year in review: ipsy glambags 2015

 

hi guys! here's my year in review of my ipsy bags*! ~Lin-chan ^.~

january

1. bella pierre shimmer powder in celebration -- this is such a pretty coppery gold shade. super gorgeous!
2. elizabeth mott all over shadow brush -- this is a great fairly stiff, but still flexible brush. i love using these types of brushes for all-over shadow application
3. la fresh be good. good day. day moisturizer -- this smells really weird. it's kinda like sunscreen but not really...i think it's the cucumber or something that makes it smell like this.. i'm undecided if i want to actually use this on my face though. the scent really bothers me.
• product was given away
4. pacifica natural mineral coconut eye shadow in ethereal -- this is so pretty. i feel like the name is very fitting because it's super highlighty and shimmery...idk maybe that's just my word association at work...
5. probelle nail polish in into the blue -- this polish formula is awful. it applies super patchy and it barely lasted a day on my nails.

february

1. modelco blush in cosmopolitan -- it's a very pretty blush shade, but not super happy with how much powder my brush kicks up.
• product given away
2. mitchell and peach fine radiance face oil -- i was using this for a little while, then i moved onto other things. i need to get back to it and decide how i really like it.
3. eva nyc up all night volumizing spray -- i ended up using this only once and it was ok. i wasn't really huge into it, but i need to try it more.
4. emite make up professional eye lash curler -- i'll just leave the following link here.
• AVOID THIS PIECE OF CRAP LIKE THE PLAGUE
5. city color cosmetics creamy lip stain in flirtini -- this didn't dry down and got onto anything i ate or drank. the staining power was negligible.
• product was given away

march

1. nyx butter lipstick in hunk -- while it's a great color, i couldn't really find myself wearing it. 
• product was given away
2. pur-lisse pur-delicate gentle soymilk cleanser & makeup remover -- this product was ok. i'm not so sure if i'd use this directly on a completely made-up face, but it seemed to work well.
• product was finished
3. boo-boo cover-up concealer in medium -- this was too dark for me.
• product was given away
4. dr. brand pores no more anti-aging mattifying lotion -- i wasn't a fan of their regular pores no more...
• product was given away
5. vintage by jessica liebeskind illuminating face highlighter -- this is such a pretty pink highlight!

april

1. elizabeth arden beautiful color moisturizing lipstick in red door red -- while i really liked this color, i'm thinking of giving it away since i'm probably not going to wear it much.
2. mullein & sparrow mini lip & cheek tint -- this was kinda oily feeling and where's the tint??? i didn't see any!
• product was given away
3. mica beauty eye primer -- it's thicker in texture, but similar to nyx eye primer in skintone. the nyx spreads out nicely and matches my skin color. this was orangy on me.
• product was given away
4. theBalm nudeDude shadow single in fit -- this is such a pretty gold shadow!
5. pandora's makeup box pink carnation blush -- i never got around to using this blush. i think i tried once, but i forget. if i remember right, it does kick up a bit of dust with a brush though. really pretty color.

may

1. briogeo rosarco milk reparative leave-in conditioning spray -- this stuff is ok. it smells a little salon-y when you first spray it in, but the scent doesn't linger.
2. it cosmetics your skin but better cc+ cream with spf 50+ in medium -- this was too dark for me.
• product was given away
3. skone cosmetics pretty eyes automatic eyeliner in navy -- this was way creamier than i wanted to deal with. it was navy colored in the pencil, but swatched, it was closer to a medium blue.
• product was given away
4. klorane smoothing and relaxing patches -- these were interesting. i'd never used this type of product before, so it took a few tries to even place them on correctly...and it still felt too close to my eye when i blinked... at first these felt a bit cooling. after a while, my skin felt itchy and warm, and by the 20 minute mark (when to remove them), i didn't feel like there was any difference.
• used one, gave one away
5. urban decay mini 24/7 lip pencil in ozone & gloss samples in failbait & bittersweet -- failbait is such a pretty color! i'm not 100% on this formula mostly because i'm not huge into glosses, but it's nice! i never really got around to using the lip liner. aside from sheer laziness, i don't know why i never got around to trying this item out. i definitely eventually will. but at the time of this posting, i've only swatched it on my hand a few times.
• bittersweet gloss sample was given away
6. indie lee brightening cleanser -- i only just recently opened this guy up and it's not too bad. i didn't really notice any brightening effect, but my face does feel clean when i use it and doesn't irritate it. the scent's not bad either, not super perfume-y like their CoQ-10 toner.

june

1. formula x for sephora mini in power source -- i love formula x, but this is not really my color, so i gave it away.
• product was given away
2. smashbox photo finish foundation primer -- looove lovve love this primer.
• product was finished
3. tre'StiQue mini shadow crayon in marimoto pink pearl -- this was an unexpected gem! i really enjoy using this. very comparable to laura mercier caviar sticks or loreal infallible shadow sticks.
4. jules and esther vitamin c serum -- i never got around to using this. i'll try to make a better effort in using this.
5. biorepublic skincare sheet masks in aloe rescue (revitalizing), cucumber breeze (soothing), and green tea (detox) -- like i said before, i probably won't be repurchasing these because of the cost, but the quality of the paper they used for these masks was really nice. for reviews of cucumber breeze & green tea, see my june empties post. for the aloe rescue review, see my december empties post.
• products were finished

july

1. tarte mini amazonian clay bronzer in park ave princess -- this is a really great product! i already had one, so i saved it to give away.
• product was given away as a gift
2. bella pierre mineral lipstick in P.I.N.K. -- while i really liked how this looked, i wasn't sure how often i'd be wearing it. so i gave it away.
• product was given away
3. eva nyc freshen up dry shampoo -- i only used this once because i couldn't find the one i had open at the time, but i liked it. i'll have to elaborate more whenever i get around to using it up.
4. ofra cosmetics bliss eyeshadow -- this is the most freaking gorgeous shadow/highlight ever. so freaking pretty and i love it!
5. jersey shore sun mongongo vanilla coconut cream lip conditioner -- pretty good lip balm, has the texture that i like, but the scent is really confusing to me. it smells as it says..but it's kinda crazy.
6. it cosmetics brow power universal eyebrow pencil -- i really enjoy using this pencil. i will say that the elliptical shape is a little weird from an application standpoint, but i really enjoyed the color and the spoolie on the other end.

august

1. doucee ultra precision eyeliner in black -- [worn in the waterline] this isn't quite as good as my favorite rimmel scandalEyes kohl kajal liner in black, but it still works similarly. it takes a little more effort to apply as dark and pigmented, but it lasts just as long. cost-wise, go for the rimmel liner.
2. marc anthony nourishing argan oil treatment -- this smells so yummmm. made my hair feel and smell great!
• product was finished
3. la fresh good night night cream -- this really was not very moisturizing to me. i only tested this on my hand and it was really weird and dried down too fast. for a night cream, you normally think of something heavier or feeling somewhat more luxurious...this was definitely not that.
• product was given away
4. hikari cosmetics lip gloss in merlot -- while i thought this formula was pretty nice, i'm not sure how i feel about this color on me. like it works, but i don't know... and since i'm not huge into glosses, i think this'll get more love elsewhere.
• product was given away
5. lord & berry ultimate lipcolor & liner in nude -- this is actually a pretty great mlbb shade for me. i'm not huge into using lip liners, but this one might be the exception. 

september

1. nyx x ipsy eyeshadow trio -- this is actually a pretty nice little set! i'm not huge into super dark eyeshadows, but the other two are just perfect!
2. thebalm put a lid on it eye primer -- this primer was ok. i mostly didn't like how wet the texture of it was.
• product was given away
3. formula x for sephora nail color in ignite -- as stated in my haul post, i already have a full size of this, so i gave it away.
• product was given away
4. glamglow flashmud -- i really enjoyed using this mask. whether it actually brightens your skin or not..i'm not totally sure, but it was still a pleasant experience.
• product was finished
5. not soap, radio the phoenix hand/body lotion (persimmon & plum scented) -- this is such a great scent! i loved using this lotion. it had the right consistency and absorbed pretty fast, but it still felt like it was working its "magic" without feeling sticky or tacky for very long.
6. la fresh hello. lip treat lip balm -- this lip balm, while it felt nice, chapped me. so sadly, i passed it off because my lips did not like something in this product!
• product was given away

october

1. theBalm meet matte hughes long lasting liquid lipstick in committed -- this is such a strange product. it does dry down matte, but my lips still stick together...? no. just no.
• product was given away
2. nourish organic pure hydrating argan face serum -- this product kind of weirded me out. i'm still not into the oil is ok on your face thing--even though, i should be over it. but i'm not....
• product was given away
3. emite make up professional slant tweezer -- these seemed only ok. and i have several trusty pairs of tweezerman tweezers, so i passed them off to a friend.
• product was given away
4. balanced guru scrub me body scrub -- i couldn't tolerate the scent of this..so i passed it off.
• product was given away
5. aurora gel effect nail polish in inky dinky -- tried this on my toes and it lasted about a week before chipping, which is kind of short for me..idk. i do like the color, but not too sure about the formula.
6. luxie beauty tapered blending eye brush 205 -- this is my new favorite fluffy crease/blending brush. i really want to get another!

november

1. trestique matte lip crayon in chile red -- this is not really my color or suited for my skintone, so i passed this off to a friend. i did think the formula was pretty nice though.
• product was given away
2. skin inc pure revival peel -- this was an interesting product. it felt like a weird gel that you put on for 10 seconds, then start rubbing in circular motions before rinsing off. my skin did feel a bit nicer and smoother afterward, but i'm not sure i'd be repurchasing this.
3. smashbox full exposure mascara -- this did nothing for my lashes. i am looking for volume and length, and this gave me a teensy bit of length and separation.
• product was given away
4. luxie beauty matte eyeshadow pan in aubergine (#290) -- this actually surprised me. i ended up enjoying using this in the crease as a dark grayish-purplish corner color.
5. jelly pong pong liquid gossamer -- this is a great product, only complaint is that the packaging is awful. this has a gel-like consistency but can blend, smooth, and dry very nicely on the skin. the packaging is awful because it's like a tube of toothpaste, there's no nozzle, so you can easily dispense like a month's worth of product on accident.

december

1. tarte smooth operator finishing powder -- i still have yet to open or use the one i had before receiving this one, but i went ahead and gave this away.
• product was given away
2. elizabeth mott thank me later eyeshadow primer -- this is actually a pretty good eyeshadow primer. dare i say it's comparable to urban decay or too faced?
3. rickycare by ricky's nyc classic 3D blender -- i actually ended up trying this out and i liked it quite a lot. i'm toying with the idea of repurchasing.
4. marc anthony coconut oil and shea butter deep conditioning treatment -- this was a really nice deep conditioner. not sure if it was really my favorite though.
• product was finished
5. pacifica power of love natural lipstick in nudie red -- not sure what was up with this product, but  i ended up giving it away.
• product was given away

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december 2015 popsugar must have box

 

hi guys! i got another email for $15 off december's popsugar must have box*. after checking out what was included this time. and i decided to go ahead and "gift" myself another non-reoccurring subscription box for $25. >w< ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. swing design nova blue mist jewelry box ($36) -- i'm excited about this box, considering i have a jewelry box set that is already this color! and it's a nice-sized box to keep everything in. i don't totally like the lack of dividers, but i can keep this one at home and travel with my other box.
• swingdesign.com
2. luvaj rose gold ombre bracelet ($65) -- this is a pretty chunky bracelet! but, even though it looks kind of huge on me, i still like it and it's actually not a terrible size for most people.
• luvaj.com
3. lunares nima oberoi geo stopper ($24) -- this is a really nice stopper. only issue is that i'm not totally sure what i'm going to do with it. we've got so many and we're not really into the fancier looking ones (any that don't snap on and off).
• lunareshome.com
4. my cup of cake classic belgian chocolate ($6) -- teh paul is intrigued, so i'll have to get back to you on what he thinks.
1. update: teh paul said it was only ok. and from what i could tell, it made a huge mess of the mug he made it in. thankfully he put something under it in the microwave, or that would have been fun to clean...... so is it worth it? probably not, but it's a cute gift idea.
• asprinkleandadash.com -- coupon: 25% off, code: fun (exp. 2/29/16)
5. stowaway cosmetics creme lipstick trio (cranberry, raspberry, muted plum) ($30) -- these aren't too bad. the only issue is that while swatching, they kept getting onto my teeth.. otherwise, the formula and colors are very nice.
• stowawaycosmetics.com/popsugar -- coupon: 3 additional lipsticks free with purchase of your first stowaway kit (exp. 2/15/16)
6. meri meri silver stars on white glitter tape ($4) -- i've never had or used washi tape before, so this is kind of cool to try!
• shopmerimeri.com
7. tinyprints 24 gift tag stickers & $20 promo coupon ($9+$20) -- these stickers are really cute! the only problem is that i wish i got them sooner to use sooner (for christmas). but oh well. i can always use them later!
• tinyprints.com

approximate product value: ~$165+

muted plum, raspberry, cranberry

muted plum

raspberry

cranberry

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winter 2015 walmart beauty box

hi guys! i got the winter walmart beauty box a few days ago and hadn't had the chance to post about it yet! if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here.
~Lin-chan ^.~

1. goody slide proof soft touch silicone elastics (8 bands, ret. $???) -- these are very interesting. there's little spikey thingies sticking out of one side of the band....
   repurchase? probably not
2. pantene extra strong hold hairspray #4 (1oz--mini, ret. $5.47 for 17oz [$0.32]) -- this actually has kind of a fruity scent to it, not really so much your typical hair spray scent. i'm interested.
    repurchase? maybe
3. pure silk raspberry mist shaving cream (2.25oz--mini, ret. $6.97 for 8oz [$1.96]) -- i've never tried this kind before, so that'll be interesting. i'll have to get back to you on the scent and all, i'd like to save this for traveling and not use it yet.
   repurchase? maybe
4. neutrogena healthy skin boosters facial cleanser (.5oz--mini, ret. $7.47 for 9oz [$0.60]) -- this is oddly familiar...so much so that WE GOT THIS ALREADY. if i recall though, i think this product was only ok.
   repurchase? maybe 
5. dial 7 day moisturizing lotion (.5oz--mini, ret. $3.50 for 21oz [$0.08]) -- this is a ridiculously thin lotion, but it smells pretty good, nice and fruity
   repurchase? nah
6. ken paves you are beautiful volumizing shampoo and conditioner (sample, ret. $12.98 for 8.5oz (shampoo) & $14.98 for 8.5oz (conditioner)) -- this says it's for fine hair, but i'll give it a try anyway.
   repurchase? probably not
7. nspa exotically creamy coconut rich body butter (1.7oz--mini, ret. $5.48 for 6.76oz [$1.38]) -- this has a pretty natural coconut scent (not artificial). it feels really nice..and creamy......?
   repurchase? maybe
8. centrum vitamints (2 tablets--sample, ret. $11.69 for 120 count) -- i've actually tried these already, we got them from a sam's club freeosk thingy. they're pretty good but also extremely weird. it's minty but texturally feels like you're chewing baking soda tablets. very strange.
   repurchase? nah
9. olay regenerist luminous tone perfecting cream moisturizer (sample, ret. $22.74 for 1.7oz) -- i'll have to get back to you on this one
   repurchase? probably not
10. coupons for jennifer aniston fragrance, centrum, olay
11. useless advertisement for covergirl x starwars products

approximate product value: ~$4.34+

december 2015: sephora play!

hi guys! guess what arrived today? my december sephora play! box, yay!! (theme: oh what fun) most of the items in this box are out of my price range as far as repurchasing, but i'm interested in trying them out nonetheless. ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. fresh seaberry moisturizing face oil (5ml--mini, $18.50 for 15ml [$6.17]) -- i still haven't fully gotten over the fact that face oils are ok for combo-oily skintypes. but i will try to give this a go. the scent is very interesting. no one oil in this blend stands above the others.
   repurchase? probably not
2. dr. brandt poreDermabrasion (.25oz--mini, ret. $58 for 2oz [$7.25]) -- you guys know, i'm all about the face scrubs. can't wait to try it!
   repurchase? probably not ($$$!)
3. smashbox full exposure shadow mini with S3 & M3 (.06oz--mini, ret. $52 for palette [$7.43]) -- i actually already have these two shades from the travel full exposure palette ($24), so i will be passing this one along.
   repurchase? nah
4. makeup forever aqua eyes pencil in 0L (matte black) (.025oz--mini, ret. $19 for .04oz [$11.88]) -- i'm not totally sure why but i never really liked these. i'll give this another go, but it might get passed on.
   repurchase? nah
5. nude advanced renewal serum (7 sample cards (7ml), ret. $78 for 30ml [$18.20]) -- i'm so lazy with serums. if i do end up trying this out, i'll have to update this post later.
   [weight was not listed on the packaging. so weighed with a food scale, it said about 1ml]
   repurchase? probably not
6. viktor & rolf flowerbomb (sample, ret. $80 for 1oz) -- i have never tried this perfume before. i knew it was widely popular and "everyone" loves it, but the flower part kind of kept me away..not to mention the fragrance and migraines thing. BUT this actually does smell really nice, and i'm interested in trying this one out!
   repurchase? probably not
7. 'coupon' for an extra 50 points on the next in-store purchase

approximate product value: ~$51

december 2015 ipsy bag

hi guys! my december IPSY BAG* has arrived! (theme: for you with love from ipsy) ....and unfortunately this one was a pretty big dud. the only thing i'm exited to try in here is the deep conditioner. maybes on the sponge and shadow primer. and no's on the lipstick and finishing powder. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. tarte smooth operator finishing powder (.07oz--mini, ret. $33 for .32oz [$7.22]) -- this is going to get passed off to a friend. i've got one of these unopened already.
• likelihood to repurchase: nah
2. elizabeth mott thank me later eyeshadow primer (.17oz, ret. $20 for .35oz [$9.71]) -- this feels like your standard shadow primer. i'll have to test it's lasting power and how well shadows adhere to it.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
3. rickycare by ricky's nyc classic 3D blender (ret. $10) -- for whatever reason (cleaning?) i'm not as into using beauty blenders or dupes.. dry, this one is larger and firmer than an official beauty blender. i am interested in trying it..considering how many sponges i now have and am neglecting.
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
4. marc anthony coconut oil and shea butter deep conditioning treatment (1.69oz--mini, ret. $7.29 for 8.4oz [$1.47]) -- this smells super awesome. i can't wait to try it out!
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
5. pacifica power of love natural lipstick in nudie red (full size, ret. $9.99) -- can i first begin with, why does this smell bad? and by bad, i mean expired. what. color-wise, i'm not sure how much i like this. it's more of a pinky neutral on me, but i can kind of..in a small, minuscule way, see that this is nude with reddish in it. it has sheer to buildable coverage. formula-wise, it's a little moisturizing but meh. not totally. it dries to a near matte texture, but it can transfer..
• likelihood to repurchase: no
6. red ipsy bag -- i'm not a fan. the shape is weird and it doesn't feel that great.
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. tartecosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsydec (exp. 1/31/16)
2. pacificabeauty.com: 20% off purchase, code: poweroflove (exp. 1/31/16)
3. elizabethmott.com: 30% off purchase, code: thankipsy (exp. 1/31/16)
4. rickysnyc.com: 10% off rickycare 3D blending sponge, code: ipsy (exp. 1/31/16)
5. beabombshellcosmetics.com: 30% off purchase & free eyeshadow quad, code: ipsy30 (exp. 1/31/16)
6. jerseyshoresun.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy50 (exp. 1/31/16)
7. jessesgirlcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping on $20+, code: ipsy2015dec (exp. 1/31/16)
8. peonycosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 1/31/16)
9. glamourdollsmakeup.com: 20% off purchase & 10% off when you reorder, code: ipsydoll (exp. 1/31/16)
10. crownbrush.us: 25% off purchase, code: crownipsy25 (exp. 1/31/16)
11. beaugachis.com: 20% off purchase, code: beautifulipster (exp. 1/31/16)
12. lather.com: 20% off purchase & free 2oz body moisturizer in bamboo lemongrass, code: ipsyhoney (exp. 1/31/16)
13. peterlamas.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsyd15 (exp. 2/15/16)
14. briogeohair.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 1/31/16)
15. kloraneusa.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsycornflower20 (exp. 1/31/16)
16. acureorganics.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping on $25+, code: ipsydec2015 (exp. 1/31/16)
17. margaretdabbs.co.uk: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 1/31/16)
18. modelcocosmetics.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping on $39+, code: ipsy20 (exp. 1/31/16)
19. skinn.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsyskinn1215 (exp. 3/15/16)
20. befine.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 1/31/16)
21. chrislie.com: buy any baked face product, get one free, code: bakedfacebogo (exp. 1/31/16)
22. itcosmetics.com: 20% off $25 purchase + free shipping, code: itlovesipsy (exp. 1/31/16)

approximate product value: ~$38.39

nudie red, shadow primer

left: dry, right: wet (sorry i neglected to take wet and dry photos with something to scale..and the same beauty blender......)

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november 2015: sephora play!

hi guys! my november sephora play! box came in today! yay!! (theme: the exclusives) i'm super excited about the bite lip pencil---i've had my eye on this particular shade for a while!!!!!! ~Lin-chan ^.~
note: please excuse the face. i am exhausted. i got up at 7 this morning to go to work for training, and didn't get to leave until 5. TT_TT (see instagram pic in sidebar)

bite rhubarb

buxom dolly

1. bite beauty high pigment lip pencil in rhubarb (.05oz--mini, $24 for .09oz [$13.34]) -- omg you guys. this has been on my list since last year's holiday gift sets! i'm super excited that i have this now, not only to try out the formula, but this is my color!
   repurchase? possibly
2. buxom full-on lip cream in dolly (.07oz--mini, ret. $19 for .15oz [$8.87]) -- i'm not 100% sold on this one. like the color is nice on me, but i don't like how it can bunch up..? like if you purse your lips together, there's a noticeable line there--you guys know what i mean. anyway, i like the formula, but i'm not sure about this color.
   repurchase? nah
3. sephora collection contour eye pencil in 29 my boyfriend's jeans (.017oz--mini, ret. $10 for .04oz [$4.25]) -- i was kind of sad when i swatched this. it's not as super prettyful as the indicator on the end of the pencil. lol. i was hoping it to be more full-on metallic..but it's almost like a normal blue shade, with a hint of metallic shimmer.
   repurchase? nah
4. makeup forever step 1 hydrating primer (.16oz--mini, ret. $36 for 1oz [$5.76]) -- i'm probably going to pass this off. you guys know...hydrating anything face is no good for me! haha.
   repurchase? no
5. josie maran 100% pure argan oil (.16oz--mini, ret. $48 for 1.7oz [$4.52]) -- over the years, i've acquired quite a few of these and have never gotten around to actually using them for anything. so i'll probably pass this one off (just like the others), since i've got one open..somewhere.....
   repurchase? probably not
6. stella mccartney stella eau de parfum (sample, ret. $50 for 1oz) -- i'm really bad at describing scents.. i just know i don't like it. and, after reading the card, it says "rose" and "amber"...and we all know that lindsay loves rose scented things. 
   repurchase? no
7. 'coupon' for an extra 50 points on the next in-store purchase

approximate product value: ~$36.74+

november 2015 ipsy bag

hi guys! my november IPSY BAG* has arrived! (theme: beauty blast)

note: it has come to my attention that i failed to make a post last week. but i think i did pretty good with that blog goal for the year, i kept it for 10.5 months! lol. anyway, with that said, there'll be at least one more post this week, maybe two in addition (4 for the week) if i can manage it. work has been sucking busy--as you'll see in this week's work update. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. trestique matte lip crayon in chile red (.02oz--mini, ret. $28 for .06 [$9.33] -- this has a really interesting texture. it glides on nicely, feeling very lightweight and super comfortable. when it dries, it has a slightly powdery-dry feel to it. this shade is really pretty, it has an orangy base, and it seems like it has a slight golden shimmer/shine to it. but on that note, orange-based reds are not for me and my skintone, so i'll be passing this off.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, maybe for other colors
2. skin inc pure revival peel (.16oz--mini, ret. $55 for 2oz [$4.40]) -- i haven't used a peel before, so this'll be interesting. i have heard of this brand and its wonders, but it's kind of expensive....
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
3. smashbox full exposure mascara (.1oz--mini, ret. $20 for .38oz [$5.26]) -- i had a full size of this a long ways back, and when i finally got around to opening it. it wasn't good anymore. so i'm excited to try out a fresh tube of it.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
4. luxie beauty matte eyeshadow pan in aubergine (#290) (1oz--full size, ret. $6) -- this shadow's interesting. i'll try it out, but i'm not sure how much i'll like using it. it's a bit chunky chalky since it's a matte shadow. and the shade isn't that purple to me. more like a weird darkened gray. i'll have to get back to you on this one.
• likelihood to repurchase: nah
5. jelly pong pong liquid gossamer (.27oz--full size, ret. $22.95) -- this has a really pretty shimmer and shine to it. i don't totally agree with the packaging choice..it's literally regular squeeze tube with no special precision applicator.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
6. outer space themed ipsy bag -- omg all the pretty colors!
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. trestique.com: 35% off $40 purchase & free shipping, code: ipsynov35 (exp. 12/31/15)
2. iloveskininc.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
3. luxiebeauty.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 12/31/15)
4. jellypongpong.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
5. josiemarancosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
6. jessesgirlcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy2015nov (exp. 12/31/15)
7. beautebasics.com: 60% off purchase, code: bbipsy60 (exp. 12/31/15)
8. beabombshellcosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 12/31/15)
9. maicouture.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
10. feelunique.com: free gift with $20 purchase, code: ipsyfigsandrouge (exp. 12/31/15)
11. moodmatcher.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
12. crownbrush.us: 25% off purchase, code: crownipsy25 (exp. 12/31/15)
13. dermelect.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
14. sigmabeauty.com: $10 off $50 purchase, code: ipsy10 (exp. 12/31/15)
15. albertiniinternational.com: 20% off purchase of warm love pumpkin exfoliating mask + free sample of divine skin hydrator, code: ipsy15 (exp. 12/31/15)
16. myaromachology.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 11/30/15)
17. absolutenewyorkproducts.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
18. insprbeauty.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
19. tuckerashley.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
20. coolwayhair.com: 35% off purchase + free 2oz smoothing lotion, code: only4ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
21. bdelliumtools.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
22. leeanni.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy8 (exp. 11/30/15)
23. demeterfragrance.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
24. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy1115 (exp. 12/31/15)
25. modelcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase + free shipping on $39+, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)

approximate product value: ~$47.94

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