May 2014 Ipsy Bag

Last Tuesday I got my May 2014 Ipsy bag in the mail.  If you’ve never heard of Ipsy before, check out my first blog post here!  No promises, but it MAY change your life! http://sarahsbeautyonabudget.blogspot.com/2014/04/ive-been-toying-with-idea-of-starting.html   It’s a monthly makeup subscription service for $10/month that I've recently become somewhat obsessed with.

When I know my bag’s been delivered I’m usually so excited that I can’t wait to get home from work and tear into it.  This month however I wasn’t too optimistic about the products I would receive so my bag ended up sitting in the mailbox an extra long time.  Ipsy posts spoilers on their Facebook page the first 5 weekdays of the month with all the products featured in the bag and I couldn't help but notice the obvious lack of makeup products.  (i.e., the main reason I signed up for Ipsy in the first place!)  With the exception of the one makeup item that I did receive, everything else was skincare products which I was obviously less than thrilled about.  However, despite my negativity, I did end up getting some good stuff!  Here's a look at the bag and the products!

Pacifica Eye shadow Duo; Full Size .25 oz $14; Ipsy exclusive sample .07 oz $3.92 - AKA, my only makeup product.  OK, I’ll stop whining now.  I actually really like this eye shadow duo.  The colors are neutral, which is my preference for everyday makeup, and they seem to have really good staying power even without an eye shadow primer on.  They don’t sell the duos on the website but the colors that I got are Celestial and Opal from the Mystical Supernatural palette.  http://www.pacificaperfume.com/beauty/color/eyes/mystical-supernatural-eye-shadow-palette?id=233

Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub; Full size 2 oz $29.25; Deluxe sample size 1 oz $14.63 – I was a little disappointed to see this in my bag after I received a microdermabrasion scrub in last month’s bag.  It seems to be pretty much the same product (same lemony smell and everything).  It was however a much larger sample than last month’s and I’ll definitely use it up…eventually.  http://dermae.com/product/245/Microdermabrasion-Scrub.html

Hang Ten Classic Sport Natural Sunscreen SPF 50; Full size 6 oz $12.99; Sample size 1 oz $2.17 – Sunscreen is always a necessity and I was definitely pleased with this product.  When I know I’m going to be out in the sun, I like to use a sunscreen on my face instead of just my moisturizer that has SPF in it.  I used this when I went to my brother’s JD/MBA graduation this past weekend since it was outside.  First off, it smells like a coconut which is wonderful in itself, but what I really liked about it is that it wasn’t greasy.  I usually use Coppertone Sport but anytime I use it on my face, I feel like I’ve smeared Crisco all over myself.  And trying to put makeup on top of it is definitely not worth your time!  This product however was not greasy at all and was the perfect primer for my makeup.  I may have found a new favorite sunscreen! https://hangtensunscreen.com/shop/classic-sport-spf-50/

Pur-lisse Pur-moist Hydra Balance Moisturizer; Full Size 1.7 oz $55; Deluxe Sample .5 oz $16.18 – I’ve used this is in the mornings after I wash my face and like it but I don’t think I would buy the full size.  For one it’s pretty expensive at $55, plus I prefer a moisturizer with SPF in it and this one doesn’t have any.  If nothing else, this sample will be good for travel!  http://shop.purlisse.com/products/pur-moist

Hey Honey Take it Off; Full Size 50 ml $35; Deluxe Sample 10 ml $7 – I haven’t actually gotten the chance to try this out yet, but I did smell it and smells wonderful!  http://www.heyhoney.com/take-it-off/

The total value of the items I received this month is $43.90 which is a great deal considering I only paid $10.  While I probably never would have picked out these items myself, I’ll still use them.  It’s always fun to try new things!  I know some of you would probably be thrilled with this bag, but my skin can be a bit finicky and I don’t want a breakout on my hands.  Ain’t nobody got time for that!  Plus I have a makeup hoarding problem that I need to contribute to!  I’m really hoping that next month’s bag will be all makeup products again after this month’s somewhat disappointment.

If you think Ipsy is something you may want to try, you can sign up using my referral link! http://www.ipsy.com/r/6b49

Thanks for reading!!

~Sarah