Friday, June 29, 2018

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2018 Flying Colors


Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that sends you five beauty products each month based on your preferences in an Ipsy Glam Bag. Inside you will find that the products range between deluxe-sized and full-sized, and every month they arrive in a different cute little makeup bag. Ipsy, like other subscriptions, gives the opportunity to expand your makeup collection inexpensively. At only $10 a month with free shipping, you'll discover everything from new brands to expensive brands, and even products that you might never have been aware of. (Click here to join Ipsy for only $10)




This is my second bag and I am hooked already! When compared to Birchbox at the same price, I'd say the amount of deluxe and full-sized products has been more rewarding with Ipsy. I am ecstatic to share with you everything I received this month with an in-depth review of the June Ipsy Glam Bag!


What's inside /


PACIFICA Mineral 5 Eyeshadow Palette / Tomboy Vibe
Pacifica and Ipsy have teamed up to create the Tomboy Vibe palette that offers 5 mineral eyeshadows. The five shades included, from left to right, are Tomboy (shimmery brown), 1970 (matte chartreuse), Pretty Vacant (shimmery oragney-peach), Schooled (matte brown), and Rebel (deep, matte tangerine).


All are easily wearable and provide a cohesive palette that allow you to create fun looks. These are great colors for the summer and my absolute favorites out of the palette are Rebel and 1970. The color pay off is significant and the formula is light and buttery, with buildable and blendable coverage for each shade.


Amazingly, there is also a very faint sweet smell. This is a great little palette that has now introduced me to a new brand and I’m interested in checking out more of their cruelty free and vegan products!


How to get the “Sunset Smokey Eye” (provided by Ipsy)
1. Using a fluffy shadow brush, sweep “Pretty Vacant” (shimmery peachy orange) across your entire lid.
2. Blend “Rebel” (deep tangerine) into your crease using a windshield wiper motion. 
3. Using a domed (crease) brush, apply “Schooled” (matte brown) to the outer corners of your eyes, blending into crease.
4. Using a wet angled liner brush, press “Schooled” (matte brown) into your upper and lower lashlines to define your eyes.

Price $9 (based on prices of other palettes listed on their website)
Deluxe Sample
Only offered to Ipsy Glam Bag subscribers, but find other amazing palettes by Pacifica's here



MAC Prep + Prime Skin is a lightweight gel lotion that helps prepare the surface of your skin by cancelling out redness and evens the tone of your face. It’s made with a “special-effects” silicone that help create a smooth surface for your foundation. I can confirm that it definitely boosts radiance, since I can see the illumination and it even has tiny specs of glimmer that help reflect light.


The primer has a creamy formula that works into a smooth finish. *One tip: use a light hand when applying and don’t go overboard, that way it’s not too shimmery and doesn’t separate your foundation. I would give it a 3/5 on blurring benefits to reduce the appearance of pores. Overall, I loved the extra sparkle and is a decent primer.

Price $31
Small Sample
Purchase here 





What’s not to love about Hey Honey Propolis & Mineral Facial Scrub? It contains amazing ingredients that exfoliate pores and remove dirt and grime, helping to reduce appearance of pores and smooth the skin.


The main ingredient includes Propolis, made by bees when they combine their saliva and beeswax, that is harvested from tree buds and sap flows. Propolis helps to heal, soothe and restore one’s skin.


The formula is made up of fine crystallized beads that softly but effectively scrub away the oils and dirt from your face. It smells great with it's soft, sweet honey scent and is an amazing facial scrub that makes your face feeling refreshed afterward. I can most definitely see purchasing this in the future.

Price $24
Sample Size
Purchase here





Unicorn Lovers rejoice! BioBelle's #UnicornGlow Perfect Radiance Tencel Facial Mask simply has the cutest packaging and appeals to all those unicorn lovers out there. It’s a sheet mask that is completely free of parabens, gluten and GMOs. It’s made with all-natural ingredients such as antioxidant-enriched chocolate and mulberry which helps illuminate, brighten and even your skin.


What’s the best part? They are even biodegradable since they are made with Tencel fiber, which is wood pulp that sits comfortably on your face and helps with the absorption of it’s amazing ingredients. I love that I received two masks, since it’s always great to see what results you get with multiple applications over time.

Price $4.99
Full Size
Purchase here





I am so happy that I received the Finding Ferdinand's Flaming Fuchsia mini lip stick, since it’s the color I would have chosen out of all the options (Rose Gold, Au Naturel) available.



The formula is light weight, semi-shine and very creamy. It even has the addition of SPF and beeswax that provide sun protection. The lipstick is vibrant in color, and honestly, just one swipe is all you really need. However, this is not a transfer proof lipstick, but I'm not surprised since creamy lipsticks usually aren’t. Once the main layer has diminished just by going about my day eating and drinking, there is still some of the tint left behind, which is better than I expected.



Although I do find their full-sized lipstick to be a bit pricey at $30, Finding Ferdinand allows you to customize your own shade of lipstick, which is pretty amazing!

Price $30
Small Sample
Purchase Flaming Fuchsia here
Explore & Customize your very own lippies here 



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This post is NOT sponsored by Ipsy. All products were given as part of a paid subscription to Allure Beauty Box. Just wanted to share my experience. This post contains affiliate links. Please read the disclosure + thank you for supporting Cuppy Cakes!


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Thursday, June 28, 2018

EUI Laboratoire Soothing Essence Toner


I was able to try out EUI Laboratoire Soothing Essence Toner, made in France that is made for any all skin with its sensitive formula that helps with purifying, balancing and hydrating the skin. EUI Laboratories use only the most effective and natural ingredients and does not test on animals.


Their Essence Toner contains beneficial components like deep blue cornflower floral water, native to Europe, has healing and calming properties that help alleviate such aliments as eczema, abrasions, puffy eyes and dark circles. Furthermore, evening primrose leaf extract offers nutrient rich omega-6 essential fatty acids that help to build up and protect the skin’s barrier to help protect from environmental elements and free radicals, while calming redness and irritation as well. Also, natural glycerin helps bind moisture – softening the skin and leaving it smooth.


Toner is an important part of a skincare routine, especially if you suffer like I do from overproduction of oils. As with any toner, work this into your morning or night regime after cleansing and before moisturizing. The design of the bottle with a pump makes it easy to control how much toner I need; usually one pump is enough for a cotton round and lasts for one full use. There is a floral perfume to it, which is quite strong on the cotton round, but after application goes unnoticeable on the face. The solution is light and watery, but feels nice on the skin, leaving it smooth and clean.


The toner worked well with my skin as I saw no adverse reactions or irritations with continued use. Honestly, the only complaint I can offer is that the initially strong floral scent, might be overpowering for those who are sensitive. I felt this toner was perfect for those who suffer from oily complexion, since the toner is mattifying and may exacerbate problems with dry skin. Ultimately, I felt that my skin wasn’t completely dried out, but just the right amount so that it calmed oily problems and prepared my skin for moisturizing.

 Purchase here.


Thank you 0.8Liter
This post was sponsored by 0.8Liter. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Allure Beauty Box + Kat Von D Beauty June 2018


Hello again! Let me welcome you to the dark side of cruelty-free makeup with Allure's Kat Von D Beauty Box. I was absolutely ecstatic to see Allure has partnered with one of my favorite makeup brands for their June box.(Click here to get your 1st box for only $10)

So, let's get into all the goodies I received this month:


Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita
Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Double Dare
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper Black
Kat Von D Travel Mirror
Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub




Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Liner in Lolita

I was more than happy to find out that I received the staple OG Lolita color lip liner, since it was one of the first colors of KVD lipstick. This KVD Everlasting Lip Liner is a beautiful nude pinkish-brown shade that is wearable with any nude lipsticks, glosses or even on its own! The formula is smooth, creamy and settles nicely onto your lips without any clumps or feeling weighted.



The fine point at the tip of the pencil allowed me to make precise lines without the need of a sharpener. I'd recommend to retract only a little bit of product and twist more out when needed, otherwise it's prone to break or smudge off because it's so soft. Allow a little bit of time (approximately 15 seconds) to let it set in the skin before applying lipstick, since before that time it’s still pliable and capable of smudging.


After that though it’s smooth sailing, and the liner doesn’t budge even after numerous cups of coffee and meals. Plus, since it’s long-lasting and water-resistant it makes a great eyeliner on your waterline. I find that it provides great color saturation as well, but it seems to require using a lot of the product, so it will be interesting to see just how long this liner lasts.


Overall, KVD's lip liner is truly everlasting in a beautiful shade that will compliment any lipstick with brown undertones. I also found that it pairs perfectly with KVD Studded Kiss crème lipstick Double Dare (keep reading)!

Price $18
Full Size
Purchase here 


Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Double Dare

Rock out with the mini version of the KVD Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in the Double Dare shade! Let me start by saying that the playful studded case alone makes me want to invest in more of their lippies. Double Dare is an everyday satin-matte cocoa blush shade, which to me resembles an earthy red clay color.


It has an amazing color pay off and easily glides on with its creamy and soft formula. Although it's a satin-matte lipstick, don’t fret, because it still has the barely-there feeling of wearing a lipstick and none of the dryness that typically occurs with mattes. While not transfer proof, it does last quite some time (even through meals and drinks) before it makes a dent and I need to reapply.


I applied this with my KVD Everlasting Lolita Lip Liner to boost wear and define my lip lines, with great results. It was such a creamy, comfortable lipstick that I will definitely be interested in checking out the other 40 shades.

Price $19
Sample Size
Purchase here 





I am very picky when it comes to eyeliners, in fact I prefer liquids over anything else. I was excited to try out KVD Tattoo Liner after hearing a lot about it on social media and IRL.


I usually stick to my drug store favorite (Hard Candy Walk the Line) which is an underrated and affordable liner, but even that has some shortcomings. I’ve tried other liners that have a similar brush point, but they are usually so stiff that I can’t even make a line or produce pigment without feeling like I've stabbed my eyelid.


That's all far from the case with the Tattoo Liner; it’s made up with over 300 microscopic bristles, leaving it super soft, pliable, and allowing or amazing pigment transfer. That gives you the opportunity to create any line weight you like, depending only on the pressure and angle you apply. Honestly, it’s such a fine point that you could literally draw anything you wanted (as you can see below).


The Trooper Black color also gives the blackest of blacks without having to go over, and does not fade at all over time. Finally, I love spring-like sealed cap, which makes sure that the product never dries out. After trying this KVD liner, I’m not sure I want to go back to anything else!

Price $20
Sample Size
Purchase here 





Just like the large handheld KVD Mirror, this little compact mirror features the signature wax seal design adorned with KVD initials in a Gothic script.


It’s the perfect size that fits your hand while allowing you to see your entire face, and easily stashes away in your purse.


The subtle black design looks good with any purse, clutch or even on your desk, so you can always have it with you to retouch your makeup anytime.

Price $18
Full Size
Purchase Handheld Mirror here
Purchase Compact/Travel Mirror here (subject to change)




Talk about exfoliation! Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub completely wipes away all dirt, grime, and oil from your face with a handful of natural beneficial ingredients like walnut powder, ginseng, and chamomile extracts.


The scrub also contains skin softening ingredients, aloe and glycerin, that leave your face feeling perfectly smooth. Simply apply to wet skin and gently rub in circular motions. The scrub smells amazing and leaves your face completely transformed, especially if you have oily porous skin like mine.


Overall, this is a great vegan face scrub that accomplishes everything from exfoliation to cleansing and purifying.


You may notice a little cursive “g” carved into the back of the bottle. Don’t be alarmed; it’s only there on samples provided gratis, in order to prevent returns to any merchant.

Price $28
Full Size
Purchase here


Sign up here to get your 1st box for only $10! What you'll get is the only editor-curated beauty box from Allure and every month. Inside will be 5 or more deluxe-size samples to try from the most luxurious brands—along with how-tos, in-depth reviews, and expert beauty tips from Allure. I often get at least one full sized product per a box which more than covers the cost of the box. The emails are in-depth and offer relatable reviews and tips with each product you get. 

As always you can find individual links to the products by clicking the headings! 


This post is not sponsored by Allure. All products were given as part of a paid subscription to Allure Beauty Box. Just wanted to share my experience.


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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Neutrogena NEW Hydrogel Mask Collection


#Sundayfunday means time to relax and enjoy the mindful activity of masking! I’m delighted to have worked with Neutrogena to bring you this post and discover the benefits of their NEW gel mask collection. I was able to use 3 out of the 5 masks in their new collection, so let’s dive in!

Neutrogena Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask
Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying 100% Hydrogel Mask
Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask



Neutrogena Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask

Neutrogena’s Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask is made with an exclusive gel-like material that can hold up to 50 percent more substance when compared to paper masks. Combining vitamin B3 with other powerful skin nutrients, this mask is drenched in goodness that will boost skin radiance, brighten skin and smooth skin texture!



The mask comes in two pieces to help fit your unique face so you can position it the best that feels comfortable. For best results, anytime that you are masking be sure to prep your face by cleaning and toning the skin. It creates a good foundation for your skin to absorb all the nutrients of the mask. Out of the packaging it is heavily saturated in serum with a subtle floral scent, and the soft gel mask instantly felt cooling once I applied the two sections. It’s recommend that you give it 15-30 minutes to allow complete absorption of its beneficial properties.



I went for the whole 30 minutes, because I feel my skin could really use it. After time was up, I easily pulled off the mask and applied the remainder of the product from the packet onto my face and neck to soak up the extra bonuses. The only downside with the split mask was having to re-position the bottom half since it kept slipping as I was trying to accomplish tasks while I had it on. I could see not having an issue if I were to lay back and relax while masking, but that wasn’t the case.


As for the results, my skin can often look dull and lackluster, but after trying the Radiance Boost Brightening Hydrogel Mask my skin was feeling supple, soft and soothed. I absolutely loved the outcome and would definitely purchase it again since it’s readily available at my local grocery store.



Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying 100% Hydrogel Mask

The next mask I was able to indulge my skin with was the Deep Clean Purifying Hydrogel Mask. Just like the other one, it is made with a unique gel material that holds 50% more essence than traditional paper masks. The mask contains an astounding fill weight of 20ml, meaning it’s extremely dense with hydrating serum.



This one, like the last, comes in two separate pieces, one for the top portion of your face and the second for the bottom half. Since I already knew that the bottom portion liked to slip while doing tasks, I made a conscious effort to sit back in bed and allow it to do it’s magic while I relaxed.


That mask had a light, clean scent to it and the overabundance of serum made my skin feel calm and hydrated. It’s infused with seaweed extract to leave your skin purified and luminous. It’s also suggested that you use this with their Deep Clean Purifying Cleanser to revitalize your skin. Just like the name suggests, it provided a deep clean that left my face feeling squeaky clean, refreshed and soothed.



Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask

Get the same deep clean that you do with Neutrogena’s Hydrogel Mask with Deep Clean Purifying Clay Mask, a different way to get the same purifying action with some added benefits. The twist with this mask is that it’s a thick, nutrient enriched clay, which also contains kaolin and bentonite that keeps your skin soft and healthy without irritation.


To prepare for this mask, I used a cleanser and toner, and made sure my face was completely dry. Then according to the directions, I applied a nice even layer using a brush to my entire face, avoiding the eyes and lips. The 10ml container may seem small, but there was more than enough product to get great coverage. I waited the full recommended 15 minutes and washed away the clay mask.


It left my skin even more flushed of impurities and my reduced the appearance of my problematic, ever-present pores. The mask also did a great job removing dead skin and overall my face felt soothed and refreshed. It was a fun way to get a deep clean, without clogging my pores or drying out my skin, and I’d highly recommend it for those who have oily skin like mine.



What’s great is that right on Neutrogena’s site you can schedule repeat deliveries and save money! Right now, they have an offer to Buy 6, and get 1 free(offer subject to change)


Find each New Hydrogel Mask here:

*Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask
https://goo.gl/8Y2CE8

*Deep Clean Purifying 100% Hydrogel Mask
https://goo.gl/2MERCG

*Deep Clean Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask
https://goo.gl/4217M6

Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask
https://goo.gl/f4rFUb

Hydro Boost Hydrating Overnight Mask
https://goo.gl/2GpPW8


Thank you to all my readers and BrandBacker for the opportunity!

Powered by BrandBacker. This post was sponsored by Neutrogena. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

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