january 2016 ipsy bag

hi guys! it's a new year and a new IPSY BAG*! (theme: fall eyes on you) today i bring you one of two posts, since i was able to get my two subscriptions in the mail on the same day! yay! anyway, here ya go. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. theBalm mr. write (now) in jac b. bronze (.01oz--full size, ret. $17) -- this is a really nice color! i'm interested in trying it out! as far as a hand swatch, this thing does not budge once it has set. amaaazing! also, there's a sharpener hiding in the bottom of this.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
2. hikari cosmetics cream metallic pigment shadow in mink (.14oz--full size, ret. $13) -- i'm not sure if this is supposed to be like a loreal infallible eyeshadow, but it certainly doesn't feel like one. and it's not creamy like a cream shadow. it's a stiffer consistency. the packaging is interesting too, it appears to be in a metal pan, inside of the plastic casing..which is kind of weird, but ok i guess. all of that aside, the color is really nice. 
• likelihood to repurchase: nah
3. skone cosmetics smudger brush (ret. $15) -- this is cute. it'll get some use for either upper or lower liner application.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
4. ofra cosmetics universal eyebrow pencil (.04oz--full size, ret. $13) -- this glides on pretty nicely. it's got the right amount of wax to it. i like the shade, but i'm not sure if it's truly universal...
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
5. lasting smiles lip balm in peppermint creme (.15oz--full size, ret. $4.99) -- try all of the lip balms!!! this one has a nice feel on the lips, like a slick slip, but it absorbs a bit faster than i'd like. i usually prefer balms that i can noticeably feel on my lips after an hour or so. the scent of this is like a slightly mentholated peppermint.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
6. glasses lady....printed ipsy bag -- this is kinda cute. like retro-ish. i like it, but i'll probably pass it along.
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. thebalm.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 2/29/16)
2. hikaricosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: hikari30 (exp. 2/29/16)
3. skonecosmetics.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsyjan (exp. 2/29/16)
4. ofracosmetics.com: 40% off purchase, code: ipsyofra40 (exp. 2/29/16)
5. pixibeauty.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsyjan (exp. 2/29/16)
6. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy116 (exp. 2/29/16)
7. beaugachis.com: 20% off purchase, code: beautifulipster (exp. 2/29/16)
8. crownbrush.us: 25% off purchase, code: crownipsy25 (exp. 1/31/16)
9. marskcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy012016 (exp. 2/29/16)
10. mitchelandpeach.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy24 (exp. 2/29/16)
11. skyniceland.com: 40% off one full-sized product & 20% off additional items, code: ipsyeyegel (exp. 2/29/16)
12. heyhoney.com: 20% off purchase, code: honeyipsy (exp. 2/29/16)
13. shop.purlisse.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsyadore30 (exp. 2/29/16)
14. tuckerashley.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 2/29/16)
15. hanaleicompany.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsyscrub (exp. 2/29/16)
16. jellypongpong.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 2/29/16)
17. kloraneusa.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsycornflower20 (exp. 1/31/16)
18. bejour.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy25 (exp. 2/29/16)
19. dirty-little-secret.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 2/29/16)
20. peekbeauty.co: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy15 (exp. 2/29/16)
21. trestique.com: 30% off $40+ purchase & free shipping, code: ipsyinsider (exp. 2/29/16)
22. burtsbees.com: 20% off burt's bees cleansing oil, code: ipsy20 (exp. 2/29/16)
23. coastalscents.com: 25% off purchase, code: pearl25off (exp. 3/7/16)
24. citycolorcosmetics.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy50 (exp. 2/29/16)

approximate product value: ~$63

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may 2015 ipsy bag

hi guys! i got the may IPSY BAG* today!! yuuushhhh! (theme: jetsetter)  ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. briogeo rosarco milk reparative leave-in conditioning spray (1oz--mini, ret. $20 for 5.1oz [$3.92]) -- i love trying out leave-in conditioners and this great! the scent is different from the deep conditioner mask i got sometime last year, but still smells really nice. it has a more watery consistency relative to it's a 10--that stuff doesn't budge when you move the bottle around, this moves around similar to handsoap but is thinner...if that even makes any sense what so ever...... anyway, i'm excited to try this.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
2. it cosmetics your skin but better cc+ cream with spf 50+ in medium (4ml--mini, ret. $38 for 32ml [$4.75]) -- medium is actually too dark for me..or at least i'm fairly certain it is. i'll probably pass this off to a friend, but i'll try it first.
• likelihood to repurchase: undecided
3. skone cosmetics pretty eyes automatic eyeliner in navy (5.28g--full size, ret. $15) -- looking at the pencil, it looks navy..but then you go to swatch it...and that's closer to a medium blue..not navy. it's very creamy and soft, so i'm not sure how i feel about its longevity.
• likelihood to repurchase: no
4. klorane smoothing and relaxing patches (.04oz--2 sets, ret. $21 for 7 sets [$6]) -- i think most people only got one sachel of these..? anyway, i'll have to put them to the test and let you know in an empties post.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
5. urban decay mini 24/7 lip pencil in ozone & gloss samples in failbait & bittersweet (.8g --mini, ret. $20 for 1.2g [$13.34]) -- i'm really interested in trying this liner. i'm always looking for a good transparent lip liner and i haven't tried any of ud's lip liners yet. i'm probably going to pass off the bittersweet (purple) gloss sample to a friend, and i'll have to let you know how i like the failbait (pink) one
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
6. breakups to makeup ipsy bag -- i love it. the one i bought last month has a friend now! >w<
7. points redemption: indie lee brightening cleanser (.05oz--mini, ret. $32 for 4oz [$4]) -- i'm always looking for a new cleanser, and out of what was available this seemed interesting enough. it smells like a super sweet 90's clear rollerball lip gloss. you guys know what i'm talking about. we'll have to see how this works..
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
8. card with company info/discount codes
1. briogeohair.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/15)
2. itcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase + free standard shipping, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/15)
3. skonecosmetics.com: 10% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 6/30/15)
4. klorane.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsypatches20 (exp. 6/30/15)
5. breakupstomakeup.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/15)
6. thebalm.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 5/31/15)
7. nymbrands.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 6/30/15)
8. chella.com: 25% off chella eyebrow color pencils, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
9. cotzskincare.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy25 (exp. 6/30/15)
10. bellapierre.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsymay2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
11. theorganicpharmacy.com: 10% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
12. amieskincare.com: 25% off purchase + free standard shipping, code: ipsy25 (exp. 6/30/15)
13. ulta.com: 25% off eylure lashes, code: lash25 (exp. 6/30/15)
14. cailyncosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 6/30/15)
15. balancedguru.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy25 (exp. 6/30/15)
16. peterlamas.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/15/15)
17. sttropeztan.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy25 (exp. 6/30/15)
18. luxiebeauty.com: 30% off luxie products, code: ipsy30 (exp. 6/30/15)
19. barerepublicnaturals.com: free shipping, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
20. alternahaircare.com: 20% off caviar cc cream 2.5oz, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/15)
21. clearstart.com: 20% off clear start purchase & free shipping at $40, code: ipsy20 (exp. 6/30/15)
22. us.nuxe.com: 20% off $50, code: summer2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
23. jessesgirlcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsymay2015 (exp. 6/30/15)
24. pixibeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsymay15 (exp. 6/30/15)
25. glamglowmud.com: 30% off & free 15g thirstymud, code: ipsygg30 (exp. 6/15/15)

approximate product value: ~$47

liner in navy, cc cream in medium

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