Ipsy: August 2014

This month the theme is: Beauty Schooled.

The reverse has the logos of the possible brands sampled in the bag, as well as details on how to win a one-year free ipsy subscription.

The bag is another meh for me. I wish they didn't do so many plastic ones.

First look:

GlamGlow

YouthMud TinglExfoliate Treatment

Sample size: 0.5 fl oz (Full size: $69)

"Designed as a 10-minute professional ‘facial in a jar’ for behind-the-scenes use in Hollywood’s Entertainment, Music, Fashion & Award industries, YOUTHMUD ^® provides immediate camera- ready glowing skin. NEW Patented TEAOXI ^® technology with real Green Tea Leaf is the ‘magic’ behind our powerful anti-aging and anti-wrinkle results, delivering fresh antioxidants directly into the mud to hydrate, balance oil production and fight free radical damage. French Sea Clay works to detoxify & awaken the skin by drawing out impurities, while Ivy helps tone, tighten and lift the skin. Revitalize dull, dry skin with Volcanic Rock multi-level surface exfoliation & experience smoother, brighter, softer skin. Get your Youthful Sexy Glow back in just 10 minutes."

The description is intriguing! Looking forward to trying this product.

Urban Decay

Perversion Mascara

Sample size: 0.1 fl oz (Full size: $22)

"Bigger. Blacker. Badder. Urban Decay's ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara features triple-black pigments and a deeply nourishing ingredient blend. Perversion Mascara gets you sexy in one stroke, yet it won’t quit until you say when."

This mascara was one of two possible Urban Decay sample this month. I was really hoping for the Plushie eye liner - a deep purple color. Of course that is a hot ticket item, so I've been having a hard time finding one to try and swap for. I'm torn with whether to keep or swap the mascara...

Jersey Shore Sun

Mongongo Lip Conditioner

Full size sample! Sample size: 0.15 oz (Full size: $5.50)

"Slather on this balm for soft lips all year long. Mongongo oil has hydrating, regenerating and restructuring properties and offers a unique protection from UV and environmental pollutants in skin applications. Mongongo oil is rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc, cooper and anti-oxidants. 

Jersey Shore Sun® Mongongo Nutrient Dense Lip Conditioners are 100% natural and USDA certified organic. Fresh organic flavors. No petrochemicals. Nothing artificial. No petroleum. 

Mongongo oil is derived from a fruit which some consider a tree nut."

This product is meh for me, so it is off to the swap shop.

Lord & Berry

Silk Kajal Eye Pencil - Black

Sample size: 0.02 oz (Full size: $15)

"Sensual and exotic, that's the effect that Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil delivers. Just like the traditional Kohl, but with the modern ease and control of a pencil. Giving a semi-matte finish that is also smudgeable, Silk Kajal Kohl's soft tip is ophthalmologically-tested and gentle enough to be used on the inner eye. Also available in Nudo and White."

I like the sounds of this eye liner but it is so gosh darn tiny! I'm be swapping this away. Also, would have like a non-black color.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics

Sheer Glo

Sample size: 0.27 oz (Full Size: $29)

"Sheer Glo is an incandescent liquid that lights up skin with all over radiance. Mix with foundation or wear alone to provide a luminous glow for all skin types. An especially amazing product for mature or dry skin. Sheer Glo provides a youthful glow and dewy finish. Use on face and/or body and get glowing.

Key Benefits:
• Universal Shade
• Mix with foundation for a dewy glow
• Use as highlighter on cheeks
• Mix with lotion for an all over body glow"

I've received this product before, in a past Birchbox, and have yet to use it so this one is off to be swapped.

Summary: three, maybe four, of my five items are going to be swapped away. Not a good ratio. That combined with the cheapy, plastic bags are making me re-consider my ipsy subscription. Especially since I have the new Allure Sample Society box.

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