Stick" in Sunset from this brand in my December Ipsy bag, so I'll have to give that a try soon. If you have used any of be a bombshell's other products, let me know which ones and if they were game-changers or no bueno! Maybe if I fall in love with more than one of their items I can justify making an online purchase from their website. As always, thank you so much for reading! Have a beautiful day! :)

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I got my Glam Bag today! I'm in love! I was in love from the moment I saw the hot pink envelope!

And just look at this cute clutch the products came in!

This subscription is $10 each month. There is not a contract or commitment, so it can be canceled at any time. I think it's a great deal because it allows those of us who are makeup enthusiasts to try a wide variety of products without breaking the bank. I'll be reviewing all of these soon, so keep checking back! :)