Ipsy Glam Bag | August 2013

This past Thursday, I received my Ipsy bag in the mail. I am always excited when I see that shiny pink bag in the mailbox. This month's theme is "Glamour Academy". It is very fitting since school is starting up again.

This month, the bag was a purple zipper bag with "gold" emblems to imitate an Ipsy academy crest (very clever). In the bag, I got 5 items, and one of them was a full size.

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick

Urban Decay just came out with new lipsticks, and they are available in 20 different shades.

The shade I got was Anarchy which is a bright fuchsia color. The "Pigment Infusion System delivers insane color payoff with creamy shine, Maxi-Lip plumps and nourishing oils leave lips cushiony soft." After applying it, I noticed it had high pigmentation and it glided on smoothly. 

Full size: 0.09 oz, $22

Sample size: 0.03 oz, approximately $7.33

Coupon Code: IPSY, for free shipping with any lipstick purchase at urbandecay.com

MICA Beauty Cosmetics

I have never heard of this brand before, and was pretty interested in this product that I received in the bag. It is a Shimmer Powder in 17 Bronze. The shimmer powders are loose eyeshadows that are free of preservatives, chemicals, dyes, oils, and other fillers. The unique formula gives smooth eyeshadow and does not crease or pull delicate eye area.

This was the only full size item in the bag. I read somewhere that it was close to Urban Decay's Chopper. I am not too sure of it as I have not seen them side by side, but it is a gorgeous shade. The color is a shimmery bronze powder with some yellow gold in it. 

Full size: 0.1 oz, $14.95

Coupon Code: IPSY25, for 25% off any purchase at micabeauty.com

Michael Todd True Organics Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub

This is another brand I have never heard of. This product is a "unique facial scrub formulated with jojoba wax beads and Activated Charcoal to effectively remove dead skin, impurities, and toxins." It says it refines texture and encourages skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. This scrub is 70% organic and is certified as vegan.

I am actually looking forward to using this product. It looks very interesting.

Full size: 3.4 fl oz, $18.00

Sample size: 1 fl. oz, approximately $5.29

Coupon Code: AUGIPSY, for 30% off any purchase at michaeltoddtrueorganics.com

Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream

This BB cream "hyrdates, primes, illuminates, and perfects leaving a sheer bare skin finish." It even has specialized mineral pigments that instantly adjust to different kinds of skin shades (although I am unsure of how true that can be). This BB cream has "high performance anti-aging botanical ingredients that revive and remineralize skin for a natural, dewy glow."

Full size: 1 fl. oz, $16

Sample size: 0.34 fl oz, $5.44

Coupon Code: IPSY20, for 20% off any purchase at pacificaperfume.com

Pixi Lash Booster Mascara

I always love to try deluxe samples of mascaras before I go out to buy them.

Online, it says that this mascara gives lashes a "push-up" effect that lasts all day and that the brush coats each lash evenly for smudge-free, waterproof lash and eye definition. 

Full size: $17.00

Coupon Code: PIXI+IPSY, for 20% off any purchase at pixibeauty.com

 Swatches

L-R: UD Anarchy, MICA Bronze, Pacific BB Cream, and BB cream blended out

Overall, the approximate value of this bag was $33-37, which is pretty good. I have seen better bags with better value, but I was excited about this one. I can not wait to try the Michael Todd facial scrub, the Mica eyeshadow, and the Urban Decay lipstick.

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Ipsy Glam Bag | July 2013

Finally, I get a chance to sit down and write a blog about the Ipsy Glam Bag. I made the video when I got it last week, but have been very busy these last few days.

Anyways, for those of you who do not know, Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that sends out 4-5 deluxe samples and often times full size products for only $10/month. For my referal link, click here.

July's theme is "Beach Beauty". The bag that came was a clear pink, cylinder shaped bag that had 5 products inside. 

Big Sexy Hair "Weather Proof" Humidity Resistant Spray (1.4 oz)

This spray is suppose to be shaked well and applied to your finished hair look to repel humidity, combat frizz, and maintain your style. 

The full size is 3.4 oz for $18.95 and can be found at Ulta.

Price: $6.32 for 1.4 oz

Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in "Coral Crush" (0.1 oz)

Pouty Pop Crayon "nourishes, treats, and adds that perfectly plumped pop to lips" and "leaves lips with luscious, long-lasting colour with a super-smooth texture". 

This lip crayon comes in 6 shades but is only available in a kit with all of them for $25. They are not sold individually as of yet.

The crayon is a full sized item, which is great. The color is a bright pink coral and has a minty scent to it, similar to the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains. 

Price for one (based on the kit): $4.16 each

BH Cosmetics California Collection Eyeshadow Sample

This sample contains three shades, one from each of the California Collection palettes (Hollywood, San Francisco, and Malibu).

Each full sized palette comes with 16 eyeshadows, and 4 blushes and retails for $17.95.

Price for sample: $2.69

Benefit Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain (Sample Size)

This is a "rose-tinted stain that is kiss-proof, see through color for lips and cheeks that lasts for hours". Interestingly enough, it is also rose scented! 

It is a bit drying on the lips, but since it is a stain, you can wear a lip balm with it and it will be fine.

Full size (0.40 fl oz) is $30.

Coola Mineral Face SPT 20 Rose Essence Tinted Moisturizer (0.23 fl oz).

This sunscreen is also a tinted moisturizer and is titanium dioxide based.

It is made with 98% natural ingrediets. 

It is also hypoallergenic, paraben-free, ultrasheer, anti-aging, and water resistant for 40 minutes.

The full size is 1.7 oz for $36.

Swatches

Benetint, BH Cosmetics (Hollywood, San Francisco, Malibu), Pop Beauty Coral Crush

Overall, I liked this bag! I was excited to try many of the different items that were featured. The only one I was a little disappointed in getting was the Coola Tinted Moisturizer, but after swatching it and learning more about it, I think I will really like it.

First Impressions: June 2013 Ipsy Glambag

I got my first Ipsy Glambag this month and I absolutely love it! 

This month's theme was "On the Wild Side". The cute animal print bag with the bright lime stripe said it all! 

Inside my bag I got 5 full size items:

- Starlooks Lip pencil in Tickle Me Pink

- NXY blush in Mauve

- J.Cat Beauty Sparkling Creme Palette

- Cailyn Cosmetics Line-Fix Gel Liner in Iron

- J.Cat Beauty Eyelashes

L-R: Tickle Me Pink, Mauve, Iron

Overall, I think it was a great experience and can't wait for the next months to come!

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