Feb 13, 2013

Ipsy Feb 2013

Middle of the month has become my favorite time since that is when my subscription beauty boxes/bags arrive. 

I try not to peek into other bloggers' posts to take a peek in what is in the bags. But it is getting harder every month. For Ipsy bags, a few beauty gurus on youtube already made videos of what is in the bags and create looks from the products. So it is not a total surprise to me when I open this month's bag.


This month's bag is a very thin patent bag with the ipsy logo and it is red inside to match their "red carpet theme" this month


Lash Cards- helps prevent mascara smudging and clumping
Pop Beauty mascara
Pixi flawless & poreless face primer
MICA beauty cosmetics gel eyeliner
Coastal Scents eyeshadow palette


Lash Card

What you do is to place the lash card behind your lashes when applying mascara to avoid smudging mascara onto your eye makeup. We all know that how annoying it is to have clumped up mascara onto your all-ready-to-go eye makeup and have to clean that up. 


What they actually are, are just cardboards shaped like the shape of your eye. I have used business cards before and they work just fine. So needless to say, I'm not too thrilled about this product.


Pixi flawless & poreless face primer

Can always use another primer. I already have a stack of primers to be used up before trying this one out.


Coastal Scents eyeshadow quad

I have heard some good reviews about Coastal Scents eyeshadow. Quite a pretty color selection in this one. So excited to try this out.



The formula of dark golden olive (on the far left) and dark golden rod(on the far right) is very creamy and pigmented. I'm not sure about if I would use the other two shades in the middle. I have never worn shades like sunbeam(second to the right) and it appears very chalky. 


Pop Beauty mascara in black

I have not heard of this brand before and I am very picky with my mascara as only a handful of them work on my straight and stubborn lashes.


MICA Beauty cosmetics gel eyeliner in black



I am currently out of Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner so this comes in a perfect time. Always prefer gel eyeliner to pencil liner as I feel like I have more control of the lines. Happy to try this out.

Overall, not an overly-exciting Ipsy bag, compared to previous months. But still a few products that interest me. No complaints as I have had my fair share of disappointing beauty subscription boxes.











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14 comments:

  1. Lisa - respect the shoesFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    The gel liner is intriguing - I wish I had a steady enough hand to be able to apply something like that.

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM

      I totally agree. Gel eyeliner needs a lot of practice to get it right. But I like it as they don't smudge or flake off half way throgh the day. I am very lazy and don't like to re-apply makeup mid-day.

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  2. Stephanie LauFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    I agree! there's nothing that particularly stands out about this bag... but the products are good basics :)

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:31 AM

      can't have awesome bags every month. Last couple of months has been great and this one is not bad at all.

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  3. minnieyaoFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Ohhhhhh what are lash cards? thats something interesting I have yet to use.

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:33 AM

      basically lash cards are just placed behind your lashes when you apply mascara so it won't smudge onto your eye makeup. Some people use business cards or cardboards or even a simple tissue paper to cover the eye makeup for the same purpose.

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  4. noireFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I've been using Coastal Scents eyeshadows for years and they're pretty great at super affordable prices. You can always use the two colours in the middle for the inner part of the lid or even to highlight the tearduct ^^
    That Pixi primer looks promising, do tell how it works for you : ) xx

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      I am excited to get the Coastal Scents eyeshadows as these are not available in Canada :( That's a good idea to use the lighter shades for the inner part. Thanks for the tips!

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  5. SakurankoFebruary 14, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Oh really georgeus Bag from Ipsy I can´t buy this bag. But recently I receive in a purchase from strawberrynet one Pixi flawless & poreless Face Primer and is really cool.

    xoxo

    http://www.sakuranko.com

    BTW I´m following you sweetie I hope your follow me back!

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:31 PM

      so nice to know that Pixi face primer is a good one and I'm now excited to try it.

      Thanks for visiting my blog, following back:)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    cute blog hun!

    would you like to follow each other on gfc? xo

    catherinebelle.blogspot.com

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  7. holliFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Hey there- i'm a new follower too. I received the same ipsy bag and thought the same thing!! Less enthused for sure. I need to find a good brush to use with the gel eyeliner. I think they should have included one. :)

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    1. Shopping ObsessionFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

      I use my Bobbi brown eyeliner brush to apply the gel liner and it works fine. It would be nice if they include a brush for that in the Ipsy bag.

      Thanks for visiting, following you back :)

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