New year, new ipsy products!
And I was stoked to see what my first ipsy bag of 2019 contained.
I ripped open the shiny, metallic pink packaging, removed the glam bag, unzipped it and...
*gasp* 😲
Whaaaaat?
My hype quickly faded to disappointment, confusion, and, the way I would describe this bag overall: "Eh".
You can check out my video review here
Quick Stats:
Number of Products I'll Use Regularly: 1
Overall Star Rating of Bag: ⭐⭐⋆⋆⋆ (2 out of 5)
Thoughts on this Month's Bag: I'm rather disappointed. I'm usually pretty pleased with my products, but this month's products were lackluster.
The theme for January was fittingly: Recharge.
The products came in this cute striped bag, however, most of them left me uninspired.
So, here we go with my very honest review of ipsy's January glam bag:
1. FLUIDE: Lip Gloss in Elsewhere
Brand: Fluide
Product: Lip Gloss
Size: Mini
Name of Shade: Elsewhere
Color: Clear
Finish: Glossy
Sticky/Moisturizing/Drying: Sticky
Lasts for: Approximately 1 hour
Pros: It's a typical gloss, no worse, no better. There is a light blue cast that makes teeth appear slightly whiter.
Cons: Very sticky. There is nothing particularly wrong with this product; it's just a plain, clear gloss.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⋆⋆⋆ (2 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full Size: No
Final Thoughts: There is nothing special about this lip gloss. It's not a special color, or different formula than most glosses.
I have no use for a clear gloss, and if I did, I could easily get one from any brand.
Not a bad product, but not at all what I would want.
2. TARTE: Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 in Fair Sand
Brand: Tarte
Product: Foundation
Size: Mini
Name of Shade: Fair Sand
Color: Light Sand
Finish: Natural Matte
Formula: Liquid
Coverage: Full Coverage
Lasts for: 8+ hours
Pros: This is a really nice foundation. It goes on smooth and is easy to blend, with buildable coverage. Although the finish is supposed to be matte, it's a more natural matte, which gives a natural-skin finish.
Cons: The only real drawback on this product for me is the shade. It's slightly too dark and the undertones are yellow (foundations with pink undertones work better for me).
When I use it I have to mix it with another foundation to achieve my shade, a bit of work.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full Size: Yes, but in a different shade (maybe porcelain beige 😀 )
Final Thoughts: This is a really nice foundation, with many shade options. The finish is so wearable and doesn't weigh skin down.
3. OUAI: Leave In Conditioner
Brand: OUAI
Product: Conditioner
Size: Mini
Formula: Mist/Cream
Pros: It's an interesting conditioner. It is a cream conditioner but it works like a spray mist.
It works fairly well to keep hair shiny with less frizz, although the concept of it is still confusing to me
(cream conditioner = spray mist?? It's witchcraft! JK JK 😅)
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Cons: The scent is strong and a little overpowering, which makes me less likely to use it.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⋆⋆⋆ (2 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full Size: Unlikely
Final thoughts: Not a bad product, but not the best either.
This company really likes to combine product formulas (remember foaming dry shampoo).
It's a decent leave in conditioner. However, anything is better than their "foaming" dry shampoo.
4. COLOR CLUB: Nail Polish in Feverish
Product: Nail Polish
Brand: Color Club
Name of Shade: Feverish
Color: Deep Red
Finish: Glossy
Number of Coats to Get Bottle Shade: 2
Lasts for: Approximately 2 Weeks
Pros: Excellent pigment, no streaks, and the polish stays on for quite a while.
Cons: This isn't truly a con, but if you forget to use a base coat before applying this polish (like I did the first time 🤦) it will stain your nails a faint red shade that looks a little unsettling until it wears off.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⋆⋆ (3 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full Size: Maybe
Final Thoughts: This polish goes on smooth, has strong pigment, and has good staying power. Always use a base coat 😋
5. SLMISSGLAM: SB68 Eye Brush
Brand: SLMISSGLAM
Name of Brush: SB68 Eye Brush
Made for: Eyes
Finish it Gives: Seamless/Blended
Formula it Works Best With: Any
Bristle Splay: None
Pros: This brush redeemed the whole bag for me. It's perfect for blending eyeshadow.
It is lovely, soft but strong enough for blending. I love the glittery handle, and the brush colors remind me of cotton candy!
Cons: None!
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5!)
Would I Purchase Another: Yes!
Final Thoughts: I really love this brush, I have loved all the brushes I've tried from SLMISSGLAM. It blends like a dream, and it is esthetically pleasing as well.
This is the part where I usually add a pic of a makeup look I created with some of the products from the glam bag I'm reviewing.
But, I was so underwhelmed by the majority of the products in January's glam bag, that I did not do one and decided to put my energy into more worthwhile makeup products, so stay tuned 😉
Again video review here
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