Let's take a look at the final bag of 2018.
This bag is so glam, I love it! I feel like you could for sure get away with this as a clutch for a holiday party. The back is black btw.
Let's take a look inside:
I***I'm loving the look of these products together with the bag!***
This bag includes:
- Primer from Benefit
- Nail Polish from Tinct
- Soothing Cream from Hey Honey
- Lipstick from Beauty Crop
- Hand Cream from Cake Beauty
- Brush from F.A.R.A.H. (bonus item)
Let's take a closer look:
What: POREfessional Face Primer from Benefit
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 32 USD
My Thoughts: I've tried several different primers and I've never felt that any of them really do much to help my makeup/skin. This primer is completely different than anything I've ever tried. It makes my skin so soft and gives a really smooth surface for the foundation to adhere to. I absolutely love how my skin looks when I use this. The price tag is a bit hefty (42 CND for a full size) but after only using this product a few times, I think I'm going to buy it after my sample is done anyway because it's just that good.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Nail Polish from Tinct
Shade: Aarhus
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 10.50 USD
My Thoughts: I was really happy to see a nice, different shade of nail polish in my Ipsy bag - this one does not disappoint. The purple is opaque in 2 coats and seems to wear well. The brush is nice so it's also easy to apply. A really nice nail polish.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Propolis and Honey Soothing Cream from Hey Honey
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 42 USD
My Thoughts: I'm always on the hunt for a good, non-greasy facial moisturizer and this one is a big winner. I have a breakout on my chin and this says it's good for red and upset skin so I've been trying this for the last few days and it's working wonders on my skin. I will say that the smell is a bit weird, not bad, just weird. I think I'm hooked though, even with the price tag of the full sized item, it's worth it for how well this product works. I will be buying the full size of this one.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Lipstick from Beauty Crop
Shade: Rhubarb Custard
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 13 USD
My Thoughts: This is a really nice lip product. It very much is a weird hybrid of lipstick and lip gloss as it's very pigmented but also very shiny and has staying power. I personally am not a super fan of this colour for me but they do have some others that I would be interested in and since the price is reasonable, I feel like I will probably try more of them out in the future.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Hand Cream from Cake Beauty
Scent: Iced Gingerbread
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 10 USD
My Thoughts: I love Cake Beauty - the first thing I ever purchased the full size of after having gotten a sample in my Ipsy bag was Cake Beauty's Lemon Body Lotion. That stuff smells absolutely amazing and the formula is a step above all else. It's moisturizing but not at all greasy - my favourite hand cream I've ever used. They have 4 main scents which are all great and they also put out seasonal scents at Christmas - this one included. I must say that I'm not a fan of this scent, nor the rest of the holiday line. But the formula is the exact same so if you do like this cream but not the scent, I encourage you to go out and buy one of their staple scents (Lemon, Strawberry, Coconut & Vanilla). And you really can't go wrong with any of their products, I also have their dry shampoo and a body mist which are both great. And if you need extra, extra moisture on your hands, use their Heavy Cream Body Balm - it's fantastic.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Brush from F.A.R.A.H.
Size: Full Size
Full Size Price: 10 USD
My Thoughts: This is a decent brush - in general, I'm not that fussy about brushes but this one is fine. It is a bit flimsy, you can bend it quite easily but that doesn't really affect the performance that much. I personally would not pay $10 for this brush but thanks Ipsy for the Christmas gift :)
My Rating: 4/5
I also paid for 3 extra items:
What: Highlighter from Nomad Cosmetics
Shade: Ko Pha Ngan Moonlight
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 12 USD
My Thoughts: This is beautiful - like seriously. This is a pale purple at first look but has this beautiful blue sheen to it when the light hits it. It does make for a bit statement though so this maybe isn't your everyday highlighter - or maybe it is, depending on what look you are going for. Subtle this is not. This is also beautiful as an eye shadow.
My Rating: 5/5
What: Radiance Pads from First Aid Beauty
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 30 USD
My Thoughts: I have a few things from Frist Aid Beauty that I love and I was actually thinking of buying these (in a set with other products) so I was happy to see this as an extra sample that I could get. I like these - I'm not exactly sure what they do but they do make my face feel nice and they smell good. I would definitely purchase these in a set but I'm not sure if I would buy them separately because I just don't really know if they deliver on their purpose.
My Rating: 4/5
What: Mud Mask by Grace & Stella
Size: Sample
Full Size Price: 19 USD
My Thoughts: I really like masks. Like a lot. I have a ton of them but I still seem to buy more, I have an obsession. I love clay masks and dead sea masks and this one is really good. My skin is very soft after I use it and not red and aggravated like some masks. If I ever run out of masks, this one will be high on my list for repurchasing.
My Rating: 5/5
Final Thoughts: THIS. This is what I wanted Ipsy. Take note. I would say this is the best bag I've every gotten. I've always reviewed items but didn't regularly update my preferences quiz or use the tuning/rating function. But I started to use these in the last few months and this is the culmination of that. Here's hoping that this trend continues for 2019!
Have a fun and safe rest of the year - see you in 2019!
-Morgan
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