Ipsy Glam Bag September 2014
Hey everyone!
I feel like subscription boxes are all that I talk about now. We'll need to fix that. Anyway, my second Ipsy bag came in the mail a couple of days ago. The first one was so good and I had really high hopes for this month.
Ipsy, like Birchbox, runs you $10US. I didn’t pay any tax, and shipping was included.
This month’s theme is
Street Style
. It's all about real wearable styles and looking edgy as we move into autumn. Again, there are five products inside of a pretty (but still edgy) makeup bag.
Be A Bombshell Smooth Criminal Powder
This lightweight, ultra-fine, silky formula softens the appearance of imperfections, fine lines, and pores while leaving you with a beautiful glow. This finishing powder can be worn alone or to set your foundation. The translucent formula works for all skin tones. It is made from 100% silica and leaves your skin with a matte finish without drying it out.
I'm a regular user of setting powders for my really long days. The unfortunate thing is that silica powders, like this one, as well as the MUFE HD setting powder, are deadly to flash photography. They look great in person, but have awful flashback. I'm not necessarily opposed to using this product, but only on photo-free days. It's a shame because this seems like a really good product. It's finely milled and blends seamlessly.
Full size: $12 for 4g.
Sample size: $12
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask
Repair and treat dry, damaged and breaking hair with Don't Despair, Repair!™ deep conditioning mask. Fortified with ultra-hydrating avocado, sweet almond & argan oils, strengthening keratin protein, power-conditioning rosehip oil, soothing aloe, and super hair-essential vitamins B5, D, A, E and biotin. This unique complex of targeted ingredients helps increase hair elasticity and moisture to prevent breakage, promotes healthy shine and luster, and replenishes strength. Comprised of 95 percent naturally-derived ingredients. This product is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, artificial fragrances, artificial dyes, and gluten. It is cruelty-free and contains organic ingredients.
In lab studies, the use of Don’t Despair, Repair!™ resulted in 81% less hair breakage after just three uses.
Safe for color-treated, chemically-treated, and keratin-treated hair. For those with fine or thin hair, we recommend focusing the treatment on the mid-length to the ends of the hair only, and rinsing thoroughly.
As I've mentioned many a time, deep conditioners are a mainstay for me. This one has a lovely thick texture and divine woody scent. I'm excited to be using this the next time I condition.
Full size: $26 for 5.25oz
Sample size: $4.95 for 1 fl oz
Maybelline MASTER GLAZE Blush Stick in “Make A Mauve”
Now cheeks glisten with the sheerest color glaze.
- Cheeks go dewy and gently glazed with this portable, creamy blush stick.
- Glazed pearls + a shea butter glide provide blendable, natural color and smooth, even application.
- Fragrance Free. Non-comedogenic. Suitable for all skin types.
Available in a range of six creamy shades: Just-Pinched Pink, Pink Fever, Coral Sheen, Warm Nude, Make a Mauve, and Plums Up.
I saw the ads on TV for these and was kind of sceptical. So far I'm feeling good about this. I never have issues with the staying power of my blush and this isn't an exception to the rule. I also like the deeper color. I'm not in the habit of switching up my blush, but I'm excited at the opportunity to try something new as the weather gets colder. This goes on smoothly and has just the smallest hint of shimmer
Full size: $7.99 for 6.8g
Sample size: $7.99
Nourish Organic Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser
This gentle cleanser washes away impurities without drying, irritating or causing redness. Cucumber hydrates and soothes. Watercress, rich in antioxidants, helps protect skin from free radical damage. Alcohol-Free. Gluten-Free. Vegan.
• Fragrance-free formula cleanses without drying or irritating
• Penetrates deep into pores to dissolve dirt, oil and makeup
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants to nourish skin
I've been bouncing in between face washes for some time now. I can't find anything that holds me down and makes me think that I can't try anything else. Maybe this will be the one! I like that it's light and gentle, and also that there is no scent. And not like that “unscented” smell that still smells scented. This actually has no smell at all.
Full size: $13.99 for 6 fl oz
Sample size: $2.33 for 1 fl oz
Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish in Red Red Wine
Our new 7 Free Nail Polish is long lasting and void of many chemicals that one would find in traditional nail polish. Amazing vibrant colors that go on smooth and stay put. Plus we have added a custom wide 100% vegan brush for easier application.
7 Free is formulated without parabens, phthalates (dibutyl phthalate), toluene, xylene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, and animal byproducts.
My last item is this (as the name suggests) wine-colored nail polish. The color to me isn't special, especially because I can see three other nail polishes in my collection that are similar enough that I wouldn't pick this one up at the store. I love that this is free of so many harsh ingredients, is totally cruelty
-
free, and is made in the USA. I'll be testing out the wear time on this one all this week.
Full size: $9 for 0.45 fl oz
Sample size: $9
Total value: $36.27