Ipsy Glam Bag January 2014

Hey Mermaids! Today I want to finally show you what I got in this month's Ipsy bag!!

This month's theme is 19 Reasons!

 

January Bag

 

This might be my least favorite bag design. While I love the blue and green colors, I'm not thrilled with the graphic on the bag.

 

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

Deluxe Sample (1 fl oz)-$4.95 Value!

 

Other Ipsters received Benefit the POREfessional, Coastal Scents Small Foundation Brush, Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner, or Marula Pure Marula Facial Oil. While I was hoping to get the Sexy Hair product, I am excited to try out this hair mask because I've never used one before. I think it will be a nice addition to my hair care routine. It smells really nice, kind of like a light coconut scent. And I should be able to get multiple uses out of it since I recently cut my hair short like Amanda Seyfriend's style in the movie In Time.

 

Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow (Pearl)

Deluxe Size (0.7 g)-$7 Value!

 

You could have also received this in the color Penny or Yaby Liquid Foundation in Buff. You can use this smooth shadow as an eyeliner, eyeshadow, or highlighter. However, I have other eyeshadow I'd rather use, so I will be putting this in my giveaway pile.

 

MicaBeauty Tinted Lip Balm (Fiesta)

Deluxe Size (2.5 g)-$18.75 Value!

 

Ipsters could have also received this in Natural or (MALIN + GOETZ) Mojito Lip Balm. I kind of wanted to try the Mojito Lip Balm since I've never tried any (MALIN + GOETZ) products before, but I am content getting this since I liked the MicaBeauty Eyeshadow I received in my August Glam Bag. Plus, rumor has it that MicaBeauty and Cailyn Cosmetics may be using the same PLM (private label manufacturer), so their products are pretty much the same. Since I loved the Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm I received in my September Ipsy Bag, I'm sure I'll enjoy this one too.

 

Proactiv+ Mark Fading Pads

Deluxe Size (4 Pads)-10.93 Value!

 

This was one of two variation items I received. Other items you could have received were Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion, Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo, Absolute! Makeup Cleansing Tissue, Willa On The Go Face Towelettes, Epice Purifying Exfoliant, Faith Aromatherapy Tahitian Monoi Anti-Aging Sugar Scrub, Balanced Guru Balm Me Up Organic Sweet Cocoa & Tangy Body Balm, Skiin Soothing and Smoothing Eye Cream, Apothederm Bright Skin Serum, and LeeAnni Eco 3 in 1 Revolution.

I was disappointed to see Proactiv+ in my Ipsy bag. I don't suffer from acne besides the occasional zit, so I don't see getting much use out of these. Plus, according to the Cosmetics Cop, these pads contain strong irritants, and the pH is outside the range needed for the active ingredient to exfoliate skin and improve marks from past breakouts. So if I'm going to get an acne treatment product, I'd at least like it to work!!

Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion

Deluxe Size (0.5 oz) $6.47 Value!

 

This was the other variation item I received. I would have liked to try the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Dry Shampoo or Faith Aromatherapy Tahitian Monoi Anti-Aging Sugar Scrub, but I am still excited to try this product out. It smells really nice and you all know how much I am loving rosewater lately!

 

Total Paid: $10.00
Total Value: $48.10!

 Even though this was one of the highest valued bags I've received, it was a bit of a disappointment this month. While I was happy to see Ipsy incorporating more skincare and non-makeup items this month, I wasn't thrilled with Proactiv+ being in the mix.

 

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Ipsy Glam Bag August 2013

My Ipsy bag came in the mail today and I just could not wait to share the contents with you!!

 

This month's theme is Glamour Academy!!

This month's bag is cute. Others have mentioned it reminds them of Hogwarts and I totally agree!

 

 

 

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick (Anarchy)

 

This was a variation item which could have been replaced by a Noya Beauty Lip Balm. I really wanted to try out Urban Decay's new Revolution Lipstick, so I was so ecstatic to get the deluxe sample in my bag! I received the pink shade, Anarchy while other Ipsters got it in the red shade, 69.

 

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Pixi Lash Booster Mascara (Blackest Black)

 

Everyone got this mascara, but some got it in the other color, Blackest Blue. I have so much mascara that I'm not thrilled about this product. But I am glad that I received it in the black since it's more versatile.

 

 

Mica Beauty Cosmetics Eye Shadow (Bronze)

 

This was another variation item. Instead of getting one of two items offered, Ipsy brought back seven items from previous glam bags in which we receive two products. Some Ipsters were upset thinking they were going to get repeats from their previous bags, but Ipsy assured them they wouldn't get products they had already received. Since I am a new subscriber I didn't mind that these items weren't 'new' since I've never seen them before. Other items you could receive were Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer in Mai Tai, Chella  Brow Color Pencil, NYX Cream Blush,  Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer, City Color Cheek Stain, and Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream.

 

 

I just purchased a ton of Urban Decay eye shadow palettes on sale, so I'm not really in need of any more eye shadow. But I do like mineral makeup and this looks like it'd be a pretty color.

 

 

Chella Dazzling Dark Brown Eyebrow Color Pencil

 

This was the other item I received which others got in a previous bag. I was kind of hoping to get the Smashbox primer or Pacifica BB cream, but I am actually glad I got this item since I've almost used up my current eyebrow pencil. This pencil is a lot thinner than others I've used, so it will be interesting to try.

 

 

Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub

 

This was yet another variation item where others received a Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask instead. I was kind of hoping for the pumpkin mask, but I love scrubs so I'm content.

 

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What do you think of this month's products? 

Is there a brand or product you'd like to see in a future glam bag?