♥ April Ipsy Unboxing + March Review ♥
Ipsy
is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.
I
was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D
Cost:
$10 per month
They
ship to the U.S., and Canada
First... isn't this bag adorable?! I'm in love with it. I had to add this second picture in. I can't stop looking at it and touching it. Every month I think Ipsy out does itself with these adorable bags. Personally I think are worth the $10 themselves! It has a silky light grey lining in it and the signature ipsy zipper pull. I think I might use this in my purse! I use most of my ipsy bags for storage and travel. I just took THREE away with me on a mini vacation. This one might be an everyday bag though. This bag is a wicker-ish matieral but is VERY flexible.
I also added this picture to note that the blush came in a box that had the color labeled "tango" on it but the blush inside is clearly "charmed" (see below) but also that this Lather lotion came in a ziplock bag to protect against spills which I appreciate! It was sealed and did not spill thank fully.
First... isn't this bag adorable?! I'm in love with it. I had to add this second picture in. I can't stop looking at it and touching it. Every month I think Ipsy out does itself with these adorable bags. Personally I think are worth the $10 themselves! It has a silky light grey lining in it and the signature ipsy zipper pull. I think I might use this in my purse! I use most of my ipsy bags for storage and travel. I just took THREE away with me on a mini vacation. This one might be an everyday bag though. This bag is a wicker-ish matieral but is VERY flexible.
I haven't tried this yet and I'm wary to. I have extremely oily skin and moisturizing never seems to work out. I have a nice regime going right now that has been consistent. So, I'll introduce it and see what happens. I like the smell as well. It has a nice fresh green smell to it that I can't pin point! On my hand it did remain kind of tacky so I'm not sure about this just yet! I'll let you know next month. For now though I'm happy to have this in my bag.
2.
TheBalm Cosmetics Nude Dude Mini Eyeshadow in "Flirty" $3 (sample based on how many are in the palette)
I'm pretty sure all subscribers got this item but I'm not sure about the shade. I love the color I got but I'm curious if there were any other shades sent out. From what I've seen it is all "flirty" and nothing else. It isn't in your face with the shimmer as you can see in the photos above. When the light hits it though this color sings! I adore that mauvey color with a golden shimmer. Just lovely.
I haven't tested this items durability out yet but I will let you know next month how it faired. I just got rid of an eye primer so this has its own spot in my collection now. Hopefully it preforms well! It does blend out nicely. There is only one shade because it does blend into my skin flawlessly. I've used some in the past with colors that I don't care for.
4.
Hikari Cosmetics Blush in "Charmed" FULL SIZE $15 (My container SAYS "Tango" but I clearly recieved the color "Charmed" See below.
Wow! This blush is huge. I feel like.. I will own this for the rest of time. It is a SUPER bright pink color which I can't see myself using. I'll give it a few tries and if it doesn't work for me I'll pass it along. No need to waste this beautiful blush! NOTE: After looking at the 7 shades available on their website I feel as though I've gotten the color "charmed" and not what mine says which is "tango". What I got is a BRIGHT pink and the website has a much more (my style) muted pink mauve color. What do you think? I'll add the picture of mine in between these two.
This top color is "Charmed"
5. Mullein & Sparrow Tinted Lip and Cheek Balm FULL SIZE $22 ? (no size is listed but it looks like the website product and is filled to the top)
This is such a weird product! It is organic, all natural, handmade, and vegan! Which is all very good. It doesn't have much of a tint at all as you can see from my before and after above. It has a very oily texture I'm assuming is from the ingredients (sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, shea butter, candelilla wax, cocoa butter, alkanet root, carnauba wax, and patchouli and orange essential oils) Only having 9 understandable ingredients is a plus as well.
I don't smell any of the patchouli (thank goodness.. not a good lip smell me thinks) but I do smell the orange and cocoa butter! This smells like Christmas for me because I love eating chocolate oranges around Christmas.
Some cons are that the tin is extremely difficult to open. Ugh. Ha ha. I've had to open this several times already and I never want to open it again. It comes off on everything and my lips didn't feel that soft or anything after wearing it. I have mixed feelings about this. I wish I knew the expiration (I'm assuming it isn't going to save until xmas when I'll REALLY enjoy it i.e. chapped lips and chocolate/orange cravings because it is all natural and they don't typically last without preservatives.)
Total
spent for the bag: $10
Total
bag is worth: $72.97
Total
saved: $62.97
Wow! This is.... the highest valued bag I've received from Ipsy to date. I do question the prices a little bit but still (I usually do for most bags lol I'm not someone who has the kind of money to spend on high end). I know this tinted lip balm (which I would NEVER use on your cheeks regardless of claims. All that OIL!) for $22?? I feel like this looks like someone I could mix and put in a tin myself. Print the label out and sell. The eye primer as well doesn't look as professional for the expensive price as the other items do. I wouldn't doubt for a second that I have $15 worth of blush in that Hikari container! It looks legit. The primer and this balm both look a little less. That eyeshadow is for SURE my favorite item in this bag and also happens to be the least expensive at $3 whole dollars. Ha ha.
MARCH IPSY BAG REVIEW
Coolway glow finishing oil treatment sample size
I'm in love with this stuff. It makes my hair feel soft, doesn't make it oily faster, and has a great smell. I've almost used up my whole sample. However I have a backup of hair oils that I haven't used and this is expensive full size at a $30 for 3oz. So I won't be repurchasing unless I run out and don't find a better cheaper version.
Purlisse gentle makeup remover sample size
I didn't end up liking this product much. Regardless of the claim that it is gentle and soy... it burned my eyes (didn't use it to remove mascara!) just being near them. It was a little too thick, didn't do that great of job, and my face didn't feel cleaner after using it.
Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in "fifty shades"
This is one of my only loose eyeshadows and I'm not a fan! This is a beautiful color but I hate reaching for it. I will keep it because I don't have a color like this in my eyeshadows yet but it is so messy, I hate it.
Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil
Surprise! I actually LOVE this product. It is the highlight I reach for first. It is easy to apply and I just use my finger to blend it out. It isn't too pink for my skin tone and adds the perfect amount of shine without looking like a Twilight vampire. That will teach me to complain about getting highlighters!
NYX Butter lipstick in "Pops"
My favorite item in this bag by far. I love lipsticks as you know and you almost can't LOSE by sending one to me. I love the formula of the butter lipsticks. They feel like a longer lasting VERY pigmented tinted lip balm almost. Very hydrating. I reached for this constantly as something quick to put on and not clash with a outfit!
Thank you so much for following along.
