Hello everybody!
Yesterday morning I woke up to something really exciting on my doorstep.. that's right! my Ipsy glam bag and my Glossybox came on the same day!!!
For those of you who don't know , Ipsy & Glossybox are beauty subscription boxes that send you luxury samples once a month. Ipsy costs 10$ a month where as Glossybox is 21$ a month.
Glossybox
This Month I received (from left to right):
1.Crabtree & Evelyn LA SOURCE ultra moisturizing hand therapy.
This hand cream is really moisturizing and works as it should. Unfortunately the scent is what really turned me off. It smells like a man's cologne, spicy and strong. Once you've had it on for a while it fades and actually smells okay. But I can't help thinking about a men's cologne or a rich person's bathroom soap while wearing it. Because of that I will be passing it on to someone else who will appreciate it more.
2.Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in "you're toasted".
This loose eyeshadow is BEYOND BEAUTIFUL. It's a sparkly champagne gold. When I swatched this mineral shadow I actually screeched. This is one of my favourite products for this month's Glossybox. (Also this is an Australian company- which I thought was really cool! I love trying things I wouldn't normally even know about.)
3.Beauty For Real D-fine universal definition lip pencil
This product boasts "the only lip pencil you'll ever need". When I first saw this product I thought it would be like the "no more bleeding lips" wax lip liner. No colour, Just helps keep things in line. But no! This has actual colour and I actually really really like it. It's waxy and smooth- Great formula, as well as it's matte. It's a mauve/brown colour, but it's universal (seriously I am the palest form of pale and it looks good on me). It says online that you can use this lip liner with any colour of lipstick. I haven't tried it yet (because I was too hyped to write this post.) But I will try it out and post something on my beauty instagram when I have the time. ( @makeupbykenzi )
4.Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging creme
This product is for all skin types. The scent is lightly perfumed. The cream itself is thick. I'll be honest, I haven't tried this yet. It's an anti aging cream and I am 22. I understand the benefits of starting with anti aging products when you're young but I can't help but feel my Mum will appreciate this way more than me. (The full size of this product is a whopping $50.00). I am still contemplating trying this or just passing it on.
5.Florapy floral therapy facial sheet : yarrow lavender sweet dreams mask
This mask is infused with Lavender to promote relaxation and a restful sleep. I know that lavender is used to combat anxiety, the smell is calming. I was really excited about this product. The package says "experience ultimate hydration with the restorative powers of flowers and essential oils." You let it sit on your face to 15-20 minutes before removing and allowing the remaining formula to sink into your skin. I can't wait to try this out. As there is only one sheet, I am saving it fo a special occasion.
Ipsy Glam Bag
This was my first Ipsy bag ever! I was so excited to try this bag out as I've been hearing about it for years in the beauty community. It came in a really cool space themed bag. This month I received (from left to right):
1.Beaute Basics Eye Crayon in BEC03 "Sahara Gold"
This Cream eyeshadow stick feels really oily. It applies lightly leaving a slight gold shine behind. Personally, I am not a fan of cream eyeshadows as I have very hooded eyes that tend to crease. On top of that I have oily lids so using an oily product won't do me any justice. You can use this as an eyeliner as well, so I think that's what i'll do with this product.As well as use it for client makeup. (With that being said, I would never purchase this myself.)
2.Dermelect peptide infused nail lacquer
I wasn't that pleased to receive a nail polish in my bag, as I have a very large nailpolish collection as is and I would rather receive makeup or makeup tools. With that being said I am excited to try out this polish as it's peptide infused and boasts being chip resistant, water + detergent resistant and UV protected. Supposedly has " superior extended wear". The colour I received is "Commando" a nude with a purple undertone that reminds me a lot of the J.LO for L'oreal polish collection. This would look great with a matte topcoat or high shine! A very on trend colour and I can't wait to put it to the test and see if it does everything it's claiming!
3.Smashbox full exposure mascara in jet black
I love getting mascara samples. You can throw them in your purse, do your makeup on the go or travel without the big bulk of a full sized product. I am looking forward to trying this Smashbox mascara as I haven't tried this brands mascara before. The wand is MASSIVE, taking up the entire inside of the container. Which makes me feel like Smashbox is trying to give you an authentic taste of what it would be like to buy the full sized product. Something I always recommend for professional makeup artists is to save sample mascaras. When doing a clients makeup, use the sample and allow them to keep it at the end of their beauty treatment. It will seal the deal and end everything on a good note.
4.treStique mini matte lip crayon in "florence fig"
I must admit when I saw this in my bag my heart did a little flutter, I thought the top had fallen off! But no, that's just the lid. The lid looks like an open product, a lip pencil. But when you take the lid off it's actually a twist up lip crayon. The nude colour is really on trend and I love that it's matte! Using a matte product makes it possible to overdraw your lips without your natural lip line being as obvious. I'm glad I received this product.
5.Tucker Ashley perfecting moisturizer
What it says on the package: "A unique oil-free moisturizer that contains ceramides and all-natural water binding mechanisms for skin. Improves skin barrier function and provides long lasting moisture reservoirs." This cream smells awful, but only if you get up and personal and really SMELL. I've only swatched it and I can say it did make my hand super soft and silky smooth. I will try this, but I have so many moisturizers I still have to use up. So it may take a while to get around to using this one.
Final thoughts:
This month, I was most excited about my Glossybox. I saw the other products the other ipsy subscribers were getting and I was a little jealous I didn't get any of the brushes or the colour pop eyeshadow. I also need to take into account that GlossyBox is double the price of Ipsy.
I think if you're young and want to try out new products , Ipsy is perfect. If you're a little older and want something more luxurious I would recommend Glossybox. I think I'm on the edge of that, being 22 and a makeup artist. I am still young, I want to try new products but I love opening my Glossybox up. Just undoing the ribbon and opening up the surprise box is worth the extra 10 in my books. This month The products in the Glossybox were far better in my mind. That Marsk eyeshadow! So beautiful! And the Beauty for real lip liner. (Insert heart eye emoji).
I can't wait until next month's box/bag and until then i'll be using these new products! Who knows.. next month my favourite could be Ipsy!
Until Next time,
Luna.
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