December 2016 Ipsy Review

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 annual

Cycle: Every Month

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.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate in any way just one beauty junkie to another.

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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.

 

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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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November 2016 Ipsy Bag Subscription Review

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 annual

Cycle: Every Month

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.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate in any way just one beauty junkie to another.

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Two months in a row that Ipsy has knocked it out of the park with adorable bags.

I love the little makeup constellations!

And the little gold star zipper pull

So the bag is so damn cute let’s see how Ipsy did on actual products.

Luxie Brush 524T

Full Size: No

Full Size Cost: $18

Value: $9

So I can’t actually find this brush for sale anywhere it seems to be an Ipsy exclusive, which is pretty cool.  It is a full size brush head and a short handle.  This will actually be great for travel so I am not mad at not getting a full size brush. I am slightly mad at the fact that this seems inferior in quality to all the other Luxie brushes I own.  This is just as soft but lacks the quality feel the bristles are not packed as evenly. I am estimating this brush to be half the price of the full size.

Delectable by Cake Beauty in Only Mint to Be

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $6

I LOVE delectable hang creams they smell so amazing and are very moisturizing. This one is a lovely mint cream smell that is like a vanilla peppermint candy its so holiday. MINTER IS COMING (well actually its here already).

theBalm Mad Lash

Full Size: 0.27 oz

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 0.08 oz

Value: $5.33

I have so many mascaras so another mascara sample is not exciting but I do enjoy theBalm products and the brush looks interesting. its very curled and long with short spikey bristles.

Absolute New York Matte Lipstick in Dark Red

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.99

Value: $5.99

This is a very nice matte red lipstick it is opaque with one swatch. And a matte lip is always the way to my heart. Swatched at the end.

Tini Beauty Eyetini in Firestarter

Full Size: 0.06 oz

Full Size Cost: $13

Sample Size: 0.06 oz

Value: $13

I could not get a picture of how pretty this is its creamy and build-able with shimmer.  Its a copper golden shimmer with a very deep red undertone its just gorgeous. Swatched below.

With Flash

Without Flash

The red undertones would not pick up on camera.

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Total value of this months bag is $39.32 including my brush estimate and $30.32 if I do not include the Luxie brush. I have mixed feelings about this bag I liked it but there wasn’t any real wow products the eyeshadow and the hand cream are my favorite but there was no real wow. I received 3 sample sized products and 2 full sized products.  At more then 3x the cost of the bag it is still a great deal.

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Ipsy

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 annual

Cycle: Every Month

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.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate in any way just one beauty junkie to another.

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I have been getting Ipsy bags for over a year now. I look forward to them every month even when I get a month with all meh products I still always love getting  it. The value is also awesome for what you spend I have never had a bag that was worth less then $20 dollars and usually they are worth $50+.

Here’s what I got this month:

I do have an added point reward in my bag this month which I will get to at the end.

This bag is so adorable honestly Ipsy could have just sent the bag and I would have been thrilled it is so damn cute with all the creepy cute Halloween things that I love.

Here is a close up:

I just can’t get over how cute it is. And the little ghost zipper pull.

I think he needs a name any suggestions? Comment below! lol

So on to the products.

Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Fragrance Rollerball

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $8.84

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $8.84

Did not love the scent on this but I do like that it is a full size rollerball and not a little tester. This will probably go into my emergency gift stash (am i the only one that has one of those?).

NYX Vivid Brights Eyeliner in Gunmetal

Full Size: 2 ml

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $6.99

I actually own a few of these but didn’t have this color it is a a really nice metallic glittery silver. I wouldn’t call it a gunmetal shade but I like it, swatched below. These have really nice staying power and come in a ton of fun colors and are very user friendly for getting a wing highly recommend them plus they are always on sale at Ulta or the drugstore.

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Dark Sand

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $43

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.17

This photographed a little  lighter then it is. I swatched  it below. This was a perfect match for me the foundation is a little dewier then I tend to like but I really like it. I don’t know if I $43 dollars like it but we will see. The sample size is also really great you definitely can get a bunch of use out of this and it would be great for traveling.

They also have a generous amount of shade from light to dark obviously every branded could always do better but this is up there in the amount of shades. They gave 40 shades and a lot of undertone options which I appreciate.

Trust Fund Beauty Gimme Good Face Primer

Full Size:  ?

Full Size Cost: ?

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: ?

This is a clear primer and I hate it. It is very greasy and it never set or dried it made my foundation feel slimy and I did not like this. Cute packaging but huge let down it made my face feel so fucking disgusting. I also could not find this for sale I don’t know if maybe its a product that hasn’t launched yet or what.

Adesse New York Liquid Chrome Nail Polish in Grand Central

Full Size: 11  ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 11 ml

Value: $20

This by itself is double the cost of the bag so that is cool. I could not get a good photo of this. It is a purple oil slick like chrome nail polish. But I can not count the ways how much I hate nail polish so you should all feel loved that I painted one nail (horribly) for you.

And I got a 500 point reward this month and I picked this out:

Trust Fund Beauty That Glo Tho Highlighter

Full Size:  0.15 oz

Full Size Cost: $24.99

Sample Size: 0.15 oz

Value: $24.99

That is tiny for a full size product but I do love it. It is a nice warm pinky gold with gold micro glitter cream highlighter. The tiny stick makes it really easy to apply exactly where you want it and it is easy to blend out and it definitely lasted all day long so I am really happy to have this. The cap also snaps on so you never have to worry about losing it. So Trust Fund Beauty you are 1 for 2 here.

Swatches:

With flash

With out flash

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Overall

So this month was products I loved and some I hated the value with out the primer or highlighter was $43, more then four times the cost of the bag and that is with a product excluded.  I am very satisfied with this month I received 3 full size products and and only 2 sample sizes. And I need to repeat the bag is just too damn cute.

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