Ipsy: Generation Beauty L.A. 2016 HAUL!

Generation Beauty in L.A. was a crazy ride this year. We got to meet some amazing people from beauty lovers, fellow beauty creators and some great brands. I know everyone is anxious to see what goodies we came home with. So, here they are!

The Entire weekend's haul! This is definitely a makeup lover's dream.

At registration, each attendee receives coupons for each brand's booth and goodie bag coupons for both Saturday and Sunday. 

This is what Saturday's goodie bag looks like

Day 1 Goodie Bag

Marc Anthony True Professional Clear Dry Shampoo .9 oz. *$2.50

Tarte Cosmetics Best in Faux Lash Extending Fibers $20.00

Crown Brush On the Go Travel Brush Set *$6.00 (based on Amazon price)

Laneige BB Cushion Light (everyone received the same shade) .1 oz * $3.40
based on price of full-size

Ardell Lashes 105 Black Natural $3.89

Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss $4.97

PUR Minerals Eye Pencil $7.00 (reg. $17)
Appears to maybe be a discontinued product

City Color Highlighting Wand $5.99

Benefit They're Real Mascara mini $12.00

Too Faced Love Flush Blush mini .07 oz. *$6.00

NYX Butter Gloss $5.00

OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick mini *$9.00

Luxie Rose Gold Tapered Blending Brush 229 $12.00

Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil mini .5g *$8.00

Approximate retail value Day 1 goodie bag: $105.75

CONTINUE READING TO SEE THE REST OF MY GEN. BEAUTY HAUL!!!!

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Review

I have to say that I am a lippie addict! I have so many and love trying new formulas and unique shades. I have recently been playing around with liquid lipsticks. I got two Liquid Suede Cream Lipsticks from NYX to play around with. I really wanted to love this product! I am a huge advocate for affordable drugstore cosmetics and if you have talked makeup with me before, you know I love NYX and that they are one of my favorite brands. Continue reading to find out what I thought of these cream lipsticks.

NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick Claims

* long-wearing matte finish

* velvety soft on lips

* Retail: $7.00

* 12 shades available

   - Life's a Beach (bright coral)

   - Tea & Cookies (muted rose pink)

   - *Pink Lust (hot pink)

   - Kitten Heels (bright red)

   - *Cherry Skies (deep wine red)

   - Vintage (plum with mauve undertone)

   - Orange County (orange)

   - Sway (lavender)

   - Amethyst (deep neon purple)

   - Sandstorm (true nude) I call this a brown toned nude but that's just me

   - Soft-Spoken (mauve toned nude)

I have the shades Pink Lust and Cherry Skies

(pictured below)

Pink Lust is truly a hot pink and it really draws focus. Cherry Skies does fit the descriptor on the NYX website (a deep wine red) but is misleading if you are basing your selection on the shade name (Cherry Skies) as it is NOT a cherry red.

How I wear NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick

I exfoliate my lips before applying any type of lipstick to create a smooth, even surface for the product to stick to. I usually use a sugar scrub or, if I'm in a hurry, I exfoliate by rubbing my toothbrush over my lips while I'm brushing my teeth in the morning.

Then I "paint" the liquid lipstick onto my lower lip, press my lips together gently and then fill in the rest of my top lip.

Allow the lipstick to "set"/dry before eating or drinking.

PROS

*Gorgeous, fun and trendy shade selection
Though there are only 12 shades, they are really fun and there is a nice variety for different comfort levels.