#DestinationChic: My First Ipsy GlamBag Haul and Review

It took forever for me to get on the "monthly subscription box" train. I've known about them since Birchbox came on the scene several years ago, but I never saw the appeal. Why spend money to get products that I won't even use? And at the time, $10 a month wasn't reasonable. However, now that I am older and have a little bit more income, I decided to take the risk and subscribe to Ipsy! I read reviews online between several subscriptions before making my decision. Ipsy seemed like it had the most bang for its buck. Here is my review of all the products I received so you can see for yourself what the experience is like! While every "Ipster" gets a different array of product, this will give you an accurate idea of what types of products to expect.

1) Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics Carribbean Sun Bronzer Duo

I had a lot of hesitation about this one. When I first looked at it, the shades didn't seem like they would suit me and the pan is very small. However, the bronzer is actually great! It gives a really nice glow. I used the coral color as a blush and it is really nice for summer. I like that this product is seasonally appropriate and I would love to buy this in a larger size. The pan is very hard for me to dip my large brushes into.

2) IT Cosmetics No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner

I was happy to get this since black eyeliner is a staple in my every day routine. This has a great formula. It's super black and creamy. It doesn't tug, just like it claims, and it stays put throughout the day.

3) Avene Micellar Lotion Cleanser and Make-Up Remover

I was super excited about this since I love the Simple Micellar Water. (I've gone through two bottles of that stuff already!) However, this didn't impress me. It takes tons of cotton balls to get it to take my makeup off. It's a little too gentle to really pick up the product. However, on a day when I haven't worn any makeup, it is a nice way to skip cleanser. I would recommend this if you are a person that wears less makeup and has sensitive skin.

4) Vera Mona Eye Smudger Brush

It was definitely cool to receive a brush as part of this month's bag! I have incorporated this into my every day routine and its great for a highlight shade or lid shade. While it's nothing phenomenal, it is a nice addition to my brush collection.

5) Aurora Gel Effect Nail Polish

This is the only product I have yet to try! The neon pink is a little much for me so I'm not sure if I will hold on to it or give it to a friend.

Overall, I'm glad that I decided to give Ipsy a try! It's super fun to have it to look forward to and I love the excitement of unwrapping a package and trying new products. My bag was definitely worth more than the $10 I paid.

I hope that this post helps you decide if you want to take the leap and try out a monthly beauty box and I hope your summer is off to a great start!

xoxo,
Gossip Girl

(just kidding. It's me.)