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

BoxyCharm Limited: Skincare Box 2019

I found out about BoxyCharm's Limited Edition Skincare Box from this Facebook group I'm on for makeup junkies (we buy and sell). I really do have a problem! hehe. In April for or $50 you received 8 FULL SIZED skincare products. Besides makeup, skincare is my second love. I jumped on the offer for this box. YAAASSSSS SKINCASE. I loved everything except for 1 product, which is pretty damn impressive. 

Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Sheet Mask Duo Set - This mask set is truly one of a kind! Made of hydro gel and watermelon rind. It comes in 2 pieces to apply to your face. They won Blink Beauty's Indie Award for Best Sheet Face Mask and I must say it's well deserved. Retail for $8 each

Farsali's Jelly Beam in Glow Up - JELLY BEAM! I didn't expect a illuminator to be in my skincare box, but I'm thrilled. It truly jiggles like jelly; so much that it almost plopped out of the container when I opened it. Glow Up is a gel like highlighter that dries on like powder. This can be mixed in with your foundation or applied before. I've even thrown it on after my moisturizer - then gone to work. Jelly Beam comes in 3 shades, Retails for $40

Caudalie Grape Water - When I first saw this in my box I thought it was similar to the Evian hydrate spray, that you use to cool you face down. But this is pretty neat. It works the same way; spray on your face then it'll evaporate into your skin. It truly did hydrate my face, but I didn't notice a difference for uneven skin. Retails for $10

Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel - First time I used this in the shower, I didn't think it was working. But reading instructions is helpful - it's important to wash your face, then pat dry and you can then apply the gel. My face was still  tad wet in the shower, so I couldn't see all the impurities peeling away on my skin like it claims. But examining my face afterward...boy could I tell the difference. My pores were 90% cleaned out! My skin was pretty red since I had come from LA Tan. I probably shouldn't have applied a scrub. OH WELL! Retails for $28

Kopari's Coconut Cleansing Oil - I was a little disappointed receiving this product. Wasn't it the equivalent to using coconut oil? Only more expensive? Being the last item to test out I found it QUITE effective. I had swatched a few lip and eye products on my hand, then sprayed Kopari over it. Taking a tissue I wiped it over my hand and it ALL came off. For reals? For reals! When I was low on funds over the years I would turn to coconut oil as a makeup remover, but the problem is that is makes my face greasy and it clogs your pores. I prefer makeup remover wipes, but I will be keeping this as a backup for sure. Retails for $32

Cosmedix Jade Roller - My second facial roller after the Professional Ice Roller (although I wanted this one and heard of it first) I was mega stoked to get this in my skincare box. It helps your skin boost circulation, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce the appearance of puffiness while providing some what like massage. Now, I need to be better at using both my rollers on a daily basis to get the results they claim. Even if it doesn't work like it says, I do enjoy the feeling it offers. Retails for $32

GlamGlow SuperSerum - I've really hopped on the GlamGlow train. I was worried I would get the  cleanser but I received the serum instead - YAS. I'll be honest; I've never heard of this Super 6 Acid Blend. To break it down, they use activated charcoal and the Super Six Acid Blend to help cell renewal, plump your skin and give you a glowing complexion. Retails for $65

Elemis' Superfood Night Cream - This night cream is a prebiotic, omega rich cream with super grain complex. It basically feeds into your dry skin. It doesn't take much to apply and doesn't feel thick or heavy, which is odd for a night cream. It has a unique scent of a plant based product. When I wake in the mornings I can tell the difference in my face; my skin is hydrated and plump. Retails for $55