Hello Again!
I generally forget to review my Ipsy bags, but the May products were pretty fabulous and deserving of a blog post. Here we go!
This month I received:
1) St. Tropez One Night Only Instant Glow Body Lotion
2) Nume Finishing Serum
3) Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss
4) Zoya Nail Polish in Neely
5) Yaby Concealer Refills
Let's start with the St. Tropez One Night Only Instant Glow Body Lotion . I am skeptical of most fake tanners, especially those that wash off with soap and water. But I was feeling brave and decided to give it a whirl. This lotion gives such a lovely glow! Best of all, it didn't rub off on my clothing! We'll have to see how it stands up to the humid Nashville summers :)
Next up is Nume Finishing Serum. This stuff seemed to work OK on my color treated, dry hair. But, I'm not sure it's worth the $29 (for a full size) price.
On to the Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss. (notice my dry, comic-book-sorting-hands, and the messy background. I'm super professional). This gloss has a nice, sweet scent and is organic and cruelty free, which is a big deal to me. I do wish the gloss had been a tad less sheer.
I truly loved the Zoya Nail Polish in Neely!
I'm generally a coral/pink/red polish kind of gal, but I threw this on my fingernails one night, and it lasted for 3-4 days without chipping! That is unheard of for me, since I am super rough on my hands. I need to try more Zoya polishes, that's for sure!
Finally, we have the Yaby Concealer Refills. I was so underwhelmed by this that I didn't even bother to take a separate photograph, haaa haaa. Seriously, I haven't given this product a try as of yet and it might be wonderful. I will update this post as soon as I do.
As I mentioned before, I was quite impressed with this month's Ipsy bag. The bronzer and polish are my faves, and alone are worth the $10 subscription fee!
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Thanks for stopping by!
Adrienne
*Please note, this is not a paid product review. I purchase a monthly Ipsy subscription and like to share my beauty finds with my readers :)
Hello Again!
I am very late in reviewing my October subscription boxes! But, I was fairly impressed with the boxes last month, and wanted to share goodies I received with you.
Let's start with my October Birchbox.
Here is what I received:
Eve Lom Cleanser & Muslin Cloths
Amika Nourishing Hair Mask
Luna Lemon Zest Bar
Chantecaille Faux Cils Mascara
DDP Advanced Micro-Exfoliation Cleanser
I have used most of these products and enjoyed them. The DDP Cleanser is a nice exfoliant, the mascara gives me lush lashes, and the Luna bar was yummy.
I've been feeling rather "ehhh" about the last few Birchboxes I received. They are beautifully packaged, and generally have some nice skincare items. But, I don't feel that they are necessarily geared towards me. I am in like, but not love, with my Birchboxes. But, this one was a bit better than the previous.
Next up is my first Ipsy box/bag (formally known as My Glam Bag):
Here is what I received:
Coastal Scents Eye Shadow
The Balm " What's Your Type" Bodybuilder Mascara
Be A Bombshell Eyeliner
Mirenesse Lip Bomb Glossy Lacquer Stain
Couture Color Pequi Oil Treatment
I was quite impressed with my first Ipsy bag. First, I loved the Bombshell/Pinup concept, and the bold, feminine products. The Be A Bombshell Eyeliner was long lasting, though the felt tip was a bit thick for my taste. The Balm mascara was lush and lengthening. I've used the Couture Color Oil Treatment a few times, and it leaves my hair very soft.
Plus, with Ipsy, you receive a mini bag each month! I found the chevron stripe bag quite snazzy.
My favorite item from Ipsy was the Mirenesse Lip Bomb Glossy Lacquer Stain. The color is very highly pigmented, goes on glossy, and has the great staying power of a lip stain.
The Coastal Scents eyeshadow was really the only "ehhh" item. The colors are pretty, but the item didn't seem to fit with the Bombshell concept.
So, obviously I am partial to Ipsy. I might give Birchbox one more month (yes, I said this a few months ago), and stick with Ipsy for now.
How many of you subscribe to beauty boxes? What have been your experiences?
Have a good one!
Adrienne
