IPSY GLAM BAG | MARCH 2016 Review

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Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription (make up, skin care, hair care, nail care).  Pricing is only $10 a month and shipping is free (in the US). Each glam bag will contain a mix of 4-5 full size or sample size products.  This subscription is perfect for anyone looking to sample new products before committing to them!

Overall, I was very, very happy with this month’s bag. If you follow me on instagram, you’ll know that I had my March glam bag mailed to my office. And yes, you are seeing DOUBLES of 3 out of 5 of the products I received this month!!! Have you received anything more than you expected in any of your subscriptions?

This month, I believe there were 3 variations of the bag.  They all had the same design, but different colors.  I received a coral bag with mint green flowers.  It definitely screams “Hello, Spring!”

Ipsy March 2016 Essence Brow Gel

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make me brow eyebrow gel mascara
Full Size Pricing: $2.99

I received two of these babies in my bag! I’ve never used an eyebrow gel before. Receiving this product motivated me to clean up my eyebrows a bit. It’s about time I step up my brow game!

I got this in the shade Browny Brows.  I really liked it.  I’ve read reviews of people complaining that it was too dark for them. I was a bit worried since my eyebrows are already BLACK and they definitely don’t need to be any darker than they are now.  The shade wasn’t dramatically dark on me. In fact, it was just right.  It’s buildable. I treat it as a clear gel to keep my brows in place.

The size of the brush was perfect.  It was small enough to brush the right amount of gel in gaps.  The formula also includes tiny little fibers to fill your brows to get the fuller look.

The price is great and I plan on buying more once I run out.

Ipsy March 2016 Beau Gachis Brush

Beau Gâchis® Paris
Eyebrow Brush
Full Size Pricing: $15.00

This is was another product I received double of in my glam bag! That’s $30 right there…triple what I paid for!  I received my bag around St. Patty’s day, so I figured the luck of the Irish was with me lol

These brushes work great. The bristles are nice and soft and short enough to get precision to get defined brows or the perfect wing.  So far, I’ve used them on gel and powder products and they work great on application.

 

Ipsy March 2016 Marc Anthony

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Marc Anthony
Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream
Sample size: 1.69 oz
Full Size Pricing: $8.99

I’ve always had this infatuation with Mediterranean history and culture. To read that this product contains ultra-light Mediterranean Olive Oil and Argan Oil, I was all in! Bring on the Greek Goddess hair!  Other than the olive oil and argan oil, this hair product includes shea butter, keratin, and vitamin E. FYI: Keratin is known for keeping hair smooth and sleek!

I don’t use too many products in my hair.  Aside from shampoo and conditioner, I’ll occasionally use hairspray to keep any stray hairs at bay.  It’s been crazy windy here and my perfectly styled hair never stays in place  once I step out the door.

The cream itself was light and had a scent of…marshmallows. Did anyone else notice that? Or am I just crazy?

This is a great anti-frizz product! After applying a little product to my hair and blow drying, my hair was light, smooth, and sleek. And I even noticed an extra shine. This product claims to work with all hair types.  It also claims to strengthen and seal split ends.  I cut my hair a few months ago so I don’t really suffer from split ends.  Hopefully this cream will work to prevent split ends!

 

Ipsy March 2016 Temptu Bronzer

Warm Glow Bronzer
Sample size: .25 fl oz
Pricing for full size: ?

The sun is out, everyone! Who doesn’t want to look like they were relaxing on the beach all day?

I received two of these bronzers in my glam bag.  This product is very liquidy.  I wasn’t too sure what the best application would be.  I figure I should blend it with my fingers since my brushes would probably soak up all the product.

The product color is too light for my skintone. It really is a beautiful color though.

Ipsy March 2016 Makeup Forever Primer

MAKE UP FOR EVER
Step 1 Skin Equalizer- Hydrating Primer
Sample size: .16 oz
Pricing for Full Size: $37
 

I am still a newbie with primers. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from this product…

I am in love!

This is such a great product! I’m really thinking about investing in the full size primer, but why does it have to be sooo expensive?!

This primer is very lightweight.  I really like the scent of it.  It’s kind of floraly. I received the hydrating formula which is absolutely perfect for my currently dry skin (darn you unpredictable Arizona weather!). I did notice my foundation applying nicely which gave my skin an evenly-toned appearance. My make up also held for a longer period of time. This gets two big fat thumbs ups from me!!

I love everything about my March glam bag and I can’t wait to receive this month’s bag! What were your favorite products?

XO,
Tracy

IPSY GLAM BAG | MARCH 2016 REVEAL

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I totally caved and took an early peek at what I’ll be receiving in my glam bag this month! I can’t describe how excited I am about the products featured this month. I love them all! Ok Ipsy, have you been picking at my brain or gone through my (work in progress/non-existent) make up collection?! Everything I’ll be recieving is something I’m either looking into or have put off buying:

Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco 3 Day Smooth Perfect Blow Dry Cream
MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Skin Equalizer- Hydrating Primer
TEMPTU Warm Glow Bronzer
essence cosmetics make me brow eyebrow gel mascara
Beau Gâchis® Paris Eyebrow Brush

What items are you receiving in your glam bag and what are you looking forward to getting?

XO,
Tracy

IPSY GLAM BAG | FEBRUARY 2016 Review

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Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription (make up, skin care, hair care, nail care).  Pricing is only $10 a month and shipping is free (in the US). Each glam bag will contain a mix of 4-5 full size or sample size products.  This subscription is perfect for anyone looking to sample new products before committing to them!

Can I just say that I tortured myself last weekend watching all of everyone’s Ipsy unboxings on YouTube and creeping through the Ipsy website for everyone’s reviews? I finally have mine!

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The sneak peek of the glam bag was cute in photos. In person, it’s just…WOW! Kudos to the designers of this month’s bag! It’s definitely one of my favorites.

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VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind
Sparkling Lipgloss in Pink Sequin
Sample Size: .14oz
Retail value for full-sizes: $21.00

I love miniature products so this packaging was cute.  The applicator was a brush instead of the usual sponge applicator so I was able to get precise coverage when applying to my lips. The description of the product claims that it compliments all skin tones. However, this is not a shade I’d wear on its own. It was too glittery for my liking and made my lips look a little too pale.  I also thought the formula was too sticky.

The lip gloss claims to provide a luminous shine and sophisticated shimmer.  It actually just reminded me of the glittery lip glosses I used to buy when I was in middle school and just starting to get into make up.

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BelláPierre Cosmetics
Mineral Blush in Desert Rose
Sample Size: .2oz
Retail value for full sizes: $20.00

I’m not too fond of mineral products just because they tend to be messy.  The color looks gorgeous but is not right for my skin tone.  I tried to swatch it but the color just wouldn’t show up on camera.  I’m definitely willing to try out a different shade. This is a great product that is talc-free, paraben-free, all-natural, vegan, and suitable for all skin types and conditions.

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Ciaté London
Olivia Palermo x Ciaté London Paint Pot in Sundays – My Off Duty Nude
Sample Size: .17oz
Retail value for full sizes: $24

I received the shade “Sundays – My Off Duty Nude”. I was pretty excited to read that this was a limited-edition polish.  The shade is like any other nude pink I’ve come across.  It doesn’t have the high-shine effect I’m looking for in a polish.  This is what my nails look like after 2 coats.  I was having trouble getting nice, even coats on. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but the polish started to create air bubbles during the drying process.  The pigment isn’t exactly what I’d consider loaded.  I’d probably need a 3rd coat in order to fully cover my nails as you can see them under the shade in the pic above.  It’s a nice color, but it’s just not as glossy as I’d like it to be.

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IT Cosmetics
Bye Bye Under Eye® Anti-Aging Concealer in Tan
Sample Size: .11oz
Retail value for full sizes: $24

This was another cute little sample sized product. They weren’t kidding when they said this concealer is full coverage! A little definitely goes a long way and this will probably last me a while! I received the shade in Tan.  As you can see in the photo above, the concealer is HIGHLY pigmented.  I probably need to go a shade darker because my under eyes were too pale.  The concealer itself blended  well under my eyes but I still noticed minimal creasing. It covered my circles nicely but I wish I got it in the right shade!

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Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter
Sample Size: .1 oz
Retail value for full sizes: $14.99

This is probably my favorite product in the bag because I’ve been desperately needing lotion/moisturizer for on the go. The body butter came in a sample size tub that allowed me to throw in my purse. At first glance, you can already tell that the formula is rich and creamy. My skin absorbed it very well and my hands did not stay greasy.  The product description says that the butter is unscented but I think it has a nice sweet smell to it.  It reminds me of some type of baked good.  My hands stayed moisturized for the entire day and the only time I needed to re-apply was when I’d wash my hands. Did it leave my skin soft, healthy, and supple? YES! The body butter is made with natural ingredients including natural shea butter, coconut and sunflower oils. It is free of fragrance, soy, gluten, parabens and phthalates.

Overall, I was pretty satisfied with my glam bag this month.  I’ll be using majority of the products I received.  What were your favorite products this month?

XO,
Tracy

 

IPSY GLAM BAG | FEBRUARY 2016 REVEAL

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Here is a first glimpse of what I’ll be receiving in my glam bag this month! I’ve been stalking their website and instagram page and am glad to inform you that all items in this month’s glam bag have been revealed! Click here to view all items.

This bag was a bit reminiscent of my February bag I last year:

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credit: ipsy.com

I’m a bit weary about the lip gloss and blush I’ll be receiving this month.  The shades seem like they’ll be too light for my skin tone (as they were last year!). I look forward to testing out the other products in my glam bag.

To everyone subscribed to IPSY: What products are you looking forward to in your glam bag?

To everyone that are familiar with the products featured in my glam bag, what can I expect?

XO,
Tracy

IPSY GLAM BAG | FEBRUARY 2016 SNEAK PEEK #3

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Sneak peak #3 for the glam bag! I know, I’m a day late.   Baby G had me busy all day after work yesterday.  But you know what that means! Another sneak peak to share later today!

The products featured here are just screaming sassy & drama! And I love it!

XO,
Tracy

IPSY GLAM BAG | FEBRUARY 2016 SNEAK PEEK #1

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Happy February, everyone! What a great way to start your week with a sneak peek of this month’s glam bag!

The theme for this month is going to be “Pretty in Ipsy Pink!” How cute is that? It looks like subscribers will be receiving a love letter full of beauty surprises!

Other products spotted in the sneak peek trailer include: Continue reading