Ipsy Sept 2014: Street Style
You never get a second chance at a first impression. My first Ipsy Glam Bag finally arrived this month! To celebrate, a GIVEAWAY (now closed)! Rules are listed at the end of the post.
"Ipsy Sept 2014: Street Style" blog post review by StyleMeJY.com #ipsy #streetstyle
If you're not familiar with Ipsy, the company was founded by YouTuber Michelle Phan and offers a $10 subscription for a bag of beauty items each month. Products include deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products from a variety of brand partners like Smashbox, Urban Decay and NYX.
Overall, I was impressed with the products and felt like I got more than my money's worth. Check out my Ipster page for product photos and pricing information.
My thoughts on the products I received, from most favorite to least favorite:
BE A BOMBSHELL Smooth Criminal Powder: A setting powder that contains the one and only ingredient you need for a perfectly matte, shine-free face. No perfumes or additional ingredients make for a no-nonsense product that gets the job done well.
PACIFICA 7 Free Nail Polish in Red Red Wine: A perennial favorite for fall nail polish colors, this rich burgundy hue is opaque in two coats. The formula is a little less viscous than I'm used to, but helps form thin coats that dry quickly.
"Ipsy Sept 2014: Street Style" blog post by StyleMeJY.com. Manicure with gold glitter accent nail and gold nail stripe tape on pointer finger. #nailart
HIKARI Lipstick in Cabernet: Can a lipstick be bright and vampy at the same time? A very wearable color that applies smoothly for a semi-matte finish. Sadly, I'm not a huge lipstick person so won't be reaching for this product often.
"Ipsy Sept 2014: Street Style" blog post by StyleMeJY.com. Featuring HIKARI lipstick in Cabernet and PACIFICA 7 Free Nail Polish in Red Red Wine. #selfie
MITCHELL & PEACH Luxury Hand Cream: Absorbs fairly well into skin after a few minutes with a somewhat powdery finish. Not a huge fan of the floral scent, which reminded me of pink bathroom soap and potpourri.
NOURISH ORGANIC Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser: With very sensitive skin, I'm too scared to try this product out for fear of a reaction. Organic ingredients seem promising? I'll likely gift this to someone so it doesn't go to waste. Ya know what? This sounds like a good idea for a...
FREE GIVEAWAY
*Contest Ended* Rules: Comment on this post with your favorite nail polish color for fall if you'd like the Nourish Organic lotion, and I'll pick one of the commentators using a random number generator next Friday, 9/26/2014 at 12:00 PM EST.
Congratulations to commenter ytiffa!! I'll update this blog post announcing the winner, and also directly contact the winner. The winner must reply back to me within 24 hours, or I reserve the right to pick a replacement winner. The lotion will be mailed for free to a U.S. address.
If you'd prefer to comment as a guest anonymously (I feel you! I'm paranoid too!), that's totally fine too!
Please note this contest is subject to the Terms of Service. Good luck!