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Ipsy Glam Bag October 2015

I can’t believe that another month has flown by and it is already time to receive another ipsy glam bag!  If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE

If you are thinking about trying out ipsy, here is my referral link  https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

This month’s glam bag is gold on one side and black on the other and has a patten leather feel to it.  It is a bit smaller than usual.  Not my favorite bag, but I do like that the zipper is on the top instead of across the side like several of the last few bags.

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While I do love ipsy, I have to admit that I am not overly thrilled with what I received in this months glam bag.

Here is what I got this month…

Meet Matt(e) Hughes ipsy October glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick Committed (pinky nude)

theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the shade Committed (pinky nude).  I am not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks (that is another post all on its own…)  This dries to a matte finish and has a wonderful vanilla mint flavor.  While the shade is quite beautiful, it is not really great on me.  I would definitely wear this lipstick in a different shade, despite my aversion to liquid lipsticks.

Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum

Royal & Langnickel Moda Standard Eyeshadow Shader Brush

AYRES ipsy EXCLUSIVE Pampas Sunrise Hand Cream

AURORA Gel Effect Nail Polish in Inky Dinky…While it is a perfect fall dark purple shade, this one is going into my give away pile.  I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home.  As I have mentioned before, I HATE getting nail polish samples, yet seem to get them almost every month, grrrrrr 😦

How about you?   Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag?  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.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE!  Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

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Here is what I received in my October 2015 ipsy glam bag
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September Ipsy Glam Bag

I can’t believe that another month has flown by and it is already time to receive another ipsy glam bag!  If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE. 

As usual, again this month my daughter was very excited about seeing what the ipsy glam bag design was going to look like.  This month it is a gold faux leather bag with a raised texture pattern design with a matching tan zipper. She described this months bag as “really pretty with a ‘leatherish’ feel”.

Here is a picture of what my “glam bag sneak peak” said I would be getting in my bag this month…But it isn’t what I actually received.  Too bad, because I like the items they were supposed to send me better than the ones that I got.  Oh well, nothing I can do about it now.
September Ipsy Glam Bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comHere is what I actually did get in my ipsy glam bag this month…
-NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eye Shadow Trio- when my daughter saw this she said “That light shade will NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eye Shadow Triobe great for all over the lid and the brown one will be perfect for the crease.”  That’s my girl!  The black shade swatches a bit patchy but it might be different once actually applied to the lid.

-Formula X Nail Color in Ignite- While it is a perfect for fall dark red shade, this one is going into the give away pile. As I have mentioned before, I actually hate getting nail polish samples.  I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home.

-Crown Brush Oval Concealer Brush (C224)

-Not Soap, Radio Revitalizing Hand/Body Lotion in the scent persimmon + plum (smells quite delightful)
tre'StiQue  lip crayon Nantucket Nude | September Ipsy Glam Bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
-tre’StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Nantucket Nude- The actual product itself is wonderful, I have a few other tre’StiQue products and I love them .  This lip crayon is smooth and creamy, feels great on the lips, swatches beautifully.  Unfortunately, the color is absolutely horrendous on my lips!  I’ll spare you a picture of it!

I am jealous that this month some people got the NAOBAY Natural & Organic Oxygenating Moisturizing Cream. It is one of my favorites and I just ran out of it.  I still can’t find where to repurchase it, and the site that ipsy sent me to isn’t in English, so I can’t read it well enough to purchase it. *sigh* Nothing wants to work out for me, haha.

How about you?   Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag?  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.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE!

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What is this ipsy thing you speak of?!

Ipsy glam bag subscriptionAccording to their website… “ipsy” comes from the Latin word ipse, meaning “sense of self.” Celebrating beauty of all forms in the world, ipsy provides a platform for anyone to express both their inner and outer radiance.

For only $10 a month (or $110 for a full year subscription), subscribers will receive a beautiful “Glam Bag” with deluxe and often full-sized beauty products. You won’t be billed until your subscription begins and after that you’ll be billed on the 1st of each month.  Check it out for yourself using my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

I have been subscribed to ipsy for a few months now and have really enjoyed trying out new and exciting products from brands that I might never have heard of or tried otherwise.  If you enjoy makeup, you will love ipsy. It is also a great way to be able to try out new and different brands without spending a ton of money.

You don’t choose what you get in your “Glam Bag” each month. You basically take a quiz/survey of the things that you like.  Then based on your likes, they send you samples and some full size products to try. Most of the things are higher end type products. It is a fun way to get to try out new things before buying them.

What to know a little more about what ipsy is?  Here are some answers to ipsy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: When do bags ship?
A: Bags ship the middle of each month. We will send out a confirmation email when your bag ships.

Q: Which bag am I getting?
A. When you subscribe, we tell you which will be your first bag. In general, sign up before the 1st of the month to get that month’s bag.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: We currently ship to the U.S. (incl. Territories and Military Locations) and Canada. Please stay tuned, though, as we’d love to serve you all!

If you have more questions, you can find some more answers at the ipsy site