Although I still prefer traditional makeup bags to the drawstring, this month’s pink floral bag was a pretty one. And I admit that the drawstring bag is a better fit for all the full size products. The bag color and design definitely fits with the May theme, Flower Power.
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When I opened up my Flower Power bag and started taking out the beauty products, it seemed like there was an awful lot of stuff in there. I did purchase 3 add-ons this month, but still. When I went to my Ipsy Glam Bag Plus page, it looked like they threw in an extra product. Yay, I’ll take it!
So here’s what I got in my May Plus Bag:
Shaina B. Miami B. Fab Brush Set: This set of 5 extremely soft, pretty hot pink, synthetic bristle brushes are much nicer than I expected. I will use them. $25
Hey Honey Open Your Eyes Lifting Eye Serum: Anything for the eyes that says “lifting”, I’m in. This cloudy white liqui-gel is perfect to use around my entire eye socket for extra firming. Because my eyes are so dry, I would use an eye cream on top of it. $37
Haus Laboratories Glam Attack Metallic Créme in Gunmetal: I have been so impressed with the makeup from Lady Gaga’s Haus Laboratories brand. The Gunmetal Metallic Creme Eyeshadow is creamy, opaque and gorgeous! P.S. It comes in 3 other shades. $22
Milk Cosmetics Kush Mascara, shade Boom: I really like Milk Cosmetics Kush Mascara because it is both volumizing and lengthening, so I was happy to see that it was a choice for my bag this month. I usually buy the travel size, so this full size is a nice surprise. $25
ClarityRX Get Balanced Priobiotic Serum: Everything is probiotic these days, but I am still getting into probiotics for facial skincare. I have tried this clear serum yet, but the ingredients look great: “probiotics, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants, this serum balances and hydrates your skin to create a radiant, dewy glow.” $72
Violet Voss Windflower Fun Sized Eye Shadows: 10 shades in the red/peach/brown family in mattes and shimmers. Even though they are traditionally warm colors, these look cool-toned/neutral to me. Very pretty for all year round use. What a nice extra! $18
Add-ons
First Aid Beauty Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser: I love the FAB cream cleanser, so I decided to try the foaming cleanser for summer. I think I paid $12 for the full size, and the regular price is $22.
Hanalei Kona Peptide Hawaiian Eye Cream: Peptides are all the rage these days, and I love Hanalei’s lip balm so for $3 for the deluxe sample, I thought it was worth a try. Also, it’s another eye cream that I can use all around my eyes. Here’s the description: “Peptides help firm and reduce the appearance of fine lines, caffeine reduces puffiness, oat extract soothes and smooths, hyaluronic acid boosts moisture, and a special complex made with Hawaiian super-botanicals restore delicate skin.” Sounds like it’s worth a try and I can layer it over the Hey Honey eye serum.
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector: I am all in for Olaplex these days. I recently bought a full size bottle of No. 3, a pre-treatment, but I figured a travel size for $3 is well worth the price. Now I just have to have time to plan some time in advance of washing my hair to apply this pre-treatment!
Wow, I would be very satisfied with this purchase!
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I am! It’s an excellent Ipsy bag for me.
What a fab assortment! The eyeshadow palette is super pretty and that eye cream sounds splendid! So glad to see that you did so well this month! Ipsy got it right. Yay!!!
I’m very pleased with this month’s bag. Maybe not quite as deluxe as yours, but more than decent for a monthly. I am wearing the shadow palette today 🙂
I think you got a super selection. If I’d gotten the GB Plus, I’d have been thrilled!
Gabrielle, what is the GB Plus, lol???
Glam Bag Plus. Sorry. I was being lazy and just used initials.
OMG, I either need a nap or a drink!!! I actually went back to my post and looked at every item trying to figure out what you meant. Of course, it’s Glam Bag Plus! But I seldom call it Glam Bag, so I didn’t think of it.
Have a drink first, then a nap!
This is a great Ipsy bag!
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I am very happy with this month’s bag!
Great bag. I’d be really happy with this. KUSH Mascara is a great one for me. Any eye cream products are great for me to try out. Great extra buys too. I bought an extra from Boxycharm of a Viseart palette – I wondered why it was so cheap and then I got it and the colors are pretty awful. I have a charity garage sale coming up and it’s going in there.
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I’m a huge fan of the Milk mascara as well! So nice to see them in our recent Ipsy bags!
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I was surprised to see Milk Makeup Kush Mascara at Ipsy. What a delight!