Ipsy October 2016 GlamBag

It's Ipsy reveal day for my October Glambag. This makes some of you happy and others not so much. Sorry others! Today I'm just doing the glambag reveal, so you probably want to skip this post. All my Ipsy lovers, stick around! I've got five beauty products to share!

Every month I gush and praise Ipsy because I love their service. I really do; however, my love does not mean I always love the products. This month was mediocre. I'm ok with that.  I love trying new things. I'm not rushing out to Sephora on the weekend sampling what's hot. This is how I try new products. If they don't work for me, then I just throw it away or pass it along. I really love the value. I pay $10 monthly and receive no less than $40 worth of product. I encourage everyone, any age, and any level of beauty interest to try Ipsy. I think you would love it! Or...maybe you are loving it?!? In that case, we need to chat! Be sure to leave me a comment with your favorite/least favorite item this month.

 Here is what I got:

Ciate London Fierce Flicks Eyeliner $19

theBalm Cosmetics Hot Mama Blush $21

Kokie Cosmetics Kokie Nail Polish in Heavenly $6

Trust Fund Beauty Gimme Good Face - Face Primer 

INDI Beauty Buttercream Antioxidant Lip Scrub $11.99

Total retail value: $51.99+. 

Monthly cost: $10

Favorite item: Ciate London Fierce Flicks Eyeliner. Loving the liquid eyeliners Ipsy has sent. High quality. Perfectly crafted for easy application.

Least favorite item: Trust Fund Beauty Face Primer. It's not a reflection on the product I'm just skeptical of the face primers in general :) 

Most recent Ipsy Glambags:

September 2016 Glambag

August 2016 Glambag

July 2016 Glambag

This is not a sponsored post. It's just something I like to include on my blog.

If you would like to sign up to receive monthly Ipsy glambags and use a referral link: https://www.ipsy.com/newcid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=wswla

Ipsy September Glambag 2016

My favorite pink package arrived a few days ago! Ipsy Glambag fun mail! Ipsy is by far my favorite subscription box. It's such a deal. You pay $10 a month and 5 makeup, skincare, or haircare items in a monthly shipment. I have been figuring out my monthly values for some time now and it seems like the average value of an Ipsy Glambag is $40. 

This month's products were about prepping the right canvas for your makeup look. Lots of primers! The jury is still out with me regarding primers. I just keep using what Ipsy sends me and I may have bought another primer from Sephora as well. But do primers really matter? I don't have a clue.

Here is my September 2016 Glambag:

Too Face Lip Injection Extreme $9.50

Onomie Powerful Priming Serum $8

Radial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Tonic $6

Eva NYC Forget Me Not Dry Conditioner $2

BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Autumn Glow $20

My favorite is the BellaPierre mineral blush. I love the color and how smooth it applies to my skin. It brushed on so light, even, and was a great shade to brighten my look. I really really liked this product. My least favorite (so far) is the Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme. First, I'm skeptical and second, the Too Faced product left a burning/tingling sensation on my lips for about 10 minutes. I'm not a big fan of any product doing that. Too Faced or not!

The retail value was $45.50. I think now would be a good time to remind you I paid $10 :) Month after month,  I keep telling you all what a deal this is! If you would like to sign up, you can use my referral link and get started right away. Otherwise, Ipsy might put you on a waiting list and then you won't be able to get started receiving these amazing deals!

https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=wswla

Let me know if you sign up. I love hearing what others think, what you receive, and what your favorites are!

Ipsy August 2016 GlamBag

I just received my August 2016 Ipsy Glambag! I'm pretty excited about my loot. Once again, the majority of the items were cosmetics with a couple skin care items thrown in. I'm going to jump right to the good stuff because we all know how Ipsy works by now. You pay $10 a month to receive a cute makeup bag filled with 5 items. The bag always has a value well above the $10 fee. I've been extremely happy with this service. I always receive at least one item that I use in my daily or weekly routine. Often times, I receive 5 things that get added right to my weekly wears.

Recently, Ipsy added videos for each product they send to demonstrate a few ways to use your glambag products. I love it! It's like the most personalized Youtube tutorial channel ever. I'm telling you Ipsy is the way to go. Click over to MY LINK and sign up! You won't regret it. Promise.

Now back to the contents I said I was getting right to. Sorry about that!

1// Lord & Berry 20100 Maximatte Crayon Lipstick in Intimacy $20.00
2// Beauty For Real I-line 24-7 Eyeliner in Black Magic $14.00
3// Ofra Cosmetics "You Glow Girl" Highlighter $12.00
4// The Organic Pharmacy Rose Facial Cleansing Gel $25.50
5// Olive Natural Beauty Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer $16.00

The retail value of this bag is $87.50. Can you believe the value? I know what you are thinking. Tipsy probably sends the trial size. Would you be surprised to hear they don't for the makeup? You get the full size real deal. The skin and hair care items are usually smaller sizes but I divide the price by ounces and then multiple the ounces received. This bag was a crazy good deal, huh?

My favorite item is the Lord & Berry Matte Crayon Lipstick in Intimacy. I also really like the Ofra highlighter shadow. My least favorite was the Beauty For Real Eyeliner in Black Magic. It did not apply smoothly and the color wasn't as intense as black should be, think gray. My opinion only :)

Another good Glambag experience. Are you ready to sign up? Here you go:

https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=wswla

Want to view more recent Glambags?
July 2016 Ipsy Glambag
June 2016 Ipsy Glambag
April 2016 Ipsy Glambag

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2016

With May's glam bag AWOL, I was happy to see my pink mailer tucked safely in my mailbox. (Gotta love the problems a military PCS will cause.) The arrival of my GlamBag is always one of my favorite days of the month. I can't speak enough positive words about this subscription service. When I find something really great, I want the whole world to know! I'm not looking for the incentive of referring people, I just think it's a really great service that a variety of people would enjoy. I feel like I speak to the group that wants to wear makeup but feels a little overwhelmed with everything. That is how I felt. And I'm not a very experimental person if it means risking money and not being happy. That is why I love bloggers and Yelp and pretty much all social media. Let me learn from your experiences!

Anyways, the whole point of this post is to share what I got in my June Ipsy GlamBag....

You gotta love that makeup bag!! My five items inside were:

#1 Liptini Cream Lip Color in Pinktini

#2 Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Fireball (mauve/pink)

#3 12 Benefits Leave In Conditioner

#4 Seraphine Botanicals Blush in Happy Hibiscus 

#5 ColourPop Creme Gel Eyeliner in Swerve (black)

I've tried all the products this month. My favorite, Urban Decay eyeshadow. My least favorite: Liptini lip color. It just wasn't a quality product. 

I'm starting to get a pretty good collection of makeup items I use regularly from all these Glam bags. If you are interested in signing up, here is a referral link:

https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=p_share_ref&sid=link&refer=wswla

You don't have to use it :) Just in case you want to share the love. 

And here are my other glam bags from April, March, February, and January. 

April 2016

March 2016
February 2016
January 2016

Are you an Ipsy subscriber? What was your favorite product this month?

April 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag

Are you an Ipsy GlamBag subscriber? It's the best $10 you will ever spend! This is one subscription service where you get more product than what you pay for. I'm putting my referral code in here if you want to sign up. I don't get free stuff or money but maybe points towards samples. I'm not even quite sure ;)
Referral code: https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=p_share_ref&sid=link&refer=wswla

Every month Ipsy sends out 5 beauty items tailored to you in a cute little makeup bag. Sometimes the items are full size stuff, sometimes trial size. The best part is the products are all good stuff! No dollar store cast offs. 

My April GlamBag included:

Tarte LipSurgence Lip Creme in wonder (Love)
Harvey Prince Organics Keravegan Repairing & Hydrating Masque
Pro belle Nail Lacquer 'In or Out'
OFRA Bohemian eyeshadow
L.A.B2 Just Blending In Brush

Everything in April's GlamBag was great. Tarte is definitely a brand I am interested in exploring. Which is what I'm looking for with the glambags, my little arrow pointing me in the right direction ;)

Need more convincing? Here are previous GlamBags:

March 2016
February 2016
January 2016

Ipsy March 2016 Glam Bag

I cannot express what a treat it is to receive my monthly Ipsy glam bag. I such a newbie when it comes to makeup. The only time I buy makeup is when I go to the MAC counter for my Marine Corps Ball makeover. Yes, my makeup bag contents are seriously out dated!
But my lack of beauty routine doesnot mean I don't want to know. I just needed the push! Ipsy has been the push. This service was made for people like me. And for only $10, who can pass it up?!?

March's #hellospring glam bag included lots of things I've always wanted to try.  This month I received liquid eyeliner, bronzer, and primer which I have never tried. Yes, when it comes to makeup I love under a rock. 

Here are the specifics:

Be A Bombshell Baked Bronzer
Tattoed Liquid Eyeliner
Model CO Lip Lacquer
Makeup Forever Hydrating Primer
AphroditE Eye Cream

Want to see more??

February 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag
January 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this post are 100% representative of the author. No compensation was given.

Ipsy Glam Bag February 2016

Yesterday I posted my Ipsy Glam Bag from January 2016 HERE. I figured I might as well post February's Ipsy bag as well. Have you been introduced to Ipsy Glam Bags? This post is my second glam bag from February 2016. After two shipments, I am still excited about this subscription service and all the great products I have received. The price is right too! $10 (plus tax) for 5 makeup or beauty items matched to your preferences and profile. 

The best part of Ipsy for me is having someone else find my makeup. I am out of my element when it comes to shopping for makeup. I tend to buy duds that don't work out. Honestly, $10 is not a big deal for the service I am receiving.  I highly recommend Ipsy. I have a referral link HERE,  if you would like to try. Referral links are more of a nicety than a necessity. I appreciate the gesture if you use my link. I'm none the wiser if you don't! 

 Another selling point for me is being able to divvy up the items with my daughter. We split the items in each glam bag.

#1 trestique Coral blush stick is my favorite in this delivery. I thought my face brightened up and possibly made me look more youthful?? I wish! But maybe.

#2 Elizabeth and James Nirvana for Her perfume. I love the scent. Light scent with a hint of vanilla.

#3 Cioccolato Foaming Body Scrub. Haven't taken the time to indulge but looks promising!

#4 The Balm Mary Lou Manizer eyeshadow (highlighter). 

#5 Luxie 221 Flat Definer Brush. Again, I will have to do some investigating to figure out how to use this brush. Any ideas?

February 2016 theme was #ipsypink. Are you tempted yet? Are you already receiving Ipsy glam bags? I'd love to hear what you think or your experiences.

Interested in seeing more of Ipsy Glam Bags?

January 2016 Ipsy Glam Bag

Ipsy Glam Bag January 2016

Welcome to my new addiction, Ipsy Glam Bag. Much like my StitchFix obsession, Ipsy subscription service delivers surprise goodies to my mailbox every month. However, Ipsy is much much more affordable! For only $10.80 per month I receive 5 makeup or beauty items matched to my preferences and profile. 

After months of feeling kind of blah about my beauty routine, I decided to give Ipsy a try. Ipsy has been a pleasant surprise for me.  I am so out of my element when it comes to makeup/skincare/beauty items. A store like Sephora overwhelms me. I don't know the first place to start when I'm in the makeup aisles at Target. Plus, makeup is so darn expensive, $10 feels like a drop in the hat.  If you can relate, I have a referral link HERE. Referral links are more of a nicety than a necessity. I appreciate the gesture if you use my link. I'm none the wiser if you don't! 

Now let us get to the fun stuff!!

Every month, Ipsy beauty items are put together in a cute little makeup bag. January 2016 bag looked like this. I love it!

All Ipsy subscriptions are not created equal. Each box is tailored to the individual. What you see here may not be what you receive in the same month. It just gives you a general idea.

#1 Pixi by Petra eyeshadow. I've seen this affordable brand in Target but never bought it. The price is extremely affordable. My review was not so great. My eyes are sensitive to eye makeup and what got into my eyes was very irritating.

#2 Ofra Eyebrow pencil. The color is universal. I haven't gotten a chance to use this product properly because my eyebrows are a hot mess. I can say the color is nice. The product goes on easily. 

#3 The Balm Mr. Write (Now) in Scott. I love this product. The color is purple which is something I would never buy for myself but is a new favorite. I'm a big fan of the product already! 

#4 Skone smudge brush. I have yet to Google what this brush is intended for. I used it to smudge my eyeliner and the brush worked like a charm! I'm a newbie so I can't help you with the details. You have to start somewhere!

#5 Skyn Iceland cleansing cloths. This product was not for me. It left a burning sensation on my skin after using. I'm not into that feeling with anything that goes on my skin.

So, what do you think? Not too bad for the price. And if you shop around, $10 is "a helluva deal" for 5 makeup items! I am by no means a beauty blogger or makeup guru. I'm just an average gal who needed a little change!