Loving makeup and wanting to try new products can get expensive! So, last year, I decided to sign up for Ipsy. Ipsy is a $10 US / month (+shipping) subscription service that sends you a glam bag (small custom designed makeup bag) with 5 deluxe samples or full sized products every month, selected specially for you based on preferences you select in their survey.
It’s the perfect way to try new products without the breaking the bank. Plus, you get the excitement from the anticipation of receiving a shiny pink package in your mailbox each month.
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Here’s what I got this month:
The Bag
Product Description: Illustrated by Ipsy founder Michelle Phan to inspire the beautiful dreamer in all of us.
My Review: This bag is GORGEOUS! I love the size, colours, and image. It’s one of my favourite bags that I have received so far.
tarte cosmetics deluxe LipSurgence™ lip crème in wonder
Product Description: This perfectly pretty poppy shade is infused with their famous maracuja oil for a standout softening and creamy feel. Easy-glide pencil tip makes applying just the right amount simple. Jojoba seed oil, shea butter and vitamin E moisturize throughout the day, keeping lips looking youthful.
My Review: I love this product! The colour is a muted strawberry red (ie. a wearable everyday red) and smells a little minty. It’s smooth, silky and the finish is a cross between a matte and creme. The pointed tip also makes it a dream to apply. I’m definitely going to be checking out the other colours soon! <3 <3 <3
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111SKIN Bio Cellulose Facial Treatment Mask
Product Description: It feels like a second skin—adhering more closely than any mask we’ve ever tried to lock in moisture better. 500x finer fibers than tissue masks, which helps the ingredients penetrate deeper. Arbutin, a molecule that prevents the formation of melanin, brightens skin tone. Centella Asiatica extract increases circulation and stimulates collagen production.
My Review: Let me start off by saying that I’m not the biggest fan of sheet masks – primarily because I don’t like the feeling of them on my face. I laughed at the product description “it feels like a second skin” because it literally feels like you are putting a second layer of skin on your face because of it’s texture (I know that sounds gross…but it’s true!). On a positive note, I will say that it did mold nicely to my face and once I removed the mask, my face did feel softer, more moisturized, and didn’t leave my face feeling sticky, like many other sheet masks. If you like sheet masks and have some money to spend, it is a very nice product.
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NEUMA neuStyling smoothing crème®
Product Description: The smoothest operator of them all. A unique blend of fruit and botanical extracts fight frizz and flyaways while protecting hair from heat.
- Cut the stress, too. Phyto UV Shield™ prevents environmental damage.
- Add some conditioning action—thanks to apricot kern oil and green tea.
- No fade here. Phyto Colour Complex™ keeps color looking fresh.
My Review: I quite like this product! The formula is light (a combination between a gel and a cream), non-greasy, and smells similar to Aveda products (I couldn’t pin point the exact scent). I noticed that my hair was softer, more manageable, had less fly-aways….and my natural waves looks more curly then usual. Definitely a product that I would consider purchasing (once I get through all my other hair creams, of course).
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Ciaté London Paint Pot in Dangerous Affair
Product Description: This cult-fave high-shine nail polish is fit for a queen. It adds volume to your nail beds and the tapered precision brush allows for easy and more controlled application.
My Review: To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I got this products after seeing that other Ipsy subscribers got it in a beautiful lilac shade (grass is always greener…right?). The colour I received is a darker red…it reminds me of the colour of blood (I’m sorry for being so gross again, but that’s the first thing I thought of when I saw it).
That being said, it is great quality product – it was thick and opaque after two coats and lasted 4-5 days on my toes without chipping which is pretty decent. My only teeny tiny negative is that the brush is a little wider then I like so it was more difficult to apply with precision. Overall, great product…would I buy it/other colours? 50/50 – it’s a good quality product but there are others that I prefer because of the brush (like OPI).
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Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics Neapolitan Palette
Product Description: 3 perfectly coordinated and shimmery fall shades that take the guesswork out of choosing which colors go together. Formulated with Gardenia Flower extract, which helps them last 8 hours. No phthalates, fragrance or parabens.
My Review: These colours are beautiful and would look lovely on all eye colours! I would describe the 3 shades as pearly champagne shimmer, pinky rose gold shimmer, and medium-dark cool toned brown light-shimmer. Unfortunately, they aren’t as opaque as I like but they are build-able (as you can see on my hand swatches). I am very happy that I received this mini palette but wouldn’t repurchase it as there are other brands with better colour payoff, based on this sample.
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What did you get in your Ipsy bag? I’d love to hear about your faves!
(For full disclosure, please note that a couple of the links are shopstyle affiliate links. There are many retailers I could have linked for info on the same products, so I figured why not link ones that reward me for selecting them so I can buy more products to review for you! That being said, I want to re-assume my readers that I’m 100% genuine & honest in my reviews and I did purchase this subscription with my own money.)
