February Ipsy Bag Reveal!

Hello,


Once again another month has come and brought with it another fabulous Ipsy bag!

This month's theme was "The Look of Love"

 I think the actual cosmetic bags have really improved over the 14 months I have been a subscriber.  This months is pink and has a pink and white cheetah print inside.

Here's what was inside:

First up:

Tini Beauty

Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base In One

"Say goodbye to creasing and fading with Eyetini Eye Cordial Shadow Tint & Base. Eye Cordial's revolutionary formula glides on beguiling creamy color and sets to a transfer-resistant finish that doubles as a wear-extending base under powder shadow."  Full size $18

I got Spiced Rum a gorgeous copper color and it is really pigmented, but can also be sheared out.

I also got:

City Color

Be Matte Blush

"This silky-smooth, highly pigmented matte blush compliments and blends evenly with your skin's natural glow. Extremely buildable to create a subtle or dramatic look. "  Full size $2.99

I got the color Fresh Melon, you can see it swatched above.  I love coral colors and don't have a matte one so this is a nice addition.

I most excited to try:

NuMe

Intense Renewal Mask

"Unleash levels of moisture that make hair more resistant to breakage from future styling and color treatments with the protective properties of NuMe’s Intense Renewal Mask. Your hair will show drastic improvement and superior results after the first treatment. With a special blend of powerful ingredients, the restorative and rejuvenating effects of the Intense Renewal Mask will leave hair feeling replenished, and alive." 20ml sample- $3.39

I stopped dying my hair 15 months ago - but the ends are still damaged, and if this helps my hair at all I will be very excited!

I also got:

Zoya Nail Polish 

"Fast-drying, chip-resistant, long-wearing nail polish. Toluene-free, formaldehyde-free, dibutyl phthalate (DBP)-free, camphor-free, vegan friendly formula."  Full size $9

via zoya.com

And finally...

PoP Beauty - Plump Pout Gloss

"This plumping pout perfector combines the high-shine of a lacquered gloss with the long wear of a stain and is packed full of lip-plumping peptides and avocado & jojoba oils. Lightweight, creamy texture immediately merges with lips & delivers intense glossy colour for an extremely long-lasting finish."
Full Size $16

I got Peony Petal - it's pretty, and I want to try it over the Milani clear lip liner (I need to find) to see if I can get a gloss to stay on!

Total value = $49.38

Ipsy continues to surprise and delight me month after month!

Jasmine

Not so much...Pop Beauty Smoky Lash Kapow Mascara

Hello,

I love getting mascara samples in my Ipsy bags, because A) who isn't searching for the holy grail mascara?  But I also like that I can only use it for about 3 weeks and then throw it away.

So for the last few weeks I have been using Pop Beauty Smoky Lash Kapow Mascara, which is $18.50 for a full size tube. 

The Pop Beauty website describes this mascara as "an ultra black, extra glossy finish". Hmmm I did not see it as any different than a "black" mascara for pretty much any brand. 

 

 

 

The wand is your typical spoolie.  Pop Beauty also claims this is "Tear, Swim, Rub and Sweat proof", I don't know what is in it but it itches...oh does it make my eyes nuts!  I tried it alone to make sure it was the mascara that was killing me, and it was.  I know the mascara wasn't old... because it was a freshly opened tube and mascara has a 2 year shelf life unopened. 

 

Overall I just don't have much good to say, it's a no thank you for me!

 

What is your favorite/ least favorite mascara?

 

Jasmine

July Ipsy Bag - Beach Beauty!

Hello!

Today I got my Ipsy bag and once again I was super impressed!

 

This month's bag was different based on your profile and could have contained items from the following brands: Benefit, Coola, Demeter, derma/e, bh cosmetics, Nailtini, pop beauty & sexy hair.

 

I got the items below:

All sorts of fun!\

 

BH Cosmetics - California palettes $9.95/ value-  $1.50??

 

So first up - an eyeshadow palette from BH Cosmetics.  It has one shadow from each of their California Collection palettes.  You can buy a full palette for $9.95 on their site (with their current sale) and it has 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes. 

 

 

As you can see they aren't super pigmented, but they are pretty colors and very soft.  I built them up a bit, and over a primer they do quite well.  Plus I love the size, perfect for the @ work makeup bag!

 

Derma/e Microdermabrasion Scrub: Full size $32.50 for 2oz./ 1oz value - $16.25 

 

This stuff is smells divine - lemony fresh. Here's the description from their website: "This salon-perfect formula uses an exclusive crystal blend including Dead Sea Salt and Volcanic Sand (rich in Silica) to buff away dull surface cells, help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars, and absorb excess skin oils. Enriched with natural astringents Lime and Lemon Peel, and antioxidants Grapeseed and Vitamin E, this fine treatment product retexturizes skin leaving it soft, smooth and younger-looking." The "grit" is medium in my opinion - not harsh like St. Ives (which is terrible for your face - seriously.  That's why it's so cheap.) 

 

I used a small bit on my hand - and it left it very soft.  If you have normal skin I would say you could use this once a week.  It's a bit pricey in my opinion for an exfoliant - but I will gladly use the 1 oz!

 

 

Coola Mineral Sunscreen: $36.00 for 1.7 oz/ .23oz = $4.87

 





I don't know much about Coola but here's the description from their website: "Keep the sun and environment at bay with this SPF 20 broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen; a clear, Titanium Dioxide based formula (for those who are Zinc sensitive) made with 98% natural ingredients. Organic Acai Oil - high in Omegas-3/6/9, Vitamins B1/2/3, plus antioxidant Vitamins C and E - delivers a powerful defense against aging. Organic Sunflower Seed Extract promotes elasticity while organic Linseed Oil, containing Alpha-Linolenic Acids, reduces redness and irritation. The phyto-protector Plankton Extract rejuvenates, as organic Cucumber Extract calms skin."

• Hypoallergenic
• Paraben Free
• Ultra Sheer
• Anti-Aging
• Water Resistant (40 minutes)
• No nano-sized particles

So it has a lot of oils in it - which will scare a lot of people but you know I love my facial oils. I will definitely use this up!


pop beauty Lip Crayon Full Size - $4.17 - Usually only sold in a set of 6 for $25

 
I got Coral Crush and it is a lovely color! 

 

 

The consistency reminds me of the Revlon Balm Stains - and it's moisturizing like that, but it doesn't really leave that much of a stain.  I wish there were more colors of these available individually.

 

 

And finally...

 



Sexy Hair Weather Proof Spray 3.4 - $15.95/ 1.7 = $7.97

From their site:

"Big Sexy Hair Weatherproof Humidity Resistant Spray - Big Sexy Hair Weatherproof is a high-performance humidity resistant spray that promises to leave your hairstyles intact, removing any chance of humidity attacking mishaps."

Total Value of this months bag =$34.76

Once again I am so impressed and excited to use my goodies!

What did you get in your Ipsy bag?

Jasmine

Ipsy! Feburary Edition

Hello!

I was so excited when I got home last night and my Ipsy bag was waiting for me!  This month's theme was "Get Red Carpet Ready".  And I think the products fit perfectly (except I need a red lipstick too, you know me!)  :)

This month's "bag" is a faux patent leather - it's not the nicest bag they have ever sent, but I'll use it!  From the Left - Mascara from Pop beauty (I can always use sample sizes as I love trying new mascaras but don't want to commit to 3 months)
Gel Liner by Mica (I LOVE gel liner, however I have 2 unopened ones and am barely 1/3 of the way through my Bobbi Brown - arrggg #beautyhoarderproblems)
Mini Coastal Scents palette (perfect!  Love the colors, and I like the small size so I can "hit pan")
Pixi Primer (again yea! will go in my work cosmetics bag)
and finally...
Lash Card guards - I wish my eyelashes were so long I needed a guard but it's not usually a problem, but I'll use them when I'm doing makeup for others!

So do you get Ipsy & what did you think of this months bag?

Jasmine