Well, for plenty of girls, it's that time of the month again. IPSY time that is. For those of you who have no idea what Ipsy is, it is a monthly subscription where you're sent a limited edition bag filled with five beauty samples. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll actually get a full sized item. The great thing about this subscription service is that I get to try new brand that i've never even heard f before or haven't tried. What did I get this month? Let's take a look:
First of all, let's talk about the bag. HOW CUTE IS THAT? I haven't been getting Ipsy bags for that long, but some of the bags themselves haven't been too great. This one however, I love. The print is cute and colourful. It's not as "summery" as I thought it would be, but it's still cute. The fabric its self feels like canvass and feels really sturdy. I don't feel like it would rip easily. The size is great too. It's not too big to throw in your purse but it's not too small that you couldn't put anything into it. I'm going to be using this one to put makeup brushes in when I travel.
The first item I pulled out of the bag was this Tarte Amazonian Clay bronzer in the colour Park Avenue Princess. I've always wanted to try Tarte products, so I was beyond thrilled to find this in my bag. The packaging is pretty cute with the faux alligator leather motif on the front. The quality on the other hand feels a little cheap. I don't know if it's because it's just a sample, but it just feels like really cheap plastic. Thats is really my only complaint about this product. What's inside you ask?
I'm really sorry that I couldn't get a better picture of the bronzer itself, pictures just don't do it justice. You can't tell from this picture but it has a beautiful satin finish. I was so excited to try this but was really disappointed when I swatched it on my hand. It felt great but wasn't very pigmented. I realized that my hands are pretty tan at the moment, which is SO rare as I am usually the pastiest person alive. I tried it again today, this time on my face, and I absolutely LOVE it. It looks so natural and really warmed up my skin without leaving it looking orange or super shimmery. What's the best part of this bronzer? It's waterproof, yep, that's right. So if you're out in the sun sweating the rest of your makeup off, at least you'll still have a nice warm glow!
The next item I saw was this Jor'el Parker Classico Perfume. Now, I'm not a huge fan of fragrances due to the fact that I tend to be sensitive to strong smells, but I don't mind this one. Im horrible at describing scents so forgive me, but it's a mixture of fresh, warm, floral, and sweet...? Basically, I like it. I also like the packaging. It's simple and I love that it's a roller ball application. The bottle is also glass so it feels sturdy.
I love this next product. It's a Vanilla Coconut Cream Anti-Aging Conditioner by Jersey Shore Sun. It doesn't smell as good as I thought it would, it's not horrible, but it's not great. The consistency is super smooth and creamy, which feels super moisturizing. What makes this even better is that it is USDA Organic Certified made with sunflower oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, vanilla flavour, mongongo oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, rosemary extract, and calendula extract. Not only is it good for your lips but it's good for the environment. Win win.
The next item was another lip product. P.I.N.K Lipstick by Bellapierre Cosmetics. At first I was a little put off from it because there was lipstick all over the outside of it. Not too sure how that happened but the lipstick itself seemed to be just fine. The packaging is cute and the colour of the lipstick is really pretty. It's not too bright and not too pink, yet not a nude. It has just enough shimmer in it that it shines but isn't over the top. What I love about it is that it glides on smooth and isn't drying. The only bad thing about it is that it doesn't wear for long, so you have to apply it pretty often.
Last but not least, Eyetini Swizzle Stick Eyeling in the colour Blue Hawaiian. I'm not quite sure how I feel about this one. My makeup routine usually consists of a lot of nude/natural shades, so I don't think I will be getting much use out of this. Besides the colour being a little too bright for my taste, the application of it isn't that great. I applied some to the back of my hand and I could feel some drag. you really have to apply some pressure in order to get really good pigmentation. This isn't a horrible product by any means, it's just not my cup of tea. It's also a full size product, which would be really great if it were in a different colour.
Well guys, thats it for this review. Do you subscribe to Ipsy? If so, what was you favourite item you got this month? For those of you who don't, what's the best new item you've tried lately? Leave you comments down below!
-Little J.
