Ipsy Glam Bag: August 2013 Reveal
I recently subscribed to the Ipsy Glam Bag because I love my Julep Maven subscription so much I wanted more surprises. After some research Ipsy looked like the best option for Canadians as far as cost/value. I’ve been patiently waiting for my first Glam Bag and it finally arrived!
Each month, Ipsy subscribers receive a beautiful Glam Bag with 4-5 deluxe samples or full-sized beauty products. The cost is $10 a month (or $110 for a full year’s 12 Glam Bags) which is pretty reasonable. Shipping is free in the US but Shipping to Canada is USD $4.95 per month.
Let’s take a look at what I received this month and see if I got my moneys worth!
So this months theme is “Glamour Academy”. They all appear to be deluxe samples rather than full sized products, but let’s take a closer look.
Michael Todd -Pumpkin Mask: Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask
30 ml / 1 oz travel size
Value is $10
I could feel is tingling/burning a bit on my face so I assume it was doing something. My skin did feel pretty nice once I rinsed it off and I can only assume I will notice the effects more with regular use.
Smashbox – Photo Finish Foundation Primer
7.1 ml / .25 fl oz Mini tube
Value is $6
I’ve never used a primer before. I generally use concealer and then powder foundation. I was really surprised by how matte this goes on and what a difference it really makes, especially when applying my foundation or BB cream. I think I am sold on this one.
MICA Beauty Cosmetics – Shimmer Powder in 17 Bronze
2.50 gm / 0.1 oz
Value is $14.95
Shimmery eye-shadow, It’s pretty but nothing really remarkable.
Pixi – Lash Booster Mascara
Size
Value is $
I wear Mascara everyday. I have long thick lashes but because they are so light they are almost not even noticeable unless I am wearing mascara. So I know a few things about it. This one went on easily with no clumping and the brush kept my lashes separated and more natural looking. I was surprised to find that it seems to be waterproof as it didn’t go on the way most waterproof mascaras do but also didn’t smudge during a shower. It did come off nicely with eye makeup remover though.
Urban Decay Revolution lipstick in 69
0.04 oz deluxe sample size
Value is $9.78
I don’t wear lipstick and I am pretty sure that when I filled out my quiz I said so. This is a super bright red with pink under-tones which is far off from my more usual natural look. I found it smoothed on very well, has a matte look and lasted for ages without needing to be re-applied.
This is the look I put together with this months Glam Bag.
I’m pretty happy with what I received this month. I wish I had received anything but the lipstick but I guess I can force myself to wear it. Who knows, I might grow to like wearing lipstick.
I am not a lipstick girl either, but it does look good on you
Wow,only 10$
you look great beautiful colour for you
I am so jealous that you got the lipstick. It looks really great on you!
You look so pretty in the pic! I just signed up as well so I am looking forward to my first shipment!
Wow I love that shade of Urban Decay you got. It looks fabulous on you as well dear!
I actually think that color looks great on you!!! It looks like your natural lip color, believe it, or not. In the picture it looks nice and sheer, with just a hint of shine. Beautiful!
You look great and I love the lipstick colour on you!
Looks really fun. I used to get GlossyBox and was sad when it was discontinued – this might be a great replacement!
I can’t believe that costs $10! Based on this box, it sounds like a steal — the CDN shipping cost is a bummer though. That lipstick colour looks gorgeous on you!
Nice picture. It looks like it was worth it for you, although I would personally have some reservations, not even wearing the makeup I have very often.
Honestly Karen, I don’t wear much makeup daily – generally just concealer, foundation and mascara. I figured this would be a good way to force me out of my beauty rut.
I wanted the lipstick so badly, and I didn’t get it… I also really wanted the primer, and nope, didn’t get that either. I was pretty disappointed with my bag. I got the exfoliator, which was the high point- I LOVE it- the same mascara, the BB cream that Karine got (I also don’t like it), and a natural lip balm which is boring.
That’s funny, I think I would preferred the lip balm. I’m glad everyone thinks the lipstick looks good on me, but I feel a bit awkward wearing it. Hopefully I will get used to it.
I agree with the other comments, I really like the lipstick color on you. In my Ipsy bag, I had the exfoliator instead of the mask, a blush instead of the eye-shadow/bronzer, I had the same mascara, a Pacifia BB cream instead of the primer (which isn’t that good), and a natural lipbalm.
I think I would have liked the exfoliator more than the mask, although I have to say the mask is pretty nice. I see I forgot to write about the mask though urgh!
I know that you said that you dont usually wear lipstick but I do have to say that that color is really really pretty on you 😀
Thank you Maegan!
You look gogeous, that colour of lipstick looks really good on you.
Thank you Debbie!
well I like that color on you and you look beautiful
Thank you Jo-Anne!