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This months theme is "Go There". The geniuses behind Ipsy traveled to Paris and were inspired to create this months bag. "Sometimes you need to get lost so you can find yourself." - Ipsy The bag is designed with passport stamps from all over the world.
Let's look at the products!
Tonymoly Painting Therapy Pack: This is a sample of 10g. You can buy a full size 30g tube for $6.50. Their description: "Paint your way to perdection with out colorful Painting Therapy Masks! Choose from a selection of natural clay-basked masks to mix and match different formulas to address multiple skin concerns so you can tailor your own mask and have fun doing it. BLACK - Contains bamboo charcoal which helps extract impurities and break down dead skin cells so skin is cleansed from the inside out. Perfect for controlling sebum and oil"
This mask has a slight minty smell. It tingles when you first put it on. It doesn't get tight when it dries. It rinses off easily. I don't know why but I didn't really like this mask.
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Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian clay finishing powder: This is a 2.2 g sample. You can purchase the full 8.5 g size for $33. Their description: "This microfine loose, invisible clay powder blends effortlessly into any skin tone to set your foundation to a breathable matte finish without chalky residue or flashback. The secret’s in the clay – it naturally balances all skin types to absorb oil, minimize the appearance of pores & make your makeup last without flaking or clinging to dry patches. You can also use the oil free formula as an undereye baking or treatment powder – Amazonian clay will absorb shine to reveal a smooth, soft-focus finish."
When I first used this product I thought it made my face look a little too pale but then I went out and got compliments so I guess it is a win! I don't particularly like the container. It has 3 tiny holes and they just aren't big enough to get enough product out.
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Slmissglam Sparkle Every Day Glam Beauty Sponge: This is a full size product that retails for $17.50. Their description: "Day or night, every glam girl should glow! The Beauty Blenderis the perfect way to get a flawless, professional-looking finish in seconds, Beauties, so you can glam it up with pretty pink confidence!! Use it to blend out foundation for an almost airbrushed finish!♥♥"
This blender is too small for my liking. I guess if I had a cream blush it would work well but for applying foundation it just takes too long.
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NYX Soft Mate Lip Cream in Cairo: This is a full size product that retails for $6.50. Their description: "Velvety smooth Soft Matte Lip Cream delivers a burst of creamy color and sets to a stunning matte finish. Surprisingly durable, lightweight and delightfully creamy, it’s no wonder this sweetly scented formula is a fan favorite."
This lip cream is super soft. It almost feels like a mousse. It doesn't dry out like other mattes. I didn't particularly like it. If you touch your lips together it leaves like ridges in it. It also didn't last very long.
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Sugar Arch Arrival Brow Definer: This is a full size product that retails for $12.99. Their description: "Whether you like them naturally groomed or strikingly bold, perfecting your brow game is a fine art. With the new SUGAR Arch Arrival Brow Definer, You can now discover the artist in you and score your brow goals in no time. This retractable pencil boasts of a specially-designed triangular slant that gives you both - precise shaping with a pointed tip and generous filling with a flat edge. With a premium spoolie attached to the other end, No matter how soft or dramatic your arches look, They'll always be blended and natural. Your search for your brow weapon of choice ends here - give it a spin today!"
I really like this product! It has a retractable tip so no need to sharpen. It adds good color without being over the top. I love the spoolie. It helps make your brown even and natural looking. I hate using a brow pencil that flattens your brows to your forehead and the spoolie on this makes sure that doesn't happen!
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My thouhts overall: Sadly this was not a great month for Ipsy. It wasn't the worst I've seen but it wasn't the best either. Out of the 5 products I only really liked the brow definer and the finishing powder.
The total value of this bag was $47.75!!
