Every so often I think about canceling my ipsy bag subscription... and every time they send me a bag like this that makes me want to stay. While I'm not a huge fan of the bag, I was pretty excited about everything inside of it.

This month was all about facing fashion. I have no idea what that actually means, but if this is what it gets me then I am all for it. My favorite trinket out of this bag is the Trust Fund Beauty nail polish in Elegantly Wasted, which is a pretty lavender color. The first coat is decently opaque on it's own-- you may not even need to apply a second! The packaging is absolutely gorgeous, but the best part is that the brand is vegan and cruelty-free. Who could say no to that?

The NYX eyeshadow trio was also a nice treat. I love NYX like Ron Burgundy loves scotch. It's such good quality for a great price, and they are always coming out with trendy and unique products. This trio isn't so unique, but it will be great for creating a nice autumn eye look. I was also really looking forward to the J. Cat Beauty eyeliner in bronze... until I swatched it. It is so dry it almost hurt to apply it to the back of my hand. But when I went to wipe it away, it did not budge, so maybe it's a little give and take.

The other two items included a moisture mask from Eau Thermale Avene and a mascara from City Color. Keep scrolling for more pictures of this month's bag!





Do you have an tipsy subscription? What was your favorite product this month? (P.S. If you don't have a subscription but are interested, go here. It's only $10 a month... so, like, not awful.)

This month's ipsy bag was all about love. That's good, because I actually loved all of the products I received. The bag might even make its way into my purse to hold my copious amount of lip products.

Speaking of lip products, Cargo has done a pretty awesome job with this mini lipgloss in Anguilla. The color is similar to MAC's Hue: a soft, pale pink that doesn't leave you looking lifeless. The texture is great, too. Not to slippery but not sticky at all. And it has a wonderful scent that I can't quite describe-- it's just good. It goes really well with the MODEL CO. blush in Peach Bellini. This shade actually reminds me of NARS Orgasm. It's a lovely peach with a hint of gold shimmer that is sure to give you a nice flush and a glow at the same time.

The Luxie Beauty large angled face brush will be great to apply the blush with-- or to contour with. It is super soft. You could even use it to apply the 'tini beauty eyeshadow in Pearl Fizz as a highlight. It has a pearly golden sheen that is perfect for the eyes or the cheekbones.

The last product is the Composition No. 1 Perfume Oil. It has a nice, fresh, citrus-fruity scent that is really getting me in the mood for spring. And the sample is the perfect size the throw in your handbag for those times when you are out and need to freshen up.

Below are swatches of the lipgloss, blush and eyeshadow. It's always a good idea to take your own skin tone into account when looking at swatches, but I think the blush and eyeshadow will be a good fit for everyone.

Nothing beats opening up the mailbox once a month to find a little bag of beauty goodies to indulge in, and this month ipsy really did not disappoint. I'm usually 50% pleased with my bag 80% of the time, but this month I can say I was happy with every product I received and look forward to trying them out-- and I'm already carrying one around in my handbag.

Here is what I received:

Coastal Scents Liquid Eyeliner. I've been a huge fan of Coastal Scents for years. Their eyeshadows are smooth and pigmented and they have an amazing MAC 217 brush dupe. So I'm excited to try out their eyeliner-- I need the winged look back in my life.

Hey Honey Take It Off! Exfoliating Honey Peel Off Mask. I have found what I think may be the best exfoliator in the world with the Laura Mercier Face Polish. But as this is a peel off mask, and not your standard rub-it-around-and-wash-it-off exfoliator, I'm interested in seeing what it can do.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer. I like the foundation-- it's in my top three-- so we'll see about the primer.

(MALIN+GOETZ) Mojito Lip Balm. Already in my handbag. Smells wonderful and feels great-- but not spectacular.

Pacific Natural Mineral Coconut Eyeshadow. This is a great neutral shade, but nothing terribly exciting or unique.

For only $10, I would say ipsy started off the year right with some wonderful products.

After doing away with beauty subscription services for quite a while, I decided that I would hop back on the Ipsy train. For those who don't know, Ipsy is a subscription service where, for $10 a month, you receive a makeup bag full of 4-5 deluxe samples or full-sized beauty products. It's a great way to try out new products and build up your collection.

There are a few variations on the bag that gets sent out each month, but they all follow one theme: Sensationally Sunkissed. Here is what I received in my bag:

bareMinerals 5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow: I was initially disappointed with this product-- it is quite a small sample and is the darkest shade they have. However, it doesn't take much product to achieve great results and, if you work quickly, the dark color can be sheered out to give a nice appearance on the lids. It can also be applied very opaque without much product, which does make me want to try out on closer to my own skin tone. You can get free shipping on any bareMinerals purchase at ULTA.com by entering IPSYBAREFS at checkout through 08/10.

Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil SPF 08: This is a product I was initially disappointed in and stayed disappointed in. I'm just not a fan of tanning oils, as I think there are much safer ways to acquire a tan. Take 25% off of one Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil SPF 08 at hangtensunscreen.com by entering IPSYtan at checkout through 08/31.

Mini Tinted Brilliance Balm in Pretty in Pink: Another quite small sample, but a little goes a long way. This a bright pink and it only takes one swipe to get a bold payoff. Very moisturizing, as well. Take 25% off of your order at pixibeauty.com by using the code flawlesspixi at checkout through 08/31.

POP Beauty Sunkissed Bronzer: I'm a fan of matte bronzers, and this one is quite shimmery. Add another one to the "meh" pile. But after swatching it I noticed that, although it wasn't a very pigmented bronzer, it had a lovely golden glow to it. I think it will make a lovely highlight for those days I want a beachy glow. Receive 25% off of your purchase at popbeauty.co.uk by entering the code POPIPSY at checkout through 08/31.

HealthySexyHair Soy Renewal Beach Spray: I was already a huge fan of this brand before I was sent this product. Their Soy Renewal Oil is an absolute dream that I would recommend to anyone with thick hair and their hairspray keeps your hair looking good-- and still soft-- all day. So I had high hopes for this product-- and I wasn't disappointed. It is another product that will definitely give you that beachy goddess look without making your hair too dry or damaged. Text IPSTER to 33233 and provide your e-mail address to receive 25% off of your purchase at sexyhair.com through 08/31.

Overall I wasn't thrilled with this bag, but I was pleased enough to stick with it for another month. If you're interested in giving Ipsy a go, you can sign up here!

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