Morphe Sur(prize) Box 9 Piece Face + Eye Collection

Let's dive into what I like to call Morphe Madness: a deluxe mystery box filled with 9 items from face to eyes. This is one of two mystery boxes, but I wanted to start with the more expensive box. As I’ve said before mystery boxes are a great way to build your collection from a brand that you may be unfamiliar with.

Usually, mystery boxes include items that the brand wants to move out of inventory since they may be getting discontinued or didn’t sell well. However, with this box only the lashes are currently discounted, so the remaining products seem to be staples of Morphe’s collection.

I think the most exciting thing about ordering this Mystery Box was the opportunity to get a bonus item like a collab palette. Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of the lucky ones to receive a collab palette, but I am still very pleased with all pieces I got!

Eyeshadow Palette
35R Ready, Set, Gold. $25

Cheeks
Blushing Babes - Pop of Blush $12

Lips
Mega Matte Lipstick / Morphe $9
Lip Gloss / Frose $8
Lip Crayon / Lylas $9

Brushes
R14 / Round Contour $11
R39 / Tapered Blender $7
R34 / Deluxe Blender $9

Lashes
Posh $12

The SUR(PRIZE) BOX includes 9-Piece Face + Eye goodies for $50 for $101 value. This box is still available! Pick up one here
(availability subject to change)

Overall, I’m so excited to play around this brilliant gold palette and try their lashes out for the first time. I’ve already fallen in love with the Lylas (Love You Like A Sister) Lip Crayon with its rosy pink shade and it literally feels like you are not wearing anything on your lips. This box is still available, so do you think you’ll pick one up? What are your thoughts on Mystery Boxes?

Thank you for reading!

This post is NOT sponsored by Morphe. All products were purchased and all my thoughts are my own. Links are not affiliate and are simply to share the location of each product. Just wanted to share my experience. Please read the disclosure + thank you for supporting Cuppy Cakes!

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Morphe Sur(prize) Box 9 Piece Face + Eye Collection

Ipsy Glam Bag July 2018 Dive Into Summer

They say the third time is a charm and no doubt about it, this is my third Ipsy Glam Bag and I am very pleased with the mix of full and sample sized products! 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'm ready to dive in and share with you everything I received this month with an in-depth review of the July Ipsy Glam Bag!

What's inside /

1. MELLOW COSMETICS Creamy Matte Lipstick / Candy Floss
2. SUNDAYS / No. 45
3. SUGAR COSMETICS Stroke of Genius Heavy-Duty Kohl 
/ 03 Green Light
4. OFRA COSMETICS Eyeshadow / Exquisite
5. Z SKIN COSMETICS Acne Spot Treatment


1. MELLOW COSMETICS
Creamy Matte Lipstick / Candy Floss
I was excited to try out Mellow Cosmetics Creamy Matte Lipstick since I’ve also had sample of their liquid lipstick before in a different subscription box. The shade provided in this month’s Ipsy Glam Bag is Candy Floss, a vibrant, Barbie-style hot pink.

This shade is pretty far outside my usual comfort zone, to the point that I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off. However, I found it best complimented a full face of neutral makeup with this pop of color as the focal point.

The formula goes on very creamy while moisturizing and I was convinced this wasn’t a total matte, yet when it started to set on my lips it became less satin looking and turned into a soft matte. There was no streakiness or cracking, and the lipstick was highly pigmented. It’s not a transfer-proof lipstick as to be expected with a creamy formula, but it feels weightless on the lips without any dryness.

It also doubles down as a lip stain if you remove the top coat with a wipe or cloth, which is a great way to avoid stains on cups and get a softer pink look on your lips. As I mentioned with the staining, it does take a good makeup wipe to fully remove the color at the end of the day.

Overall, I love trying new shades rather than the typical nudes sent in subscription boxes, because you never know how it will look on you until you try. Plus, this is a full-sized product, worth $15, which easily covers the price of the $10 Ipsy Glam Bag. If you are unhappy with the shade, just pass it along.

Price $15
Full Size
Purchase here

2. SUNDAYS / No. 45
Sundays nail polish is made with the goal of being non-toxic, cruelty-free and vegan. The shade No. 45 is a soft powdery sky-blue hue that is absolutely dreamy.

Oddly enough, when I opened my Ipsy bag, it had a strong scent of nail polish, so my fear was that the polish had somehow spilled everywhere. Thankfully that wasn’t the case and the smell wasn’t even emitting from the bottle, but instead just the box it was housed in. Nothing had spilled from what I could see, but it was certainly odd.

I love the look of the overlapping, simple design on the bottle. It’s very sleek and the color truly matches from bottle to nail. Just like the box, the nail polish has a strong scent as most polishes do, and the formula was a little bit thick and streaky when applied.

I took my time though, making it a mindful self-care activity and applied three layers to cover the streaks and get full coverage. Each layer dried fairly quickly and wasn’t left tacky like other polishes, so I was able to build it up quickly. By the third and final layer, I was satisfied with the coverage and let it set.

Let me tell you though, just a little bit more effort pays off significantly! The color is beyond beautiful and the polish is thick and sturdy enough that I can work with my hands and not worry! I saw other reviews with people complaining, but adding a few extra layers gives me the longevity and durability I am looking for in a polish. I’ve used many other polishes that go on beautifully in one swipe, but by the next day half of it is chipped and gone, rendering it useless, so I appreciate Sundays polish!

Price $18
Full Size
Purchase here

3. SUGAR COSMETICS
Stroke of Genius Heavy-Duty Kohl / 03 Green Light
The next item I received is Sugar Cosmetics Stroke of Genius Heavy-Duty Kohl (now that’s a mouthful of a name!) eyeliner. There was a 50/50 chance that I would get the shade 02 Purple Rain or 03 Green Light, the latter of which arrived in my bag.

The formula is velvety soft and no pressure is needed to easily apply the product with just one swipe. The liner is waterproof and is claimed to last up to 8 hours, and the only budging I saw if I accidentally touched it, even with water. Even during hot days and sweating the liner barley moved, leaving no rings in undereye area.

Since I have mastered and prefer liquid liners, I have strayed away from crayon eyeliners. However, these are fun to use on the waterline, especially with a great color like this. The shade is like a metallic forest green that compliments my blue eyes nicely.

It’s a super blendable, high quality liner made with safe ingredients, and cruelty-free. When looking to purchase more, I was unable to successfully find where to get either this shade (03 Green Light) and 02 Purple Rain, and even their staple Back to Black is sold out on their website and Ispy alike. My guess is that these are brand new shades, so we’ll just have to wait and see if they become available at a later date.

Price $13.99 (based on Back To Black)
Full Size
Find All Eye Products here

4. OFRA COSMETICS Eyeshadow / Exquisite
Next on the list is the Ofra Cosmetics single pot eyeshadow in the shade Exquisite. The eye shadow arrived ready to be placed in a magnetic palette, which I unfortunately do not own. I wish it would have just arrived in the little plastic casing as sold on their website since they are giving you the full-sized eyeshadow.

I’ve seen this brand before, mainly on Instagram, so I am happy to give it a go. The shade Exquisite is a metallic, glimmering black, that has a significant amount of sliver glitter.

I was expecting it to be a lot bolder and pigmented than it initially turned out when swatched. I don’t mind that it’s a more muted black; in fact, it’s perfect for building a more natural smokey eye and pair wonderfully with dark browns.

The shadow is buildable, but you are not going to get blackest of blacks with it. Ofra even carries other black shades such as Triple Black that might be more saturated. The formula is amazing though, and I found it easy to build the shade with no fall out, while smoothing and blending easily over the lids.

It’s like an everyday sheer smokey black with a nice glimmer. The lack of saturated black isn’t enough for me to throw out the brand and I would love to try other shades since the formula is amazing.

Price $15 here
Refill $9 here
Full Size

5. Z SKIN COSMETICS Acne Spot Treatment
I love getting acne treatments! Since even over 30 my skin continues to break out like crazy, I was happy to see this Acne Spot Treatment from Z Skin Cosmetics. It’s made with a perfect blend of exotic herbs and oils to heal and effectively treat acne allowing for an even complexion.

Z Skin uses all-natural ingredients like Apple Cider Vinegar to deep clean pores and prevent acne, Tea Tree Oil to disinfect pores and remove all dirt, debris and sebum along with extra absorbent Almond Oil that easily gets right down to base of the pores to prevent future breakouts. The formula smells mainly of tea tree oil and goes on smoothly with a very brief and slight tingle before it settles matte without any notice of product on your face. There’s no greasy texture or residue left behind whatsoever.

Go ahead and use this anywhere you get breakouts, including the face, neck, chest. I’d advise to always apply to clean skin, typically before bed and after your skin care regimen dab a little cream to problem areas and let it do its magic. I’ve also used Z Skin in the AM before makeup, so you can always do whatever works for you and still get results. So far I’ve noticed less irritation, redness and reduction of pore size after using for a couple of nights and will with continued use know it’s full potential. 

Price $17
Sample Size
Purchase here

Overall, July's Ipsy Glam Bag included 4/5 full-sized items! Sign up here to join the fun for only $10! Plus, earn rewards, cashback's and discounts at their store.

Thank you for reading!

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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Ipsy Glam Bag July 2018 Dive Into Summer

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 5Eyeshadow Palette / Tomboy Vibe

MAC Prep + PrimeSkin

HEY HONEY Come Clean/ Propolis & Minerals Facial Scrub

BIOBELLE#UnicornGlow Perfect Radiance Tencel Facial Mask

FINDING FERDINANDMini Lip Stick / Flaming Fuchsia

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

M·A·C Prep + Prime Skin

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 

HEY HONEY Come Clean / Propolis & Minerals Facial Scrub

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

BIOBELLE #UnicornGlow Perfect Radiance Tencel Facial Mask

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

FINDING FERDINAND Mini Lip Stick / Flaming Fuchsia

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 

Sign up here to join the fun for only $10! Plus, earn rewards, cashback's and discounts at their store.

Thank you for reading!

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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Ipsy Glam Bag June 2018 Flying Colors

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 

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper Black

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 

Kat Von D Travel Mirror

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)

Ole Henriksen Transforming Walnut Scrub

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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Allure Beauty Box + Kat Von D Beauty June 2018