november 2014 ipsy bag

hi guys! it's IPSY BAG* time!! (theme: girl meets glitter) i actually got the bag on thursday, but hadn't had a chance to take photos, since i use sunlight and i haven't been home while the sun's out.... boooo. anyway, without further delay! here's the post. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. be a bombshell cosmetics eye base in submissive (.09oz--full size, ret. $14) -- this is such a pretty color. in the pot, it's very reminiscent of maybelline's color tattoo in bad to the bronze, but the texture is much thinner and it's not as pigmented.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, because i'd have to order, and maybelline color tattoos are more easily obtainable.
2. elizabeth mott you're so fine liquid liner in glitterati (.1oz--full size, ret. $17.99) -- my biggest complaint is that the bristles are too thick and don't come to a nice point like most bristle brushes in liquid eyeliners. it applies on a little patchy, but idk...
• likelihood to repurchase: no
3. jcat beauty wonder lip paint in red potion (.33oz--full size, ret. $4.99) -- this color is definitely out of my comfort zone, but i still like it. it's a lot different applied than in the tube. i don't have any occ lip tars to compare, but like the lip tars, you only need the tiniest amount and you need a lip brush. i believe lip tars are sticky, this is more like a thicker liquid stain and slightly balmy.
• update: this doesn't actually stain the lips and when i was eating/drinking it wore off into a kinda weird ombre..like the edges of my lips still had some, but the insides were worn off.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
4. marc anthony oil of morocco argan oil volume shine hair spray (1.5oz--mini, ret. $8.29 for 9 oz [$1.63]) -- i'm not huge into using hairsprays..so i'll hang onto this but idk when i'll get around to using it... has a light chemically, hairspray-y scent.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, i don't really use hair spray...
5. temptu s/b highlighter in pink pearl (.1oz--mini, ret. $27.50 for 1oz [$2.75]) -- this is absolutely gorgeous. i'm pretty sad that i don't have an airbrush machine to use this in, but i'm sure it won't be a problem to mix in with foundations/bb creams.
• likelihood to repurchase: undecided, mostly because it's expensive...
6. silver glittery ipsy bag by forever 21 -- this is such a cute and awesome bag. it's actually not literally covered in loose glitter; it actually has plastic coating on it if it is just glitter underneath...? anyway, i luff it.
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. elizabethmott.com: 50% off entire purchase, code: ipsyfine (exp. 1/10/15)
2. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off any purchase, code: 25jcat (exp. 12/31/14)
3. temptu.com: 25% off any purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
4. searxbeauty.com: free shipping after $50, code: searxipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
5. ulta.com: $5 off $30 ck one color cosmetics purchase, code: 202882 (exp. 12/31/14)
6. clarisea.com: 25% off any purchase, code: glow (exp. 12/31/14)
7. demeterfragrance.com: 20% off any purchase, code; ipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
8. elizabetharden.com: 15% off + untold sample with any $50 purchase + free shipping, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
9. glamglowmud.com: 30% off any purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/14?)
10. itcosmetics.com: 20% off $25+, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
11. hottopic.com: 25% off la colors, code: ipsy (exp. 11/30/14)
12. rougeunderground.com: $10 off $50, code: ruipsy (exp. 2/10/15)
13. starlooks.com: 20% off order, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/14)
14. tarte.com: 20% off, code: ipsynov (11/11/14 - 12/10/14)

approximate product value: ~$41.36

right: elizabeth mott vs. wet n wild

submissive, glitterati, pink pearl, red potion

red potion

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february 2014 ipsy bag

hi guys! i've finally got my february IPSY BAG* yesterday! (theme: the look of love). that's 2 for 2 with the bags arriving late this year. hopefully it's just the weird weather we've been having and i'll get them sooner again... but we'll see... ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. pop beauty plump pout lip gloss in fuschia freesia (4g--mini, ret. $16 for 8.5g [$7.53]) -- this shade's bright for me, but this gloss is fairly comfortable and not sticky whatsoever. it does need a somewhat frequent reapplication.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe, other shades
• product given away
2. zoya nail polish in dot (.5oz--full size, ret. $9) -- between the two shades given in this month's bag, i was meh about both of them (the other shade is odette). i'm not huge into neutral-pastel type polishes, mostly because they come out patchy near the cuticle sometimes..
• likelihood to repurchase: no, but definitely other shades
3. eyetini cordial cream shadow & base in violette (.14oz--full size, ret. $18) -- despite how gorgeous this product is--when applied, the packaging is really cheap and it smells really weird, kinda plastic-y. i guess at the very least, it's going on your eyes, so you shouldn't be able to smell it after application. this shade kind of reminds me of clinique's cream shadow in rock violet.
• likelihood to repurchase: nah
• product given away
4. skyn iceland fresh start mask with ice age mud (1 packet duo--ret. $39 for 6 packets [$6.50]) -- i'll have to post an update of what i think of it when i use it, but this is so expensive to repurchase!
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not because of the cost
5. jcat beauty eyelashes in EL13 (1 pair, ret. $3.99) -- i'm not huge into lashes..more like the couple times i attempted wearing any, i wasn't digging it and it felt weird. so these are getting passed off.
• likelihood to repurchase: no
• product given away
6. hot pink ipsy bag -- this bag is really cute for girly-girls. the inside has a cute abstract pattern too. i'm not a huge hot pink person, but i likes it.
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. popbeauty.co.uk: 25% off any purchase, code: popping pout (exp. 3/15/14)
2. zoya.com: buy 2 zoya polish get 1 free & free remove+, code: ipsyzp4 (exp. 3/15/14)
3. tinibeauty.com: 50% off any purchase & free nail polish, code: ipsylove (exp. 4/10/14)
4. skyniceland.com: 50% off one full sized product & 20% off additional items in your order, ipsyfsm (exp. 3/15/14)
5. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off any purchase, code: eyeluvjcat (exp. 3/15/14)
6. mallybeauty.com: 25% off any purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 2/28/14)
7. citycolorbeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: 14ipsy20 (exp. 3/15/14)
8. uberliss.com: 30% off any purchase, code: ipsy30 (3/15/14)
9. firstaidbeauty.com: 20% off any purchase, code: ipsy (exp.3/31/14)
10. myphyto-c.us: 20% off velvet gel, code: ipsy20 (exp. 4/4/14)
11. drlinskincare.com/ipsy: 50% off any purchase, code: ipsydrlin (exp. 3/31/14)
12. pacificabeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 3/15/14)
13. numeproducts.com: 50% off + free shipping + free classic curling wand, code: nipsyparty14 (exp. 5/11/14)
14. jessesgirlcosmetics.com: 20% off any purchase, code: ipsyfeb2014 (exp. 3/15/14)

approximate product value: ~$45.02

 

zoya dot, pop fuchsia freesia, tini beauty violette

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June 2013 ipsy bag & first impressions

 

guess what came in the mail today: June IPSY BAG*!!! (theme: on the wild side) i actually got to see my glam room yesterday, before the package even arrived. and this one is ok too. ranking the past three months, this one is number 2. april is number 1, and may is number 3. i still think the biggest problem with last month's was because my quiz answers were wrong, but still. at least for this bag, i didn't get the dry shampoo or the lashes...both of which, i do not use so that was a plus. anyway onto my impressions! ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. nyx cream blush in cb12 bronze goddess (3.5g--full size, ret. $6) -- at first, i was a bit skeptical. first off, i don't generally use cream blushes, much less, a bronze colored one. but i was pleasantly surprised. it actually came off as a nice, natural shade. i think this would be great alone as your blush or contour.
• likelihood to repurchase: yes, not this shade
2. starlooks lip pencil in k308 bare (2.4g--full size, ret. $12) -- this shade is not me. this pencil, while matte, creamy and smooth...worn alone, makes me look like a zombie. it's that pale, death-purple kind of shade on me. so while i'm not totally bashing this line of pencils or brand, this shade is a definite no.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, but i may explore the brand
• update: passed it off to mom
3. j.cat beauty sparkling cream palette in sp106 volta (3g--full size, ret. $4.49) -- i think this one's going to go to T. this is basically glitter mixed with a clear, tacky base. i'm not huge into wearing glitter products, i prefer shimmery products. another thing i don't like about this is that the glitter is chunky,  like craft glitter and feels pretty rough if you're not gentle with it. while it's a pretty neat idea, it's not me.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, but i may explore the brand
• update: passed off to T
4. cailyn cosmetics line-fix gel eyeliner w/brush in iron (4g--full size, ret. $21) -- i think this'll be a new fave. as the name states, it's a kind of gunmetal-ish black shade. this liner, once set does not budge. i rubbed and rubbed and it did not move. it does smudge when it is still wet and it is fairly difficult to remove, i used both a makeup remover wipe and an eye makeup remover pad and i still have a line on my arm! whatt. so as far as waterproof-ness, obviously this is a swatch-impression, so i'm not so sure. maybe that's why it took so many tries to get it off my arm? idk. but i really like this so far. i do not advise using the brush that comes with it, it is a flat concealer-style brush and it's not super stiff, so even if you turn it sideways, you won't get a perfectly straight line. but it is super soft and you could probably use it for things...like concealer..if you want.
• likelihood to repurchase: yes, not this shade & will likely explore the brand
• update: omg LOVE. see my spring/summer favorites post.
5. chella ivory lace highlighter pencil (1.4g--full size, ret. $18) -- this is a matte pencil, it's fairly creamy and applies very smoothly. this shade, on my skin, is a little bit too light, but if i blend it enough it'll work. i personally think this might work well as an eye base (idk about staying power), or at least something to even out your skin color before applying eyeshadow.
• likelihood to repurchase: undecided
6. leopard print ipsy bag -- i kinda like how the florescent yellow zipper breaks up the pattern, but boy is it loud! the inside matches the zipper.
• update: passed it off to mom
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. nyxcosmetics.com: 15% off entire site: ipsy15 OR 40% off tango with bronzing powder: ipsycheeks (exp.7/10/13)
2. starlooks.com: 35% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 7/15/13)
3. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off purchase, code: loveipsy (exp.7/15/13)
4. cailyncosmetics.com: 30% off purchace, code: ipsy30 (exp. 7/10/13)
5. chella.com: 20% off purchase, code: glambag (exp. 6/30/13)
6. freemanbeauty.com/ipsypsssst: receive super hero hair duo set with bonus for $13.98 (duo set ships free w/this promo code), code: ipsy33 (exp. 8/31/13)

approximate product value: $61.49

volta palette; bronze goddess cream blush, iron eyeliner, ivory lace highlighter, bare lip pencil

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