♥ November Ipsy Unboxing + October Review ♥

November Ipsy Unboxing + October 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

There is a wide variety of options for Ipsy bags. You take a quiz when you first sign up (this can be retaken as many times as you like). This effects what is in your bag each month. 

Each time you get a bag you have the option of reviewing the items you received. I've found that this is the best way to effect what you get in your bag each month. The more reviews you complete the more likely you are to like your bags. 

1. Jelly Pong Pong Liquid Gossamer - Full Size - 0.27 fl oz - $22.95

Lovely color! The smell of this stuff is amazing.. a sweet (not sickly) fruity smell. I can't really smell it while putting it on. I can only smell it if I sniff the tube... which I do. Every. Time. Ha ha. Yum! Plus, look at this impressive list! My skin must LOVE this stuff.

• 48% Water-Based 
• 78% Natural 
• No Mineral Oils 
• No Phthalates 
• No Parabens 
• No Animal By-Products 
• Hypoallergenic 
• Non-comedogenic

2. Novex Haircare Brazilian Keratin Deep Conditioning Treatment - Free Sample? - 3.5oz - $3.45

Ew. Ipsy.. really? This container SAYS "Free sample" on it. That feels like a cheap throw in. There is something really shady about this product all around. I'll let you know if I end up liking it in next months review. I can't imagine this will be something I reach for though considering. It makes me irritated just looking at it. A free sample?! I'm not paying them $10 a month for them to throw in a free sample. Unless it's a bonus.

3. Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara - Deluxe Size - 3ml - $7.33 (Full Size is 11.23ml for $22)

And Then.. you TotallyRedeemYourselves with this magical mascara. Ahhh. A smashbox mascara!? Lets be honest people... a 22 dollar highlight and a deluxe sample of smashbox mascara? TOSS the free sample if you want! Ha ha.

• 104% increase in lash volume
• 32% increase in lash length
• 34-degree increase in lash curl

4. tre'StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon - $10.67

I love these little tre'StiQue Minis... you can get any 3 (lip crayons, eyeshadow, or concealer minis) for $32. So you can get 3 mini lip crayons, 3 mini eyeshadow sticks.. etc. Or you can mix and match. I wish the actual product was pointed like the cap though. Round? Yikes.

Contains vitamin E and Monoi Tahiti Butter

5. INSPR Beauty Eye Shadow - Full Size (old container) 0.05oz - $13?

Beautiful product! I love that shiny. So, it looks as though this is the full size product but they have updated the packaging. The new packaging does look amazing. I put the full price but I'm sure the new packaging ups the price some. Not sure what they used to sell these for.

It says this can be applied wet or dry!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $57.40

Total saved: $47.40

Absolute win.. the smashbox mascara and the inspr shadows are my favorites. This space bag is also ADORABLE as well though.

OCTOBER REVIEW

Click here to see the unboxing

1. Hey Honey Come Clean Propolis & Minerals Facial Scrub 0.5oz/15ml - $5.47 (FullSize is 2.2oz $23)

 This is really nice, still wish it smelled like honey. They dropped the ball with that one. This was a little too harsh for my extremely sensitive skin though. I use it to exfoliate my feet inside. Which of course made me go through it real quick but.. it was really nice!

2. it cosmetics Hello Lashes Clinically Proven 5-in-1 Mascara 0.16fl oz $11.52 (Full Size is 0.33fl oz $24)

 I was super excited to get this mascara but it isn't one of my favorites. It was flaky and clumpy almost immediately. Glad to try it out without buying a full size though!

3. Aromachology Exotic & Spicy Perfume 1ml $1.40 (Full Size 50ml $70)

 Cute little sample. I don't wear perfume that much but this one surprisingly didn't bother my lungs that much. It did say it has a higher oil load than a normal perfume. So, I suppose that is way. It smells like a sweet floral to me.

4. Touch In Sol Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil in "Mink Wink" $??16.15 (Full size $19)

 I like this brow color a lot because it is easier to not go nuts with it. The spoolie on this is the SOFTEST I've ever used too. I go to it every time. Love it. I might keep that end after I run out.

5. The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in "charming" 0.04fl oz $3.10 (full size 0.219fl oz $17)

*sniffles* R.I.P. Balm liquid lipstick.. I miss you. I fell in love with this and I need to go out and buy the full size (17 dollars! ugh lol) I love it that much though. I loved everything about this. The color. The feel. It dried quickly, felt weightless, and didn't feel dry! (click her to find the before and after swatches of this)

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☻☻February Lip Monthly Unboxing + January Review☻☻

Lip Monthly is a monthly subscription box for LIP products (plus one non-lip item.) Every month, they will send out a new set of lip products. Sometimes the lip boxes have different colors but usually they are all the same brand.

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., Canada, and Internationally

1. Be a... Bombshell Lip Gloss "Hooked" $14

Below is a before and after with this product

I actually really like this color and the feel of this gloss. I still would consider it a sticky gloss but I have to admit it is the least sticky that I've had on my lips. I'll use it once out of the house and if I still like it I'll keep it but if not I'll be passing it along.

2. So Susan Lip Dome Plumping Lip Tint in "Black Currant" $12

 Below is a before and of this product on my lips

 I love this plumping lip tint. It has a nice tingle in it without the mint flavor. In fact it smells just like berries! I adore the scent and the feel of this soft tinted lip balm product. The shape is extremely difficult to work with getting in corners though! Dome = not great. When are they going to come out with a RAZOR sharp lip stick shape?

3. Cargo Cosmetics Eye Shadow Single "Babylon" $16

I'm not sure how much I'll be reaching for a blue color like this but I'm excited to add it to my collection! It is soft and has a nice metallic sheen to it when swatched. 

4. Jelly Pong Pong Supermodel Lip&Cheek Stain $16

Top: Coral and Dark Pink
Bottom: White and Red

Below is the teeny tiny brush that came with this quad.

These are swatches the first two are the bottom left to right. The second two are the top left to right.

Below is:
The Red

 The Coral

 The Pink

 The White

I really like the feel of these! I didn't try them on my cheeks because I'm not into creamy blushes. I think only the "red" at the top is flattering to my complexion. Sadly, I'll be passing this along to my cousin. They feel super smooth on the lips and from what I could tell while wearing each one they are staining. I had a bit of a time getting them off my hand after swatching too!

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $58

Total saved: $48

Let it be noted on here that the total on the card has the products as worth more but I used my totals straight from the companies websites. According to the card the bag total is $64.

Here is the video unboxing of this bag!

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