Ipsy Glam Bag July 2019

I have been debating whether or not to cancel ipsy. It’s my only subscription with the small size products. And truth be told I haven’t been loving the items they been sending. Maybe 2 to 3 are winners a month. I just love those bags and collecting them. I think it’s a obsession?

Red Earth Brighten Concentrate Oil - of the few face oils that have been sent this season, red earth has the most alluring scents. It may be the Kakadu Plum that helps this elixir leave your skin rejuvenated and baby 👶 soft. Retails for $45

Trust Fund Beauty in Where’s My Money - is an opaque pink lilac shade that makes your skin look tanner. Approved! A full NOTD post will be featured later. Retails for $15

Wet n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in Crown of My Canopy- at first when I open the bag and saw there was a wet and wild product my stomach dropped. What was this doing in my ipsy? But I gave it a chance; I swatched it and the color pay off wasn't great. I'd call it a baked bronzer cause this is so not a highlighter. Retails for $5.50

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Babe Alert - I’m definitely happy to not get another lipgloss although the shade is like so many others that I get in these subscription boxes. Smashbox's wand is pretty fantastic at making it easy to apply like you had a lip liner. The color dries quickly into matte and doesn’t dry out your lips badly. I would definitely check out this product in other shades. Retails for $24

South Seas 🌊 Skincare Mother of Pearl Illuminator - this illuminator dries fast and moisturizes without making you feel greasy, which is a hard feat. Honestly, I’m quite impressed and want a giant bottle. This product is the surprise of the glam bag; I really thought it was going to be another crappy primer that caused me to break out. But what a great summer product! Retails for $24

Ipsy Glam Bag June

The theme for June is so retro that it blows my mind! When I first looked at the bag I was appalled by the ugly brown bag I was sent. I didn’t even realize that it was Tetris themed. Sadly there was a set of multicolored ones and I got stuck with the brown one. You know that's my UGH...YUCK color. I even added on a set of Tetris brushes. They offered a whole set for Tetris eyeshadow palette’s, brushes, lipstick, etc. just for around $50. (But I didn't buy - it was alluring).

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hyaluronic Hydrating Primer - I've gotten a few products from this company and I wish they stop sending them. I always review them negatively. My main issue besides the fact that my skin is always breaking out is that they are: greasy and it the consistency is of the products watery. Retails for $28

TETRIS X IPSY Tapered Blending Brush - This Limited Edition brush is in celebration of Tetris' 35th anniversary. Retails SOLD OUT

Purlisse Watermelon Energizing Marshmallow Peel Off Mask 😷- I am slowly been getting into this brand which before Ipsy I knew nothing about. But they have some fantastic, quality products. This gel peel off mask, which pictured doesn’t even begin to show the shimmery glitter ✨. A nifty fact I learned about this line was created by former Power Rangers actress Jennifer Yen aka villain. Retails $24

NEOGEN CODE9 Black Volume Cream - this gel moisturizer refreshes your skin with its 119 natural ingredients. They state it leaves the skin feeling hydrated for over 24 hours, but I found the gel sticky on my skin - not absorbingly. Retails for $34

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumizing Eyebrow Gel in Warm Golden Blonde - when I first opened up the box for this brow product I had a lot of doubts. But after I applied it and gave it a couple minutes to look at it it’s actually RetroUrbanRainbow approved despite the color which is too light 💡. The tapered brush is made with tiny microfibers that mimic your brow hairs so it looks real. The brow gel fills in where you have space and helps shape your brows and add definition. Retails for $24

Ipsy Glambag - May 2019

For May's Glambag, I'm more obsessed with the bag than the products! Are you looking? It's a glitterbomb of fantasticness spring colors. As for the items inside...not super impressed this month. FLOP. The lighting made the shots not so hot 😫

MAC's Prep + Prime Natural Radiance in Radiant Yellow - When I tested it on my hand, I didn't even notice a difference between the bare parts of my skin. I had no glow nor radiance as advertised. And this is MAC! It's hard to get disappointed from them. FAIL. Retails for $42

IBY BEAUTY's Radiant Glow Highlighter in 24k Magic - This highlighter is shimmery and buttery, so you can build it up for a beautiful glow. Retails for $14

HOLA NEON's Matte Liquid Lipstick in FOMO - When I picked this product of the bag and felt the sharp edges, I rolled my eyes thinking "not another terrible lip product packaging!" But if you ignore the case, everything else is impressive. The color payout is strong and vibrant with a clear red/berry. It dries almost instantly for a clean classy look. Retails for $17

PIXI by Petra's H20 Skindrink - lightweight, skin quenching gel that moisturizes your skin. My face felt a tad oily/greasy, I just wanted to wash it off. It claims the glycerin helps bind moisture into your skin...but my skin wasn't feeling this product. Retails for $22

Naked Cosmetics' Loose Pigment in Painted Canyon #6 - Unfortunately, my photography cannot capture the true color and essence of this product. I did find Naked Cometics' pigments hard to grab how beautiful and delicate it's colors are. #6 is metallic burgundy with flecks on iridescence. Retails for $15

 

Ipsy Glambag February 2019

 

 KISSES! to the Ipsy's Glambag February 2019. A very girly bag, extremely faint pink/borderline white clutch with hot pink lip kisses on them. It was a very pink and red themed month. Not very original...just saying...But I do find the bag cute! :)

KNC BEAUTY's Star Eye Mask - I hate my dark circle and once a week use some sort of eye masks. These are the most wickedest I've ever gotten! I'm OBSESSED! Shooting stars? Glitter? Excuse me, I'm swooning. Retails for $25 for pack of 5

F.A.R.A.H BRUSHES' Powder Brush 50F - brush is not pictured, somehow I misplaced since recieving last month. Sad panda! Retails for $14

LAQA & CO. Prickly Pear pH Gloss - long wearing and personalized to you...how? This item adjusts to your skin's PH balance levels - customizing your own shade. While this color is too subtle, I love the concept. Retails for $15

GLAMGLOW's Glowstarter Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow -  Glamglow is a new company to me in the last few months. Yeah, I'm kinda obsessed with them. GLOW. Retails for $49

INARA COSMOBEAUTY's Nail Polish in Pulse - who doesn't love a classic red...except when your sent a used bottle. Pictured below. FAIL. Retails for $8

 

 

Ipsy Glambag October 2018

 

 

For October, I was expecting a glambag more in the spirit of the season. Not gonna lie - it's UGLY. But inside are some FANTASTIC products.


SLMISSGLAM's L50 Lilac Sparkle Eye Blender - I'm obsessed with this brush! It's memorizing beauty...that is all. Retails for $10


GRACE & STELLA's BlackHead Removal Mask - cooling as it sits on your face, this mask pulls out the dirt and grime from your pores. Retails for $12


M.A.C.'s Little Lipglass in Love Child - MAC is one of my favorite brands since the beginning of time. While I prefer matte colors, shimmering Lipglass is not a product I don't like. Retails for $10


PIXI BY PETRA's Mesmerizing Mineral Duo in Plum Lace - the lighter shade makes a great highlighter dupe. Retails for $12

INC.REDIBLE's You Glow Girl Iridescent Jelly Highlighter in Cosmic Blur - this product is something I've never had in my possession and it's stunning. It's a iridescent jelly highlighter that can be packed on. Retails for $15

Ipsy Glambag June 2018

 

June had a couple of items to stand out in this bright and bold striped bag.


MAKE UP FOR EVER's Step 1 Skin Equalizer Hydrating Primer - lightweight primer that evens out your skin. Retails for $37

RAEKA's Turmeric Orange Peel Off Mask - made with turmeric, which I hoped would help with my rosacea. Retails for $29

FEEL's Pure Anywhere Balm in Rose - balm that claims can be used anywhere. It has a slight mint taste and faint rose tint. Retails for $15

PERIPERA's Tint Water in Cherry Juice - Tint Water is packaged in an adorable to-go box with the bottle inside. It's something new and unlike a product I've tried before Tint Water is light as air and has great staying power, color. Retails for $8

FIRMA BEAUTY's 102 Elite Blush Brush - Retails for $10

 

Ipsy Glambag April 2018

AURORA's 24H Lip Stain in Salmon - claims it lasts 24 hours, I didn't test it that long - only 16 hours and color me impressed! I love how easy it applies to the curve of your lips. Retails for $10

HEMPZ's Herbal Lip Balm - healing, hydrating balm is a tad thick (like lipgloss) but with 100% pure hemp seed oil that'll help to moisturize dry, chapped lips. Retails for $9

PURIFECT BY SYMPHONY BEAUTY's Micellar Cleansing Water in Coconut - made from H2O, but it contains microscopic molecules called micelles that act as magnets and attach to dirt, grime, and other icky stuff lingering on your skin. Not something I would normally buy, but an interesting find. Retails for $7

OFRA COSMETICS' Blush in Chameleon - A pressed powder blush that is a rosy-pink color. Its velvety-soft, easy to blend, and build able. Retails for $15

VASANTI COSMETICS' Concealer Buffer Brush - Retails for $6

Ipsy Glambag March 2018

March's Glambag was a creative one. If your only looking at the bag, it's a black and white bag - but inside it came with 2 markers. It's coloring time! I imagine they would wash out and you can start over. It's a stellar idea to change things up. 

NIP+FAB's Glycolic Scrub Fix - it refines, restores, and brightens your skin each time you use it. This scrub was a pleasant surprise for my pores, it really cleans them out! Retails for $10

TARTE COSMETICS' Sex Kitten Eyeliner - creamy, jet black waterproof eye liner great for lower lids too. Retails for $20

WINKY LUX's Powdered Lights in Charm - holographic highlighter that you can't help fall in love with. Retails for $18

Doucce Freematic Eyeshadow Mono in Lola - vibrant purple that claims no creases. Retails for $15

GOLDFADEN MD's Facial Detox Mask - this detoxing purifying mask pulls out dirt and debris from way deep down, making your skin look glowy and brand new. My pores in the last year have been nothing but trouble but this mask is my goddess-send. MUSTHAVE. Retails for $65