September 2013 Ipsy Review

I know this review is totally late but I was so excited to post my bag review. I didn't want to post this until I had a chance to try the mascara out. So let's see here...

This month's theme was Classic Beauty. I think the idea was super adorable and a fantastic idea.

The Bag: I've seen a lot of different opinions on the pattern of this month's bag. Some people hate it and some love it. Personally, I love it. I think the color is great and the pattern is just down right adorable. I feel like if I were to find this in a local store I would definitely buy it.

 Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm: I really really wanted this product. The color is a bright red called "Big Apple" and it really doesn't suite me but I don;t think any of the lip products this month would have. This has some serious staying power and it is so darn cute and easy to use. I loved that it came with a brush attached. This was a full size product priced at $19 and it just might be worth it. I might purchase this in a coral color so it will look better with my red-headed complexion.

 Elizabeth Mott's It's so BIG Volumizing Mascara: Everyone got this product this month. I think it was a great trial for this mascara. I wish it had been a different color because black isn't something I wear often. I suppose it doesn't really matter though because it ended up irritating my eyes. I really liked the way it went on. I wouldn't really call it volumizing but it did lengthen my lashes. The full size of this product is $19.99. I would say the trial size is worth about $8. I probably won't pick up the full size but I think it could be a nice product.

 Nyx Eye Shadow Single: The second product that everyone got came in varying shades. I was so happy I didn't get it in some crazy orange color. The shade I got is 103 "Hollywood". It's a pretty sheer sparkly shadow. It kind of reminds me of the NYC eye dust except it's pressed not loose. I do like the brand and I was so happy with it I actually bought some more nyx products (haul post coming soon). This was another full size product valued at $4.50.

 Starlooks Kohl Eyeliner Pencil: For some reason I just could not get a good picture of this product. This stuff is pretty hard to get off. I love it. Once again it's not really a color I will use often but I did need a new black eyeliner. This too was a full size product. It retails for $12 on the starlooks website.

 Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil: I was super excited to try this product. I was a little disappointed to find out that it was too dark for me to use as a highlighter and it actually turns out that I'm allergic to this product too. It seemed to work pretty well. I like the concept and I really wish I wasn't allergic to it. This was ANOTHER full size item, it costs $18.

Total Bag Value: $61.50

There was also a bonus item in the months bag: 

There was a small sample of a few products in the Life pallet from em in everyone's bag. I haven't used it yet but I am definitely excited to try it.

So I guess that about does it for the September 2013 ipsy bag. Subscriptions are $10 a month unless you do a year subscription then its $110 for the whole year. Shipping in the US is free and it's $5 in Canada. If you decided to subscribe I would appreciate it if you used my link! http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hjt2e2dwt4og14qn

xoxo
Courtney