These will be fun monthly posts.
My pictures are a little uglier this time around since I took them around midnight, oop.
I got this bag on the 15th which was a teeny bit longer than my last one that got here the 12th.
But, I'm very happy with the service and it always seems to be a good deal~
This is everything that came in my bag this month. However I'm really not a big fan of the actual bag this month. The texture and colour.. just doesn't appeal to me. It is a nice size but it just feels and sounds weird when I touch it. The most surprising thing about this month is the distinct lack of make-up which others may not like but I appreciate the variety this early in my subscription. The early previews didn't leave me too excited but I still think it's a great deal for 10$ a month and this bag is more than worth it. I looked most forward to the Josie Maran Argan Oil. When I opened the package, I found everything to be remarkably cold as well. It was a little difficult getting the lid off of the hairspray but thankfully nothing was damaged.
The interior of the bag! It's pretty cute. Unfortunately, the outside is just too ugly imo. :p
Here is what you get in the bag..
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♥ Nailtini Nail Lacquer [Full Size | 13$]
I was looking forward to this the least because I'm just not a huge fan of red nail polish. It comes in a surprisingly big bottle and I doubt I could ever use it all. They were sending out two "classic" colours. Red or a light milky pink (Bloody Mary or Frappe). I was hoping for the pink! I don't really know how they determine choosing the colours. It seems nice though and maybe I can gift it in the future. The nailpolish is the most expensive thing in this bag and though it is a good deal, the colour isn't for me.
♥ Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil [Sample Size | ~5$]
I was looking forward to this the most as I've heard really good things about it after seeing the previews and before this, I never really knew much about Argan Oil. After hearing amazing benefits for skin/hair/nails I was really eager to give this a try! I expected it to be quite small but even for a .17 ounce size, I can tell it will last quite a bit if I only use it on my face. On the packaging it states that it clinically improves skins smoothness, hydration, and elasticity in four weeks. I used this on my damp face at night after cleansing and used just the tiniest bit and yet it was still too much and I was a bit too oily. You only need a very small amount to pat on your face for it to work. I wasn't sure if you put this under a night cream, but I did. I can't attest for any results considering I've only used this a couple of times but I'm eager to see how it will work in the future. I won't run out for awhile but this is one I'd consider buying full size after this sample.
♥ Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter [Mini Size | ~3$]
I was also looking forward to trying this because body butters are really nice and really moisturize the skin. This was a bit smaller than I expected at 2.5 ounces but it's still a nice usable size. I will say that I heard rave reviews about the scent of this but I'm not a big fan unfortunately. I guess I just don't like citrus scents and this smells exactly like oranges. It is very potent and the texture and feeling is fantastic! But.. I'm not in love with the scent. I feel like this is much more suited to Summer time so I think I will stash it away until then.
♥ Sexy Hair Volumizing Hairspray [Mini Size | ~2$]
Besides the nail polish, this is also what I least looked forward to. I don't really use hairsprays and I would rather just buy a cheaper brand but this is a convenient little travel size. I will keep this in a bag and maybe one day I will find the opportunity to whip it out and use it. Until then, this won't see much use!
♥ SOHO Concealer Brush [~8$]
I'm glad they included something different, like a brush. There was three options you could get which was a concealer, crease, or eyeliner brush. I'm glad they are varying things up because it means a surprise in the bag even after you spoil yourselves! I surely can't help myself. This is a nice, basic brush that is decent quality. It isn't amazing but I'm always happy to get new makeup brushes to play with.
Overall, this bag was a good deal and it introduced me to products like the Argan Oil which otherwise I would've never paid attention to. I really like that it's more based around hair/skin and not so much about make-up. Though I've only been subscribed for two months so far, I'm sure it provides a nice change of pace. I'm really loving ipsy so far and it makes me really excited to get a new bag of goodies every month. The days leading up to it with all the spoilers is all part of the fun too. ◕‿‿◕
The whole worth was around ~30 dollars.
A bit less than last months but still completely worth it at 10$!
I'm really excited for what they'll do for February. I'm hoping for something cute around Valentines~
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