Ipsy Review – August 2017

OK what am I doing wrong? So far the Aurora concealer has been absolutely horrible for me! I can’t blend it at all or it wipes right off of my face. Is it meant for under-eye only? (I use concealer for blemishes).

I got the Wild & Free bag. Not me at all. I would have preferred Peace, Love, and Lipstick, but I’m not subscribing for the bag.

Overall I’m happy with my goodies. I received:

Pacifica Coconut Blush Duo – LOVE it. Perfect for regular and non-glamorous activities.

Sundays No 28 – also love it. Wears beautifully. Applies easily.

Aurora x ipsy concealer in Pale Ecru. I’ve been seeking out a new concealer. This one is decent. Not a home run, but good enough.

The Balm in the light sand color. I would have preferred the darker caramel because I have at least 4 other shadows that are about the same sand color.

First Aid Beauty cleanser. I make all my own skincare so I won’t use this at all. I wish I could have received a mascara sample instead. There is always next month. 😉

For the first time since I subscribed in May, this month I was very disappointed in my bag. I have been reading all these forums and it seems like no one else got some of the samples I got – do I have leftovers from another month or something?

– theBalm Eyeshadow in Wilkommen (looks like everyone got one, so I’m ok with it)
– Seraphine Botanicals Liquid Coal Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner (I don’t like liquid liner, no matter how many times I try)
– Labotica Honey & Bamboo Skin Soft Mask Set (I like masks, but have a bunch to work through right now)
– Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer in Flush (was originally upset about this one and figured I’d gift it, but gave it a go after reading it’s amazing reviews online and I actually really like it!)
– Paula Dorf Cosmetics Mini Universal Brow Pencil in Taupe (this sample is really small, and as much as I do like brow products, I have gotten them in my last 3 ipsy bags and last month’s Birchbox, so I don’t need anymore right now)

I find it funny that Liz always gets brushes; I still haven’t gotten a single one. But I’m afraid to request them in case I trigger something where I start getting them every month like Liz.

Side note – Did Ipsy change their review system? We used to be able to review each individual product for points, but now it looks like I can only review the bag as a whole.

YAHDAH BB Cream: Not my shade but I’m up to my eyes in BBs at the mo so no biggie. It’ll go to a friend. A rare miss.

Air Repair Eye-Cream: I love eye creams & I tend to use them not only around my eye area but also on the thin patch of skin directly under my chin. I’m trying to stave off turkey neck any way I can!!!!! It seems to help! I know this tube is small but thinking in a relative way; since you’re only supposed to use this in tiny amounts, it’s really not a bad size. I’ll get many multiple uses from this – It’ll last about a month with daily application. That’s decent.

Naked Translucent Powder: Will it match or maybe even beat my Laura Mercier? We shall see! It’d be great if it did cos it’s half the price.

SLMissGlam Blending Brush: My request. Always love a brush & the colour is lovely. My husband asked, in all seriousness, “Do you use pink brushes for pink make-up & blue brushes for blue stuff?” Haha! Super cute. At this point, I probably COULD colour-code my tools to my cosmetics. Not a bad idea, Hubs!

TheBalm Shadow/Highlighter in Kuwakaribisha: Obviously, to each their own but I don’t get the hate for TheBalm; I like their products & feel the samples aren’t as titchy as people think. This is roughly the same amount as the Ofra I got last month, it might even be bigger. I adore the magnetic casing; it’s vibrant & colourful but very functional & keeps the product really secure (great for traveling/throwing in your purse) but I reckon the packaging is what makes it seem smaller than it actually is. 2-plus years ago, my very first Ipsy bag had a TheBalm shadow & it became a favourite of mine & I’m only hitting the pan on it now. I got the ‘Balm Springs’ blush in June too & that would have taken me forever to use up as well except it wasn’t my shade & had to go in my ‘Giveaway Pile’. Anyway, I’m glad that I got the lighter of the 2 shadows, I have so many browns & coppers right now. (BTW, I swear I don’t work for the company, just feel bad when people are disappointed in their Glam Bag goodies so wanted to put a positive spin out there. 🙂 )

Bag was ‘Peace, Love & Lipstick’. I can get on board with all of those things. 🙂

Admittedly, not my favourite month but it’s still my favourite subscription.

What’s the significance of the gold envelope?

I knew I was going to get my least favorite bag design and I did (Peace love lipstick).

My contents:
– First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay
– the Balm Cosmetics Voyage Vol. 2 eyeshadow in Kuwakaribisha
– Eyeko Black Magic Mascara Deluxe
– Naked Cosmetics HD Finishing Translucent Powder
– SLMissGlam T35 Precise Blending Brush

I’m excited to try the HD finishing powder. Anyone have any reviews/opinions on it?

By the way everybody, on this new program of Ipsy’s, you don’t get any cash back until it reaches a certain amount of cash – if I remember right, it’s $20 that you have to bank up, as it says in the small print. I read that AFTER I happily bought something and awaited it’s refund, which is not to be. I’d have to spend on many more splurges before I get anything back. I think I’ll just use Sephora as I like my samples. Many of you prefer Ulta, and that may be the way to go to bank points for dollar value.

how do you request an item? Can you request a shade in there is an option? thanks

I got the Good vibes bag (my favorite of the 3), the MUFE mascara (my request), and the Pacifica blush duo, all nice. The rest of the bag wasn’t that great, and very low value. I got the 10-0-6 Pores mask (I am 60 – it states on the back this is good for young skin), Be a Bombshell eye shadow in Taj Mahal, which looks almost identical to the Victory eye shadow I got last month, the Aurora Color Perfector in Pistachio (not sure why, I would have loved to try a regular color). This is the second time I have gotten skin care suitable for someone younger. There were better items available for aging skin this month.

This bag was a disappointment, but Ipsy had usually been much better, so I will hope that next month is better.

Hey! I think that “concealer” is supposed to be a color corrector for dark areas on your face. It looks very orange/peachy so that should cancel out any dark circles or peach fuzz. Try layering a light concealer over the color corrector (use a tiny amount of it), and i hope you can update us when you try!♥ You may already know this, but color corrector goes on bare skin!!!! Before foundation & all that jazz♥

My bag was the “wild & free” Pretty color but could do with out the lettering.
I got almost the same contents. 4/5 of the same. Instead of the Ipsy Aurora, I got Belief aqua bomb, which I requested. Did not know that Ipsy started making their own line. I would never buy their own brand. I am assuming their products are made in china? Now I am truly canceling. I have no interest in trying “ipsy” branded products. Looks like dollar store quality. I
The brush felt cheap. Reminded me of the Lisa Frank brush. wish i got the other shade of the balm eyeshadow. Feel like i keep getting the same mousy brown. And don’t use hair products ever. I only use shampoo.

This month I was excited to see a Gold Ipsy envelope peeking from the mailbox. I had seen others with them in reviews, but had only ever gotten the pink ones myself. It doesn’t take much…

I really like the Pacifica blush and regret not requesting the “Island Life” eye shadow sampler from a few months back.

I really like Ipsy and feel like it is based on my feedback, somewhat. I love that you can select a sample and do so every month.

However, they keep sending me liquid black eyeliners, even though I always rate them that I didn’t like it (mostly because I don’t know how to use it and think it looks bad on me). Maybe they have an abundance of those samples.

I liked the bag itself this month. I got the same one as Liz and it appeals to the kid in me.

But wasn’t a fan of the actual contents. It felt like a mix of decent samples and dollar store makeup and I ended up cancelling after I got my bag.

I got a blending brush, an Ipsy brand concealer (was not thrilled to get an Ipsy brand item), the Balm little eyeshadow (too small), two face masks with alcohol listed as one of the first ingredient (so not likely to use), and a sample mascara.

I was okay with the blending brush and another new mascara to try, but the rest of it was a bit meh (to quote Gudetama).

I really like my bag I am getting the Pacifica blush
Naked Powder
Nail Polish – I hope its purple it was in shipping email but few months ago it showed I was getting green shadow and it was bronze .
Juliette Not A Perfume. I requested this.
The balm shadow.
I did not like my samples last month Ipsy really made up for it this month.

I love what I got, good vibes only bag:
Pro Cover Up Concealer in Pale Ecru which is my shade! Play got it right too!
Vitamasques Yoghurt Mask Duo
EYEKO Black Magic Mascara Deluxe
Firma Beauty 103 Angled Contour Brush
Steve Laurant Precision Tip Liner in Black, and this liner I’m in love with!
Plus this month I ordered the BelláPierre Cosmetics Limited Edition XII Eye palette, Eye & Lip Essentials, and the Skone liners off the offers too. I normally don’t get the offers, got nail polishes once before but I think that’s it

I received the same exact items except for the curling gel. I received First Aid’s cleanser instead. (And technically speaking, my concealer and eye shadows were in the other shades.)

I’m 49 and getting back into the groove of all things beauty related (a late-in-life marriage, child, and decades long career makes you think makeup isn’t meaningful. :)). I’m on leave so now I have time for me, myself, and I! I must say, ‘It ain’t what it used to be!”

I got the blush and not sure what shade of the balm shadow (hope it’s the lighter color), 2 sheet masks that are $5 per on the brand site, the SLMissGlam brush t35, and the naked powder. This month didn’t have a lot of exciting items for me, I requested the brush. I’m always happy with sheet masks, I can always use or give away the powder, and I save some items to donate around Xmas time for “toy” drives when they pop up. They always need things for teens as well, and never get many donations for teen girls or boys. I get some extra items like masks etc and pack up most of the ipsy bags that year with small makeup kits.

I was excited to see which bag graphics I would get on the outside of my bag, instead I got a plain bag. I might have been one of the few that actually was looking forward to having something written on my bag. Sadly disappointed it was bare.So there is that. If you were hoping for a plain bag it still may happen for you!!!!

Ok must have won the Ipsy lottery the Gavee Gold is 195.00 um hope it doesn’t work.

I have to say I got a good bag. I got peace love lipstick. Balm color in the pretty light shade, great for travel. Seraphine eyeliner, Aurora concealer in my tone, a brush and gavee gold serum.

I got this same bag, a green corrector from the same cook Liz did, I got this same blending brush, I also got the Balm shadow in the light creme color. The different things that I received were a sample of Makeup Forever’s Excessive Lash mascara – score!! ❤️ me some good mascara and a couple of sheet masks that I’ll definitely use so I’m happy with my bag this month for sure! This was my first bag with Ipsy and I wasn’t able to request anything from the spoilers since I was too late. But I think I received a great bag based on my profile answers…. And I have already requested the Tarte Lights Camera Lashes mascara for next month 😉 I’m excited to try it out cuz I’ve heard such great things about it!

That Marc Anthony curl cream is one of my essential curly hair products. I have wavy curls that can get frizzy, but using this after I wash my hair is a lifesaver. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It gives me great curl definition and makes my hair soft and supple. So excited to get one for travel!

That Pacifica blush duo is getting not so great reviews. I was excited there for a minute.

I got the Sundays lavender grey nail polish, the Seraphine black eyeliner, the Formula 10.0.06 mud mask, the MUFE mascara and the Hey Honey facial scrub. My bag was the “wild and free” one. I love the polish. It’s a great formulation and looks good on me. I can always use another liner and I requested the mascara and it is AMAZING. The mud mask doesn’t really suit my combo/dry skin but my husband really wants to try it and he has oily skin so
That should be a match. The scrub sample is really, really small and I am not thrilled about that. I haven’t tried it yet. I requested the scrub and the mascara.

Not bad for a $10 bag, but not great either.

Excited for my bag this month, nothing too wow but still all things ill use. Hoping for the grey/purple sundays nailpolish but the pink would be ok to. Im in Canada visiting family so i wont have my bag in hand for another few days.