ipsy Review #GoodVibesOnly

My 1st ipsy Bag has arrived!! As mentioned before: I love beauty products & I've been so excited for starting my ipsy subscription. I wasn't too sure on what to expect since this was my very 1st month, but I can definitely say that I am satisfied..!

Makeup Bag:

A fun part about the ipsy Subscription is that the company gives out previews of the products you will be receiving, which definitely amps up the excitement as you wait. For this month, ipsy gave out 3 variations of their makeup bag. Each bag had a different color scheme and phrase: "Wild & Free" with hues of purple and red, "Peace, Love, Lipstick" with sunset ombre colors, and the lighter "Good Vibes Only." Each made in vinyl with a soft inner lining, and a golden tassle zipper. With the season coming to an end, the August Glam Bag was dedicated to partying it up under the setting summer sun!

As my 1st ipsy bag, I was really excited to find the bright golden foil package in the mail! Inside was my 1st bag: "Good Vibes Only."

The bag is an almost absolutely perfect size. I've never been the type of person to bring her makeup to work (for touch ups and what-not), but with new products coming to me every month, I decided to give it a try. The ipsy bag fits perfectly inside any bag or average sized purse and is capable of holding pretty much all of my daily makeup. Everyday when I'm getting ready, I just pile up the products I've used and easily slip it into my work bag. It's extremely convenient and super cute. I love pulling it out throughout the day and show it off to people.

*Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser:

I am an absolute sucker for Facial Cleansers. When I pulled this out of my ipsy bag, I was ecstatic! The following day I immediately put it on after waking and was sure to wash my face with it before bed. I kept the routine alive for a week straight in order to test the product. You can imagine how upset I was when I realized my skin was having a bad reaction to it..!
(T-T)
I've never heard of First Aid Beauty before, but it's supposed to be really good for all skin types, especially sensitive skin... And I don't even have sensitive skin..! The smell of the Red Clay in the Cleanser was addictive and the way it felt as it foamed on my face was real nice. If I hadn't had a bad reaction, I definitely would have bought this product again. I still don't know what was in it that made my face reddish and itchy, but after pulling myself through a week of it, I put this Deep Cleanser to the side. Sadly, not for me.

*Link to full product from Sephora

*theBalm Voyage Vol. 2:

An extremely cute sample size for an eyeshadow. Typically I use natural colors for everyday wear (more browns), or extremely vibrant shades (blues/greens/pinks) on days I want to have more fun. This shimmery gold **"Kuwakaribisha" was a happy surprise for me. It really is pretty to wear and look at, and is long-lasting for all day/night use.

*link to the full palette from theBalm Cosmetics
**link to ipsy's detailed 101

Winky Lux Peeper Perfect Concealer:

I'm not one to use concealer usually everyday, I just don't see the point. This sample is a good size for me to test out the product and determine whether or not I want the full product later. Ipsy has been doing a great job at that, so far. Of course, it's always hard to get the color "just right" when you're getting a product in the mail, but it's pretty close to my skin tone. The product is super soft and light weight- definitely a fan!

*link to full-size product from WINKY LUX

*Angled Contour Brush:

This was a definite surprising product for me! I never expected to get brand new ~soft, plushy, and gorgeous~ brushes for the price I was paying. I am in love with this brush, even though I never actually contour... Lol But now I have a reason to!

*Link to the Angled Contour Brush from Firma Beauty

*Liquid Coal Liner:

A beautifully wonderful product that I love and use all the time! I mean- eyeliner may easily be my favorite makeup product, so.... Plus, the packaging is extremely cute and well done! And everything they say about this "darker-than-dark" **Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner is true! It doesn't smudge and won't run easy when wet. Takes a good couple swipes of my makeup wipe to even get it off at the end of the day. And with a thin tip, it makes perfect lines. My one complaint is how dry it seems to get when applying, making it difficult to flow easily across my eyelids. After a few tries, it's become easier, but still. Over all, love it! Especially knowing that this product from Seraphine Botanicals is completely Vegan and Cruelty Free!

*Link to Liquid Coal Liner from Seraphine Botanicals
**Link to ipsy's detailed 101

All-in-all, a fan of the infamous tipsy Glam Bag I always hear talk about. I am definitely satisfied with my care: 4/5 Stars. The fun part for me is getting to try the various products to determine whether I like them and/or if they work for me. For example, the surprise with the facial cleanser: I thought it was going to be my favorite, but it was the worst simply because of the reaction my skin had..! Lol I also wish I could have picked my bag out of the 3. Although I got the "Good Vibes Only" bag, I would have preferred the other two. Sorry..! But, hey, that's part of the fun I think..! Not knowing exactly what you'll be getting until it's headed your way! Here's to the next couple months as an official ipster!

ipsy Team:
"We created three unique August Glam Bags, inspired by sparkly summer sunsets, the magic of the universe, and free spirits everywhere. We hope it fills your world with good vibes and inspires you to spread them around all month long."

Glam it UP..!

Falling Deeper and Deeper into the world of Subscriptions..!

I've heard about the notorious "iPSY Glam Bag" for years and have been curious about trying it out. Seeing as how I already had subscribed myself to one company ~Blue Apron~ I figured, why not..? 

I really do love playing with makeup products, but it's not just makeup that you get from iPSY. It's Beauty Products of all sorts- from hair, skin, nails, and face- all of the above. What else is great about the products they send is that you can sample from some of the largest brands out there, including new items just coming onto the market. Depending on the product, you'll get a smaller sample size, but sometimes you also get full-sized items you would normally spend $20-$40 to take home. And not only are you paying for the random selection of beauty products, you're getting an adorable bag with it! ...I honestly think that's my favorite part about the subscription..! lol 

This is my 1st month with iPSY, so hopefully I'm able to stick with it because I am just loving all the products! 

AntiGravity...!

I've always been fascinated with acrobats and the beautiful circus capabilities they have flying through the air. I've always wanted to be like them! And, not gonna lie, it's most likely because I want to be a Kaleido Star!!

Ok, sure it's just an Anime Series (and an old one), but not only is it my absolute favorite and always fun to watch- it's how I got into Circus Skills in the 1st place! When I was in college and got to travel with my Movement III class to the local circus- I was on cloud 9. I loved climbing the silks and spinning in the hoop, having upside-down, and just bouncing around the area having fun! And I've missed it. I bought myself a set of juggling balls and plan to work on my Circus Skills when I have the time, but it's not enough. Then I discovered AntiGravity.
AntiGravity is an Aerial School -literally- 2minutes down the street from where I live! They offer multiple classes throughout the week: Bungee, Trampoline, Silks, Aerial Yoga, Flexibility, etc... And they are always adding and modifying their selections. It was hard trying to schedule a class around my job, but when I finally made it..? It was amazing.

I've taken several conditioning classes and I'm always looking forward to my next visit. My favorite is definitely the Bungee Classes. The harness hurt and my body is always bruised and sore, but it's just so much fun! Sure, it's expensive, but so worth it! The more classes I take the more confidant I am flipping around and holding myself inverted. I may be unable to go for a while, sadly, but as soon as I have enough money, you know where I'm headed!!