Birchbox vs. Ipsy: October 2014

Hey! I've been so busy with work and school lately but I've been taking my very small amounts of free time to blog. :) Today I have a BB vs. Ipsy!

My Birchbox and Ipsy both finally came in; Birchbox is usually a week earlier in delivery for me. ach Straight into the contents of each, starting with Birchbox:

LtoR: Model Co Party Proof lipstick in "Kitty" (sample choice for October), Dr. Brandt Pores No more Vacuum Cleaner, Balance Me eye cream, Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle Leave In Conditioner, and a Coastal Scent Revealed 2 palette sampler

Here's a closer view of the makeup.

My feelings on each:

- The ModelCo. lipstick is a nice shade and I do enjoy its pigmentation; nothing too over the top, but it is not matte like it claims whatsoever. I'm disappointed but it is still a nice nude lipstick.

- Dr. Brandt's Vacuum Cleaner treatment was a slight disappointment because after I used after I exfoliated and cleansed for optimum results but did not see anything really happening. Skincare is a very objective subject though.

- The Balance Me eye cream is a definite hit. My Origins GinZing eye cream looked so cakey under makeup and when I tried this it's just so refreshing and moisturizing. Love it and would consider purchasing when I run out.

- I use the Beauty Protector leave-in after I curl my hair and it needs a little extra shine, it works well in that respect but not a total hit as far as an actual leave-in conditioner cream. 

- I really enjoy the Revealed 2 sampler!! I've never ordered from Coastal Scents but I think I will soon!!!

This month's Ipsy..

LtoR/TtoB: ECRU BB for hair, Skyn cleansing wipes, Starlooks lipgloss, Ayres body butter, and a Jesse's Girl baked shadow.

- The ECRU BB was very softening and had a nice smell, nothing spectacular though.

- The Skyn wipes are just your average cleansing wipes, they're nice to keep in a gym or purse bag.

- The Ayres body butter was very nice and sank in well!!

- I was pleasantly surprised with the Jesse's Girl shadow in "Esmeralda"; not dry (like baked shadows often are) and was a nice taupe.

- I haven't actually opened the Starlooks gloss yet, but I like how Ipsy sent out a wearable color.

My final thoughts:

I think both are even this month!

I liked both eye and lip products from the boxes and had some nice skin and body bonuses!

What do you want to see next?

-Em

Project Pan Update! September/October 2014

Hey guys! Yes I am still Project Panning, but not to my strictest state. I have broken the no-buy but nothing ridiculous just some drugstore goodies to treat myself here and there. I decided to color code this list so if something is highlighted yellow, that means I use it daily or almost daily.

Original list:

- Maybelline Baby Skin  finished!

- NYX Stay Matte but Not Flat liquid foundation; I use this foundation when I work! This will take a while to get through because I only use it on the weekends. I like using this with a sponge.

- Covergirl Clean Whipped Creme foundation

- NYX Dark Circle Concealer; I use this 5 days a week for school!! I love putting this on first and then layering the Covergirl eye corrector on top for a flawless look. 

- Benefit Erase Paste; I think I will get a lot more use out of this in the upcoming cooler months. I don't like to wear it to school because I know it isn't super longwearing so I use this on the weekends when I work.

- Essence Match2Cover! duo; I use this when I have to cover a blemish but I just really don't like this... it does not sit on the skin well.

- Covergirl+Olay concealer balm; This is so blah, I find when I put it on and get to blending it just disappears so I have not been using this that much.

- Covergirl+Olay Simply Ageless Eye Corrector in 230 (yellow shade); I LOVE THIS. I have yellow tones in my skin and this is magic. I use it with the NYX Dark Circle Concealer, on redness, and blemishes... it neutralizes everything.

- Maybelline Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer

- Covergirl+Olay Eye Rehab 2-in-1; still haven't touched this, I'm going to toss it.

- Covergirl TruMagic The Sunkisser

- NYX Matte Bronzer; I've been using this daily and still no pan?! 

- WetnWild Reserve Your Cabana this shattered; was replaced with Benefit High Beam

- Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original

- e.l.f Eyelid Primer finished!

- NYX Wonder Pencil

- Sephora Nano Liner in Plum

- BareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing mascara

- Cargo TexasLash mascara

- TheBalm's Maibillsbepaid lipstick

I'm slowly moving through beauty products guys!! A long yet satisfying process. :)
My Empties post should be up within the next week or so!

What would you like to see next?

- Em