May Ipsy Bag Review

So this is my last Ipsy bag for at least a little while! With the Canadian dollar so weak it's costing me almost double the price to get these buggers every month, and even though I do enjoy my ipsy bag every month I really can't afford it anymore.

I was ready to cancel a couple of months ago however I couldn't let my Ipsy points go to waste! So I redeemed them for some Velvet Eye Liner by Urban Decay.

The last time I redeemed my Ipsy points I was a bit disappointed with the products I got.. The eye liner and mascara duo was incredibly smudgy and ran all around my eyes so I tredded with caution redeeming for another free eye liner.
Urban Decay's 24/7 Black Velvet Eye pencil is actually nice! I find I have to press down a little hard on my eye to get the shade as dark as I want it however it doesn't smudge and it lasts all day! I really can't ask for much more!

Now for the regular bag....
The bag itself is a fabric bag with "VIP Very important products" stamped on it. It's pretty cute but I don't like the material it's made out of.. It wouldn't be the first bag I go to if I needed an old ipsy bag for something.

My first sample was 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil by Urban Decay

This also came with some small samples of their ultra lip gloss.

The lip pencil is nice, it glides on smooth and helps with keeping my lips moisturized. I was however a little disappointed in the lip gloss samples...

These were it.. Difficult to open, no applicator and definitely 1 time use. It just seemed like such a waste. If you're going to send me this much at least make it so I can utilize it past the first day of delivery! Geesh! This is by far the most disappointing sample I ever received from Ipsy... It was just such a waste.

Second sample was an Eyebrow colour pencil from Chella

It's a mechanical pencil which is always very convenient however the lead part of this pencil so so flippin TINY. It hardly has any strength, I've broken off quite a few chunks out of it while using it plus it takes forever to complete my eyebrows in the morning with it.
Ipsy matched up the shade fairly well though, once it's on it goes on very natural on my brow.

Third Sample was Face Natural SPF 40 by CoTZ

 This stuff looks like poop.... Literally it comes out as a thick brown matte cream... It's hard to smear something that looks like poop on your face. I've only worn this once so far. I am looking forward to testing the SPF 40 part of it because the hot afternoons at my boyfriend's soccer field... My cheeks were a little pink after Sunday afternoon....

Forth sample was a tapered blending eye brush by Luxie Beauty

This brush is very long... Both on the handle and the brissles... I tried to use it to blend my eye shadow and it just pushed it around... I ended up looking like a prostitute when it was all said and done... I don't think I will be using this brush often...

And the last sample this month is... Detoxifying Citrus C Facial Cleanser by Peter Lamas

I... LOVE this product! This is the first sample I got this month that I actually really like! The soap works really well and leaves my skin feeling wonderful. This is by far my favorite product in this bag! It has a pretty orange tint to it and smells wonderful. Definitely going to look into getting the full version of this, especially now that different samples won't be coming to my door every month anymore.

This bag made it super easy to take a break from Ipsy for awhile... I have to say except for the face wash I was really disappointed this month. When the time comes that I can get a monthly subscription box again I think I will try another brand just to see how it compares to Ipsy....

April Ipsy Glam Bag Review

So this is my review of my April Ipsy Bag! ... So I've been giving it some thought and I think after next month (had to redeem my points) I am going to cancel my ipsy bag subscription... I am finding I have an excessive amount of lip glosses, odd coloured eyeliners I don't use and many blush samples... I'm looking forward to having the extra $20 a month (currency exchange was kicking my butt...)

Anyway! For now I still have my April bag! The bag itself was super cute (as usual) it had this wicker feel to it.

My first sample was Good Morning- Honey Silk Facial Serum by Hey Honey

So this serum looks like thick pee when it comes out... It's this odd murky yellow in colour however I used it for about a week and really noticed a difference under my eyes. 

"This light and luxurious serum replenishes and protects your skin so you are ready to take on the day! Rich moisturizers and nutrients smooth and improve tone for bright, radiant skin. Excellent under makeup, or as a day/night cream. Silky finish and smoothing properties makes Good Morning an awesome makeup primer"

Second up is a new blush by Hikari Cosmetics

I don't wear blush... My cheeks are rosy enough as it is that I generally don't like using blush. I just end up looking like a barbie. The shade is Tango so it has a bit more of a orange tinge to it instead of a pink thank goodness!

"This blush is designed to highlight your complexion, it is weightless and can be used lightly for a fresh look or layered for a dramatic look. Guaranteed to last all day."

Next up is NUDE Dude Eye Shadow by theBalm Cosmetics

First of all the packaging is adorable! Certainly even if I hadn't researched it before and saw this in a store... I'd probably buy it! Aha
I received the "Flirty" shade (shimmery golden violet I guess)
The shadow itself goes on very faint I find, I like my eye shadow to stand out personally but y'know... People who like subtle shadow will like it. 

It apparently can also be used as an eye liner if you add a bit of water- I haven't tried this myself but it does intrigue me...

After that we have Satin Finish Lip Gloss by Starlooks.

So in the week that I was testing this product... I managed to lose it. Noo idea where it went... I think it's in a pants pocket somewhere... I hope I find it before I wash it...
This product to me personally wasn't that great. I am not a huge fan of lip glosses at all... I like lots of colour and prefer not having to reapply 16 times a day.. However it wasn't at all sticky when applying and it had a sweet flavor to it.

I received the shade "Cuddle" ... Or y'know brown..

"Starlooks Satin Finish Lip Gloss has a trule moisturizing, non-sticky formula available in 47 different shades."

And last but not least we have a Mini Lip and Cheek Tint by Mullein and Sparrow

This was a little weird on my cheeks... It doesn't go on smoothly like a powder (obviously) but man... was it ever  tasty on my lips and smelt absolutely devine!! This is definitely staying in my purse for balm purposes!

There we have it! My Ipsy bag for April and possibly one of the last bags I will be receiving. My favorite product was definitely the morning cream (pee colour aside). I really saw a difference in my complexion when I wore it and I appreciate products that have noticeable results! 

March Ipsy Bag Review

So I'm a little late on this review!! It's been a crazy month! However better late then never I suppose! This months Ipsy bag is absolutely beautiful! Full of colour reminding me of the tropical vacation I just returned from!

First up this month is the...

Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Creme Oil: 
I don't blow dry my hair very often since my job doesn't really allow for nicely done hair, but I used it once and the creme smelt awesome and it made my hair nice and soft!

Next we have...

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti Aging Mattifying Lotion:
Well... I hope at age 23 I don't need an anti aging cream... However! The cream is very smooth and thick, not greasy at all and dried almost instantly. For some reason I was surprised this product was so nice- I guess I was just vindictive over the anti-aging part... I'm not old Ipsy...

NYX Butter Lipstick: 
PINK, Very Very Pink! It almost glowed when I put it on! But despite it's glowing qualities the lipstick held up- it was on for about 3 hours before it started to lose it's luster. I like that in a lipstick- I seem to produce an excessive amount of saliva so wearing lipstick has proven to be a challenge...

Marsk Mineral Eye Shadow- Shade: Lucky Penny: 
The shade that I recieved is a very dark copper colour. I really don't like the container that this came in.. It's hard to open and difficult to apply the eye shadow. But once it's on I will admit I do like the shade.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter: 
This is by far my favorite product this month! The shade is Ivory which is perfect for my pale pasty skin (even after a week in Cuba) and the pencil just makes my eyes glow! The only down side to this product is that it's a very thick pencil.. I don't have a sharpener big enough for this, so once it's dulled- It's done...

So I've been getting Ipsy bags for about 7 months now and although this is my favorite bag so far and I'm excited to reuse it! There were more products that I was indifferent about then excited about... So I'm a little disappointed this month, hopefully next month will bring me something exciting! C'mon Ipsy! It's my birthday month!

February Ipsy Bag Review

So for the first time I did a video review! I wanted to bring a bit more personality to my reviews! Also below I have my regular written review.

So the bag itself is absolutely adorable

Pink to emanate the season, and it matched almost all the samples this month!

First up is my full sized product this month which is the Emite Make Up  Professional Eye Lash Curler. I had never used an eye lash curler before... I kept pinching my skin- However! It gave my eye lashes an adorable curl.

Second we have from City and Color Cosmetics Creamy Lip stain. Pink of course! It's nice, I'm not used to wearing pink but it went on smoothly and it seems to stay on nice.

Next up is ModelCo Blush Cheek Powder... Also pink... I've never worn blush before... It was very very pink- I tried the blush and the lip stain at the same time- My goodness! I looked like a Barbie!

Alright! Next up is Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray. The spray is super soft in my hair and it gave my hair some adorable volume, especially since I had just gotten my hair thinned out the day it arrived- so the volume was welcomed. I'm looking forward to trying it after a shower and wet hair.

Last up is Mitchell and Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil.

I've used Mitchell and Peach products before and I just fell right in love with them. So the directions on this is to massage 2-3 drops into the skin- it was a little tricky getting the drops out- but once I did, the oil smelt absolutely amazing!

So my favorite product is a toss up between the face oil and the eye lash curler, but considering the eye lash curler kept pinching me....

Getting the Ipsy bag makes my mailbox so much more interesting! I'm really looking forward to next month's bag!

Happy Belated Valentine's Day everyone!!!

December Ipsy Glam Bag Review

So this will be 4th Ipsy Bag and I must say I'm still really enjoying them!
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First up in this month's bag is... Beauty Without Cruelty A.H.A 3% Facial Cleanser

This product is Vegan/ Vegetarian, and has never been tested on animals. It's a soap free cleanser great for daily use because it doesn't over-clean your skin.

The product was really thick, I had to squirt a whole bunch in my hand because it didn't really stretch my whole face! However I absolutely loved this product! I used it to wash my face before bed, and the ultimate test came when I woke up, since it stated it wouldn't over wash my face I didn't put any moisturizer on before bed to see if my face would have to over compensate, but when I woke up my face felt just as fresh as when I went to bed! I feel like it's going to be expensive but it's a quality cleanser so that makes it worth it!

Next is... Coolway Boost Repair Treatment

This stuff in intended to reverse the damage caused by harsh chemicals and heat. I personally don't use a heavy amount of product in my hair nor do I bother to straighten/ blow dry very often so my hair is in fairly good shape! I did still obviously run this stuff through my hair, it needs to stay in for 4 minutes to be effective. After I rinsed it out my hair definitely felt very soft!

NYX Cosmetics Butter Lip Balm was the next thing I pulled out of my bag..

I got the marshmallow flavour! Although it was more like a caramel taste to it... Maybe they intended it to be roasted marshmallow? I dunno...

It's definitely a nice soft balm... The nude colour is a little boring for me but it'll be nice in the winter months when I need a hint of moisturizer.

So this one I'm excited to talk about...

Fairy Dust by Pixi by Petra

So this is it's description... "Elevate & transform your eye in a few fairy seconds with this glimmering dust. Loose pigments add a lit-up high shine finish to lids, reminding you what wishes are truly made of!" 

This stuff... Is weird... Everything about it is weird. The applicator brush is like a stiff Q-tip that doesn't distribute the powder evenly. The "dust" I guess I should be calling it is a weird consistency and even when I tried to use a blending brush to even it out a bit it was still stubborn, and the colour ... Just confuses me.

I didn't enjoy this at all... My wish was not granted. I was very disappointed.

Now last but certainly not least... 

Tarte Deluxe Lights, Camera Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

They call it a push-up bra for your lashes! It increases your lashes by 330%... And I have to say they got it bang on! My lashes have never looked so good! The only complaint I have over this product was the fact that the sample was literally one time use... It was so tiny!! However I do think for the first time since I got my subscription I will take advantage of the ipsy promotion and get myself a full version of the mascara!

Overall this bag was awesome! ... Except the pixie dust.. That was terrible, but I still plan to continue the subscription!