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Catching a wave in July

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My July 2022 IPSY Glam Bag catchs a wave with it's beach inspired theme. The bag is a serene ocean blue with a wave pattern and cute little starfish zipper pull. It's perfect for packing my beauty products for a trip to the ocean! The OSEA Ocean Cleanser continues the beach vibe. This cleanser is a clean, vegan skincare product that is powered by the sea with algae extract.  It promises to "Wake up your skin and your senses!"   I'm excited to try 2 more Korean skincare products. Banila Co Miss Flower & Mr. Honey Propolis Rejuvenating Lotion is a soothing mixture created by bees. I love Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm and Foam Cleanser products that IPSY introduced me to and am looking forward to trying another product from this brand.   Pyunkang Yul is a Korean brand that I've been wanting to try.  It was created out of one of Korea's top Eastern medicine clinics and is all about minimalist skincare to help your body treat yourself. The Highly M

Wow, my June Glam Bag is HOT!

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 Summer is just around the corner and my June IPSY Glam Bag is HOT! Starting with the bag designs which just scream summer cook-out with vibrant colors and fruit-shaped charms, this month's bags are a hit with me. I love all three designs and will be happy with whichever one I receive. I'm super impressed with the full-size eyeshadow pallette and the brush is perfect with it. I'm excited to try the Tarte maneater mascara and the full-size eyeliner that I chose in purple (which pairs great with brown eyes).  I'm least enthused by the lip mask mostly because I have a lot of lip balms in my stash currently and don't really need it.  Getting 3 full-size products (eyeshadow, eyeshadow brush, and eyeliner - there's a theme here) in such a cute makeup bag for just $13 is a steal and I think this is a great bag! Can't wait for the postman to bring it. 

Here's what I'm getting in my May 2022 IPSY Glam Bag...

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  May 2nd was IPSY match day and here's what I'm getting in my May 2022 Glam Bag. I chose the Purlisse Perfect Glow BB Concealer in Light and IPSY selected the other items for my bag. I'm most excited for the actual bag this month with the purple floral design that just shouts "happy mother's day" to me! I'm a big fan of both flowers and purple so I can't wait to see this bag when it arrives later this month. Items to be included in my bag are: BAD HABIT Wake Things Up Matcha & Mint Morning Cleanser BEAUTY FOR REAL D-Fine Lip Liner in Neutral Deep BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Superfoods™ Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Hair Mask H2O+ Hydration Oasis Nourishing Gel Cream PURLISSE BEAUTY Travel - Perfect Glow BB Concealer in Light Have I mentioned add-ons? Add-ons are sale items that you choose on match day and are shipped with your IPSY Glam Bag. I picked up the  PURLISSE BEAUTY  Ageless Glow Serum BB Cream SPF 40 in Light to go with the Concealer. It&#

Looking ahead to May!

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April 25th was Choice day for the May IPSY Glam Bag.  Just in case your wondering, Choice day is the day of the month that Glam Bag members get to pick one of the items that will be in their next month's bag from about 10 products. IPSY fills the rest of the bag with items that they choose based on my profile and reviews of products that I received in my previous bags. I also get points for my reviews that I can redeem for additional items in my upcoming bags.  I picked the Purlisse Beauty travel-size Perfect Glow BB Concealer in Light for my May IPSY Glam Bag. I chose it because I really like to try foundation and concealer, looking for that perfect match. I like Purlisse products because they are multi-tasking giving both makeup and skin care benefits. I really like their BB cream and so I'm looking forward to getting this in my May bag to see if this concealer will be the one that I love! Can't wait to see the other items that IPSY chooses for me on 5/2!  In April, I red

My April Glam Bag has been revealed to me!

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April 2nd was the day for the big reveal. Here's my upcoming Glam Bag. I chose the Lucky Chick lipstick and IPSY picked the other items for my bag. I'm excited to try the Benton Deep Green Tea Toner and the Glow Recipe Dew Drops. I redeemed points last month to get the F.A.R.A.H eye shadow and it's also in my bag, so looks like I'll be getting 2 of those!  I can always use the Dionis body cream but I'm not overly excited about it. I wish I had scored the cute daisy brush instead but it wasn't meant to be. Overall, it's a good bag and I'll be happy when it comes in the mail later this month.  It's always a nice pick me up. BENTON   Deep Green Tea Toner Lightweight and super hydrating, this green-tea-infused toner is the perfect way to reset and prep your skin after cleansing and before applying your serums and lotions. DIONIS   Goat Milk Body Lotion in White Jasmine & Shea   This ultra-nourishing body lotion uses goat milk (it’s naturally enriched

My March 2022 Glam Bag is here!

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It's here!  I received my March 2022 IPSY Glam Bag on friday.  It's a great bag and I'm already enjoying some of the products.  The lip liner and lipstick are a little on the bright side for my skin tone but the formulas are very nice. The blush is highly pigmented and a pretty shade of pink so a little goes a really long way!  I haven't tried the eye cream, mask, or hand cream yet but I'm looking forward to trying them soon.   ABOUT THE BAG: Emblazoned with “Power Moves” and “Discover,” March's all-new Glam Bags are here to put intention behind every move you make—whether it’s resting, recharging, or reaching your goals. BEAUTY VAULTE  BUBBLY BEVERLY LIP SET  This duo takes all the guesswork out of selecting your perfect lip combo. It comes with a raspberry-toned lip liner that you can use to outline, overline, contour, or fill in your lips. The matching matte liquid lipstick is a slightly lighter shade to create an effortless ombré effect. FIRST AID BEAUTY  HY

I made my April choice today

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Today was choice day for the April 2022 IPSY Glam Bag. I picked the Lucky Chick Creamy Matte Lipstick in the color "Paradise". It's a full-size lipstick with a retail value of $35 on the Lucky Chick website so I thought it was the biggest bang for my buck! It's a rosy nude shade that's 100% vegan. Rosy colors usually go well with my complexion. The lipstick is  enriched with natural shea butter and soothing botanical oils that lock in moisture and keep your lips hydrated and soft. Another plus is that Lucky Chick is a cruelty-free brand. I'm looking forward to getting it in my April bag with some other goodies!