As you may recall, I subscribed to Ipsy for over two years.  (How could you not recall since I wrote about my glam bags every month 😉)  I really looked forward to trying out the samples and loved getting my pink shiny envelope in the mail each month.

After a lot of going back and forth, I decided that I wanted to move on to something different.  While I have really enjoyed so many of the samples that I received over the last few years, I felt as if I was getting bored with them, while also feeling overwhelmed with too many small sample products to try.  I am ready for change! 

I went back and forth between getting a subscription for Boxy Charm or Glossy Box.  Both boxes are $21 per month. Both boxes seem to have deluxe and full-size samples.

From the research I did, Glossy Boxes has more skin care and deluxe samples, whereas Boxy Charm seems to have more makeup related items and full-size product.

I definitely prefer makeup and full-size products, but on the other hand, it is nice to be able to try out new skincare products that I might not ever try otherwise. It was a tough decision.

Boxycharm seemed to be the way to go. According to the website, Boxy Charm always has 4-5 full sized items and claims that each box has a value of $100 or more.

So while this is my last month getting ipsy, I have finally I signed up for a subscription to Boxy Charm.  For now, I am only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months.  We’ll see how things go.

Up until now, I was on the “waiting list” but received an email letting me know that I’ll be getting the August box.  I already saw a sneak peek of a few of the things that are in the August box and I am soooooo excited for what is coming in this month’s Boxycharm.

Stay tuned for a post when I get the box in a few weeks!

Do you get BoxyCharm?  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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May’s theme is “Summer Friday”

“Your Summer story starts here”

Where I live, May has been rainy, gray and foggy.  We have had a few sunny days here and there but overall it’s been a gloomy month.  The summer theme for this month’s glam bag couldn’t have been farther from the truth…

Despite the doom and gloom, with all the end of school year activities, May has been a super busy month.  I’m just getting around to writing about my glam bag now.

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

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

This month’s bag is a cute see through plastic rain coat feeling material with ice cream cones and popsicles on it.   It is a bit longer than most ipsy glam bags.

The way that ipsy describes the bag is “I scream, you scream, we all scream for this Glam Bag dream! May’s bag (inspired by our fave Summer Friday treat) is water resistant, AKA perf for making a splash at pool parties!”

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

Urban Decay Afterglow in Sin

Yet ANOTHER black eyeliner in my glam bag… 🙄
The formula is super creamy, making the application easy without any tugging or pulling.  It is waterproof and super hard to remove without an oil based makeup remover.  I would really love to try this same product in another shade…  Some ipsters recieved the shade OpalOvercoat…oh well.

Hey Honey Bésame Mucho

Luxie Beauty Luxie Dreamcatcher Precision Foundation Brush 660

This brush is super soft, and the handle is one of my favrite colors. That being said… I know I am never going to use it.  I usually apply my foundation with a beauty sponge, not a brush.  Maybe I will use it in some other way.

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.

I am still trying to decide between Glossy box and Boxy charm and haven’t signed up for either of them yet.  Although, despite thinking about ordering a different subscription box, I have also been considering canceling my ipsy subscription. Since I have been recieving glam bags for over two years now, I just have so many products that I don’t ever use.

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The beginning of April had been foggy and rainy and seems to drag on!  These last few days have been absolutely beautiful!  I hope this weather continues!

April’s theme is “Side Show”

“Step Right UP! Step Right UP!  Nows’s the time to be bold and shatter the mold…Standing out is the new fitting in.  This month’s bag is dedicated to anyone who’s ever felt like an outcast”

If you follow me on Instagram you already saw my April bag. 

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

I HATE this month’s bag!  The material is a faux leather feeling, bright orange shade with printing on it to look like a circus ticket.  The way that ipsy describes the bag is “This hawt red-orange bag is clutch for rides on the ferris wheel, killing it at the arcade, or you know, just being your uniquely awesome self all month long.”.  This bag looks very juvenile to me… My son wants it, and I am giving it to him.

Speaking of juvenile…I have to also admit that the kitchy talk and overly trendy way that ipsy describes things drives me nuts!!!  It feels as if they are trying waaaaaaay too hard to be cool and it is totally not working. (ie: dramz, gorge, hawt, probs, low key obsessed…) Anyway…

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

Adesse New York Cupuaçu Butter Lip Balm 3 g

I am still trying to decide between Glossy box and Boxy charm and haven’t signed up for either of them yet.  Although, I have to admit that I signed up for Birchbox again just for April.  (Stay tuned to find out why and what I got in my box.)

March’s theme is “Tres Jolie! You’re Beautiful (pass it on)”

March’s ipsy glam bag is already here and since I am just posted my February ipsy glam bag review a few days ago, this month seems to have flown by!

If you follow me on Instagram you already saw my March bag. 

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

I love this month’s bag!  The material is a soft faux suede that is a light dusty rose pink shade with a black and white mesh overlay on one side. It has a super cute rose gold zipper pull. This month’s bag is different from all the other bags in that this one is larger than usual. The top section can be folded over making it the size of most ipsy bags.

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

Doucce Freematic Eyeshadow in Marisa

A whole year has flown by and it is already 2017! I cannot believe how quickly 2016 seemed to go by.  Here we are already at January and another review of the ipsy glam bag.

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

January’s theme is “Metropolis”

“A Day in the Life of a City Babe  Coffee? Check. Lip gloss? Check. Taxi fare? Check. Here, everything you need to own the concrete jungle.”

This month’s bag is super cute!  The material it is a double layer with pale blue metallic faux leather with small circular cut out pattern on top with a silver solid faux leather below.  According to the ipsy website “This silver stunner was inspired by skyscrapers! Wear it uptown, downtown, or wherever you’ll be slaying this month.”

Here is what I got in my bag for January:

clariSEA Instant Glow Lavender Powder Exfoliant 1 oz

Because of this being a loose powder, this exfoliator can be made as intense or as gentle as I want it to be. It is made by adding equal amounts of the salt to my cleanser. If I want to sprinkle in a little more powder I can get a little more exfoliation.  It says that it can also be mix with water as well for a stronger scrub.

It is made with two types of salt, Pacific and Himalayan pink sea salt, and it smells like lavender.  Pretty interesting, I can’t wait to try it out!

Naked Cosmetics Mica Pigment in Desert Sunset #02 .05 oz/1.5gm

This is such a beautiful vivid loose pigment! It is a gorgeous shimmery champagne shade that has tiny sparkles in it.  I am a huge sucker for sparkles!

This product is made with no talc, oils, waxes or fillers.  Swatches just don’t even do this eyeshadow justice! It is just so beautiful. I am already in love!!!

Pacifica BLUSHIOUS in Wildrose 3 grams

Smashbox Cosmetics Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 in Light or Light Medium .25 fl oz / 7.1 ml

Another month has flown by and tomorrow is Christmas!  I love Christmas, what a wonderful time of year!  Family, parties, food, fun, and cookies (you know I love cookies!)

Almost all the ladies that I work with now subscribe to ipsy.  I always loving seeing what everyone else received in their bags.  It is like opening a shiny pink wrapped gift every month!

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

December’s theme is “carpe p.m.” Forget rules, responsibilities, and to do lists. Right now, there’s only fun! Decide to live in the moment.

While I have heard many people disagree with me, I think that this months bag is super cute!  The material a fuzzy furry pink material.   It is a nice rectangular shape with the zipper across the top.  This one has a little pull handle and it is supposed to double as a wristlet clutch “perfect for all your holiday events”!

As usual my daughter took one look at the bag and said “I  want it!”  As usual I told her we can share it.

Here is what I got in my bag for December:

City Color CosmeticsBe Matte Blush in Fresh Melon, Blackberry, and Guava

This blush trio is very smooth and pigmented.  I really like that all three of the shades included are matte.  It seems as if most blushes have some sort of sparkle in them. While they are beautiful on their own, I have been wearing all three colors swirled together.  Another great thing about this blush it is also cruelty free!  Colors included are fresh melon, blackberry and guava.  How cute that they have fruit related names.