IPSY, is a $10 monthly subscription service that sends its members a new Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full size beauty products. Ipsy was created by Michelle Pham who is a famous makeup artist on YouTube. She created the Glam bag so others would discover her love of makeup and beauty products. To subscribe to the service you visit their web site and take the quiz. It will allow them to customize your bag. Most new subscribers go on the waiting list. I was on the waiting list for about 3 weeks. You will receive an email notice when you are about to move from the waiting list to a Glam Bag subscriber. Each month you will receive a themed bag with five different products inside. As a glam bag subscriber you can look at the archives to see the past bag themes and products offered, to me the themes are cute and quirky. I first heard about IPSY via the YT and after viewing several video I decided to sign up. While there are several beauty box subscription services out there, Ipsy seemed to receive the most positive comments. So here is my first bag. I like most of the products that I received and so far I am loving it. I can’t wait to see what the next bag theme and products are. To check out Ipsy visit their website at http://www.ipsy.com
Benefit's original rose-tinted stain is kiss-proof, see-through color for lips & cheeks that lasts for hours. Naturally sheer on all complexions. 
POP's Pouty Pop Crayon is a lip balm that is supposed to nourish and plump limps. While I like the color Fuchsia Flirt, I didn’t notice any plumping. The color did last several hours and I have worn it several times. Although I like it, I don’t think I will purchase another one because I have several crayons that are lip stains that deliver the same color impact with a great feel in addition to lasting much, much longer.
This BH Cosmetics makeup palette includes a shade from each of the California Collection palettes: Hollywood, San Francisco, and Malibu. The color of the Hollywood (purple) and the San Francisco (bronze / copper) eye shadows was really poor in quality. Even after several swipes it had poor color payoff. The Malibu (gold) had great color payoff and I can see myself using. The other two eye shadows I might try over a Maybelline color tattoo in order to boost the color.
COOLA Mineral Face SPF 20 Unscented Moisturizer
Is a sunscreen that is hypoallergenic, paraben-free, ultra sheer, and water
resistant for 40 minutes. I have used
this product on my face before I put on makeup when I know I am going to
spend a day in the sun. It leaves a
white cast on my face, so I would not use this unless I am going to put
something on top of it.
Soy
Renewal Beach Spray Conditioning & Texturizing Spray is the product I gave
my coworker. I don’t see myself using
this considering I am Black and I just feel it isn’t made for my ethnic
hair.
That's it. I hope you enjoyed my overview of my first Ipsy bag, untill later...
Ciao Bella
Yolanda-Monique
