December 2016 Ipsy Review
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What is it: Every month Ipsy sends out a cute makeup bag of samples and full size items. you can review your bag for points that you can trade in for reward items. The rewards change often and the range between 100 points and 1000 points. You can get up to 95 points every month.
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So this month’s bag most importantly i loved the products but the bag, just no. I am not liking this fuzzy pink thing. Though the little wristlet strap is cool maybe that can appear again in the the future.
It looks like a muppet.
Nice collection of products so lets dig in.
Mintpear Blending Sponge
Full Size: Yes
Full Size Cost: $20
Value: $20
First up a blending sponge that came packaged in a plastic bag. I really doubt this sponge is worth $20 dollars The Stila sponge that is the exact same shape is only $12 so I can not get on board with that price. Either way I’m always happy to have more blending sponges less I need to wash my brushes the happier I am.
And here it is out of the bag.
Its pretty large and very dense/stiff which I actually like in a blending sponge so this works for me.
Ciate Liquid Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin-up
Full Size: 0.22 oz
Full Size Cost: $19
Sample Size: 0.067 oz
Value: $5.79
I’ve been excited to try these for awhile. This is described as a berry shade but to me it is a much more nude maybe a hint of mauve type shade. It’s very pretty and flattering though. It is a soft smooth application but doesn’t totally dry down and become totally transfer resistant/transfer proof like I like. Swatches Below.
Close up of applicator.
I really like the thinner point on the applicator makes for an easy application and clean lines.
Privai Aqua Gel Masque
Full Size: 1.7 oz
Full Size Cost: $34
Sample Size: 0.7 oz
Value: $14
This is not for me I have oily skin and a super hydrating gel masque is the last thing I need. The little bit I tried on my hand was very sticky total fail.
Tarte Maracuja Oil
Full Size: 50 ml
Full Size Cost: $48
Sample Size: 7 ml
Value: $6.72
This is the product I am most excited about I have always wanted to try this it is supposed to be good for everything hair skin everything. And it has the coolest dropper its like a regular eye dropper but instead of squeezing a little rubber ball you push the gold button. Very lux feeling.
NYX Prismatic Eyeshadow in Jaded
Full Size: 0.043 oz
Full Size Cost: $5.99
Sample Size: 0.043 oz
Value: $5.99
This is a very creamy pigmented shadow it reminds me alot of Urban Decay’s Lounge expect instead of Lounge’s red/purple shift this has a more grey/silver shift which I like better. Lounge tends to get very muddy looking on the eyes.
And the little bow is to cute.
Swatches with flash
And without flash
Now who’s ready for story time? When I took this out of the box it was rattling. I had to know why so I popped the container open and inside I found a big piece of plastic in their.
Pretty random it wasn’t broken off of anything and the container went right back together so not sure how that ended up happening but well.
I was very happy with this month’s bag. I love liquid lipsticks and I got that oil which I’ve wanted to try for a long time. Ipsy is usually a hit so this is the quality I expect from them.
Quick Summary:
Total Value: $52.50
Skincare: 2
Makeup: 2
Tools: 1
Hair Care: 0
Perfume: 0
Other: 0
And as far as sizes:
Full Size: 2
Deluxe Sample: 2
Sample: 1
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