Somehow with everything going on this December, my most recent ipsy bag, Fearless Heroine, got lost in my attention. So before we get too deep into January, here it is.
The bag itself is definitely understated: a black, satiny dop kit shape with a burgundy zipper and heart-shaped ipsy zipper pull. I collect heart-shaped stuff, so I like the zipper pull.
So what did I get?
This month I received 4 brands I’ve used before and one new one, two full-size products and 3 deluxe samples.
- NYX butter Lip Balm in Parfait, full size $3.99
- Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream with Avocado & Argan: deluxe sample
- Bumble and Bumble Bb Repair Blow Dry, a leave-in serum, deluxe sample $14
- Cailyn Just Mineral Eye Polish in Orchid, full size, $15
- Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara, deluxe sample, $10/full size $20
So with the NYX Lip Balm and Cailyn Eye Polish alone, the bag is worth almost twice the $10 I paid for it. In fact, the bag i worth more than $45. Yay!
What works for me and what doesn’t?
Since I already have a couple of NYX Lip Balms and the Parfait shade is a little light for me, I will save this to be part of a giveaway.
Nourish Organic Eye Cream has already gone into my purse makeup bag. I like Nourish products, although I often find them a bit too lightweight for my dry skin. However, this eye cream is actually a little more substantial and I like it even more than other N.O. skincare products I’ve tried.
Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara is one of my top tier mascaras. I like the formula that I find both lengthening and volumizing. The wand is a normal wand. This goes right into my purse makeup bag to replace the Tarte LCL Mascara that’s used up.
The Bumble and Bumble Bb Repair Blow Dry Serum will get a try from me. Essentially it’s like the John Frieda 3 Day Straight that I love, but instead of a spray, it’s a cream serum. Leaven-in creams often weigh my hair down and make it get dirty sooner, so I’m not sure whether this one will be any different. If it is, I’ll let you know!
The Cailyn Just Mineral Eye Polish in Orchid is the most exciting product in my bag. Though the color is Orchid, it reads rose gold as far as I’m concerned, and anything rose gold is great IMHO. It comes with a sponge-tip applicator, and it’s easy to apply. The shade is not overly glittery but a nice shimmer. On the Cailyn website, I noticed that it comes in a zillion other shades.
Final Assessment
Although perhaps not an overwhelming wow, I got a good bag this month. I would/will use everything in it (though I’m going to giveaway the NYX Lip Balm since I have a couple already). I’m even eager to try the Bumble and Bumble Blow Dry Serum since the brand has a good reputation.
If you subscribe, how did you like your bag? Did you get the dual-ended Crown eye shadow brush? I got one last year, and I like it a lot.
If you don’t subscribe and want to give it a go for $10 a month, please consider using my referral link so I can get some extra points. 😀
Hi! We received the same bags. lol I was quite happy with it. Leave-in anything usually weighs my hair down too but I’m willing to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad you were happy with this month’s bag too, Natalie! I guess we’ll both see if we like the B&B Blow Dry Repair. Was your Cailyn Just Minerals Eye Polish also Orchid…and if so, did it look more like rose gold to you? I’m wondering if my shade was mislabeled
This looks like a pretty great bag!
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Although the bag itself didn’t scream “great”, I like the contents a lot this month 🙂
I love the NYX shade you got! Mine totally washed me out =( But it felt amazing on.
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I haven’t tried Parfait coz I have a couple of others so I will add it to an upcoming giveaway. But like you, I love how it feels to wear the NYX butter Lip Balm!
Nice bag contents, and the Bumble & Bumble serum sounds really interesting!
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I’m definitely happy with it. And I’m willing to give the Bumble and Bumble a try!
I love the contents of your bag. Wish I’d got the eye cream; it sounds great. The cleanser I got has given me bad bumps all over my forehead in four days’ use. I read a couple of other reviews today that said the same thing so I’m stopping using it. The travails of having sensitive skin!
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Yes, stop using it! Another friend had the same reaction. You should let ipsy and the company know about it if you have time.Too many bad reactions means there’s a problem with the product, I believe!
I love that mascara!
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I agree! Tarte’s LCL is a keeper!
I’m definitely interested to hear your thoughts about the bb hair serum!
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I’m curious to see what I think about the leave-in hair treatment too, Jessica 😉
Looks like a nice bag!
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I liked it. A few good ones in a row 🙂
Sounds like you really got a nice batch of products, I really like the Nyx lip butters (:
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Yes, it’s a few good months in a row! I consider that lucky. Thanks for commenting, Ebony Jay!
I must try Lights, Camera Lashes – everyone (bloggers/youtubers) seem to love that mascara. I’ve only tried the Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara (in the wooden tube) and quite like it.
Monica.
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I haven’t tried the one you mentioned, Monica. But I do like Lights Camera Lashes quite a bit – tho L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Intenza still is my #1 😉
I got the same things and loved them all!
I’m glad you’re pleased with ipsy the month too!
Awesome bag from Ipsy! I love the butter balms from NYX!
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I may just have to keep this butter balm! I was happy with the bag this month 🙂
Love the looks of that eye polish!
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It’ a keeper! The rose gold shade is lovely!
So far, not regretting cancelling. 😀 I’m glad that you are happy with your goodies, tho. 🙂
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I’m glad you are happy that you ended your subscription, Erika. It definitely didn’t seem to be working out. I keep mine because I usually get a lot of visits to these posts and more comments from subscribers etc. Plus I shouldn’t be buying any more makeup since I will have to move out of my house soon since it’s so jammed with makeup. This allows me to get some treats every month that I especially appreciate when I stay strong and don’t shop 😉
For some reason that eye cream is calling my name. And the size is perfect for traveling!
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It is perfect for traveling! Goes right in my purse makeup bag
That Cailyn shadow looks pretty awesome! I wish I had gotten that! I did get the brush, though, so I was happy to get another great Crown brush.
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Oh, the brush! But yes, it’s a very pretty mineral shadow. We both win!
Yes, it was labeled Orchid. I was expecting a light purple shade but it was rose gold. Weird? I like it anyway. Actually, I would have liked either shade.
The reason I asked, Natalie, was that the photo of Orchid in the little ad at the bottom of my post shows Orchid as a purple/true orchid shade, but we clearly got rose gold. I love both too, but it seemed odd 😉
Oh crud. I put this in the wrong place & don’t know how to move it. lol
no worries, Natalie!
Looks like a decent bag, just wish they would include more full sized things.
2 full sized products out of 5 for $10 delivered is actually OK with me
You got a great NYX lippie color!
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I’ve heard that it’s such a great color that maybe I should keep it!
I recently subscribed. I’m waiting for my first delivery. These products look great!
Oh, I hope you enjoy the subscription, Valerie! I hope you get good products in your bag. I think some people forget that it cost $10 delivered and they expect a little too much 😉
Thanks! Yes, shipping alone can be a few dollars. I almost bought a concealer pencil today on another site, but, the shipping was $7.00 and the tax was over $2.00! So, $10. for this is a bargain 🙂
I’m the same way, Valerie. I can’t stand paying those big fees for shipping, and that’s one reason why I think ipsy is worth it!
It’s a pretty decent bag with nice products!
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For $10 delivered, I still think it’s worth it!
FABULOUS post! I say this every month, but I really need to sign up for Ipsy
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I don’t subscribe or receive any of the other sub bags/boxes so for $10, I still enjoy it. Every now and then there’s a real winner. And most of the time there’s stuff I can use 🙂
This was another good month with them.
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Thank goodness!
I got the neutral lip butter, and kinda wish I’d gotten ANY other haha! It’s not bad, just not my color.
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Oh, boo, Destany! I haven’t opened mine yet. I was planning on saving it for a giveaway bag, but everyone says it’s so great maybe I’ll keep it.
Great bag this month, that Tarte mascara is SUCH a favorite of mine the past month!
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It’s one of my favorites too.
I’m here for that NYX lip butter!
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Gosh, I was going to give that away in a giveaway, but I think I should keep it myself now 🙂
Ooh, you got some great products! That eyeshadow shade is gorgeous.
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Yes, the Cailyn Just Minerals Eye Polish is the winner!
One of these days I’ll subscribe to this!
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For me, it’s worth the $10 to try some new things and to get readers involved!
You have got some very good products.
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I thought so 🙂