As always, I was really excited to get my Ipsy bag this month... And then I opened it and was just kinda... Meh...
I had seen a sneak peek on IG and knew everyone was getting a NYX Butter Lipstick. I was not excited for this. Mainly because NYX is inside Ipsy a lot. And also, because I had no interest in trying this formula. Then I see the shade I received and rolled my eyes, really Ipsy?!?! But It actually looks better on the lips, than in the tube. The color was pretty opaque and smooth going on. There is also no noticeable scent. That being said, I'm still just not a fan (of this product- not the brand. I love NYX in general). I don't care to much for the formula which feels slightly more greasy/slippery than a Revlon Lip Butter. I also felt like this product was pretty staining, for a simple lipstick. I, for one, am not into lip stains...
Next was the Vintage by Jessica Liebeskind... I'm sorry, Jessica who??? So this must be a newer brand. That's cool. I like trying new things. But at first glance, I assumed this was an eyeshadow. Nope. Cheek Highlighter. Ummm, huh??? It's a pinky-mauve sort of shade. It looks much lighter on her website than it does in person. I gotta be honest, I didn't even open this. I'm just going to pass it on to a friend. It's not for me.
Then came the Boo-Boo Cover-up. Meh. I need to keep trying this. It claims to "heal" while it conceals... Mmmmmm... Gimmicky??? From what I can tell so far, it's a pretty light coverage.
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion. Apparently this was a 2013 Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner. It claims to "help delay the natural signs of aging by maintaining the longevity and activity of stem cells in the skin". I don't like how it smells. But I shall try to use it anyway. We shall see...
Lastly, the Pūr~lisse Pūr-delicate Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser and Makeup Remover. Now this, I LIKE!!! I never trust a cleanser to remove makeup on it's own, however, since this product claimed to be able to do that... I gave it a shot. And I have to say, it worked! It took off all my makeup and eye makeup and about 90% of my mascara (I washed a second time to remove the last vestiges on my lashes). This was a #win.
Overall, this wasn't one of my favorite bags... But for $10/month I still think it's worth it to try out products you would never try on your own or have never heard of. If you are interested in Ipsy, you can use my referral link here (I simply earn points for free product if you sign up with my link), or just search Ipsy.com!
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Bottom right: Residue left after cleaning with makeup remover pads, soap, and water. |
P.S. I was not sponsored by Ipsy to write this post and I am not affiliated with them in anyway. Just my honest opinions here!
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