Tag: Ipsy

Ipsy August 2020 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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 I don’t make any money or anything it’s just one beauty junkie to another.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

Another month another ugly bag. I am sorta interested in that new Ipsy option where you choose a few items and they choose a few items. I think it is like $25. It is something I am considering switching to.

Royal & Langnickel Moda Angled Blush Brush

Full Size: Yes

Value: $3.50

I love these brushes this might be my favorite brand of brushes or at least top three. This was my pick for the month. It is soft and dense, will be great for blush or even contour. I love the soft touch matte that it on the handle of these brushes plus they are so soft.

Glamglow Bright Eyes Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $7.80

This is a very thick eye cream. I don’t like eye creams that are just supposed to be anti-fatigue because that to me is a morning eye cream and I rarely put eye cream on in the morning. It is is a cute little jar though.

Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Mask

Full Size: 240 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.50

I have never had good luck with this brand but moisture is sure something my hair needs desperately so I am game to give this a good and see what it can do for me.

IBY Beauty Lush Eyeshadow in In Bloom

Full Size: 20 shades x 1g

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $5

So this size and packaging sells for $5 but not all shades are available this shade is from the palette linked. like all IBY eyeshadows I have tried this has that smooth thick feel that is super nice and really lays on well. This is a metallic like shade that isn’t as opaque or easy pack on as their other formulas but is pretty metallic. The pink with the gold isn’t my color preference but objectively it is pretty. Swatched Below.

Pixi by Petra Endless Silky Eye Pen in Matte Mulberry

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $12

This is a really dark plumy shade that I have from quite a few brads but the Silky Eye pens are really smooth and soft even if I don’t think they are worth $12 dollars. Swatched Below.

I feel like Ipsy is just so random lately I really am missing a curated feel with my boxes. Or a wow factor of any kind.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $32.80

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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Ipsy July 2020 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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 I don’t make any money or anything it’s just one beauty junkie to another.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

I just really hate this months bag it is so ugly and I don’t like the weird rubber that it is made of and it feels in bad taste since no one can actually go anywhere.

Rated Green Cold Brew Rosemary Balancing Scalp Pack with Charcoal

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $4

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $4

This was my choice item I love a rosemary hair product in my mind they are going to help my hair grow. I like that this is resealable because this is definitely more then one use, I hate that its a packet and not a jar or tube though. Meh.

Hempz Citrine Crystal & Quartz Herbal Body Moisturizer

Full Size: 66 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.99

Sample Size: 66 ml

Value: $7.99

I like Hempz lotions they usually smell really god and feel really lux but they are very thick and heavy on the skin and this is no different. This has like not scent description and the name of the scent are things that don’t smell like anything so that’s cool. I found this to smell alot like there orginal scent but with like a hint of the sweetness. I like it.

Firma 201 Flat Oval Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12.99

Typically I don’t love Firma brushes they are not the greates feeling quality wise but this is softer and feels better constructed then usual. I love getting brushes even if they are crappy because they are great for costume looks and paints and glue that I don’t want ruining my good brushes.

Naked Cosmetics Naturally Nude NN-03 Loose Pigment

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $14.99

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $14.99

I would never pay $15 for a nude pigment even a pretty one like this. I have a few of their pigments I just don’t vibe with the neutral colors they send. This also claims to be great for bronzer and anything you want but it has so much shimmer this would look insane as a bronzer. Swatched Below.

The Balm Will Powder Blush in Perseverance

Full Size: 10 g 4 shades x 2.5 g

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 2.2 g

Value: $5.50

Normally I would be super annoyed to get blush but this is such a pretty peachy orange shade that is so my vibe and I love The Balm and their packaging is just the best. This is really so pretty and smooth there is alot of shimmer but I still think I love it despite that. Swatched Below.

A surprisingly good month for me. Pretty shocked since it included a blush and a nude pigment.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $45.47

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 0

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Ipsy June 2020 Subscription Box Review

nightmareb4
Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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 I don’t make any money or anything it’s just one beauty junkie to another.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

Royal and Langnickel Moda Angled Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5

I absolutely love Royal and Langnickel brushes and the MODA line is super cute and very soft. Also very dense. This brush in orange is part of a set but it comes in other colors individually. This is really god for packing on color or even for blending in concealer or bases.

Suntique I’m Pure Perfect Cica SPF 50

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $7.20

This was my choice for the month I have always heard good things about Asian sunscreens and I wanted to try one since I am super sensitive to sunscreen and most give me allergic reactions or break outs. This seems a bit thick but I won’t really know until I can wear it out in the sun which isn’t really possible right now.

Dr. Botanicals Cocoa & Coconut Superfood Reviving Hydrating Mask

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $12.99

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $12.99

This is so tiny for a full size. I don’t know if I will end up keeping this as I don’t really need a hydrating face mask but it is always nice to get a full size. I bet it smells good considering there is cocoa and coconut in it.

Ciate Wonderwand Mascara in Black Magic

Full Size: 9.1 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: ?

Value: ?

The size isn’t listed on the packaging so I have no idea how big this is. I know I have gotten more then one of these before but I can’t remember what I think of it. I love getting these travel size mascaras I use them all the time. Not just for travel I feel like they get used up faster so they stay more sanitary.

Real Her Moisturizing Lipstick in Girlpower Deep Mauve

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 2 g

Value: $10.29

My problem with Real Her is that the shades are never accurate to what they say they are this isn’t a deep mauve its a very pinky shade. This is also ultra creamy the kind that slides around on your lips I am not a huge fan.

Better bag then last month but still not that that great it is always a good month when I get a brush from a brand I like though.

Quick Summary: $35.48

Total Value: $

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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