Archives for May 15, 2015

If you have heard of Michelle Phan, then you are no stranger to make-up and beauty. This amazing lady has has inspired countless women around the world through her beauty video tutorials on YouTube. Every day, the question Michelle gets asked the most is: “What are the right products for me?”

With infinite beauty product combinations in the marketplace, choosing the best items for your needs can be a challenge! That was why Michelle created ipsy. Michelle and her team of stylists have selected products they love, for you to try.

Each month, ipsy subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and FULL-SIZED beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month.

Got my latest IPSY, this month Alterna Haircare (smells amazing), Urban Decay Lip Liner, Peter Lamas Cleanser, Pixi by Petra Bronzer and my favorite Bella Pierre Cosmetics Eyeliner!… all for $10. Grab yours at www.frugalcouponliving.com/IPSY

A photo posted by Ashley Recio Langston (@frugalcouponliving) on May 14, 2015 at 11:50am PDT

You can see my 2015 May Ipsy Beauty bag

Alterna Haircare Caviar CC Cream – $3.99 (this is travel size)

This multi-tasking miracle product provides 10 benefits in 1, simplifying your styling routine. Infused Caviar Extract & Vitamin C to smooth, add shine and help protect from free radical damage. Leaves your hair with moisture, shine, smoothness, softness, UV protection, manageability, strength, anti-breakage, heat protection, and a light hold. Can be used alone or as a foundation for the layering of other styling products.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil + BONUS Revolution High-Color Lipgloss – $20ish

Get primed and ready for action. Urban Decay’s long-lasting, waterproof liner glides on smoothly to prime AND define—for long-lasting lip color and clean lines. Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you do. When you use this liner to fill in your lips completely, it primes them for lipstick or gloss, grabbing on to color to help it last. Next, finish the bad girl beautiful look with a sample of Urban Decay’s brand new Revolution High-Color Lipgloss—insanely intense color with high shine. The high-coverage, ultra-pigmented formula lays down all the color you crave in one coat. This lippie is also laced with Hilurlip™, which defines and hydrates lips while making them look plumper and fuller.

Pixi by Petra Beauty Bronzer – this was travel size and without the brush, the MSRP is around $18.00 (I say travel is $5)

This deluxe bronzing powder gives your complexion the warmth and luminosity of naturally sun-kissed skin. Hydrating, silky-smooth & long-wearing, it also contains Vitamin E to protect skin against free radicals

BelláPierre Cosmetics Waterproof Mineral Gel Eyeliner Pencil – $10

This super creamy mineral gel eyeliner formula provides effortlessly smooth application and intense pigment for amazing coverage and all day wear. Plus it’s waterproof so you’ll definitely be smudge-free! ipsters who sample Waterproof Mineral Gel Eyeliner Pencil will receive the shade Ebony.

Peter Lamas Detoxifying Citrus C Facial Cleanser – MSRP $15 (I say travel is $5ish)

This deluxe bronzing powder gives your complexion the warmth and luminosity of naturally sun-kissed skin. Hydrating, silky-smooth & long-wearing, it also contains Vitamin E to protect skin against free radicals

Total Value for this Bag – Around $49 plus travel make-up bag

This was my floral make-up bag, cute huh?

Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. I definitely recommend this subscription if you’re looking for a good value and full size makeup products. At $10 a month, it’s almost always a win every month with products usually in value of $50+!

These top brands include smashbox, sexyhair, OPI, Urban Decay and more!

So go ahead, take the beauty quiz, get your first Glam Bag, watch the videos, and create your own!

 

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