June’s Glam Bag theme is “Volume Up”

“Better turn that dial wayyy to the right.  This month #ipsyvolumeup challenges you to fearlessly express yourself. Be seen! Be heard! Shout your message from teh rooftop!”

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If you follow me on Instagram you already saw what I got in my June glam bag. 

This month’s bag is one of my favorite bags yet.  It is a sturdy weight tan canvas material with a cartoon looking mouth on it.

“This loud and proud pouch is a not-so-subtle reminder to *always* speak your mind!”

Here is what I got in my June 2017 ipsy glam bag:

Beaute Basics Travel Face Blender in Light Pink

Do not be deceived by the look of this face blender.  It may resemble the shape of a Beauty Blender.  It may be the same color as a Beauty Blender… but this, my friend, is no Beauty Blender! This thing is TERRIBLE!!! I may as well get a rock from my back yard and try to apply my makeup with it.  NOPE!

The instructions say to “wet the blender, give it a squeeze, and use a towel to absorb any excess water.” I assumed that the blender would become larger like most other sponges. It did soak up a ton of water, but it didn’t get any bigger or softer.  Save yourself $9.99 and buy a Real Techniques beauty sponge for $4.88. (Want to know what I think about how awesome the Real Techniques beauty sponges are, click HERE)

NYX Professional Makeup Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé in Plush

So far the things that I have owned from NYX are some of my favorites.  As a brand overall, I really enjoy their products, this is not one of the things that I would ever consider buying on my own. It claims that it can be used on lips and cheeks.  It is a really pretty color, but it doesn’t really show up on my lips, and is not comfortable either.  Also, I will never use it on my cheeks because of the oily texture.  Kinda a waste of a sample for me.  Maybe someone else will get some use out of it because it really is a pretty color.

I have finally made up my mind and I am planning to get a 3-month subscription to Boxy Charm… but I haven’t signed up for it yet.  I have seen a few posts about what is in the June box.  I think that the RealHer eyeshadow palette looks great, but I am never going to wear the liquid lipstick and I’m not sure if I want the brush, face masks, and highlight.  I think that I’ll wait until next month.

Did you get a glam bag this month? What did you get in yours?  Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

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