Ipsy continues to impress me! I love the October bag I received, and have used everything quite a bit. Ipsy sends out a nice variety of beauty products for only $10 a month. The products in my bag were actually the ones that I really wanted, so I did get lucky this time :)
Ipsy sent me five items in this teal plastic bag. This bag is okay, I don't care for the texture as much as last month's bag. I received two full size products (yay!) - Mica Beauty eye shadow, and Figs and Rogue hand cream. Let's talk about the eye shadow first...
Mica Beauty Mineral Eye Shadow: The eye shadow shade is "Reluctance." The product is supposed to be very gentle, and I experienced no irritation when using this. The formula works well for me - it applies smoothly and evenly and blends well. It lasts for about six hours with a primer, so it's not a really long lasting shadow, but it's not disappointing, either. The color is what I really love about this shadow - it is so pigmented and rich; there is a lot of dimension from the shimmer. The color can be built for a dark smokey look, or lightly applied and blended for a daytime look.
Size received: 2.5 grams
Price: $14.95 full size 2.5 grams
Value: $14.95 - this eye shadow paid for the bag!
H2OGlo Highlighter by Doll 10 Beauty: The highlighter shade is "Champagne." I was *so* excited to see this in my glam bag! I absolutely love highlighters, and will use powders, blush, and even eye shadow to find the perfect highlight. I use my fingertips to gently tap on this cream highlighter. The formula is lightweight, but can feel sticky if I try to build it up. I find it does not last more than three hours, even with a primer and a gentle tap of setting powder. There are better highlighters on the market, but I still enjoy this highlighter because of how "glowy" it is! Check out the swatch:
Size Received: Ahh I cannot find the size anywhere!
Price: $30 full size 10 grams
Value: I wish I knew.. Does anyone have the size we were sent? :D I would guess about $10 because it seems about 1/3 the size of a full-size highlighter.
Starlooks Lip Gloss: The lip gloss shade is "Guilty Pleasure." I really like this little sample - it is the perfect neutral pink for me. The formula is thick and a bit sticky, but I think that improves the staying power of this lip gloss, and the serious pigmentation. This lasts for about an hour, which is great for lip gloss in my opinion! The finish is glossy and opaque with no shimmer. Look at how pretty and wearable this color is:
Size Received: 0.3 oz
Price: $12 for full size
Value $6 (I'm guessing because I can't find the full size amount and the sample size seems about half the size of a normal lip gloss tube.)
Purifying Exfoliant by Epice: The product claims include "mild, non-irritating" and I have to agree! This is a very gentle, yet effective, scrub. I use this on my face and the product does improve the texture of my skin - I always have smoother, softer skin after using this scrub. The exfoliating particles are smooth and small which I prefer for my face scrubs.
Size Received: 1.0 oz
Price: $32 full size 3.3 oz
Value: About $9
Figs and Rogue Hand Cream in Mango Mandarin: I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by this hand cream! I'm not really into hand creams, but I find myself reaching for this one a lot. I love the formula. It absorbs so quickly and moisturizes well. I also like the scent - it's fruity and fresh, and fades quickly (which I prefer). Plus the packaging is adorable!
Size Received: 20 ml
Price: $6.56 full size 20 ml
Value: $6.56
Overall Thoughts: I'm really happy with the items from my October glam bag... they are items that I actually enjoy using! My favorite this month is the eye shadow, but I also love how fun the highlighter is to use, and how pretty the lip gloss is. The exfoliant feels great, and the hand cream is surprisingly nice. I think the value of this bag is around $46.51. I can't wait to see what November's bag will include!
Did you receive the October Ipsy Bag? What were your favorite and least favorite products?
