So my Ipsy bag took super long to get to me this month, I was starting to wonder if it was coming at all.
Let's get right into it:
The bag is a cute coral colour with yellow piping and a fun tassel on the zipper. I like the shape of this one, it's very easy to use.
Now onto the contents:
Contents include:
- Take Away the Drama Peel off Mask by Hey Honey
- Watermelon Energizing Aqua Balm by Purlisse
- Nail Polish by Adesse New York
- Lipgasm Lipgloss by Trust Fund Beauty
- False Lashes Mascara by M.A.C.
Let's take a closer look:
What: Take Away the Drama Peel off Mask by Hey Honey
Size: Trial Size
Full Size Price: 49 USD
My Thoughts: I really wanted to be impressed with this mask - it's so beautiful! Overall though, I just didn't really like how it applied as it was quite blotchy. It took closer to the 10 minutes to dry and it didn't really peel off very well. I had to rub at it a lot to get it off. And anyone that uses masks knows that the best part is the feeling of peeling the mask off! My skin felt fine afterwards but not especially exfoliated. For the price, the novelty of the look of this mask just isn't worth it.
My Rating: 3/5
What: Watermelon Energizing Aqua Balm by Purlisse
Size: Trial Size
Full Size Price: 45 USD
My Thoughts: This product is really nice. I love the scent (fresh watermelon). The texture is kind of odd as it is quite thin but I think that's on purpose as evidenced by the name "Aqua Balm". I've tried this on some dry patches of skin and it works quite well. It's not oily but it does leave a kind of 'slick' residue but it's not bothersome. It is on the pricy side though so I'm not sure if I'd purchase this with my own money. I'll have to see if I'm addicted by the end of this trial size :)
My Rating: 4/5
What: Nail Polish by Adesse New York
Shade: Parasol
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 18 USD
My Thoughts: This is a nice polish. I have other colours from this line and they are all pretty consistent which I love. The formula is good - it covers pretty well in one coat and doesn't chip super easy. The colour is great as well - it's hard to describe but I think it's sort of a red-coral. I do think it's kind of strange though that this is marketed online as a "Gel effect" polish but that claim is nowhere to be seen on the actual bottle or packaging.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Lipgasm Lipgloss by Trust Fund Beauty
Shade: Evil Genius
Size: Trial Size
Full Size Price: 18 USD
My Thoughts: I have this lip gloss in a different colour and I LOVE it. I carry it in my purse always so that I can use it on the go. This one, I'm not as much of a fan. The colour is fine but a lot darker than I normally wear. Colour wise, I could get away with just a small coat but I find that a light coat looks patchy so I need to put more on and then it's too dark. The formula seems different than the other colour I have too and I don't particularly like it as it's on the dry side. Also, this really isn't something you can apply on the go since you need to work a bit to achieve your colour.
My Rating: 2/5
What: False Lashes Mascara by M.A.C.
Shade: Extreme Black
Size: Trial Size
Full Size Price: 24 USD
My Thoughts: This is a very nice mascara, it's not clumpy, it's a 'wet' formula and the brush is nice (albeit short in the trial size). I honestly can't say anything negative about this mascara except that while the price is not too bad, there are much cheaper, comparable mascaras out there. Try "The Flash Lashes" by Essence - you won't be disappointed.
My Rating: 5/5
Final Thoughts: This bag kind of makes me sad. There is only 1 full sized item (I guess I was spoiled last month) and the trial sizes are very small. The full sized item price tag is quite large ($154) but I can't help but feel cheated by the amount of product I received this month. Also, I think they got the colour of the Trust Fund Beauty lipgloss waaaaay off for me. I'm careful about my reviews and I just feel like they should have known this one would be a miss for me.
Well, that's it :) Until next time!
-Morgan
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