Ipsy Mystery Bag!

        Hello Lovelies,
    I received an extra Ipsy bag this month!  If you've never heard of Ipsy before, it's a subscription service that costs $10 a month.  They send you 4-5 deluxe and/ or full size beauty items that are curated to a profile you fill out.  You get points for reviewing items and referring other people, and this month I spent 1500 points on a mystery glam bag.  I know there were many people who didn't get the mystery glam bag but really wanted to know what was in it.  Well you are in luck!  The answer to that question is right here for you.  

    I was so happy this beautiful pink package of delight came in today!  My regular bags don't come in nearly as fast so I wasn't expecting it yet.

    I did a little research and the bag is from June 2013, but the products are not from that month so I think Ipsy just used the leftovers from multiple bags.  Lucky me!  I got a great mix.

    I got a Coastal Scents medium shadow brush.  I'm happy with that because I have an old one I want to throw away so this can replace it.  I absolutely love the Pop eye shadow colors I received.  I think they are perfect colors for that transitional period from Summer to Fall.  

    Skincare is my favorite beauty arena so I am so excited to see this in the bag.  It's Klorane's cornflower smoothing and relaxing patches for underneath the eyes.  I will probably be trying these out tonight.  

    Nice work Ipsy!  Pacifica's Indian coconut nectar body butter is now going to be a staple item for me.  I will definitely be repurchasing this.  It smells fantastic and feels amazing.  It's hydrating and really is cooling and soothing for skin.  This is going straight into my purse to go everywhere with me.

    My last item is Starlooks amethyst gem pencil.  It's a shiny pale purple that glides on smoothly.  I know I'm probably thinking ridiculously far ahead, but I think this is going to be my New Year's eyeliner.  It's definitely perfect for it.

    I am thrilled with this bag.  I know I will use everything in it, and I even found a new must have staple item.  If you got a mystery glam bag let me know what you got!  I'm curious to know if there was a variety of bags sent out.  If you're interested in starting your own Ipsy subscription I will have a link for you below. 

http://www.ipsy.com/r/6w2u?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

If you'd like to see what I got in this months regular bag I have a link for that too!

http://beautymadnessforever.blogspot.com/2014/08/august-ipsy-opening.html

    Have a fantastic day!

August Ipsy Opening

        Hello Lovelies,
    I was very excited to get my August Ipsy bag this month!  If you've never heard of Ipsy before, it's a subscription service that costs $10 a month.  They send you 4-5 deluxe and/or full size beauty items that are curated to a profile you fill out.  I adore the bag.  I'm planning on using it as a pencil bag because it looked perfectly suited for that purpose.

    If you're looking at my bag and thinking "Hey! what the heck?  I didn't get that much stuff!"  It's because I got a couple of bonus items with my points this month.  Yay!

    I got the punker shadow/liner that I am very excited to try.  I think it will make a great night out look.  I was surprised with how small the Wrap Artist decals are because they were 1000 points.  I was expecting a little more for that many points, but I do think they will be great to create interesting manicures.    

    I don't have a close-up picture of the Urban Decay Perversion mascara because I gave it away.  I only use waterproof mascara.  I wish it would have been waterproof!  I would have loved to have tried that out.  

    

    Anyone who knows me knows that I am a lip product junkie.  I've been accused of being an addict on many occasions, and I'm especially addicted to lip balms so I know this will get used.  It smells exactly like a Jolly Rancher ya'll!  Oh my goodness!

    I've already tried out this Lord and Berry silk kajal eye pencil and it glided on smoothly.  I didn't have any problems with it smearing, and it is a nice dark black.  I haven't gotten a chance yet to try the Manna Kadar sheer glo yet.  I'm excited to have received it since it reminds me of the Pixi Beauty primer I received a few bags ago that I absolutely adored.  I'm hoping this gives the same healthy glow.

    And last but not least, Glam Glow's youth mud tingle exfoliate!  I swear I heard a chorus of angels singing when I saw this.  I have always wanted to try Glam Glow, but I was not willing to shell out the money to try it.  This sucker is expensive!  Just this little sample costs $19.00 at Sephora.  That's more than I paid for the entire Ipsy bag.  Ya'll know I tried this the same day I got it.  I did like it, but I think my Michael Todd Pumpkin mask does a better job.  If you received this in your bag and weren't impressed try the Michael Todd True Organics pumpkin mask.  It's a total facial like the Glam Glow is but it is less expensive, and in my opinion does a better job.  That said, I was stoked to have received the 30% coupon Ipsy gave because the mask I've really been wanting to try from them is the clearing one.  I've heard, and seen on YouTube, that it is absolutely amazing for blackheads.  

    I'm impressed with Ipsy this month.  I know I couldn't use the mascara, but I think liking 4/5 samples is awesome.  Especially when they are putting name brands like Urban Decay and Glam Glow in the bag.  I can't wait to see what I get next month!  Have a fabulous day all, and tell me in the comments below what product you are loving this month that you think I must give a try!

If you would like to join Ipsy click the link below.  

http://www.ipsy.com/r/6w2u?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

If you would like to take a look at another one of my Ipsy bag openings I also have a link for that.  I did a look using all the products I received in it.

http://beautymadnessforever.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-2014-ipsy-opening-look-and-review.html