I know it’s, like, April already and everything, but I got my February bag pretty late, and then my March was a total whirlwind, so here it is – my inappropriately belated review of the Ipsy February 2015 Glam Bag, which was themed #ipsyLOVE.
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Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray – Smells very nice, but I don’t think it really gave me much volume, only some texture. Maybe it’s my hair type, or maybe I wasn’t using it right, but I felt like there were similar sprays that performed a lot better.
CARGO Cosmetics Essential Lip Gloss Anguilla – It sure seems that CARGO is trying hard to promote their new lip gloss, because I’ve seen these pop up all over the place, and even got the full-sized tube in my Sample Society box last month. The gloss itself is pretty nice, it has good texture and decent color payoff, but why does everyone send me such unflattering colors? I would have loved a darker shade of pink, or even a red – anything that doesn’t wash out my already pale complexion. Like the other gloss I got, this one will only be used as a mid-lip topper to add shine to lipsticks. Random fact: Ipsy sent us a “mini” tube, that has a 4.5ml sticker on it… the retail tube contains 2.5ml. I am so confused right now. So yeah, my price breakdown for this one will be a bit skewed, but at least you know where it’s coming from.
Rob Scheppy for ‘Tini Beauty Eyeshadow Pearl Fizz – I did not expect much from this eye shadow, but it was surprisingly creamy and pigmented. The texture went over my lids like silk, and stayed put throughout the day! This color is universal enough to be used as a champagne highlighter, and who doesn’t like multitaskers? I’m almost considering checking out the entire palette now, because if all of the pans are this good, it may top some more famous neutral palettes quality-wise.
ModelCo BLUSH Cheek Powder Peach Bellini – This shade is a dead ringer for NARS Orgasm, which is probably one of the prettiest blushes ever created. It’s that perfect combination of peach, coral, and rose hues with subtle golden sheen that gives my cheeks youthful glow and just makes me happy whenever I look at it. These blushes are not just pretty, but very pigmented, and last at least 7 hours on the skin without fading.
JOYA Composition No. 1 Parfum Oil – I’ve seen this sample mentioned in Birchbox reviews and always wanted to give it a try, because I’m really into fragrances lately. Perfume oils react differently with each person’s body chemistry, so the same scent will never smell the same on two different people. Composition No. 1 opens up with notes of Italian mandarin, Brazilian orange and fresh quince, then reveals heart of heliotrope petals, tuberose, jasmine, camellia and Damask rose [yay, roses!], and sets on the base of sensual sandalwood, pale musk and tonka bean. On me it was more floral than anything – very fresh and girly. Not sure if I like it yet, because I was expecting woodsy notes to be more prominent, but can’t argue with body chemistry.
[BONUS] skynICELAND Glacial Facial Cloths & Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush – I spent 750 ipsypoints for these two products. I already like the cleansing cloths, and always wanted to try the brush. It’s an inexpensive brush and I probably could’ve spent those points for a higher-priced product, but lately there isn’t much in the points store that I want, so might as well redeem for something I know I’m going to use. The cleansing cloths are great for sensitive skin – if you have problems with some wipes stinging your face, these are not going to do that. And the brush turned out to be pretty nice for spot application of colorful eyeshadow, it works better than my old Crown Brush, which I now can finally toss with a clean conscience.
THE VERDICT: Overall, I thought this was a nice bag for $10, definitely better than some others I’ve seen online. My favorite product is definitely the blush, because I’m a blush hoarder. And I was also pleasantly surprised by ‘Tini Beauty eye shadow; it’s going straight into my cosmetic bag for midday touchups.
Have you tried any of these products before?
| Product | Retail value |
|---|---|
| Eva NYC Up All Night Volumizing Spray | $3.00 |
| CARGO Cosmetics Essential Lip Gloss | $28.80 [seriously…] |
| Rob Scheppy for ‘Tini Beauty Eyeshadow | $4.93 |
| ModelCo BLUSH Cheek Powder | $18.00 |
| JOYA Composition No. 1 Parfum Oil | $14.97 |
| [BONUS] skynICELAND Glacial Facial Cloths | $5.00 |
| [BONUS] Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush | $4.49 |
| Box Retail Value | $69.70 [$79.19 with bonus products] |
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That blush! I love it, I use mine all the time!
Yess! I’m in love with it, too. Such a great product, and I totally did not expect to like it, because it’s kind of an off-brand.
The blush was one of my faves from February!
I can see why, it’s so pretty and the formula is surprisingly good!
My February bag was a good one, and worth about $90. I got the ModelCo blush but in pink. I wish I got the shade you received. I have red hair. Wouldn’t you think they’d send me the peach shade? Oh well.
I know, right? Sometimes their so-called ipsyMatch system doesn’t work well. Last month I received a plummy lipstick, and nowhere in my profile do i state that I wear those kinds of colors. Oh well, we win some we lose some.
That eyeshadow sounds amazing (and looks very pretty) for being less than $5! I’ll have to check that brand out!
I was on the fence about the eyeshadow at first, because ‘Tini Beauty is just some off-brand, and I kinda had a snobby attitude about it. But seriously, the formula is really good, way better than most eyeshadows I got from ipsy.
I am kind of loving this bag! That shadow is beautiful
It’s really nice, and surprisingly pigmented! I didn’t expect that kind of quality from a small indie brand.
Your bag is so much nicer than mine was. I’d love that Cargo gloss.
I can imagine that some bags were less impressive than others, but I think overall they were better than March selection.
I got the volumizing spray, blush, and the fine liner brush too. I agree about the volumizing spray; it looked nice at first but then the volume I got sadly deflated
Right? I’m not sure what it’s supposed to do really. I was hoping it would replace a hair spray for me, but it worked more like a texturizer, and not a very good one.
I agree, it’s a decent bag! ‘thought I misread but yeah it’s your Feb bag 🙂
Haha, yep! Procrastination at its finest :))
I think I just put this bag aside, and I need to go dig it out, because I also got that blush, and now I need to try it. So pretty. I don’t know why all the sample bags think that milky white color is so ‘universal’. They always look terrible on me.
Girl, you should definitely try that blush, it’s really good! I was about to set it aside for someone else too, but the color is just too pretty. And maybe you could use the milky white as a highlighter or a browbone brightener?
Looks like another good month. <3
It was a really good bag indeed 🙂
The blush and eyeshadow are really pretty! The Cargo gloss shade is disappointing, as well as the size difference. Overall, a pretty good month I think!
I know right? How can they make samples bigger than retail tubes? That made no sense to me at all.
I would have been ok with this bag! That blush is beautiful!
It’s gorgeous, indeed! One of my favorite blushes that I got from Ipsy.