May’s Ipsy Bag!

This month’s Ipsy bag was much better than last month’s in that everything was in one piece when it got here…!

This month’s theme is “jet-setter” and I think that means all the products are ideal for travel…? Either way, I’m liking everything I got.

Out of the several types of bags available this month (all with different phrases), I’m pretty happy with the one I received – pretty darn cute (and true!).

First product: this bronzer by Pixi by Petra in “Summertime”. This shade is pretty soft, which works best with fair skin like mine. This is also unlike most bronzers I own in that it has a slight gold shimmer to it. This goes on very light and is working well for me as a way to achieve more of a glow than for bronzing. This is pretty when applied over cheekbones for a hint of color.

This BellaPierre eyeliner is actually…a gel! Gel is my favorite formula for eyeliner because it’s easily applied, wears well, and has a very natural look to it. It’s a slight pain to have to use a brush every time though, so this pencil solves that dilemma! This color is a very true black and it wears very well. Because it’s waterproof, this stays put and is best removed with an oil based makeup remover.

This Caviar CC Cream is a product I actually already own, and Im happy to have a replacement! This really does everything it claims AND smells like roses…I love it!

This Detoxifying Citrus C Facial cleanser by Peter Lamas, is a product Im probably going to use on my body instead of my face. It smells nice and has a nice gel formula, but I find that products that claim to “detoxify” tend to do just that, and bring problems to the surface to be dealt with. For some this is great, but for me, I feel more confident just leaving those blemishes under the surface instead of inviting them up to everyone’s attention!

Lastly, this Ozone 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil to prime glosses (which I also received samples of in “Failbait”, a plumy rose, and “Bittersweet”, a bright purple that reminds me of “Pure Heroine” from MAC). This pencil is creamy and clear, and I plan to use it with all glosses. I have high hopes for all three!

Ipsy bag!

After weeks of suspense, I finally received my first Ipsy bag the other day!

The neon pink bag was a beautiful sight to see in my mailbox, and the adorable floral pouch inside was even prettier. The five samples I received included a hair oil, a concealer brush, an eyeshadow duo, a lipstick, and a highlighter.

For those who don’t know, Ipsy is a monthly subscription service that delivers beauty products based on your preferences for $10/mo. You sign up, take a quiz, and wait! On the first of the month, they bill, then ship, and by the middle of the month, the lovely pink envelope greets you at home!

I was slightly worried the products I got might not be what I would’ve chosen for myself, but I was pleasantly surprised!

The shade of lipstick is a pinky-nude, which is my favorite – the shade “Pops” in the NYX Butter Lipstick collection. It wears well and is very hydrating, and it’s also unlike any other shade I have so it’s very welcome! I think it looks great with just about any look, but my favorite so far is with brown eyes and soft rose cheeks.

The eyeshadow duo is by Pixi by Petra and called “Apricot Glow”. It has a warm brown-y, orange shade and a shimmery champagne shade. They look beautiful together of course, but also great on their own. This is a perfect example of something I never knew I’d love because it’s a little outside of my comfort zone. Orange is never really a color I choose for anything I wear, but these wear more like neutrals that just have a slight warmth to them and the effect is really soft and pretty. I plan on wearing these with peach blush and lips for a soft, candle-lit glow!

The Coolway Glow Oil Treatment hair oil is so-so for me so far…it smells very nice and spreads evenly over hair unlike most oils, but I haven’t really noticed too much of a difference in my hair. It’s possible that I didn’t use enough (since my hair is almost to my booty nowadays!), so I’ll keep trying it!

The concealer brush and the highlighter are probably my two favorite products right now. I always love a good highlighter, but this one’s different; it’s best for the inner rim of the eye. It’s by Chella, and it’s called the Ivory Lace Highlighter. I’ve tried nude eyeliner and white eyeliner to brighten the eye before, and they never look quite right on me…they always come across too obvious and make me look a bit ill to be honest! This one is different – it’s just light enough to pop but matches my skin closely enough to look subtle (and not like I have jaundice!). The pencil can also be used to highlight the brow bone or inner rim of the eye, but I find it matches my skin too closely to really have any effect. I’m loving it as an eyeliner though, and, hey, maybe a concealer? 🙂 The brush is the Oval Concealer Brush by Crown, which is a brand I’ve always wanted to try. I’m not disappointed! The brush is soft, but smooth and dense enough to spread concealer evenly without picking the product up. It’s a bit too wide to cover small blemishes like pimples, but I’m loving it for the under-eyes.

Needless to say, I’m very pleased with Ipsy and all my new samples. I can’t wait to see what I get next!

XO

*This is not a sponsored post. I am not affiliated with Ipsy or promoted by the company in any way.