Ipsy Bag | July 2013

Contents:

◆ 1 Sexy Hair Weather Proof Humidity Resistant Spray

(Sample Size - $5)

When I received this, I thought it would be really useful since Georgia gets humid and makes my hair frizzy during the summer. However, when I used it, my hair was so flat and frizzy by the end of the day :( I think that my John Frieda Frizz Ease Hairspray does a better job.

◆ 2 POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in "Coral Crush"

(Full Size - $4.15)

I love lip crayons! This color is okay. It's kind of a light pink. I've heard a lot of people say the color was terrible against their skin, but I thought this worked well with my pale skin. Great product for adding a little bit of pop.

◆ 3 Nailtini Nail Lacquer in "Mai Tai"

(Full Size - $13)

When I saw this color, I was immediately afraid of it. I'm not much for reds when it comes to nail polish, however this color is a bit of a muted red. It has a smooth application and the formula seems like it works pretty well. Plus, I read that they are 3-free and do not test on animals.

◆ 4 COOLA Mineral Face SPF 20 Unscented Moisturizer

(Sample Size - $4.86)

I've received COOLA products before so I was familiar with the brand. I think that this moisturizer works well and seems to actually be unscented.

◆ 5 BH Cosmetics California Collection Eyeshadow Sample

(Sample Size - $3)

This eyeshadow palette sample includes 3 colors from the California collection. The colors are Hollywood (purple), San Francisco (brown), and Malibu (Gold). I am super terrified to try Hollywood because it is such a deep, dark purple, but I really loved mixing San Francisco and Malibu together. They give a nice muted glow.

This month's bag was valued to be a little over $30. Not as high as other months, but still a decent deal. My favorite products were the lip crayon and nail lacquer. Not highly impressed this month, but not 100% disappointed either.

Ipsy Bag | April 2013

I finally got off the waitlist for the Ipsy Glam Bag subscription and received my first bag this month! What is Ipsy you ask? Well, it's a great subscription service where you pay $10 a month to receive a stylish bag full of deluxe and full sized samples! Below is what I received this month.

• Two Cosmetics Duo Eye Shadow in "Heartache" (Full Size - $5.75)
• Be a Bombshell Blush in "Sweet Cheeks" (Full Size - $16)
• Sation Nail Lacquer in "Of Corset I'll Call You" (Full Size - $5)
• Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment (.85 fl. oz sample)

Below is what the Sation Nail Lacquer looks like applied with two coats. When I first saw the color all I could think was, "Oh great, another pink"...but I actually like the color on. It's a very faint, almost neutral pink. Not too bright or overwhelming. I actually went back and added a third coat and liked how it was bit more of a sophisticated baby pink. The only downside is I noticed it would get weird smudges even after I let it dry for a long time....nothing too noticeable though. It also takes a lot to make it appear very pigmented.

Below are the eyeshadows and blush swatches (sorry for the not so great photo :/) From left to right: the lighter half of the Two Cosmetics duo eyeshadow, the darker half of the Two Cosmetics duo eyeshadow, and the Be a Bombshell blush. You have to apply quite a lot for the eyeshadows to pop, but they are overall pretty good. The blush is a bit bright/pigmented, so I have to apply it sparingly, but I love the bright pink shade a lot and find it refreshing!

I haven't had a chance to try the Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Treatment, but it smells really good and I already have some Sexy Hair Leave in Conditioner, so I have high hopes :) Overall, I am very satisfied with my Ipsy Glam Bag!