Ipsy Glam Bag Reveal: July 2017

I bought this.

 

Welcome to Samantha by the Sea! Today I would like to share with you what I received in this month's Ipsy bag! This month's theme was Over Easy and the lazy day vibes were definitely present!

The Bag

This month's bag had Gudetama, the lazy egg, on it. The silver pull tag said "meh..." on it, which was also super cute! As always, the quality of the bag was great! 

The Contents

Beau Gâchis Illuminator Brush ($10): A vegan, cruelty free, and eco-friendly brush that can used however you'd like! 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Black ($12): This mini-sized mascara is perfect to create voluminous and long lashes.

Nomad Cosmetics Illuminating Highlighter in Midnight Sun (approx. $10): A soft and shimmery golden highlighter that gives the face a perfect glow.

Hanalei Lip Treatment in Rose ($12): A moisturizing pink-tinted lip treatment that is perfect for everyday wear.

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black (approx. $11): This liner has a sharp felt tip and is very opaque, making it easy to create the perfect wing.

The Review

Overall, I'm extremely happy with this bag! Gudetama is adorable on the bag and I really liked all of the products I received this month. I even got to choose the Nomad Cosmetics highlighter! As the months go on and Ipsy gets to know me, I'm liking what I receive more and more. This bag retailed for approximately $55 USD!

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Ipsy Glam Bag Reveal: June 2017

 I bought this.

Welcome to my first blog post on Samantha by the Sea! For my first post, I've decided to share with you what I received in this month's Ipsy Glam Bag. The theme of the bag was Volume Up. This is the first bag I'd ever received from Ipsy, so I'm extremely excited to share with you what I got!

The Bag

As you can see this month's bag was adorable! It was tan with white polka dots and black accents, with a giant set of red lips on the center! I was very impressed with the quality of the bag; it was made well and I think it will last me a while.

The Contents

Beauty For Real I-LINE 24/7 Eyeliner in 24 Karat ($14): A shimmery gold gel eyeliner.

NYX Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé in Cocoa Bean ($6): A nude brown product that can be used as lipstick or blush.

Margaret Dabbs London Treatment Enriched Nail Polish in Green Daylily ($22): A jewel toned polish that only needs ONE (yes one!!) coat.

Trissola Chia 5-in-1 Defining Curl Cream ($8): A cream to tame unruly curls.

Luna by Luna Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Jace ($15): A vegan and cruelty free matte rose eyeshadow.

The Review

Overall, I thought that this was a pretty decent bag for my first time receiving Ipsy! It retailed for approximately $65 USD, which isn't bad for a $10 subscription! The nail polish was AMAZING, as was the eyeliner and eyeshadow. The lip and cheek soufflé matched my skin tone well, but I ended up giving it to someone who I know will get a lot of use out of it. The curl cream was probably the biggest disappointment in the entire bag, as not only was it extremely sticky feeling, but it left my hair frizzy and my curls undefined, which is the opposite of what it was meant to do.

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