This thing is so stinkin' cute! It's a canvas material with a gold pleather band on the bottom. This bag is a great size and I will be using this one for sure :)
Now, onto what's inside:
Contents Include:
- Nail Polish by Trust Fund Beauty
- Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Crème by Hempz
- Organic Lip Balm by noyah
- Eyeshadow duo by Manna Kadar
- Hourglass Extreme Lash Mascara by Caution
Let's take a closer look:
What: Nail Polish by Trust Fund Beauty
Shade: Mermaid Vibes
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 15 USD
My Thoughts: This is a nice nail polish. I have other shades of theirs but they are crème polishes and the formula is different. But the durability on this one is pretty good. The colour is super fun - it's blue/purple most of the time, sometime more blue/green and then in certain lights you can see pink. So I think they've captured the "mermaid" trend pretty well. The only downside for this one is that it takes 3 coats to even attempt to be wearable. And even 3 coats does not end up being opaque.
My Rating: 4/5
What: Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Crème by Hempz
Size: Trial
Full Size Price: 29 USD
My Thoughts: This is excellent, I can see what the hype is about. I've obviously seen Hempz around a lot but I've never tried it. And honestly, I've been missing out. The formula is really light and not at all tacky or oily. The scent is outrageously good and super addicting. I will be buying more of this, or at least asking for it for Christmas - it is a tad pricy but the regular sized bottle is quite large. Try this. Now.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Organic Lip Balm by noyah
Scent: Peppermint
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 4 USD
My Thoughts: So...I hate peppermint. Sorry, but I do. I can't stand the smell of it anywhere near me so this is a super no for me. The formula seems alright, it's a bit different than normal balms due to the short ingredient list but I doubt I would reach for this, even in another scent. I'm also really surprized to see such an inexpensive item in my Ipsy bag but I guess if the users like it, it makes repurchasing more realistic.
My Rating: 3/5
What: Eyeshadow duo by Manna Kadar
Shade: Nemesis & Medusa
Size: Trial
Full Size Price: 24 USD
My Thoughts: This really just underwhelms me. The colours are alright but in this day where beauty companies are offering killer eyeshadows for reasonable prices, I just see no need for this overpriced, mediocre item.
My Rating: 3/5
What: Hourglass Extreme Lash Mascara by Caution
Size: Trial
Full Size Price: 29 USD
My Thoughts: This isn't too bad. I like the brush but the formula of the mascara is a bit clumpy. It's very dark though so if you need help in that department, this would work for you. Just be careful applying. I would not choose this over my current mascara (The False Lashes by Essence).
My Rating: 3/5
Overall Thoughts: What a disappointment this bag is :( This bag had 2 full sized items but I'm getting tired of my full sized item being nail polish. I mean sure, I like nail polish but I didn't sign up for Ipsy to grow my nail polish collection (it's already over 300 bottles). Full size retail of this bag is $101. I haven't been this underwhelmed with a bag in a long time. I am pretty good at reviewing items honestly so it perplexes me a bit that the last two bags I've had have been so far off of what I like. After I got this bag, I went into my profile and re-took my personal preference quiz and did end up changing a few things so I'm hoping that my bag next month will be better.
I also do want to mention that the websites for both Manna Kadar and Trust Fund Beauty annoy the hell out of me. The sites seem to not really be maintained, products appear and disappear and there is very little description/information about the products. It weirds me out.
