Unboxing! Ipsy November 2015: Beauty Blast!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products. 

Ipsy November 2015: Beauty Blast

Unboxing and Review!:

This is another great month from Ipsy for me! I really feel like they're on the upswing for me. Let's hop right in and make a look!

I just want to point out I am absolutely IN LOVE with this galaxy bag. It's absolutely adorable!

The Haul!

1. Inspr Beauty Angle Liner Brush:

Full Sized! Listed at $10.00

Woo! Not only starting out with a full sized item- but an awesome tool to try out. I've never heard of Inspr. So this definitely interests me and I'm ready to test it out!

2. Figs & Rouge Mattifying Emulsion & Pore Refiner:

Sample sized at 15 ml (Approx. $18.00). Full size found for 30 ml for $37.20

Oooooh I love trying out new primers. Not only that, this is a half sized, deluxe sample worth close to $20. I really liked another Figs & Rouge product (hand lotion) that I received in an Ipsy October 2014. So, I'm excited to try this out. It smells amazing and swatched super light. Total win!

3. Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara in Jet Black:

Sample sized at .14 fl. oz. (Approx. $7.00). Full size listed at .38 oz for $20.00

This was kind of the only loss for me. Although I like Smashbox- I'm not a huge fan of this mascara and I have WAY too many mascaras right now. But, I'll probably put it away to save for later.

4. Model Co. Highlighting Trio in Champagne, Peach Bellini, and Bronze:

Full Size! Listed at 3 x 1.2 g for $22.00

WOOOOOO! You all know that highlighters for my thing for 2015! And I am absolutely in love with the fact that not only is this a full sized product- but it's also a highlighter! The colors are super light and interesting. As you can see from the picture- I've already dug in. Yay!

5. Tre'stique Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Natucket Nude: 

Sample Sized at .7 g (Approx. $10.00 based on the cost of the 3 for $32.00 mini trio bundle on Tre'stique.com).

Although I'm totally over Tre'stique- they're getting way to invasive to Ipsy- I do actually like this nude color. It isn't terrible. So, although I wasn't crazy excited about it, I do like the product and will most likely use it. I'll consider it a win!

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $67.00

 Box Score: 10/10

Final Thoughts: With the exception of personally not caring for the Smashbox mascara- which I'm sure others generally like- this bag is a TOTAL win for me. From the galaxy print bag to actually really liking the Tre'stique lip crayon, I will actually probably use everything in this bag. Perfect!!

 

What did you think of the November Beauty Blast Ipsy Glambag? What did you get?

My Ipsy October 2015: Alter Ego Youtube Unboxing is Live!

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Unboxing! Ipsy October 2015: Alter Ego!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products. 

Ipsy October 2015: Alter Ego

Unboxing and Review!:

As opposed to last month's 100% useless Ipsy bag, I am actually pretty pleased with Alter Ego. The only real complaint I have is that although I get the idea of having a two sided bag for Alter Ego, I really don't like the black pleather side of it.

Let's have a look!:

The Haul!

1. Aurora Gel Effects Nail Polish in Inky Dinky:

Full Sized! Listed at 12 ml for $12.00

Awesome! Starting out with a full sized product. Though this seems a lot darker than it is advertised at and I expected- I'll give it a shot!

2. theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Committed:

Sample Sized at 1.2 ml (Approx. $3.10). Full sized listed at 6.5 ml for $17.00

This is cute little lipstick and a pretty decent color. I'm excited to try it out!

3. Beauty Without Cruelty Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion:

Sample Sized at 2 fl oz. (Approx. $1.50). Full size listed a6 16 fl oz. for $11.95

As opposed to my 50 cent hand lotion for ants from Birchbox this month, this is quite a nice, large sample. It's also completely cruelty free and vegan. I also really like how the Beauty Without Cruely website has suggestions on what type of essential oils and how much to add to the lotion to scent it. Awesome!

4. Emite Make Up Professional Slant Tweezers:

Full Sized! Listed at $25.00!!

Holy crap! $25 tweezers?? Although they're super cute and pink, I have a wonderful set of tweezers that I really love. It's a painful decision on whether I am keeping them or not. But, totally a win!

5. Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum:

Sample Sized at 14 ml (Approx. $16.80). Full size listed at 20 ml for 23.99

Winter is coming... and I'm stocking up on serums. I am super excited to try this as well! Woo!!

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $58.00

 Box Score: 10/10

Final Thoughts: Alter Ego totally makes up for last month's Ipsy- which I totally consider to be the worst Ipsy I've ever received. In contrast, this bag is one of the best! Not only does it include a nice selection of products that I will actually use- there are a couple full sized and higher end samples in there and it has a great value. Nice job winning me back Ipsy!

 

What did you think of the October Alter Ego Ipsy Glambag?

My Ipsy September 2015: Face Fashion Youtube Unboxing Is Live!

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Unboxing! Ipsy September 2015: Face Fashion!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products.

Ipsy September 2015: Face Fashion

Unboxing and Review!

After being an Ipsy subscriber for almost 3 years- I can honestly say that Face Fashion is by far the worst Ipsy bag I've ever received. What a disappointment!

Let's Take A Look:

The Haul!

1. The Bag:

Let me be the first to point out that I was incredibly excited when I saw the original Ipsy video sneak peek with the gold theme. My wedding dress is gold and I was really hoping for a complimentary bag. This bronze plastic suede-esque bag is such a personal flop for me. I never really comment too much on the actual Ipsy bag itself. But this is truly awful.

2. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream:

Sample Sized at 1 oz (Approx. $6.00). Full Size listed starting at 2 oz for $12.00

 

Honestly, this is probably the best item I received from Ipsy this month. And, it's just straight up boring.

 

 

 

3. Ipsy + NYX Eyeshadow Trio:

Full Sized! Other NYX eyeshadow trios listed for $6.00 originally. On clearance for $3.00

 

 Holy Shit. It's literally the worst of the worst. Over exposure of NYX via Ipsy. And, infamously awful neutral shadows Ipsy has forced down our throats. So much ugh in such a small package.

4. Garnier Fructis Style Sleek and Shine Sleek Primer:

Full Sized! Listed at 5.1 oz for $4.29

I'm sorry- but this is just insulting. I know Ipsy runs the gamut between high end and drug store products. But fucking Garnier Fructis?! Are you kidding me??? Is this for really Ipsy?? What a waste of an item.

5. Elizabeth Mott Queen of the Fill Tinted Brow Gel in Light Medium:

Full Sized! Listed at 4 g for $20.00

Honestly, I'm not going to use this. I just don't have enough brows. At least they got the shade right...

6. J. Cat Beauty #MOTD Waterproof Slide on Pencil for Eyes in Bronze:

Full Sized! Listed at 1.4 g for $2.49

I do not have a lower opinion of any other company that I do J. Cat Beauty. They produce absolutely complete crap products and have invaded Ipsy like flesh eating locusts. They named a "flesh" colored lip stain The Fappening. And magically changed it once it was called out in public. I wanted to give this liner a chance. But, it just kind of disintegrated on me when I tried to swatch it. This is going straight in the trash. I could go the rest of my life without seeing another J. Cat Beauty product and I wouldn't miss it for a second.

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $35.00

 Box Score: 0/10

Final Thoughts: For a bag jam packed with full sized items- I couldn't be more disappointed. There is literally not a single product I could want or use from September's Ipsy. This is the first time I actually have considered a bag to be a waste of money. Seriously- Garnier Fructis, NYX, and J. Cat Beauty? What a waste.

 

What did you think of the September 2015 Ipsy Glambag?

My Ipsy August 2015: Prep School! Youtube Unboxing Is Live!

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Unboxing! Ipsy August 2015: Prep School!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products.

Ipsy August 2015: Prep School

Unboxing and Review!

I was REALLY excited for my Glambag this month! Let's hop right in!

The Haul!

1. La Fresh Group Good Night. Night Cream:

Sample Sized at 15 g, Approx. $12.00. Full Sized Listed at 50 g for $40.00

Wow! A $12 sample? That's kind of awesome. I did get the La Fresh Group Day Cream in my January Glambag and I ended up really liking it! Also I feel like La Fresh Group does foil packets right with the cool little twist off cap at the top. This is a win!

2. Skone Cosmetics Luxe Doubler Eye & Lip Pencil in Wine:

Full Sized! Listed at 4.6 g for $15.00.

This is the only item this month that I'm not too keen on. I really love the concept of this doubler. However, this really isn't my color. Too bad :(

3. Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Blow Dry Spray:

Sample Sized at 1 oz, Approx. $3.50. Full Sized Listed at 5.1 oz for $18.00 

So, I don't usually use products like this. But, this smells AMAZING!! I am excited to try it out!

4. Noyah Natural Lipstick in Desert Rose:

Sample Sized at 1.4 g, Approx. $5.60. Full Sized Listed at 4.5 g for $18.00

OH MY GOD! I LOVE THIS! This lipstick is absolutely gorgeous and amazing. This is easily one of my favorite things I've ever gotten from Ipsy. Even though the sample is really tiny- it's super cute and there's actually a lot of product in there. I just hope I don't lose it!

5. Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted:

Full Sized! Listed at 15 ml for $15.00

I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY I got this! More than any of the other items, I was hoping to get this one the most in my Glambag. The color is gorgeous! And, if I like the formula- I think this just may be my wedding nail color!! WOOO!

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $50.00!!!

 Box Score: 10/10

Final Thoughts: WOO!!! A $50 value Glambag. I'm going to say this is my favorite Glambag ever. It's kind of just perfect for me all around! I am in love with so many of these items and I'm seriously impressed! WOW! 

 

What did you think of the August 2015 Ipsy Glambag?

My Ipsy July 2015: Summer Lovin' Youtube Unboxing is Live!

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Unboxing! Ipsy July 2015: Summer Lovin'!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products.

Ipsy July 2015: Summer Lovin'

Unboxing and Review!

 Ipsy had been on the upswing for me the past couple months. I was really impressed with their customer service last month when they replaced a whole bag for me. That totally makes this month seem so not up to par.

Let's take a look:

The bag is super cute!

The Haul!

1. Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser:

Sample Sized at 25 ml, Approx. $2.50. Full Sized Listed at 200 ml for $20.00

So, this is an interesting start. I'm actually excited to give this a try. It has a nice light scent and I can always use another cleanser. Ok!

2. Be A Bombshell Lip Balm in Ruby:

Full Sized? Listed at $14.00

Ugh. BAB comes back around to rear it's ugly head. I hate the color. And I really don't like the company. And is this a full sized? Or a sample? Who knows because BAB doesn't have ANY information on their site. Obnoxious. 

3.  Tarte Deluxe Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer:

Sample Sized at .11 oz., Approx. $10.00. Full sized listed at .32 oz. for $30.00 

So, I'm glad to see a higher end product like Tarte in my Ipsy. I just really never use bronzer. I have to sleep on this to see if I'll actually use it. Still cool to get though.

4. Ofra Eyeshadow & Highlighter in Bliss:

I think this is a full sized item? Listed at $15.00 on the Ofra website  

OK. WTF is this packaging? Mine came all dusty and gross. It appears to be a full sized, $15.00 item as per the information I can get from the Ipsy website. But, it's totally in CRAP packaging. That's so cheap feeling. This does NOT turn me on to Ofra at all. It just so odd. I don't like it. Not one bit. To address the actual product. This is yet another boring ass eyeshadow Ipsy has sent out. I'll give it a shot as a highlighter. But, I have so many others that I'm in love with right now. Meh

5.  Jorel Parker Classico Perfume Rollerball:

Rollerball Sized is 8.8 ml, listed at $21.00 online 

YOU CAN'T FOOL ME HARVEY PRINCE. NOPE. Are you feeling the backlash from irate customers from Birchbox that you created a whole new name for yourself??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH. Please let me escape your clutches. I've had enough. 

That being said, the perfume does have a nice scent and it's a nice sized product. I just don't need perfume- like at all. Just... Crap... Please no more!

 The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $60.00???

 Box Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts:  Although the value is there, I can really only use like 2 of the products and maybe the tarte. That being said. My god Harvey Prince. MY GOD. And the Ofra packaging grossed me out.

What did you think of Ipsy's July Glam Bag?

 

Unboxing! Ipsy June 2015: Swim into Beauty!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products.

Ipsy June 2015: Swim Into Beauty

Unboxing and Review!

So, I wasn't crazy excited about my June Ipsy Bag. However, I have been holding out on posting my review because of a HUGE issue I had with my bag this month. First, I'm not a terrible complainer about the smells of Ipsy's actual make up bags. I know they're cheap and mass produced and will sometimes smell chemically or plasticy. However, this month when I received my bag the envelope looked like it had been open and resealed.

 

Upon opening the bag, my room was completely overwhelmed with a STRONG odor of a combination of rotting fish and paint thinner. It was truly awful. I took out all the items and set them aside separately from each other for a number of days (maybe 3 or 4- I don't remember). And everything still stank!

 

I definitely didn't want to use any of these products that stunk but I also didn't see anyone complaining on any forums that their bag had an overwhelming smell. I figured something may have gotten into the envelope and contaminated everything during shipping. 

 

So, I contacted Ipsycare. May I mention- early on a Sunday morning. They got back to me in MINUTES and were sending me out a new bag. Yay! I am assuming I am going to get the same items. So, here's what I got:

 

 

I think the bag is an okay design. But, I probably won't use it much.

 

The Haul!

1. J Cat Beauty Liptitude Hydrating Lip Stain in Blow Your Mind:

Full Size! Listed at $5.99 for .42 oz.

 

So, I actually did try this and I was really disappointed that it looked completely awful on me. Think lady in the Blackhole Sun video. So, I was kind of disappointed that not only have I used it so I can't trade or sell it. It's also so minty fresh I wish it looked nice! Bummer.

 

 

2.  Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer:

Sample Sized at .25 fl oz (Approx. $9.00). Full Sized listed at 1 fl oz for $36.00

 

I'm a little irritated that I just cashed in my Ipsy points for a different Smashbox primer. But, I will totally use this. And I definitely prefer this to the Too Faced Melted that was the other option. Ok!

 

 

3. BeFine Cucumber Facial Mask:

Sample Sized at 1 oz. (Approx. $6.25). Full Size listed at 4 oz for $25.00

 

OMG. I have used this mask before and absolutely LOVE it. I cannot wait to use it once I get my replacement bag!

 

 

4. Aurora Intensive Eyeliner Pen in Blackberry:

 Full Sized! Listed at 1 ml for $7.99

 

I think this is kind of cool. It's like an eye marker. Interesting. 

 

 

5. Tre'stique Mini Shadow Crayon in Kona Coffee:

 Sample Sized at .2 oz (Approx $5??) Full Size is not listed anywhere

 

This was the one item I didn't really like off the bat. The color does absolutely nothing for me. Bah!

 

 

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $35.00

 Box Score: 8/10

Final Thoughts: I really feel like Ipsy is back on the upswing for me now. And, I can't express how amazed I was at the awesome customer service that I received with my bag. Good job Ipsy!