So yesterday, my mailbox was graced by the only thing
that I really look forward to receiving every month, that’s right it’s Ipsy
day! Ten dollars, one bag, five beauty
samples… What else could make my little heart flutter so brilliantly?
Right off the bat I have to say thank you Ipsy! The bag didn’t reek of vinyl. The sad panda moment came in when I opened it
and realized that it was way prettier on the inside than the outside. No Bueno!
Luckily my sister took it off my hands; see the gift that keeps on
giving. I am considering using the one
from last month that has the product design as a hair tie and pin holder to try
to make it less confusing in the stack of crap.
So now for the contents of the bag:
POP Beauty Plump
Pout Mini: First item out of the bag
was this pout plumping mini in peony petal.
I’m totally a fan of all things lip related so of course I was more than
eager to bust this sample open. Unlike
other plumpers, this one wasn’t tingly or heavily mentholated. In fact I call bullshit on the name “plump
pout.” The color was a nice mixture of
purple and pink that wasn’t too bright, while still making me wish it had
picked a side. As far as the texture,
gloss got issues. On my hand it was
thick, sticky, and tacky. On my lips it
glided very smoothly, but unfortunately it glided off very quickly. I have to give it 3 out of 5, it was nice and
I’ll hold on to the sample as an in the purse back up gloss but it’s definitely
not go to.
Zoya Nail Polish: Next came the product that I instantly
thought I wouldn’t like. The Zoya Nail
Polish in Odette was a bottle of darkened, pastel purple which to me screamed Easter
not valentine’s day. As far as a nail lacquer
goes, it went on beautifully and the coverage was decent if not better than
most of the nail polishes I’ve worked with in the past. My niece surrendered her paws for this round;
on a little girl… it was pretty cute. As
far as dry time I will so that it takes a little while so I recommend the ice
water trick unless you are home spa-ing it.
City Color Be
Matte Blush: My third little surprise
was the far from little. It was a full
sized blush in Fresh Melon. At first I
was like, really Ipsy? You are seriously sending me an orangey blush? And yes they are seriously pigmented! But, I do have to say when applied lightly
the warmth it brought my face was amazing in contrast to my contour foundation
this morning. Seriously go out and buy
this one, so very worth it as far as blushes goes.
Photo C Velvet
Gel: This product was a bit of a
mystery and I had to look it up first, it’s an anti-aging serum. Fun fact, my mother who knows very little
about most of the stuff I get knew exactly what it was and how to use it. To be honest I tried a bit of it this morning
and let me tell ya, I did notice a bit more softness but I get more priming
with Porefessional by Benefit.
J.Cat Lashes: The last trinket was the J.Cat lashes in EL05
which is a mix of alternating long and short lashes. I haven’t ever tried this design so I’ll save
them for Valentine’s Day. I have however
worked with this companies lashes before and I can tell you that all lashes
require patience and practice. Oh and
liquid eyeliner doesn’t hurt J.
I have to say, two bags in and I love you Ipsy!
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