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ipsy is a
monthly subscription box company created by Michelle Phan and is $10 a month.
You get a mix of makeup, skincare and hair care items, usually 4-5 full- or
deluxe sample size products in a makeup bag. When you sign up for ipsy, you
take a quiz in order for the bag to be customized to your skin type/tone and
your general preferences. You can retake the quiz as many times as you like.
You can also review each product in your bag to help ipsy further customize
future bags and earn
points to purchase products. You also receive points when people sign up for
ipsy through your referral link.
This
month’s theme is “prep school” and the bag reflects that theme. The bag this
month has a black and white houndstooth pattern with fuschia detailing on the
zipper. The vinyl lining inside is also fuschia.
Product #1: noyah All-Natural
Lipstick in Desert Rose (sample; 1.4 g)
This
lipstick is a bubblegum pink color which was surprising given the name a look
of the product in the tube, I thought it would be a rosey color. This is not a
color I would ever buy for myself so it’s nice to get a sample in a
subscription bag to add to my collection. Now I have a bubblegum pink if I’m
ever in the mood for that color. This lipstick applies a bit patchy and settled
into the lines of my lips so I would recommend exfoliating your lips first. I also
think there are performance issues because the finish is matte. This lipstick
claims to be all-natural, synthetics free and never tested on animals. The
ingredient list looks pretty good, but then again I’m not an ingredients
expert. A full-size (4.5 g) is $18 on the noyah website.
Value: $5.60
Product #2: Doll 10 HydraGel Cream
Blush in Flirt (deluxe sample; 0.11 oz.)
This is
almost a full-size product! The full-size on the Doll 10 website is 0.14 oz for
$16. Warning - alittle bit of this cream blush goes a loooong way. I applied it
with the e.l.f. small stipple brush. It is a pretty rose color, just apply with
caution since it is very pigmented. It claims to be lightweight, blendable,
buildable and natural looking. I would agree with these claims with the
exception of natural looking. This claim I cannot speak to because I definitely
applied too much so we shall have see the next time I try it. I can’t find
information on whether this brand is cruelty-free or not.
Value: $12.57
Product #3: Lord & Berry
Ultimate Lipliner in #3035 Nude (deluxe sample; 0.03 oz.)
This
lipliner is a browny nude with a hint of pink. It could double as an eyeliner,
I think. It has a creamy texture and is easy to apply. Lord & Berry is a
Europe-based brand so I’m excited for the opportunity to try them out. I can’t
find how big the full-size of this product is so I’m estimating the value based
on the sizes of my other lipliners. The blogs I use for reference say that Lord
& Berry have a questionable cruelty-free status, which is a little
concerning…
Value: $13.50
Product #4: Albertini International
Divine Skin Hydrator In Shower Body Moisturizer in Unscented (deluxe sample; 1
oz.)
In-shower
lotions are popping up more and more lately so I’m glad to get to try one
through ipsy. I haven’t tried this yet, but it claims to hold moisture/rehydrate
your skin. It is made with women over 40 in mind so I wonder why ipsy sent it
to me as I am nowhere near 40…maybe because I have dry skin. You can use this
product two ways: either as an after shower moisturizer or you can apply it in
the shower, lightly rinse it off and then towel pat dry. A full-size is $16 for
9 oz. This is a cruelty-free product (yay!).
Value: $1.78
Product #5: eco-beauty by La Fresh
Group good night. night cream (deluxe sample, 0.5 oz.)
I was so,
so, SO EXCITED to see this in my ipsy bag. I received the day cream version of
this moisturizer in my January 2015 ipsy bag and absolutely loved it. I will be using this night cream
once I get through the sample I’m using right now (review to come). This
moisturizer claims to hydrate, smooth and plump skin and reduce the appearance
of wrinkles and crow’s feet. It is free of parabens, sulfates, artificial
fragrance, animal byproducts, etc.. It contains a lot of anti-aging
ingredients, including the super popular hyaluronic acid. A full-size is $40
for 1.7 oz. This is a cruelty-free brand.
Value: $11.76
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| Swatches (left to right): noyah lipstick, Doll 10 blush sheered, Doll 10 blush, Lord & Berry lipliner |
Overall Value: $45.21! I will use all of these products
and am especially excited for the eco-beauty night cream. I will use the three
makeup products (lipstick, blush and lipliner) and they are good compliments to
what I have in my makeup collection. I’m interested to see how the in-shower
body moisturizer works. I have tried a few different subscription boxes but
none have consistently hit the mark like this one. ipsy delivers again!
If you
subscribe to ipsy, what did you get in your bag?
If you’re
interested in signing up for ipsy, feel free to use my referral link J
Disclaimer:
All products are purchased by me or my lovely husband unless otherwise noted in
the post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. I do not provide positive
reviews for payment. Products that work for me may not necessarily work for
you. This post is not sponsored.
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