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!

January Ipsy Bag Review

So this months Ipsy bag was LATE my goodness I felt like I was waiting an eternity! It didn't help that my roommate got hers 2 weeks before I received mine! But here it is!

Got some dual colour going on with the bag!

 This months bag included...
Coastal Scents
Liquid Eyeliner
Elizabeth Mott
All Over Shadow Brush
La Fresh Eco-Beauty
Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer
Pacifica
Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow
Velvet 59
Velvet Rose Lipgloss

Plus! I got a little surprise! I had redeemed 1000 ipsy points for a dual mascara and eye liner to be shipped with my bag- but something got a little messy in the ipsy world and I ended up getting this lip balm instead!

Don't fret though! My eyeliner is on it's way! Ipsy was very good at fixing me up- so essentially I just got a free lip balm!

I love this lip balm! It's so soft and smells amazing! It was a nice little life bonus!

First up in my bag this month was...

Coastal Scents Liquid Eyeliner

The liner isn't as intense as I like to wear, the black is rather light, however the applicator is nice and it goes on very evenly so all in all I do like this product.

Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush

Well now this brush is just so darn pretty! The pink handle is so graceful! And the bristles are very soft and it worked very nicely!

La Fresh Eco-Beauty Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer

First of all... I do not like this packaging... You can't neatly put it anywhere... It literally is lying down on the back of my toilet because that's the only place it fits! HOWEVER the moisturizer is wonderful! Very soft and thick, I really really like it! ... Now lets just get it in a bottle!!

Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow

This was a wonderful treat this month! A full sized product! The shade is a very neutral colour and I've worn it almost everyday since I received it! (using my lovely new brush of course) It's very versatile with any look and has a slight shimmer to it! I love anything with a shimmer!

Velvet 59 Velvet Rose Lip gloss

I'm just going to get straight to the point... This lip gloss is terrible! It's incredibly sticky and almost impossible to wash off! The shade is neutral so literally you just have shiny sticky lips with this.. Not like.

And there it is! My January Ipsy Bag was a relative success (except for the lipgloss....) I'm really impressed with Ipsy's customer service, which that by itself will keep my subscription going strong!

November Ipsy Bag Review

My November Ipsy Bag arrived on Thursday! I swear this is my favourite time of the month.

This month's theme is Girl Meets Glitter, the bag was definitely very glittery however I really only got one sparkly item :\

That item in question was the Gem Eye Pencil by Starlooks

At first I wasn't sure I'd like the Olive colour, but once I had it on it was very soft and shiny and more like a gold shade then an olive shade. Glitter galore! Good thing too, like I said... It was the only glitter item in the bag...

Second up was the Birchsap Moisturizing Lotion by SeaRx

This was a really nice lotion! Apparently supposed to help with anti aging but being 23 I.. Don't... Really know (I hope anyway) that I'll see a difference in myself!
The only thing that threw me off with this was the disclaimer warning on the back... Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women... First thing that went through my mind is: What is in this lotion that is fatal to babies??
I immediately took a look at every single lotion in my house to see if any other ones had a similar warning- it is definitely not something that comes on moisturizers normally!
Other then that warning on the back that made me a tad uncomfortable it is a nice lotion with a very soothing scent to it, reminding me of the ocean which I believe is what they were going for.

Third is *drum roll*..... Bye Bye Under Eye by IT Cosmetics

Plain and simply put... I.. LOVE this!! I'm the kind of person you can tell if I didn't get enough sleep at night. The morning after this concealer arrived I hadn't gotten a lot of sleep topped with getting up at 5:30am... You would have never guessed! The formula is so thick it hid all my lovely dark circles! Definitely my favourite product in the bag!!

#4!.... Wonder Lip Paint by J. Cat

I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one.. I'm rather picky towards lip products but I have to say this product really impressed me, it was easy to put in and lasted for quite some time. The shade is a very pretty pink and I can see wearing this quite often. I'm looking forward to seeing what other colours I can get by J. Cat!

And last but not least Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray by Marc Anthony

I don't find myself using hairspray very often and this one is fairly basic in the feel. My hair felt a little bit softer then with the normal hairspray I use. I'm looking forward to a foggy humid day when I can really put this stuff to the test!!

All and all I'm very happy with this month's bag (aside from the lack of glitter and weird warnings...). I'm looking forward to next months!