IT'S UNBOXING DAY!
Ipsy
Let me give you a little information on Ipsy. Ipsy is a subscription company that is founded by Michelle Phan (one of my favorite beauty YouTuber's. Here is a link to her channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan). I was already a big fan of hers when I found out about Ipsy, and now I love her more! Ipsy is a $10 reoccurring monthly subscription box that has 4-5 sample sizes of beauty products (sometimes you will get a full size). They are not all full size products like Boxycharm, but you get a lot of sample sizes for only $10...I mean, you're REALLY not losing out on anything here. So, here are the products from my July bag and my thoughts:
The Bag
The bag is cute, but not spectacular. It feels like a faux leather type of material and is pretty waterproof. It is a pretty pink color with scalloped edges. I usually use all of the Ipsy bags as makeup bags, really useful!
Products
This is the Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil SPF 08. Not a fan due to the fact that I have absolutely no use for this. Like I said in my initial post, I am very pale and cannot even tan, soooooooo I am giving this away to a friend. I can smell it through the package, and it smells pretty nice. If you would like to try this product, you can go to their website www.hangtensunscreen.com and use code IPSYtan to get 25% off of this product (expires 8/31/14).
This is the Lavilin Jojoba Gel Cream. I really like this product. It smells really nice and feels good on my skin. It calms and softens the skin and is nice to use after sun exposure. Two thumbs up. If you would like to try it, visit www.lavilin.com and use code IPSY for 20% any product (expires 8/31/14).
This is the Elizabeth Mott Tints & Sass (obviously a play on words...you get it...T & A). Okay, so first off...this product smells like cherry-- if you like cherry, you will like it but I HATE CHERRY. Also, I do not really like the consistency of this product, at least as a blush. It would not be as bad as a lip gloss, and this product CAN be used as lip product and cheek product. Below is a swatch of the color (on top). I do think that the container is cute and smart. I prefer my Tarte cheek stain (in shade Blushing Bride) way better so that is what I will be using. Giving this away. If you would like to try this, visit website www.elizabethmott.com and use code IPSYTINT for buy 1 get 1 free of the same item (expires 9/1/14).
Top swatch (red) is the Tints and Sass, bottom swatch (mud brown) is the Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in Divine Wine
This is the 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum SPF 15. So, I have used Bare Minerals products in the past, and they're usually just OKAY in my opinion. I was looking forward to getting this eyeshadow, but dreading getting this color (color is swatched in the picture above, bottom swatch). There was an option of two different colors, and I of course got the one that is WAY too dark for my skin tone. It is a cute little bottle and applicator. I really like the consistency of the cream as well. I just wish I had gotten the lighter shade so I would be able to use it...guess I will be sticking with my Naked 3 pallet. I will be giving this away. If you want to try this product, visit www.ULTA.com and use code IPSYBAREFS for free shipping (expires 8/10/14)
This is Benefit's they're real! beyond mascara. OMG!! THIS IS WHAT I WAS MOST EXCITED TO GET!! I have been wanting to try a Benefit product and I lucked out and got this one in my bag. It is AMAZING. I love, love, love! this product. I have decent eyelashes, not too dark or long...but this mascara makes them look RIDICULOUS like fake eyelashes. I would definitely buy a real size of this mascara. To get this product, visit www.benefitcosmetics.com and use code JULYGLAM to get a free hello gorgeous trio of Benefit beauty all-stars with your order (expires 8/15/14 at 11:59 PM PST).
So, that is it for the Ipsy bag. I was a little disappointed with this bag. Usually I get some pretty good products, but out of this bag I can only really use the mascara and Jojoba gel cream. I have gotten a lot of really good products from, so hopefully next month will be better. On to Boxycharm!
Boxycharm
Okay, so a background on Boxycharm. Boxycharm is a $21 reoccurring monthly subscription. It consists of 4-5 high end FULL sized products. I started in July so I have only received one box, but I am LOVING it so far. In the July box, I received $128 worth of products for $21...pretty amazing!
Products
Pur-lisse Pur-Protect SPF 30 moisturizer $55/1.7 oz. This was featured in Vogue as the editor's favorite summer sun product. In addition to sun protection and moisturizing, it is also anti-aging. I LOVE this product! I use it every night before I go to bed in addition to my Skyn Iceland face spray. This product alone was $55 and I am very impressed. It does not make your face feel greasy or clog your pores. Also, it has a nice, subtle fragrance that does not make you smell like an old lady. Great, great product. Go and buy it! Moisturizing and SPF are very important! www.purlisse.com
Lauren B. Beauty Nail Polish in shade Rodeo Drive $18/ .5 oz. I had my sister paint my toenails with this color and it is beautiful. It is not one of those colors that looks really ugly on your toes. It is a really pretty red that my nana would LOVE and dries quickly. She has a lot of other really pretty shades as well. www.Laurenbbeauty.com
Appeal Cosmetics Luxurious Lipstick in shade Mock-Up $22/ .06 oz. I was really hoping to get one of the pink colors, but instead I got this weird pink/nude color. It does not look good AT all with my skin tone. I may try it with some sheer pink lip gloss over the top. It does feel nice on the lips, despite the color, and is moisturizing. I would try a pink shade, definitely. www.Appealcosmetics.com
Bellapierre Shimmer Powder and Natural Lip Liner $14.99/ .08 oz, $18.00/ 1.8g respectively. The shimmer powder is the top swatch. It is very light and I can barely see it on my skin. It might be nice to use as a shimmery highlight or over the top of another eyeshadow. The lipliner is a soft brown color, which kind of matches the Appeal Lipstick. I don't think I will use this as a lipliner, but I might actually use it as a brow pencil. My brows are SO hard to find a matching color for, and this one is not too dark so it might actually work!! www.bellapierre.com.
So, I hope you enjoyed my first unboxing! There will not be another until around the middle of next month, so in between I will be blogging about other things. In case you're interested in my nails at the moment (featured in shimmer powder picture) I will post it below. Comments are appreciated! Until next time, stay bad to the bow.
