So Ipsy! The first difference between Ipsy and Birchbox is the "packaging" with which your products arrive in. While Birchbox sends items in the same style of box every month, Ipsy sends theirs in customized makeup bags. This was something I thought was really cool. I'm sure I'll find myself with an overabundance of these bags, but at least for the moment, I'm finding good uses for them. And of course, they can always be gifts to your friends and family.
Another key difference is that Ipsy's products chose for each person are actually based off of a quiz they complete; so Ipsy has the potential to be personalized. And don't worry, if your tastes change, you can always retake the quiz!
January's bag is a very pretty blue with lighter blue silhouettes with details of various makeup products.
I think it's cute, others that I've spoken to don't like it so much. I've also heard complaints of the material feeling somewhat cheap. I, personally, have no problem with the design or material. However, I did notice a strong chemical smell to the bag, something others seemed to notice as well. Luckily the smell seems to have dissipated for the most part and I expect it won't cause any problems in the future.
Now to the good stuff!
I'll be honest, I've only used 3 of these products so far. I'll still give general thoughts to the products I haven't used, but I won't be commenting on their performance since I can't judge it.
Starting from the top left, moving right, then down.
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask: I haven't used this product. It's a simple conditioning mask for hair that you apply after you shampoo and then rinse out after a few minutes. I love the little tub for this. It doesn't seem like a lot, but I feel like it will be plenty for me to try. The smell is pleasant!
Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion: I suppose that it's nice that it's organic. I'll go out of my way for an organic product once in a while, but typically I don't bother. I recall this brand being a good one by some friends, but I can't speak well for this product. The lotion is very thin, but leaves a kind of sticky feeling, but it's not that it's sticky, it's just that when I'm applying it, it feels like the product is suddenly gone (and not in the good way) and I have to get more. I can't say how it affected my face as I only used it once. After the first feeling it left on me, I'm not too keen to try it again.
MicaBeauty Tinted Lip Balm: This stuff came out of the pot surprisingly well and the color was nice enough to leave some color on my lips. The biggest drawback is the application. Because of the color, I was left with a very vibrant pink/red hue on my finger. While I was satisfied with the color, now I was left with the dilemma of where to put the rest of this stuff. In a usual setting, I probably won't have something suitable to wipe it on and I'll use my jeans, which is exactly what I did then. I'm sure it washed out, though I haven't checked, but man it left a nice vibrant color on my jeans! In any case, aside from application issues, I liked this product.
Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow: My very first though was "wow, what a stingy sample!" However, I have been assured that I can simple whittle away at the wood (I think it's wood) and acquire more of the product. That aside, I love the color and glitter this item has. I've used this the most often out of the other products. I really like how the glitter builds so you're not getting too much straight away and can control just how much you want. It's good if you're unsure of a color for the day, but want something around the eyes. Definitely using more of!
Proactiv+ Mark Fading Pads: I thought it was quite a surprise to be receiving a Proactiv product! I haven't tried these yet, but I really like that four of them were included for actually trying the product and being able to tell if it's helped. A few friends I've spoken to said it seemed to work for them so that seems promising! Perhaps when I find a mark I'm fed up with I'll use them, but for now, I'll keep them shelved.
So that's all if it! If you're interested in Ipsy, here's my referral link: PumpkinLuv Referral
Sometimes you get things you love, sometimes things you're tired of, and other things you don't know what to do with. If you keep an open mind (and $10/month), you can forget about makeup and beauty products and just let them come to you. ;D
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