So I don’t know about you but I am new to the concept of the
monthly subscription boxes. I don’t know how I missed such a huge trend in
beauty! I looked at a few different programs and I decided after watching some
You Tube videos to choose Ipsy (previously MyGlam). It is $10 a month and they
send you a makeup bag and 5 products to try.
I just
received my first bag (the November collection). After watching so many videos
on previous bags I wasn’t sure how I would feel about what I would receive. I
have to say I am really happy with this bag. The cosmetic bag is a chocolate
brown satin bag with a gold zipper. The size of the bag is perfect for inside a
purse or to use as an impromptu clutch.
Inside was an eye liner from Starlet Cosmetics in Chocolate.
Right off the bat I don’t think I will like it. It is a pencil you have to
sharpen. I usually find them not soft enough. My initial reaction is that it isn't as bad as I first thought; I probably wouldn't buy it though.
The next item is Bare Minerals Moxie lip gloss in Dare Devil
which is a deep berry. The gloss goes on very sheer but you can build to a
darker color if you want. For me one swipe is a great wash of color. This was
my first time using the Moxie gloss I have used Buxom in the past and have
loved it. Another win for BE
Next is my favorite product from the bag. Nailtini Nail
lacquer in Millionaire. Which is rose gold small sparkle with gold long
sparkles and teal long sparkles mixed together. You mostly see the gold. I have
never heard of the brand but I love the concept and it is full size and is
worth $13. Just this product makes the Ipsy bag so worth it.
Meet Matt(e) eyeshadow by The Balm. It is a cute one color
sample in Matt Batali. It is a deep brown that will be great in the out corner.
I have never used any makeup from The Balm so I am excited to try the shadow.
The color can be found in a collection called Meet Matt(e) which looks really
good especially if you need to add more matte colors to your collection.
The last item is an eyebrow gel by Chella. With the bag you
could have gotten the eyebrow gel or mascara from Benefit (which I wish I would
have gotten). My eyebrows are blond and fairly sparce. So I don’t have a great
need for a gel. I am curious about this line they have a system to help grown
your eye brows called Brow Full- Fillment Eyebrow Treatment for $90. So if any
of you have tried this or have any other great eyebrow things let me know
I was a little unsure about how I would like the products
sent to me but overall I am super pleased with everything! I am looking forward
to next month!
What do you guys think of monthly beauty subscriptions? Any
advice for my blonde eyebrows? I have tried some pencils but I don’t the color
looks natural with my red hair.
Please visit Ipsy for more information about how they work and about the products I mentioned above.
