Ipsy Bag, November 2013

Ipsy Bag, November 2013

If you don't know about Ipsy, let me tell you about it. It is a beauty-based company that was created by Michelle Phan. She created a company for those that were interested in trying out different beauty products of all kinds, for a small fee. This fee is $10 for a monthly subscription. There is a basic quiz which allows you to answer questions based on your interests and coloring, etc. If you don't know about Michelle Phan and how she got started, check her channel out on YouTube.

The variety and sizes of the products that you receive each month, vary. I have been a monthly subscriber for a couple of months and I have never received less than 4 products. I have also never received only just samples. I have always had at least one full-size product in my Ipsy bag. I have tried many different kinds of products such as: Mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, bronzer, blush, eyebrow pencil, eye shadow, nail polish, skin-care mask, lotion, perfume, eyeliner, hair spray and other hair-care items. The brands have varied also. Also, each brand that is featured for the month always has great discounts, just in case there was an item that wasn't received and you were just itching to try it out.  If you happen to receive an item that you don't want, there is a trade forum where ladies trade items with other ladies. I have not personally done this but it is an option.

Here is what I received this month:

• 1 full-size EM lengthening mascara in black. Em Cosmetics, is Michelle Phan's newest cosmetics line. She just launched this not too long ago and all Ipsy members received a full-size product from her line. This mascara retails for $20. I love the way the little hairs on the wand separate my lashes. I put two coats on and I could definitely see the "lengthening" effect. It also dries pretty quickly.

• 1 full-size bronzer from Pixi in Subtly Suntouched. This retails at Target for $18 but comes with a small kabuki brush that did not come with my bronzer. However, still a great deal. It's a beautiful pressed powder. 

• 1 full-size (2.4 g) eyeliner Gem Pencil from Starlooks in Amethyst. This is a metallic gorgeous lavender color and is very creamy. It lasted on my eyes for about 6 hours, but I did have eye shadow primer on.

• 1 full-size lip crayon in Hot Damn from Be-A-Bombshell. This is described as a bright red. I tried it out this afternoon and it is definitely, RED. It has great staying power though. It's almost like a stain because the staying power is fabulous. I drank too 8 oz glasses of water and nothing came off on my glass. It doesn't dry out my lips and I like the twisty at the bottom so I don't have to use a sharpener. This is another great deal because it retails for $14. 

• 1 full-size nail (.5 fl oz) polish from Nailtini in Caviar. This particular polish retails for $13. It is a dark gray with a little bit of shimmer. It's a beautiful color.

• My last product was a sample of GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment. I found a small size at Sephora for $21, which is probably why there is only a sample. However, I've heard fabulous things about this mask and I am very excited to try it out. 

This month was hands-down the best bag that I have received so far. This month's retail total, excluding the sample, was about $79. That is amazing to me! Granted every month isn't going to be as fabulous, but it's awesome that I get to try out new brands and new products. Here is a link to Ipsy if you are interested in trying it out.