March 2014 Ipsy

This is second month of trying out Ipsy.  It definitely seems that in addition to the super cute make-up bags, this subscription is heavily makeup focused.  With the cost being $10 a month, it's a great way to try out new shades/colors and see how to best use them with video tutorials posted on the website.  

The bag this month is very colorful and perfect for the start of spring.  It's an exclusive design by the designer Klari Reis.  

Here is what was inside

Marvelous Moxie Lipstick by bareminerals (sample value: $7.50, full size: $18)

I usually keep my lips pretty neutral, but this will be fun for an evening out.  I'm also a huge fan of this brand.

Love in Rio Eyeshadow Palate by NYX (full size!!! - $6)

Full sized items are great, but I'm not a fan of this brand.  I find the eyeshadow a little too coarse for me.  Great colors though.  I'm going to add it to the gift pile.  

Indigo Blue Eyeliner by Chella (full size!!! - $24)

Another full sized item!  I've never worn bright blue eyeliner before, but I'm looking forward to giving this a try.  The liquid tip is very fine so I should be able to make it sort of subtle.

Flawless Beauty Primer by Pixi (full size!!! - $9)

I seem to be trying a lot of primers and serums lately.  This one has a soft matte finish.  This might also go in the gift pile.

  

Overall this was a great bag with 3 full sized items and a value of $46.50.  I like that these are items I wouldn't have purchased on my own.  Let's see if I can rock the blue eyeliner…

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February 2014 Ipsy

Here is another new subscription I am giving a try!  Ipsy is a service similar to birchbox but seems to focus more on make-up products.  The cost is the same ($10/month) and it includes a cute makeup bag each month to hold all the items.  There are also videos posted on the website month that shows how the different makeup products can be applied.  I was excited to give Ipsy a try and the bag is a nice addition bonus.  

Ipsy arrived in this fun hot pink mailer.

Here is the makeup bag - a nice bright pink for February!

Here are the goodies inside….

Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini (sample value: $8, full size: $16)

This is a cute lipgloss, but due to the fact I seem to have lots of lip items in a similar color, this will probably go in the gift pile.  

Zoya Nail Polish in Dot (full size! - $9)

I've been needing a soft neutral pink polish in my collection.   I also suppose this would be a good color for me to practice home manicures.

Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in Violette (full size! - $18)

I love this soft purple color.  Excited to try this!

Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud by skyn ICELAND (sample size: $6.67)

Packet samples are not my favorite.  This one seems interesting but also a little complicated since you have to mix the contents of the two packets together (blue mud and activator).  I'll end up sticking to the face masks I already have.

Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue by J. Cat Beauty (full size! - $4)

It has been years since I've worn fake eyelashes, but I'm excited to give these a try.  I can't wait to see what D thinks.  ;-)

The total value of my first Ipsy bag is $53.67 (plus the make up bag).  It's a great value for the price and it's a great way to get a fresh supply of these type of items.  I'm going to give this bag a try for a few more months and see how it goes.

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