My first Ipsy Glam Bag, the May edition, arrived today (Shipped 5/8, ETA 5/16, arrived 5/17)! I am really impressed with the timing of this bag. After waiting 3 weeks for my first Birchbox, I appreciate the fact that Ipsy gets me my bag in only a little over a week. It also came in a cute pink bubble wrap bag that I LOVE! Ipsy gets an A+ for presentation.
On May 12, I got a sneak peak of what would be in my May bag as Ipsy revealed the contents of my personalized Glam Bag:
- Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask (60 mL)
- Hang Ten Classic Sport SPF 50 (30 mL)
- Pacifica Mineral Eyeshadow Duo #1- Celestial & Opal
- Boo-Boo Cover-Up - Medium (10 mL)
- SWISSCO Electroplated Eyelash Curler - Purple
Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask (60 mL)
I absolutely love hair products, especially hair masks because I have long hair and neglect to cut it as often as I probably should so I have dry, split ends. My hair is also thick, coarse and heavy, which also means my scalp is susceptible to being oily often. The product says it can be used as a weekly mask or daily conditioner, either way, it should be applied generously, wait for 2-5 minutes and rinse out thoroughly. It can be used alone, or enhanced with a few drops of the eva NYC Hungry Hair Oil Treatment. I've used it once, and so far so good. I really love that I got a good sample size of this product so I can try it for a while; I plan to use it weekly. It has a nice smell, sort of beachy, but I can definitely smell the argan oil, which I like. I may actually end up purchasing this product in a full size. This product can be purchased in the size I received (60 mL retail price: $12) or a larger 500 mL jar (retail price: $40).
Hang Ten Classsic Sport SPF 50 (30 mL)
This product definitely arrived just in time for summer! I use a lot of acne products that thin the skin so a moisturizer with SPF in it is highly recommended. Plus, I'm not a huge fan of wrinkles or dark spots, so sun protection is a must. This sample size is decent and a perfect size for my purse. It does feel a little oily (significantly less than a regular sunscreen, but definitely more than a normal moisturizer should), meaning that I will probably only use this when I go in the sun as opposed to on a daily basis. I'm also not fond of the smell; it smells a little woody and like a typical body sunscreen. The full size product (180 mL) retails for $12.99.
Pacifica Mineral Eyeshadow Duo #1 - Celestial & Opal
There were two different Duos with different color palettes. The one I got (the colors are called Celestial & Opal) is a more natural palette. The colors are both very sheer, one is a matte light pink and the other is a tan with a gold shimmer. When I first opened the compact, the cover dislodged from the bottom, making it feel cheap. The cover easily reattached though and I think the sample product was specially made for this Ipsy bag. This duo is regularly a part of a four color palette called the Mystical Supernatural eye shadow palette (retail price: $14). The colors are described as follows per the Pacifica website:
- Opal - opalescent pinkish-white perfect for highlighting and creating a natural look. Use on brow bones, inner eye and even as a liner.
- Celestial - Creamy dreamy beige with a little bright pearl ideal for lids and highlights.
Boo-Boo Cover-Up - Medium (10 mL)
Like I mentioned in a previous post, I don't usually apply any sort of cover up to my face which, includes concealers. I've tried others before but have not been impressed. I actually am surprised at how much I actually like this product. First of all, this is a full sized product that retails for $19.99, double what I paid for the bag. Second, the shade matches my skin tone perfectly, blends well, and feels non-greasy on my skin.
SWISSCO Electroplated Eyelash Curler - Purple
I was initially really excited to get this; I had hoped to get this when spoiler #3 came out on FB and I saw it amongst the other products. I already have a reliable eyelash curler (I use a Chanel eyelash curler on the reg), but I'm always down to try new tools. After trying it out, it feels cheap and doesn't curl as well as my regular curler. In fact, this curler retails for about $5 and I purchased a curler from Target a while ago for about $3 and I think that one curls better than this one and feels sturdier.
If you want to order any of the products that were included in the month's collection, Ipsy has many special offers and discounts. Some are pretty significant (i.e. the Eva NYC site has a code for 65% off total purchase!).
I am really happy with the products I was able to try this month with Ipsy. I can see why there is a wait list for this subscription. The only thing I would have liked is a card with all the products I received and their prices, similar to what Birchbox does. To find the prices, you have to click on the links of the product, which takes you to the product website. Some links take you directly to the item within its site, whereas others will take you to the site but you have to search for the product. It becomes even more difficult when the samples are specialized for Ipsy sampling and appear different from the full sized products. I am especially happy with the Boo-Boo cover-up, its something I would have never purchased in a store or tried myself had I not gotten it in my Ipsy bag. I love that the products come in a cute bag. While the bag isn't the best quality bag, it can be used for cosmetics or other things. It is an additional benefit in itself. Lastly, Obviously my last name is Chang, so I love a good deal. This bag was a GOOD DEAL. The quality and quantity of the products I sampled are fantastic and I am so, so happy! Ipsy is definitely getting an edge on Birchbox, but we'll see who wins this month when my May BB finally arrives (probably in June).
Please let me know if you are interested in subscribing to Ipsy so I can refer you!
XOXO,
Sami
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