I think that Ipsy definitely continues to have the edge in the competition of inexpensive makeup subscriptions. I got another winner on Saturday from Ipsy: all makeup! Yay!
The theme is Summer Friday. When I worked in advertising in New York, we had summer Fridays. At one agency, we got out on Friday at 1pm, at another agency, we had every other Friday off. Both were great options especially for those of us trying to get out of the City for the weekend.
On to this month’s Ipsy bag. The clear plastic makeup bag adorned with popsicles and ice cream cones fits the summer theme. The bag appears to be longer than the usual Ipsy bag, so I think I could use this to protect my huge iPhone 7+ at the beach or use it for makeup brushes when I travel.
So let’s take a look inside.
- Jelly Pong Pong SuperCharged Super Intense Eyeshadow Duo, shades Electric: This portable better-for-you metallic eyeshadow duo – gold and bronze – from the Korean brand, Jelly Pong Pong, is purse size and even has a mirror inside. I couldn’t wait: I wore the bronze shadow Saturday night and again yesterday. I always use shadow primer, so it went on smoothly, didn’t crease and lasted till I removed it many hours later. There was no fallout whatsoever: a very butter powder. The shades are perfect for me. Success! Full size. $22.95.
- Adesse Organic Infused Gel Effect Nail Lacquer, shade Surfer Girl: I think this is the second bottle of Adesse Nail Lacquer I’ve gotten in an Ipsy bag but I can’t remember what I did with the other dark, winter shade. I love the light robin’s egg blue of this one. I’m going to remove the polish I’m wearing, and put this one on pronto! Full size. $18.
- IT Cosmetics SuperHero Stretch Volumizing Mascara: I’m a fan of IT’s SuperHero Mascara that makes lashes super-long with enough volume (though I’m surprised they call it Volumizing rather than Lengthening Mascara). These days, I’m preferring travel size mascaras because they don’t dry out and or get wrecked by air getting in the tube over time. Travel size, $12.
- Urban Decay AfterGlow 8 Hour Powder Highlighter, shade Sin: I think Sin is a champagne shade. It’s a very pretty peachy, neutral shade in the pan and when I swatched it, it did look like a neutral champagne. I have mostly pink or rose gold highlighters, so this is a welcome change. Travel size. Price estimate: $4.50 for the sample. Full size is $26.
- Mellow Creamy Matte Lipstick, shade Nude: I’ve never heard of this New Zealand brand, Mellow, but when I saw it in my bag I was eager to try it out. The Nude shade is actually mauve, IMHO. I wore it last night when we had company for dinner. It did fade as I ate but you could still see that I had lipstick on. I was thrilled that it didn’t dry out my lips (a Vitamin E-infused creamy matte), though it’s not what I would call hydrating either (but you might). I think I’ll get a lot of wear out of this lippie. I like the look of the packaging too. Full size. $13.
I will use every single item including the makeup bag without hesitation this month. I estimate the value of this month’s bag is a whopping $70.50! I paid $10 delivered! Plus, Ipsy offers discounts (about 20% off) on all of the brands they are featuring each month. So if you don’t subscribe yet, and you want to, please consider using my referral code.
If you already subscribe, what did you get in your Ipsy Summer Friday bag?
What nice products in the Ipsy Bag! xx
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I cancelled my subscription (I paid for a year) after this bag, mine was rubbish and there was a repeat product and the same shade nail polish two months in a row. I’m looking for a new subscription and I might try Look Fantastic beauty box next.
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Morning…..🙋🏻🍩🍩☕️☕️ This is such a cute make-up bag. All the goodies look like a fun summer look. This would be a great gift giver. Have an amazing day. 💐☀️💕
You’re right, DiEtta! This was one of the best bags I’ve gotten coz it’s ALL MAKEUP! I’ve already worn the shadows, lipstick and nail polish. Winner winner!
That bag is so cute and the products you received, this month look great.
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I hit pay dirt this month for sure!
I would honestly want this just for the makeup bag, that’s adorable!
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What a great month in the land of Ipsy! The bag itself is absolutely darling! I, too, would use everything in the bag!
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Yes, the “land of ipsy” was good to me this month! I hit the jackpot!
I LOVE that bag!!! I want it!!
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It’s a cutie!
That’s the first bag I’ve truly been sad I don’t have!!! What a great month!
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I think it’s the best ipsy bag I’ve received in 3 years in terms of the content. I love everything I got!
That’s such a great bag- both the actual bag and the contents!
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I hit the ipsy jackpot!
I haven’t received my bag yet but I think it’s similar. This was definitely a winner for you. I hope I get the Jelly Pong Pong shadow too.
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I hope you get the Jelly Pong Pong – the shades are great and the consistency is creamy and wonderful!
Wow! What a fantastic bag this month! I’d use every single thing in it too!!
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I feel like I hit the ipsy jackpot!
This month seems impressive, you got some good ones here, the mascara and UD highlighter especially.
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Actually, the eyeshadow and the lipstick are the real winners for me. I love the mascara but I already have two tubes of it!
Great bag, I love all the shades, especially the eyeshadow duo!
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The Jelly Pong Pong shadow duo is fab. They’re your shades too!
I got the UD highlight as well (which is really pretty, I agree), a hair mask my Beauty & Pin-Ups (which I likely will gift), a tiny Pixie black eyeliner, a mini lip crayon from trestique (which is admittedly a wine shade I will wear), and a pretty decent Luxie foundation brush.
Not a bad month! And the bag is quite cute!
I love love love the Luxie brushes, Erin, and through ipsy, I’m developing a nice Luxie brush collection! The trestique wine color lip crayon sounds gorgeous. I would say you got a good bag this month as well. I love hearing what others get in their bags, and I always hope we’re all pleased with what we get!
This is a good month! I think the bag is adorable, so summery!
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I think the longer bag will come in handy too!
The bag itself is so adorable this month! Love the ice cream cones 🙂
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Perfect for summer, and the longer length makes it just right for my iPhone 7+!
Our bags were really similar this time! I was happy with mine!
Glad to hear it! I think this was my best bag yet in terms of the items inside 🙂