Ipsy Glam Bag 💫 August 2017 💫

IPSY GLAM BAG

AUGUST 2017

"Good Vibes Only"

August's bag has 3 different variations and I've received the ombre orange-red with Peace, love, lipstick declared. (Quite right about the lipsticks)

5 products:

-Seraphine botanicals liquid coal eyeliner. 

-Aurora x Ipsy green colour corrector concealer.

-Cliv hyaluronic mask x 2 sachets.

-The balm voyage shadow/luminizer in shade "kuwakaribisha"

-Hikari shimmer bronzer flush

1. Seraphine botanicals liquid coal eyeliner.

Liquid pen eyeliner with a felt tip brush is forever the best form of eyeliner you can ever get, it is the most precise type of brush if ever you need a winged liner or a sleek cat eye. So i really love receiving this type of eyeliners compared to getting a gel/kohl/crayon type of liner that i will never ever use. This is well pigmented and non watery, does not tug and has a smooth felt tip applicator. 

2. Aurora x Ipsy green colour corrector concealer.

Yes i do use colour correctors because i have alot of red/pimple marks on my skin. I'm currently using L.A girl cc concealer pen and its the best so far. Was hoping that this product would work well howeverrr, it applied nicely at first, with enough pigmentation covering the spot, but once you try to blend it out, it starts to crumble and disappears. Almost like it instantly dries when applied, it has a doe foot applicator so it does tend to pick up a lot of product so i definitely have to blend it out but its just impossible. I have never heard of this brand before but it looks alot like something nyx would make. This product is a nope for me.

3. Cliv hyaluronic mask.

Received 2 packs of this to try. I like the mask, it was filled full of the serum hence i had leftovers to use my daiso blank sheet mask to soak in the extra solution. Watery serum, easily absorbed and the mask size and shape fits as per normal without issue. I usually use masks at night as thats the only time i have to rest my mind and body. After use, face does feel more cool and replenished. 

4. The balm voyage shadow/luminizer in shade "kuwakaribisha"

In my ipsy profile it states that i will be receiving a dark brown shade, however upon receiving the bag i realised ive received something else which is this light champagne gold shade. I personally love this more as it works as an eyeshadow and also subtle enough as a highlighter. This is not a very unique shade tho, most palettes do have this highlight colour. Very pigmented and easily blendable, see swatch below. I like this product.

5. Hikari shimmer bronzer flush.

Right off the bat there are a few things that i do not like from this combo.

-Firstly, the 2 blush shades imo are much too pink to wear alone.

-Secondly, the bronzer shades are almost the same but with shimmers. Id prefer matte bronzers.

-Third, the pan is small, means i have to swirl everything in and that is gonna create an overwhelming blend of colours. 

Hence, i decided to give this away without hesitation.

Overall this bag was a meh, as i only liked 3 of the products and the other 2 was a nope for me. Looking forward to the next month's bag! 

IPSY GLAM BAG 🍳JULY 2017 🍳

IPSY GLAM BAG

JULY 2017

"Over easy"

This month Ipsy glam bag is themed around the character 'Gudetama' which is actually an egg yolk lazing around most of the time. I like that there are some differences to all the bags and not all of them are circled around the same hipster designs. 

This month theres are 5 items in the bag. I have accidentally misplaced an item before the reviewing process and did not manage to find the item. However here are the other 4 products received:

1. Tarte cosmetics; park ave princess bronzer.

Made of amazonian clay, most of Tarte's products are well known due to this little nugget info of the ingredients. It is supposed to last long and strong throughout the day. You can find this particular bronzer shade in most of Tarte's contour and highlight product. Hence it is not really a new shade introduced, however i do love receiving brands like Tarte and also the bronzer is something new I've not tried before. 

The pic quality is potraying the colour to be super dark but in reality it is much more lighter than this and is more like a milky brown than a dark fudge. The packaging is light weight with a faux crocodile skin cover. It is easy to blend not chunky or chalky and smooth to the touch. Picks up colour well on brushes too. (Swatches all the way below)

2. Trèstique concealer in Porcelain.

I have received lip products from the brand Trèstique before however not for other face products. Its good to receive a concealer. Im normally not too fussy with the concealer shades as long as it is pretty similar in tone because its only going to cover small areas of my face with blemishes. I am no longer into the whole caking your face to contour trend and would much prefer a natural look instead. 

Coverage wise, it offers a fairly good coverage but over my tattoo swatch you can still see through the dark colours. Tends to fade abit fast throughout the day. 

3. Seraphine botanicals Ginger + Gold blush.

I love this brand! There is just something about that feminine packaging and plant related names that pulls me in. This is an illuminating peach gold blush.

Again, like the photo of the bronzer, this blush is not this dark in reality and it is a light shade of shimmering peach. This blush is not too powdery when swatched and has shimmers which looks nice on the cheeks even without highlights. Pick up well with a blusher brush and transfers to the face smoothly. Pigmentation wise tho is not as strong but the shimmers relfected makes up for the colour payoff. 

4. Ciaté Gel kohl liner. 

Who else thought that Ciaté only come up with nail polishes? Its good to know that i found out that this brand also carries makeup through my subscription boxes like this. I love the ciate matte liquid lipsticks too.

This unique product is double ended, has a black pencil liner on one end that is supposed to be gel-kohl, and the other end is a brush to smudge out the line. I like the brush, it feels sturdy yet soft bristles nit the hard edge type. The liner is also really smooth and draws without tugging. 

Below are all the product swatches:

5. The last product that unfortunately i misplaced, is the Hanalei rose lip treatment. 

I actually really like this product, it contains pure kukui oil which helps to moisturize and smooth your lips. You can use it before bed and after lip scrubs for the full treatment. It comes in the clear version too, this is tinted rose hence has pink tones in it. Good for those natural dry no makeup days.

Overall i think the July glam bag is cute, simple and i love that the products all have different purposes for the face. I wouldn't have liked it if i get repeats or two same product functions. 

IPSY GLAM BAG 💋JUNE 2017 💋

IPSY

JUNE 2017

"VOLUME UP"

Five products in a bag, whats not to love about ipsy?! Not to mention the cute creative bags each month. Everything is definitely worth paying $10usd/month for. This month series is 'volume up'! Lets get in on the deets.

1. Nyx whipped lip & cheek souffle in pink cloud:

The shade i received is pink cloud which is a bright pinky coral shade. I seriously wished i got the shade cocoa bean or the plush. From the swatches that ive seen, i would definitely make more use out of cocoa bean for my lips and plush for both lips and cheeks. I feel like pink cloud is just way too pink for my liking and i really abhor pink lipstick. To put it on my cheeks it looks way to bright, maybe ill have to dap just a tiny bit to make it work.

2. The balm blush in Balm springs:

As shown in the swatch above this is a highly wearable cheek colour for every day wear as it is mot too bright but gives a subtle nude pink glow to your cheeks. I love this blusher, ditto on the balm too.

And i love how the blusher looks like a tiny magnetic book. Fits my mini ecotools blush brush easily in the teeny rectangle.

3. Margaret Dabbs nail polish in Green Daylily:

Cute nailpolish name, cute jewel tone green colour. I like that its in green and thank god not a weird pink. This is a very wearable dark turquoise green. I cant quite put a finger to what the exact shade is. Nevertheless i like this.

4. City color cosmetics Bold brow eyebrow powder in medium:

I'm giving this away as i do not use brow powders unless it comes in a waxy state or with the wax portion because i tend to touch my face alot and without a base underneath, my brows slides off easily. It looks good tho, the powders looks pigmented. 

5. Bio republic skin care masks- Aloe rescue and green tea detox:

I love getting sheet masks! Mainly because i feel like masks contributes to a daily skin care routine that helps to give instant refreshment to the skin. And i also like to decide based on what my skin needs. Ive tried the green tea detox already as i felt like my face really needed a detoxification routine because i feel like my skin has hone through so much lately of dirt and stress and pimples are forming eveywhere. The mask itself is like any regular sheet mask. It fits like normal and inhave no issues with the fitting. Just the right amount of product soaked in and enough excess to rub in the aftermath.

June's bag is not that bad, the only thing different I wished i got was the nyx souffle. Other than that, i like the blusher and masks. 👍🏾

LIP MONTHLY 🎆 MAY 2017 🎆

LIP MONTHLY

MAY 2017

Lip monthly is a monthly subscription bag that consists of 3-4 full size items. Costs $12.95 per month. And usually sends 3 lip products and at least 1 other beauty product.

1. Bang beauty lipgloss in shade rosie:

For people who love hot pink lipstick shades, this ones for you guys. Its very pigmented for a gloss which is good, means to say it wont be the super sheer thin gloss that needs to be layered. However people who cant pull off hot pink or even a baby pink because it clashes with their colouring, example like me (asian malay) this colour sucks balls. And secondly i dont even wear gloss, but i would make exceptions for reds or nudes as i can wear those for work. So i most definitely will never ever wear this.

2. City colour dual lip wand:

Here's what i dont understand, you already gave me a gloss, so now you give me another lipstick that comes with a gloss. And instead of another different shade, you give me another pink. It looks like a less bright pink than the first one, but nevertheless it is still pink. 😒 i get that its summer and all but does everything have to be in pink? I didn't even bother to remove the plastic and swatch cause ill never wear it. This is going into my donation pile too.

3. Luna cosmetics eyeshadow pencil in Gemini:

Because this isnt in pink and its not a gloss, this instantly becomes an okay product. Gold will always find its way in the middle of the eye, so it's worth trying once in a while. Luna cosmetics, i have tried their brown nude lip gloss before and i love it because its wearable and not weird. 

4. Starlooks lip liner. (I think the shade is called sublime if not mistaken.)

This is the only thing in this bag that works good enough for me to try on everyday and not be scared of the outcome. The colour is a pretty pinky nude shade that doesnt lean too pink but instead leans more to neutral that makes it easy to wear. 

Here are the swatches of the products i bothered to check out:

A month back, i actually already decided to remove my subscription from lip monthly because i wasnt getting anything special, but they offered me the next month's bag for 20% off. Hence I decided why not, lets give them another month to try convince me. But they actually forgot to minus that 20% off before charging me the next bag, hence i had to email CS back and forth until they agreed to return me the balance back. 

So next month will be my last bag from lip monthly.

IPSY GLAM BAG 🌞 MAY 2017 🌞

IPSY

MAY 2017

"SUMMER FRIDAY"

Enter summer with a splash together with Ipsy and this month's products. May's bag is abit special compared to the rest, its a waterproof zip up bag with ice creams all over that is just the right pouch to bring your goodies to the beach for.

Time to review the 5 products inside!

1. Jelly pong pong 'supercharged super intense' eyeshadow duo in shade 'Electric'. (Thats a mouthful to say). I still can't get over how cute the brand name is and also im very happy to receive a wearable eyeshadow shade thats perfect for foiling. The shadow applies smooth and pigmented(not chalky either!) This promises to be super charged and super intense so scroll down to see the swatches!

2. Caked makeup lip fondant in 'Low-key'.

Below is the swatch for the eyeshadows above and also the lip fondant swatch. The lip fondant applied smoothly without being too thick or watery. It dries up about 10 seconds and may lasts up to 4-5hours of wear without eating, afterwards it tends to dry the lips up abit. It has a lovely vanilla cake scent, nothing chemically. And i also LOVE the shade low-key. Its such a nice rosy shade. Super wearable. 

(Heres my lip swatch! :)

3. Urban decay 'Afterglow' highlighter in shade 'Sin'.

This champagne gold hue is finely milled for a soft buttery feel, making it the perfect highlighter for the face and body. This is super intense and pigmented as seen in the swatch, the reflect of the highlighter is really strong. Keep a light hand when handling this. 

4. Briogeo Rosarco Milk™ Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray. 

I actually use this a lot after showering and on days where i dont have enough time to condition my hair. I also use it on my lil girl's hair as shes got curly hair to be tamed. This works well in detangling and repairing the damage in the tangles. Not to mention the smell is great hence theres no problem wearing out after slathering it all on your head.

5. Royal & Langnickel MODA™ Precision Angled Brush.

Synthetic brushes and 100% vegan cruelty free. This brush is good at multitasking for different areas. I usually use this for nose contouring as it picks up just the right amount of product and blends super nicely. 

I really love this months bag, from the bag design to the products inside i actually love everything. This is so rare for me to ever feel a whole bag is complete with things i like. So this is the best Ipsy glam bag I've received thus far. 💓💓

IPSY GLAM BAG 🌈 FEBRUARY 2017 🌈

IPSY

FEBRUARY 2017

 

This month's bag came with 6 products, a brush soap cleanser, luxie brush, liquid liner, marsk shadow, 2 facial masks. This month's bag is quite generous with 6 items and i like that there is a mixture of skincare and makeup products. 

1. Marsk mineral eyeshadow : You're toast

 

I have had lots of mineral eyeshadow samples before, but i must admit that I've never used one or tested one out before. Mainly because application is somewhat messy in the tiny container with mini holes to get the shadows out. I never understood how im supposed to apply them without messing up my clothes with shadow dust. This is in a golden bronze shade, that would make a nice bronze eye look. You can use it both ways wet and dry. The swatch above is in the dry form. It is definitely a powdery texture and I like the colour, but im afraid I won't be reaching out for it much because I'm not a fan of using it from the container. 

2. Japonesque : solid brush cleanser

This is very very handy! I am always busy with work and never have the time to properly clean my makeup brushes. So this is very handy for me to wash the few brushes that i mainly use, like my flat foundation brush and my eyeshadow brushes. The soap is in the container and all you need to do is wet it and swirl your brushes on the soap itself, this will apparently wash away the products stuck in between the bristles. 

3. Purifying black charcoal mask & Soo ae green tea mask. 

Here's a silly face of me in the charcoal mask!! LOL

>The texture of the mask is slightly different than the usual sheet masks, this is pure black and is slightly more textured than the usual plain sheet. I enjoy trying the black mask as charcoal has good cleansing and detoxing properties, so this gave me a fresh feel after using.

>The green tea mask is like the usual plain white sheet mask.

4. Luxie Rose Gold Face Brush : Blush 514

 

 

This blush brush is made of premium soft, synthetic bristles and retails for $18usd. Its mid sized, hence the size is just right for application on the cheeks. Its always fun to receive brushes especially cause you know its full sized and the value is already more than the box cost. 

5. Absolute New York : Nano Liner Ultra Fine Precision Liquid Liner in Black.

 

<photo creds to absolutenewyork.com>

This is the most easiest to use eyeliner pen even for beginners, the precision sharp brush tip helps create a straight sharp line for cat eye lovers. And this is oil proof and sweat proof too. This lasted the whole day when i wear this for work and im working in a full air conditioned environment, it did not fade throughout the day either. Retails for $9.99usd.

February's box did not dissapoint me with the 6 products valued definitely way above $10usd. I love the luxie full size brush, the eyeliner was handy as i ran out just in time to try it, and the masks were enjoyable for a weekly treat, ive also been meaning to try a brush cleanser and japonesque is a good brand to try. I like the colour of the marsk shadow but i dont like that its a loose powder form. I hear March's bag is gonna be a treat too from the sneak previews. Come back for next month! 

IPSY FIRST IMPRESSION ✨DECEMBER 2016 ✨

        December's Ipsy Glam Bag

[Carpe p.m]

First up! I've got Ipsy to review and i was actually pretty excited to see what version of the bag i received since this is my first month experiencing Ipsy. The december bag is a very christmassy hot pink faux fur bag which is the same for everyone else. 

      Here's the post card that came along:

 

So before my bag arrived, i went on a googling review research on what others got, the main things i saw was actually the tarte maracuja oil, ciate london liquid velvet lips, tarteist glossy lip, ofra highlighter, nyx eyeshadows, smashbox insta matte, benefit pore fessional and the josie maran illuminator. All the things i saw was actually pretty exciting cause they were all mostly well known brands. But i try not to put my hopes up too high cause these people are the more famed youtube beauty gurus and vloggers. And im just me, an anonymous blogger. 

     This is what i got:

 

1. Benefit - the porefessional: Happy to receive this as this is actually something i've used before and really do love the product, so if ive never used this before i would be happy to have discovered it here. (3ml=usd$4.20)

2. Ciate london liquid velvet - pin up: Im excited to get this instead of the Tarteist gloss!!! as stated in my profile was that i do not use gloss at all and im more to a matte lippie kinda girl. So hiiii the colour is also super wearable and a gorg mauve perfect for any occasion. (0.067oz=Usd$11)

 

 

3. Nyx prismatic shadows - bedroom eyes: This is one of the full sized items inside the bag, bedroom eyes is in a coppery brown with gold undertones. I kinda wish i got fireball instead of this because i dont wear dark shadows much. (usd$6)

4. Mica beauty cosmetics - angle eye shadow brush: Another full sized item. These are 100% synthetic. Im happy to receive a brush because i do use eyeshadows and i tend to run out of brushes to use all the time (im lazy like that 😩). I've never purchased anything from them before here in singapore because i always get scared of their free sample in a baggie tactic that they use to "lure" passer by into the store.(usd$22.95😱) 

5. Nip + fab - glycolic fix serum: I have used this brand before in the past and i remember getting them from samplestore.com. I also actually like their skin care range, altho i didnt check for any skincare in my profile, since its a brand that i trust, it makes my bag a bit more worthy. Use it for an overnight treatment to smooth fine lines and minimise pores. Will have to test this one out soon. (20ml=usd$10)

TOTAL VALUE: USD$54.15.

Overall i give the December Ipsy glam bag:

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- Im happy with all the products, especially the ciate liquid velvet and benefit porefessional.

- The overall bag value was definitely worth paying 10 bucks for, not to mention the reusable bag that can be turned into a wristlet. 

- Missing out one heart due to the fact that they did not get it right on the skincare product based on my beauty profile. 

So far for December my experience with the highly controversial glam bags were good. Ill have to continue accessing the next month to see if its living up to my expectation. Did anyone else have the same experience or version of the bag as i did? xxAd💀