May Ipsy Glam Bag Review

Overall, I was quite happy with my glam bag. There were only two products that weren’t my cup of tea. Definetly worth the $10 I spent since my favorite product was worth more that that alone!

 

Mellow Cosmetics Creamy Matte Lipstick in Nude

This lipstick (FULL SIZE!) is highly pigmented. The formula glides on smoothly and doesn’t feel overly dry like a lot of mattes tend to. I really loved the velvet-like finish and that it is very long-wearing. The color isn’t what I would consider a “true nude”, but it is very understated. I am so pleased that I received this. It looks amazing and I am super in to matte lips right now!

Retail: $13.00

Smashbox X-Rated Mascara

I really want to love Smashbox Cosmetics mascaras….. I really do. My sister does, but they just don’t do it for me. I have drug store mascaras that work 10x better. I could barely tell I put on mascara. I know it sounds harsh but I took a picture to show you what I am talking about (one eye with the mascara and one eye without). I’m glad this is a sample size and not a full sized product I paid for, because I will be giving it to me sister. Tell me in the comments below what your go-to mascara is. Or if there is another mascara you would like to see me try before you buy I will feature it on my new (non-ipsy) beauty review series!

 

Retail: $22.00

 FORMULA 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask

I really liked this product. It was nice and lightweight, dries fast, and left my skin feeling really nice after washing off the product. The full sized product is available at Ulta and is 3.4 fl oz. It is extremely affordable which means, even though it’s not my #1 face mask I apply monthly, I will probably go buy it just to use once a week on the weeks I don’t use the other.

Retail: $6.99

Hikari Cosmetics Shimmer Bronzer

I have to admit… when I first saw this product in my glam bag I was a little disappointed. I’m just not a big fan of products with the whole bronzer + blush in one thing going on. Boy was I wrong! Once I actually used it I fell in love. It looks amazing on my face. Despite how glttery (is that even a word? wth…) it looks in the pallet, there is the perfect amount of shimmer when you actually apply it. My only issue is the size for the price. I feel like it’s on the expensive side for something so small… I mean I got the full sized product and I just don’t see myself spending $17.00 for that.

Retail: $17.00

Vera Mona Eye Smudger Brush

So I am totally obsessed with brushes. I have brushes that range from under $2.00 to upwards of $30.00. That doesn’t mean that all brushes are created equal. This one just wasn’t up to par for me. I have a very similar (morphe) brush already and the quality of that brush completely surpasses this one. The bristles are soft to the touch, but when you try to smudge, they stay completely still making it very difficult. The only reason I gave it 3 hearts is because of the sturdy handle and it is appealing to the eye.

Retail: $9.99