Ipsy July 2015

What's in 

the bag?

Ipsy is $10 a month and always contains a beauty bag designed exclusively for them.  There are 5 beauty, hair and skincare products in the bag.  Sometimes everything fits inside the bag and sometimes it does not.  They do not do an info card on the items but you can find all the items in your online bag and there are usually coupons for things inside the bag.  If you did not get the item you wanted, simply check it out online to buy it at a discount.  Another nice thing about Ipsy is that they have two weekly sales on items they are featuring or have featured. 

 Summer Lovin' is the the theme this month: 

The bag this month is really not me - it is, however, a girlfriend of mine and she will love it.

Eva Nyc Freshen Up Dry Shampoo -   I cannot tell you how many of these I have gotten in the last year since subscribing to boxes.  They are right up there with eye liner.  I do like this brand of products though so it will get used.   To get a 65% discount, use code IPSYJULY65.

Tarte deluxe Amazonian Waterproof Bronzer -  I am a really big fan of tarte - but I do not wear bronzer so this will also go to a girlfriend who loves it.  Use code IPSYJULY to get 20% off your tarte purchases.

Bare Republic Tinted Mineral Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 -  You can definitely tell it is summer with all the sunscreen moisturizers in boxes right now.  This is quite runny and the wrong shade for me.  There was really not even enough in the tube for more than one application.  They are offering free shipping with code ipsy2015,

Ofra Eyeshadow & Highlighter in Bliss -    ($10)  I like the Ofra brand but I would have liked an actual container for this instead of a plastic casing.  Ofra is offering a 40% discount with the code IPSYOFRA.  Ofra is also animal cruelty free and made in the USA.

Be A Bombshell lip balm in French Kiss -    I am also at my fill for lip balm - this one also contains parabens too, which I greatly dislike.  Be A Bombshell is offering 30% off with code IPSY30.

I think I made the right decision saving my money and cancelling this after a year of subbing.  Each month I was giving more and more away and not buying any of their weekly deals.  I receive higher end products from Birchbox to try out before I buy and their great shop to spend my points in so I am happy with my decision to cancel.

What did you get in your Ipsy?  Are you keeping them as a sub bag? Why or why not?

What I am NOT Lovin' Thursday!

I do reviews of my favorite products all the time.  I thought I would let you know of some products that have been misses for me.

Essentiel Elements Shower Gel -   I received this in my Birchbox one month and I did not like it at all.  The fragrance is so overwhelming and like medicine.  My dog would not come near this, it was so bad. 

Be A Bombshell Lash Out Mascara -   This caused quite the controversy when it came out in the Ipsy bags in June.  People hated the smell and claimed it caused eye irritations.  Several people had issues with the wands.  I have sensitive eyes so I just tossed this.  I will say that this is the first Be A Bombshell product I have disliked - overall, love this brand!

Skyn Iceland Cleansing Cloths -   These also came in my Ipsy bag and they are really bad!  They make my skin and eyes sting.  They turned my face bright red and irritated it.

Too Faced Lip Injection -   I really wanted to like this, truely!  But it is painful and sticky and I really hate it!  Again, I love the Too Faced brand.  This just was not for me.  

Those are a few of the products I am not loving today!  What are the top ones on your list?