I think the best thing about October is all the dressing up and the creative makeup. So I definitely had high hopes for this month's subscriptions. I really have been craving those deeper lippies now that fall is FINALLY here. So let's get into the bags shall we?
Ipsy:
"Beauty Candy" was this month's theme, I kind of like that they played off of Halloween like this, especially because it wont offend anyone and who doesn't love candy? In my opinion they could have gone with a few more dark colors, but all in all, not bad. For more information on ipsy check out their FAQs or my thoughts and review on the company here.
I have to say when I heard the bag was teal I was really skeptical about it being a fall color and felt like it should have been saved for a spring bag, but when it arrived it looks a lot more like a jewel tone than I was expecting. I'm really loving the quilted design too and it feels really sturdy.
#1- Ecru New York Acacia Protein BB Cream Beauty Balm For Hair ($12) - As always, I doubt hair products before I try them, but yet again Ipsy has sent a wonderful product in my bag. I tried this in my hair shortly after opening my bag and it smells and feels very nice. I did notice it made my hair softer when it's dry, and I can't wait to see what it will do when it's wet.
#2- Figs and Rogue Hand Cream in Mango Mandarin ($6.56) - Can I just take a moment to point out how darn cute these tubes are?! These smell really sweet, but I'm fond of the smell. It actually kind of reminds me of satsumas and how my cousin and I used to sit and eat them in my grandparents kitchen. So it brings me back to happy times. As for the cream itself it has a nice texture and is just in time since the hand cream in our car has just about ran out.
#3- Mica Beauty Mineral Eyeshadow in Harlequin ($14.95) - I was a bit intimidated at first by the darkness of this color, but I found that it compliments my hair color well so I think I will use this on date night. I'm not sure I trust this with just a primer, so I used a mixing medium to prevent fallout since it's VERY glittery. But it looks nice with the Wet N Wild pallet Comfort Zone.
#4- Skyn Iceland Glacial Cleansing Cloths ($5) - I did need some new cleansing wipes for my purse, so these came just in time. Though these are not my favorite, they do take off most of my makeup. The only beef I have with this is that it's marketed for sensitive skin and the wipes themselves are very course feeling. The formula on the wipes is a little sudsy but overall nice. I wouldn't pay $15 for the full pack of 30, but I will use these up and I'm glad I got them.
#5- Starlooks Lip Gloss in Guilty Pleasure ($1.50) - So considering that I recently spent $20 on a lip gloss that I'm loving that is very similar to this one, I'd spend $12 in a heartbeat. But honestly, this formula feels a lot like the Revlon Superlustrous Lip Gloss. The main difference is that the Starlooks one smells like a Carmelizer from Dutch Bro's Coffee. Mmmm...coffee....back to the gloss- I like it a lot and I've really been into rose colored glosses lately, but I'm addicted to the Buxom Full On Lip Polish in Courtney, which smells like cookies. Noticing a trend here? But I just might splurge on this when my Buxom one is gone.
Total retail value-$40.01 Though I'm not fond of the texture of the wipes or the size of the lipgloss, I have to say I am very pleased with my bag as a whole. I know that I will get use out of everything I received and I don't really dislike anything. I'm excited to get more use out of everything and once again I feel like my bag is very balanced.
Lip Monthly:
So Lip Monthly has been making some improvements to their company. One of those things is the introduction of some new features that have yet to be released. But in more current news, Lip Monthly confirmed that they will be switching up the bags every month from now on when I asked on instagram.
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I'm definitely considering sticking around with this company for a little longer than I originally planned. BUT we shall see how these next few months go. And yes, I do appreciate that these bags are bigger, I can fit brushes in these without the bristles bending and they feel very sturdy.
For more information on this subscription check out the FAQs or my thoughts and review of the company here. Onto the bag!
#1- Starlooks Lip Scrub ($.66) - So obviously this is a sample size, but it looks like Starlooks wanted to be in a couple of boxes this month since this is the second product I have received from them. I will give this a shot, but as I can more easily make my own lip scrub and it's far less expensive that way, I will not be buying this after I use it up.
#2- Noyah Lip Balm in Cherry($3.99) - I think it's worth mentioning that Ipsy sent this brand out as well, and made the coupon code "FALLinLOVE" that you can enter at checkout for a free lip balm as well as 15% off your purchase (expires 11/20/14). So honestly this wasn't that impressive to me. It seems like a nice lip balm, but since I don't need ANOTHER one, I will be handing this off to John. Another thing to mention is that you can get 20% off of all lipsticks, lip glosses, and lip balms if you use the code "lipmonthly" at checkout (expires 12/31/14).
#3- Jcat Beauty Fantabulous Lipstick in Honeycrisp ($2.99) - In September of 2013 Ipsy sent out this same exact lipstick, the customers feedback was generally pretty bad. I'm not in love with this, since it looks yellow on my lips and is just waaay too dark for me.
#4- DeVine Lip Shimmer in Pinot Noir ($4.95) - Oh my gosh. This smells reeeaaaally good. It also feels amazing on my lips. This may actually be a repurchase for me. These have Resveratrol, grapeseed oil, and red wine antioxidants. They just feel amazing on the lips and are all natural, alcohol free, cruelty free, gluten free, pesticide free, and paraben free. Can these get any better? I'm extremely excited about this, even though I didn't need another lip balm I like that this is tinted and still gives my lips a bit of color.
#5- LA Girl Eyeliner in Navy ($3) - This seems a bit lighter than navy to me. BUT I do like that it isn't black. I cannot tell you how many black liners I get. So I was excited to see that it wasn't black. It's a bit hard but I think it could work if I heat the tip with a lighter before use. The only thing that worries me is that it skipped a bit when I swatched it, so I'm afraid of it tugging on my eyelid.
Total retail value-$15.59 Did I mention I just love the bag this month? I'm really glad they are taking suggestions from their customers. This month not only was the bag cute, but also very fall themed. I do like the products in it, but again I want more glosses and lipsticks and such. Lip balms are nice but I have yet to EVER finish one. They usually just dry out first or I toss them because they are old. I think these guys are really going up in quality, and I can't wait to see what comes next month!
The winner for this month is...Ipsy! Okay guys, Lip Monthly was definitely better than I was expecting, but Ipsy was just spot on with everything this month and completely unbeatable. I don't expect Lip Monthly to be quite as expensive in value because it's new, so that really isn't why. I have just been getting so much use out of my Ipsy bag that it's insane. So better luck next time guys!
xoxo
Courtney
Great review! The deVine was my favorite this month, too! If you leave a comment on their facebook page with a review/opinion on their product and they choose to feature it in their feed, you can receive a free product (not sure how long this promotion is going to last, though). I got two more of their shimmers in Merlot and Rose. #inlove
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