Monday, August 18, 2014

August 2014 Ipsy Bag

Hey guys! So I received my Ipsy bag on Friday but only got a chance today to write up what I got. When I was able to check my glam room and see what I would be getting, I was pretty excited! Once I actually got my bag in the mail, I was a little let down. The theme this month is called Beauty Schooled.

First off, I don't like the look of the bag. I don't like the color orange and when I got it, it was so smushed that I was afraid something may have broken inside. Onto the products.

 I first received the Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner. I love receiving things that will help with my pores. Having oily, acne prone skin, products like this are amazing. I do have another sample of this but I have yet to try it. 

Next I received a Coastal Scents Forever Blush Sample Duo. I was first happy to see I would be getting this in my bag. Once I received it, I couldn't believe how small it was. I don't know how I'll be able to use this normally. I do have a comparison picture coming up shortly. 

Next up we have the Absolute Lip Balm in the Green Apple scent. A grape scent was also sent out and I probably would've preferred that, but this doesn't smell too offensive. I was never a fan of green apple stuff, even with candy. The color of it is pretty though so I'll give it a try. 

Then we have a Lord & Berry Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil in a black color. Again, such a tiny sample that for me, it will be difficult to use. Reminds me of free samples they give you from Sephora when you place an order online. 

Lastly we have the Urban Decay Perversion Mascara. This is the only product I'm super excited to use. I love Urban Decay as a brand so getting to try their new mascara is nice.

Not sure if this is a good comparison picture, but I didn't really have anything else. I have been told by numerous people that I have really small hands. My wedding rings are a size 5 if that helps too, and they sometimes slide around. Granted, my husband's hands are huge compared to mine, but he's a big dude. I'm just amazed that these tiny ass samples were sent out. Like I said above, these remind me of the free samples they send out with online orders. Pretty disappointed. 

Overall, I am not too happy with Ipsy this month. Some months are so amazing and then we have months like this where they all seem like free samples that I paid $10 for. 

Anyway, I do like Ipsy but I'm hoping next month is way better than this. I've received some awesome bags in the past, so if you want to subscribe, sign up here!

If you're already signed up, what did you think of your bag?

8 comments:

  1. Those are some really small samples. I canceled my ipsy subscription last month because I wasn't blown away by any of my boxes.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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    1. I don't blame you. When I was subscribed to Birchbox, I hated most boxes I got so I unsubscribed after 13 boxes. I really hope Ipsy gets better or I may cancel...

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  2. We're getting the same bag this month (it'd be nice if mine would show up within 10 days of shipping) and I'm super underwhelmed. I mathed it out and the value is barely above $20. I'm sad to say I'm considering canceling.

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    1. Shipping can definitely take forever! I know how annoying it can be. I may consider cancelling if I don't like my next bag or two. It depends!

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  3. I canceled my Ipsy subscription ages ago but I am so tempted to get it again!
    Allison from www.mercuteify.com

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    1. Ipsy usually is pretty good. I guess I just haven't been feeling it lately :/

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  4. Hey! We were bag twinsies! :-D Yeah...I have to say, this was probably one of the worst bags I've received, JUST because of the sample sizes. That Lord & Berry nearly killed me LOL I just kept giggling every time I looked at it! The Dr. Brandt and blush was the bag's saving grace!

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    1. I'm not even tempted to use the blush. Such a disappointing bag! :(

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Thank you for all your comments! I'll reply back as soon as I can :)