First Impressions,  Ipsy Glam Bags,  Unboxing

Ipsy September 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

Hiii, dolls!  Greetings from Scottsdale, Arizona ? I will be in the Grand Canyon State until the end of the week with the hubby for work, but aim to stick to my schedule by blogging from our hotel room at night.  Fingers crossed 😉  Today, I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my September Ipsy Glam Bag!  You can find my August Ipsy Glam Bag here.  Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month.  What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag (sign up here).

September’s theme is Like a Boss and comes with 5 products in this chic black faux leather pouch.  I love the contrast of the gold zipper and stud detailing.  I will be rocking this through the fall and winter months.Ipsy September 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

  1. Dirty Little Secret Lip Gloss in Nude Beach– Full Sized (0.1 oz) – Retail Price $14 – (shopdirtylittlesecret.com)

Dirty Little Secret Lip Gloss in Nude BeachNude lip gloss with a light pink hue & a touch of glitter (shopdirtylittlesecret.com).  This lip gloss smells so YUMMY ? The scent is giving me major Buttered Popcorn Jelly Belly vibes.  If you’re not familiar with that particular flavor, then it’s similar to a sweet vanilla/cake batter scent.  I like this way more than I initially expected.  The formula is non sticky, moisturizing, and low maintenance.  The shade is a sheer pink with very fine gold shimmer, so you can rock this alone for a natural look or on top of a liquid lipstick for a long lasting glossy lip.Dirty Little Secret Lip Gloss in Nude BeachDirty Little Secret Lip Gloss in Nude Beach Swatches

  1. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer in Radiance – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.25 fl oz) – (sephora.com)

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer in RadianceThis primer is loaded with hyaluronic acid and shea butter for instant, all-day moisture. Its 4K, high-definition spheres blur the look of pores, fine lines, and imperfections. Micro-fine amber and bronze pearls create a warm glow. It evens the look of your skintone and preps the complexion for makeup application (sephora.com).  I love the classic Smashbox Photo Finish Primer in the clear bottle, so I was excited to put this Radiance version to the test.  I was disappointed to find this doesn’t have the same silicone feel that fills in pores and allows foundation to glide over the skin.  It adds a slight overall shimmer to the skin, but doesn’t help blur imperfections or prolong the longevity of my foundation. Unfortunately, this was a total dud for me.

  1. PRMIT Beauty Gellusion Nail Polish in Virgo  – Full Sized (0.5 fl oz) – Retail Price $11 –  (prmitbeauty.com)

PRMIT Beauty Gellusion Nail Polish in VirgoGELlusion is a 2-step, non-toxic, gel-effect nail polish formula that glides on effortlessly for full, rich coverage. No base coat needed. Dries quickly; no UV/LED lamp needed. Can be removed with standard acetone nail polish remover (prmitbeauty.com).  I LOVE this sapphire blue shade and will happily rock this vampy shade in the upcoming colder months.  For now, I’m stretching out light and bright summer shades as long as I can 😉

  1. Ciate London Wonderwand Mascara – Deluxe Sample Sized – (sephora.com)

Ciate London Wonderwand MascaraAn intensely volumizing, smudge-free, flake-free mascara that creates five times more volume in one application (sephora.com).   First off, I LOVE the adorable mirrored packaging with the stars.  Second, the formula of this mascara is pitch black and doesn’t clump despite applying multiple coats.  Lashes are defined, yet remain separated.  However, contrary to its claims of intense volume, I found this gives a very lightweight, natural lash look.  It’s not a bad mascara at all, but it just isn’t for me personally as I need more dramatic volume.

  1. SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.36 oz) – (ulta.com)

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash OffSKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is an exfoliating and hydrating mask wash off with black sugar granules. The mask leaves skin moisturized, soft, and free of dead skin cells (ulta.com).  I own this face mask in the full size and adore it.  I leave the product on for about 20 minutes, then scrub it into the skin before rinsing it off.  The sugar granules make the gentlest exfoliant, and leaves my skin feeling baby soft and moisturized.  Additionally, this smells delicious, very fresh, yet sweet.  It reminds me of cola and makes me happy every time I apply it ? This is the perfect size to pack on my travels.

Overall Rating:  I am fairly satisfied with September’s Glam Bag so I give this month a rating of 7/10 stars, based on my first impressions.  I am somewhat disappointed that September’s Glam Bag contained only 2 full sizes, but I enjoy the product selection overall.  My favorite products of the bunch are the DLS Lip Gloss and SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask.

What did you receive in your September Ipsy Glam Bag?  Which products are you most excited to test out?

XO,

Mary Dee

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