Saturday, December 21, 2013

Ipsy, Is It Worth It? 2013 Review

Welcome to Ipsy, Is It Worth It? A year in review. Ok, so it's actually less than a year seeing how as I didn't subscribe to Ipsy. So this will be ten months in review. Anyway, I will go through the months that I did subscribe and let you know which products I used, enjoyed, or didn't like.  Products I really love will be listed in RED so that you can spot them easily


LA Fresh Travel-lite Makeup Remover Wipes - Would not purchase. Used.
I used these to remove swatches rather than to remove the makeup from my face.
Juice Beauty Hydrating Mist - Would not purchase. Did not use.
I could not get over the smell. It was too strong for me.
Yaby Eyeshadows - Would not purchase. Did not use.
I love the concept of a smaller size for eyeshadow because it's not often that you get through a full size shadow.
GlamRX Empty Palette - Would repurchase. Love using this!
I love the size of this palette. It's perfect for parties and special occasions when you feel you might need a touch up. When we received these they did not sell empty palettes they do now!! www.glam-rx.com



Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal - Would not repurchase. Used and liked.
I finally used this product and I like it but I have products that I like more.
Sation Nail Polish - Would not repurchase. Used once.
I found this polish to be sheer and streaky; therefore, I only used it once. 
Two Cosmetics Eyeshadow Duo - Would repurchase if available mainstream. Use and really like.
I really like this shadow and love the concept of having one shade in two finishes. If this was available at Sephora, Ulta or in drugstores I would buy this; but I wouldn't place an order specifically for this product.
Be a Bombshell Blush - Would repurchase. Use it regularly and love it.
The more I get to know this brand the more I like it. They are impressing me more and more. I would place an order for several different products; but I wish they were available mainstream. 


Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss - Would repurchase. Use it and love it. 
This is a beautiful gloss and I love the way it feels on my lips. I would pick this up as I know it's available at Ulta.
Mirabella Perfecting Powder - Would not repurchase. Used a couple of times and do not like.
I expected this to be similar to the HD powders that are available but the main difference is that this powder has glitter in it. I am not into wearing glitter all over my face.
Zoya Polish - Would repurchase. Use and love!
Even though this is not a shade I would pick for myself I love this polish and will purchase more! 
St Tropez Instant Glow Body Lotion - Would not repurchase. Used and liked.
I am pale and proud of it. I like the slight glow this gives me but it's just not something I would purchase. 
Yaby Concealer Refill - Would not repurchase. Use regularly and like. 
I don't find that this concealer is special enough that I would place an order with Yaby to buy it. There are other concealers out there that work just as well that are easily available. 


J. Cat Cream Palette - Would not repurchase. Have not used. 
I don't wear a lot of glitter and I haven't worn this. 
Starlooks Lip Liner - Would not repurchase. Use regularly and like. 
I swapped colors with another Ipster and I really enjoy this lipliner but I would not place an order with Starlooks for this liner. It works well but it's no more special than any other liner. 
Cailyn Eye Liner - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
I would splurge for this liner. It is a great liner and I really love it. It is easily one of the best finds in my Ipsy bag. 
NYX Blush - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
Prior to receiving this blush I did not own any NYX powder blushes. I love this blush and will gladly repurchase. 
J. Cat Eyelashes - Would not repurchase. Have not used.
I am sure they are fine lashes but I would not place an order with J. Cat just for lashes when I can buy other lashes quite easily. 


Coola Mineral Face Sunscreen - Would not repurchase. Have not used. 
The moisturizer I use contains sunscreen therefore I do not feel the need to use sunscreen by itself. I would use this if I were out in the sun at beach or pool but I don't do such things. 
Derma-e Microdermabrasion Scrub - Would repurchase. Used it all and loved. 
I almost repurchased this the other day at Ulta but I have a few other scrubs I need to get through but I really, really like this one! 
Pop Pouty Pop Crayon - Would not repurchase. Use occasionally and like. 
I really like this lip crayon but I wouldn't repurchase only because I prefer lip crayons that stain. Since I prefer ones that stain I am simply not tempted to repurchase.
Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof Spray - Would not repurchase. Used and liked.
I used this product and liked this product but I didn't love it enough that I would be willing pay the price for it.
BH Cosmestics California Collection Palette - Would not repurchase. Have not used.
This palette does not get reached for because I found it to be less pigmented than I would like. I have been curious about BH Cosmetics palettes but this sampling does not encourage me to place an order. 


Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Scrub - Would not repurchase. Use occasionally and like. 
I really enjoy this scrub but much prefer the Derma-e microdermabrasion scrub. 
Chella Eyebrow Color Pencil - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
I really, really enjoy this eyebrow pencil. This is a great color for me and this pencil works beautifully for me. 
Pixi Lash Booster Mascara - Would not repurchase. Have tried and did not like. 
I have tried this mascara several times but it's just not the right mascara for me. It doesn't do much for my lashes. 
Mica Mineral Shimmer Powder - Would not repurchase. Use and love. 
I really love this shimmer powder but I wouldn't repurchase this only because it's not available mainstream. I can't go to the store peruse the colors and pick a color or two that I like. 
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick - Would repurchase. Use and love.
I love this formula and need to purchase a tube or two of this lipstick! This is also another great find!


NYX Eyeshadow - Would repurchase. Use and love. 
I love NYX single eyeshadows and an will repurchase more. They are pigmented, blendable and amazing. 
Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love.
This is the first red lip product that stays red on me. This is an amazing matte lip balm that stays well on the lips and feels amazing. I love this product. 
Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil - Would not repurchase. Did not use. 
Kohl liners do not stay for any length of time on me. Therefore I do not use kohl eye pencils at all. 
It's So Big Mascara - Would not repurchase. Use and like.
I like this mascara but I don't find it terribly special. There are other mascaras that I like much better. 
Freeman Hydrating Paper Mask - Would repurchase. Used and loved.
I love Freeman masks and will continue to purchase these as part of my home spa night. These are awesome and have glad Freeman has added them to their line. 


Style Sexy Hair Splay Clay - Would not repurchase. Used and liked, sort of.
I have used this product and will continue to use it but I'm not crazy about it. It leaves my hair feeling sticky so I only use it on third day hair. For the price, it's definitely not a product I would purchase. 
LA Fresh Oil Free Face Cleanser - Would not repurchase. Used. 
Like the other LA Fresh wipes I used these for wiping swatches off the back of my hand. I just don't care for the way the feel on my face. 
Coastal Scents Medium Shadow Brush - Would repurchase. Use regularly and like.
I really enjoy this brush. For an inexpensive brush it works well and hasn't shed. For the price I would be purchase more. 
Zoya Nail Polish - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
I love Zoya polish I would more as they are amazing. 
Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Palette - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love.
I really enjoy this palette by Wet n Wild. I really enjoy the pigmentation and blendability of this formula. 


Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil - Would not repurchase. Have not used. 
I don't use eye pencils as they don't last on my eyes. 
HSI Argan Oil - Would not repurchase. Used and liked. 
I don't find this argan oil leave in treatment to be anything special. I like it but not enough to place an order for it. 
Be A Bombshell Lip Crayon - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
I love this lip crayon even though it isn't long wearing. I have worn this several times since I have received it. I really enjoy it and wish I had more. 
Pixi Bronzer - Would repurchase. Use regularly and love. 
I am surprised that how much I really love this bronzer. I use this one to warm up my entire face when I need some color. I love this bronzer because it's light enough for my super pale complexion. 
Nailtini Nail Polish - Would not repurchase. Use regularly and like. 
I enjoy this polish and I like the color. I don't know that it's easily available and I wouldn't place an order for it. 
EM Lipstick - Would not repurchase. Use and like. 
I like this lipstick but I think it's overpriced. I am glad I got to sample it but I don't find it special enough to order. 



Ardell Lashes - Have repurchased. Use regularly and love.
I had not tried Ardell lashes until I received these. Even though I haven't used this pair I have bought other pairs and used them since receiving this pair. I really like them!!
Nicka K Nail Polish - Would not repurchase. Have tried and liked.
I enjoy this polish but I would not place an order for more. If it were available at the store I would purchase it. 
Be A Bombshell The One Stick - Would repurchase. Used and love. 
I am surprised by how much I enjoy this product. It blends beautifully and looks great. Fantastic multi- purpose product. 
J. Cat The Big Lip Pencil - Would not repurchase. Tried and like. 
I like this but I don't love it. I will continue to use it but I won't use it on a regular basis. 
Pop Beauty Shadow Trio - Would repurchase. Use it and love it.
I am quite surprised by the pigmentation and blendability of these shadows. I really like them and would purchase more!! 

When I go back and add up the value of the products I would repurchase the value is over $200.00 when I only paid $100.00 for 10 months worth of Ipsy subscriptions. Plus, I got to try all these other products which was fun even if they didn't work out for me. I love my Ipsy subscription and every bag I have received has had at least one product that I love. I am over the moon with my Ipsy subscription and plan on continuing it for a long time! Thanks for reading Ipsy, Is It Worth It? 2013 Review. I thoroughly believe that Ipsy is worth every penny. 

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