Ipsy June Bag

The preparation for summer continued in Ipsy’s June bag themed Pretty in Paradise. The products offered are perfect for the hot summer nights and vacation time.  I thought that the bag was very cute, but I don’t like the placement of the zipper! It’s hard to place some products in there (for example pencil eyeliners).

Now for the products:

Be A Bombshell - Lash Out Mascara

Ipsy introduced me to the Be A Bombshell brand and I have enjoyed each one of their products that I have received. I am just tired of getting mascaras! I am actually looking to trade this with a friend.

This mascara is supposed to lengthen your lashes and give them a full and feathered look. Be A Bombshell recommends users to apply 2-3 coats for a dramatic look.

Nicka K New York - Shimmer Eyeliner in Green

I fell in love with this eyeliner! This Nicka K liner is great because it glides on easily (and pretty thin) AND it’s water proof AND smudge proof! Once you get it on, it is not coming off. I had a hard time removing it with eye makeup remover! So this is perfect for the hot summer nights or for a pool party.

Ipsy subscribers received the liners in the colors blue or green. I was very happy to get it in green because I already have a few blue liners. The green is bright and shiny and is great to wear on a date night or any day during the summer. I am very happy with this product.

NYX - Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel

NYX is another brand that I have been very happy with ALL of their products, so any bag with a NYX product is going to be a great! I had heard of the NYX Butter Lipsticks on Jaclyn Hill’s YouTube channel (if you don’t know who she is, you have to check out her videos… she’s amazing!) and I have been wanting to try the lipsticks and glosses ever since. I don’t know why I haven’t tried them before! These glosses apply so soft that it feels like silky butter (hmmmm)! Plus they smell great!

I received the gloss in Apple Strudel, which is a very light pinkish/peachy color and it is very glossy. NYX has a great color selection so you must go out and try them!

clariSea - Sea Salt Solutions Rapid Detox Charcoal Exfoliant

Oh how I was looking forward to trying out this product! This is a sea salt (from the Pacific Ocean), charcoal exfoliant that is supposed to clear up impurities and brighten your skin. The directions say to blend a small amount with water or use your wet hands and gently scrub your face. Imagine taking big pieces of sea salt and rubbing it all over your face… just picture it… sounds like it would hurt, right?... that is EXACTLY how it felt! It’s like they took sea salt, dyed it, and threw it in a container and said that this would be great for your skin. Not only did my face hurt (and yes I was very gentle with the scrubbing) it was red for a while! This is not a product that I recommend or that I would try ever again.

Dove - Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment with African Macadamia Oil

I was excited to get this product, but I have not used it. I am planning to use it this weekend when I straighten my hair again.

I love Dove because it is a trusted brand, affordable, and you can purchase it just about anywhere. This oil is supposed to make your hair 5 times silkier without making it greasy or oily. The oil also smells great! I can’t wait to try it out.

Overall, I was happy with my Ipsy bag.  I would give it a 3.5 out of 5… I removed half a point for the mascara (which is probably great, but I have received sooooo many mascaras from Ipsy) and a full point for the clariSea. All the bags can’t be perfect!

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xoxo

Qttie1

Ipsy May Bag

Ipsy’s May bag was themed: Beauty’s Fresh Picks. All of the products that I received are great to use year round, but for me it felt like it was a “get ready for summer” bag! All of the products reminded me of summer… sunblock, curly hair cream, and products to take care of my skin! The bag itself is very cute.  It is a light canvas bag with green leaves on one side. This has become one of my favorite Ipsy bags!

What did I get?  Just these great products:

Hang Ten - Classic Sport SPF 50

What is the first thing you need when summer approaches? Sunblock!  I love the smell of sunblock.  It reminds me of when I was a little girl and during the summer my parents would pack up the car and we would meet the rest of the family at the beach and spend the whole day enjoying the sun, water, food, and of course a good game of balloon fighting! So yes, I was happy to get sunblock. This SPF 50 sunblock from Hang Ten is paraben free, fragrance free (it has the natural sunblock scent), non-greasy, and is lightweight. This is one of the BEST sunblocks that I have every tried!

Pacifica - Mineral Eye Shadow Duo in Moonbeam & Unicorn

I love the Pacifica brand. I learned about it through Ipsy and now my local Target sells it. Pacifica has a lot of great products so of course I love the mineral eyeshadow duo that I received in my bag. I received the duo in #2, which is Moonbeam & Unicorn… a nice light purple and a shimmery pearl. The shadows are nicely pigmented and are great for a date night on vacation.

And… how cool is it that the duo was customized just for Ipsy?!?!

derma e - Microdermabrasion Scrub

I have received a few face scrubs from Ipsy, but this is the first microdermabrasion scrub and I LOVE it! This derma e product received a lot of great reviews from the subscribers that received it. This exfoliator is cruelty free, paraben free, and 100% vegan! It helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines AND it left my skin feeling incredibly silky and smooth! I will definitely be purchasing this when I run out of my deluxe sample.

Eva NYC - Rock-a-Wave Curl Cream

I was excited to finally receive a product for my curly hair! I have been straightening my hair a lot and I feel that I needed to take a break from it. Let the curls come out!

This Eva NYC curl cream has argan oil and keravis protein. I took it with me on my beach vacation and I couldn’t believe that it gave me the smooth beautiful curls that I miss!

Lulu Blossom - Dreamsicle Body Balm

I was a little iffy about this product, but I was very happy to get it in my bag after I tried it out. This body balm has shea butter, which nourishes the skin. As the cute Lulu Blossom tin container says, it is great for the cuticles, cracked hands, feet, and elbows, AND you can apply a small amount to control those pesky frizzies in your hair! It’s summer (and Florida) so I’m pretty much living in cute flip flops and sandals so this is great for my feet. Another product that is definitely worth purchasing!

Oh… I almost forgot. I received an e-mail from Ipsy apologizing for sending me a repeat item in my April bag (the eyeshadow brush, which I was very happy with). In the e-mail they said that I could pick whether I wanted an extra item in my May bag or get extra points… I picked the extra item.  I received the Avene Thermal Spring Water. This spray soothes inflammation, itching, redness, general sensitivity, and protects and purifies the skin. I have not tried this product yet, but will do so soon (I should have taken it on vacation!).

This was another great bag that I will give a 5 out of 5! I enjoyed all of the products that I received and I will definitely be using them all up! I highly recommend each product and would purchase each and every one of them. Plus, the bag is adorable!

Thanks Ipsy for another great bag!

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xoxo

Qttie1