Ipsy Glam Bag Plus July 2019 - Review/Photos

Another month of ipsy’s Glam Bag Plus is here and it’s a success. Nobody bats and a... (whatever a good number is for this baseball metaphor is 😆. But I’ve been quite impressed with the quality of products and brands that have been sent. For July there was one item that I really could do without and did not offer what is described. See below!

Benefit Gogo Tint - when I opened the packaging of this product, I was thrown. It completely appears to be a bottle of nail polish from the outside to the inside brush. Even when I applied it to my lips it was like taking nail polish and painting my lips. This tint which is for your lips and also cheeks - and we know I don’t need it on my cheeks. GoGo does make your lips look luscious and juicy. The color is slightly buildable and last for hours. However, the brush makes it a tad difficult to get to color your lips. Retails for $30

Touch in Sol Waterful Glow Cream - I wasn’t a fan of the first Touch in Sol product I received but this is a Glow Cream is thick and light yet extremely moisturizing. The hydrolyzed collagen helps restore plumpness and firmness with a lovely lilac tint. I'm so used to all my cream being white or clear, having this purple tinted makes me gleeful. Retails for $34

Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara in Brynn - I use my Thrive eye brightener from FFF constantly and was curious about the mascara in this month's box. After checking out Thrive's website, they say" Instantly create the look of lash extensions with this groundbreaking mascara powered by technology that won't clump, flake, or smear." What I found after testing is that its a very good mascara, but nowhere near falsie level...sorry! But I am not giving up on the company yet. Retails for $24

Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette in Bronze Sands - Huda's 3D highlighter palette comes in 2 textures: 1 cream/liquid and 3 dry pearl shimmery shades. Barbados - is a creamy, rich formula that is pure gold. My curiosity was piked when I read 3D Highlighters, and although I don't see 3D in the shades - they're quite gorgeous. They sell 5 different palettes and I wish I received the Summer Soltice; those purple/pink shades are fire. Retails for $45

Pixi by Petra Glow Mist - This mist is made from 13 essential oils for a dewy glow and setting your makeup. I've had a few lip products from Pixi, all of which I've adored. First impression: it's a glowless mist. Disappointment. Retails for $20

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 November 2018

November's Glambag is uber cute. A rich, deep electric blue with pattern black hearts. Definitely my kind of style! This month has some winners and losers....

Juice Beauty's Illuminating Primer - this is a versatile product. Not only with its glow you can wear alone, or how it was created - as a face primer. Retails for $36

ORIBE HAIR CARE's Dry Texturizing Spray -  when I opened this Glambag and saw Oribe's Texture Spray, I was stoked. But it was a disaster! It's not a dry shampoo, although it is similar. When I spray on my roots and dried to brush my hair out, all these white flaking specs showed up on my head. It looked as if I had lice all over. FAIL, TO THE EXTREME. Retails for $30

THEBALM COSMETICS' Nude Beach Eyeshadow in Brave - soft eyeshadow that can be used wet or dry. I dislike the color, due to so many eyeshadows coming in that dull shade. Retails for $8

PIXI BY PETRA's LipLift Max in Honey Sheen - claim to plump your lips - it DOES NOT. But this gloss is a pretty peach sheen with shimmers. Retails for $14

MAC's Strobe Light in Pinklite - Originally this item didn't come in my bag and when my roommate offered to trade...I jumped on that quickly. This creams helps brighten your skin with a luminating, iridescent glow. GORG. Retails for $34

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 September 2016

 

ToGoSpa's Eyes by ToGoSpa in Green Tea EYES - reduces redness and pores, while hydrates, de-puffs and helps with dark circles. This is a go! Retails for: $10

 

Pixi by Petra's Mattelustre Lipstick in Rose Naturelle - Ugh natural lipstick...BORING. PASS! Retails for: $12 (full size)

 

Briogeo's Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask - restores and hydrates your hair. Retails for: $36 (full size)

 

IT Cosmetics' Superhero Mascara in Super Black - this brand seems to be popping up a lot lately, right? the mascara clumped my lashes together, I'll keep it as a backup when I have nothing else to use. Superhero? Ummm...NO.  Retails for: $24 (full size)

 

BelláPierre Cosmetics' Mineral Blush in Autumn Glow - this brand is new to me and this creamy and luminous bronzer I found quite pretty. Retails for: $15