IPSY January 2015 Unboxing!

So, I know I'm a little late on this unboxing, but better late than never....right?!
I've been subscribed to an Ipsy bag for about a year now. If you're not familiar with Ipsy, it's a $10 subscription bag that's full of 4-5 full size and sample beauty and hair products. I think it's a great way to discover new brands and try out new products. If you'd like to sign up for a bag, click my link!

http://www.ipsy.com/r/3zrr?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

I'll be doing a monthly Ipsy bag unboxing as soon as I receive mine, so lets get started!

This is how the bag looks this month. Every month, Ipsy designs the cutest bags and they are GREAT for storing your makeup or traveling with! This month its a very nice, kind of tweed-blue. But..lets see what's on the inside!

Elizabeth Mott: All Over Shadow Brush
How cute is the handle and tip on this brush? Its a really great, dense brush! It's great for all over base color or crease color for blending. The bristles are synthetic but very very soft.


























Bella Pierre: Shimmer Powder This is more of a mineral shimmer powder. I'm not sure where exactly you're supposed to use this, but I use it as a highlight. It's beautiful on the inner corners of the eye or a brow bone highlight.  








(Malin + Goetz): Mojito Lip Balm
Now. I'm not sure as to what makes this Lip Balm "mojito" but there is definitely no alcohol in this, so don't worry! haha  I've heard great things about this brand and was pretty excited to use this. It's a very thick, nourishing lip balm and I use it over night for intense moisture. This doesn't have any color or fragrance.









Pacifica: Natural Mineral Coconut Eyeshadow
This is a really pretty bronze eye shadow. I've tried this brand before and the pigmentation and formula is amazing. This is a great all-over color for the lids and goes perfectly with the Elizabeth Mott shadow brush. I'd definitely would repurchase this!

 







Nourish Organic: Renewing Eye Cream
I'm always on the lookout for an eye cream and this one is great because its Organic! Made with Avocado and Argon, it won me over! The formula isn't as thick as I would like it to be, but it does moisturize my eye area and allows for a crease-free concealer application. 






That's all for this bag. Over all, I'm pretty happy with this bag, I know I'll get a lot of use from it. If you'd like to start your own subscription to Ipsy, just click the link below, you wont regret it!
http://www.ipsy.com/r/3zrr?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

That's all for now! Leave me comments below!

Adios!

Castor Oil For Thicker Lashes?

Hey all!

This is my first blog post and I thought why not start with talking about a new favorite oil of mine? Castor Oil! I picked up my first bottle from Whole Foods after reading a lot about the product and watching countless videos. Specifically this one, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJHGlCH4P2A&noredirect=1 Farah Dhukai's videos intrigued me to the oil. Her lashes are BEAUTIFUL! Her hair is so luscious and shiny and I've always wanted to know how to get it! Were her lashes natural? After watching that video, I understood and was craving castor oil. It's fairly inexpensive, I think I got mine for about $5 and its readily available in many health food stores; Whole Foods, Trader Joes, ect. BUT! Be sure you get the 100% Castor Oil, unrefined and cold-pressed! This is organic and you can assure that you get the most for your money.

The one below is the one I found at Whole foods!

                                                                             

I started using it on Monday January 12. So, it's been a week and my boyfriend says he notices my lashes looking a lot longer and fuller. Of course, he's my bf and he may just be saying that LOL. I notice a little bit of thickness, my mascara application is a lot smoother and bolder. I've read that it takes about 6 weeks to see the full results, so I'll be checking back about once a week to update you guys on the results!

Adios for now!

EDIT: Some people claim that Castor Oil damages your eyes. I was really worried and did extensive scientific research but found no hard evidence of it. Many sources actually said it heals eye problems. So, I'm not worried and will continue to try this experiment!