Ipsy Review #2 – May 2020

I want to cancel I thought I already did cancel but I got a package today and notice that yall had taken the money out please cancel for me

I really love Ipsy, they have did a great job with my bag curation the last few months. This is kind of off subject, but I also got the brush in the bag, it was a beautiful brush with all that bling. Some of these brushes are expensive, 35.00 or more.
I was looking at all my brushes this morning, they are in a very large novelty cup on my sink, I must have 30 of them in that cup approximately half of them need cleaned. It is such a arduous task if you do it with the intention of removing every last vestiges of old makeup.
I decided to apply my makeup as I did before all these brushes and fancy tools made the scene, it just seemed quicker with less cleanup.
I started out with moisturizer, then a nice Tarte primer, both applied from the back of my hand. I then applied my foundation from the back of my hand, then used a potatoe wedge sponge to get a even finish. I used lipstick for blush, also smoothed with my hands. Then came eyeshadow, Pacifica still puts the little sponge applicators in their eyeshadow. I swept it on with the applicator, and used the point for my crease. Then applied my concealer to under eye using my fingers. Applied my mascara, then a quick spritz of setting spray.
All of this took me 6 minutes.
Gave a good look in the mirror, I must say my makeup looked really good 🙂
I don’t know the old way seems just as quick and effective.
I sometimes think all these brushes are just a gimmick, the markup on them must be astronomical. I love them too, they look nice on my counter, but sometimes the old fashioned way, is so much quicker, with no brushes to clean too.

I love Ipsy and the small sizes, I can actually use everything within a few weeks time. Ipsy has been knocking it out of the ballpark for me.

Did anyone else notice a weird smell in their bag? Mine was so bad, I had to throw it away for the first time in years of getting bags! It was awful – like bad food. I remember the bags used to be SO cute and different. Now, they seem to have gone away from cute and more towards just different geometric shapes, or basic shapes. I miss the cute designs.

Naomi, we are bag twins! I totally second you in the review. Black mascara, another brush, ba humbug!

I received the brush, and the absurdly small Tarte (waste of plastic, IMHO). I also received the polish, but in a deep rose color (Primrose Walk). My other products were a Juju:En aloe Vera mask and a gorgeous Space Case eyeshadow pot in a shimmering silver. I was happy.

The ombré bag is very cute, but like others have noted, it’s a bit smaller than the usual size.

My bag is arriving late (should be here Friday or Saturday, hopefully intact this month lol). I wasn’t very interested in the tarte mask when I saw it revealed (I figured it was just expensive balm), but I’ll give it a chance. After reading reviews of the FAB mask, I am regretting not picking it up in the last minute add-ons though.

Hi Naomi,
Thanks for the interesting and detailed review! I agree with M that it would have been great to also see a swatch or glob of the lip mask to get an idea of what it looks like. I love that nail polish colour and it looks gorgeous on you! Had to laugh about your brush-using habits. Thank you for the entertaining review!

Mine won’t get here until next week! My Glam Bag Plus until June 1st! lol, i know everyone is backed up with shipping but this is the longest ive ever had to wait. I wish I hadn’t gone crazy in the add-ons, the excitement is gone.

I enjoyed the Tart jelly glaze too, I didn’t enjoy the tiny sample size nor the fact that it was “sold out” during my choice and yet it was available as an add-on, which I paid $3 for such an unknowingly tiny size.

Even though it’s tiny, the Tart jelly glaze is definitely my favorite item from my bag. I wish it wasn’t in a tube so that I could make sure to only use the tiniest bit but I love the smell and how moisturizing it is on my lips.

This is the best Ipsy I’ve ever seen! The only thing I do not like is the color of the nail polish. Wow. When I had an annual sub, I never got anything I liked but now that I changed to monthly, it’s like the curtains were pulled back. I see the light!

how do you do that

I received the tarte and the brush in my bag also. I love brushes from Slmissglam they are always so beautiful and the quality is very nice as well. I was a little disappointed when I saw the bag itself though. I thought it would be a nice pretty ombré but mine is mostly pink. In fact you can hardly see the yellow at all. I asked my daughter what color it was and she thought it was pink too. Other than that I really enjoy my regular Ipsy and have been since downgrading from plus. I was having too much fomo with plus when I looked at the regular bag because of the brands being offered. I know the whole thing is to explore new items but I’d rather explore new items from known brands.

That lip jelly seems interesting. Would be nice to see the texture and color.

This says Ipsy review #2. Where is the first one? I did a search but cannot find it. Can you link me, please? I still haven’t got my regular bag yet. Got Plus yesterday.

This was my bag too, great review Naomi! The brush is very pretty and I can always use blending brushes.

I skipped May because I didn’t like any items in choice. Now I see there is option to customize future bags under membership . You can pick 3 products and opt out for 3,6 or 12 months. I chose to opt out of mascara, eyeliner, and bronzer. It is where you find option to skip month .

I love most of the FAB line… there are a few items that have a scent to them, similar to Noxema. I stay away from those. Otherwise, they are great!