I’m officially hooked on my ipsy bag subscription! I impatiently wait on it to arrive every month & have yet to be disappointed! Don’t subscribe to ipsy yet? What are you waiting for girlie? The BEST $10 you will ever spend a month. I promise!
This month’s theme is Glamour Academy.
{Please bear with me, I’ve been playing around with Photoshop a lot this week. 
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Another great bag to store my sunglasses in!
Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask $34 full size
{Sample size worth about $10 + 30% off purchase coupon}
Pros
- Organic Ingredients.
- Uses glycolic acid to dissolve impurities.
- Improves appearance of fine lines & wrinkles.
- Adds brightness & radiance to skin.
- Smells just like pumpkin puree! LOVE pumpkin anything!
- My skin felt noticeably firmer after one use.
Cons
- Not for sensitive skin, which I have.
- I don’t always follow directions so I tried it anyway, but wore for 5 minutes of the recommended 5 -10 minute time interval.
- It BURNS. Like holy water on a vampire burn. After about 3 minutes, it went away though so I let it stay on the full 5 minutes.
- It doesn’t spread on evenly. I had lots of globs in different areas.
- I developed a small breakout the next day {which isn’t uncommon for new skin products for me}.
- Price tag.
- I was craving a Pumpkin Spice Latte really badly when I was done.
Verdict
When this runs out, I will be buying a case of this stuff! I am all about stopping & reversing the aging process & if I can do so with an organic product even better! The things we do for beauty! 
Pixi Beauty Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Black $17 full size
{Sample size worth about $7 + 20% off coupon}
Pros
- You can never have too many mascaras.
- Didn’t run.
- Waterproof.
- Didn’t irritate my eyes.
Cons
- The mascara was very dry at first.
- My tube was coming apart.
- Clumpy.
- Price Tag.
Verdict
I will continue to use as a “run quick errands” mascara but will not be purchasing once it runs out.
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer $36 full size
{Sample size worth about $5 + Free mascara with full size purchase offer}
Pros
- Has Vitamins A & E & grape seed & green tea extracts.
- Oil-free & non greasy.
- A little goes a long way.
- My makeup lasted all day in Florida humidity.
- Lots of other options available for purchase {they offer a replenishment service too!}
- I already had a tube that I won from Smashbox so now I have a decent stash!
Cons
- Price tag.
Verdict
I am not sure if I will be purchasing when my two samples run out. My Revlon primer works really well & it is 1/3 of the price but only time will tell. 
Mica Beauty Mineral Eye Shadow in Bronze $14.95 full size
{Full size + 25% off coupon}
Pros
- Gentle, free of preservatives, chemicals, talc & oils.
- Gorgeous shimmery color.
- Long wearing.
- A little goes a long way.
Cons
- I don’t have more of these in my collection.
Verdict
I would definitely consider purchasing other shades. This is the second pot that I have received from ipsy & they are just as beautiful in person!
Since the pumpkin face mask put me in a Fall mood, here is the look I created using the two eye products. I also used the olive & purple shades from Sephora’s Desert Sunset Eyeshadow/Blush Palette {on sale for $10!} that I just adore.
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in 69 $22 full size
{Sample size worth about $8 + Free shipping on purchase}
Pros
- GORGEOUS color!
- A little bit goes a long way.
- Lasts all day.
- Moisturizing.
- My first ever Urban Decay lipstick!
Cons
- It’s takes some scrubbing to remove off of silverware & glasses.
- The name. I’m not a prude but it’ll always be awkward if someone asks me what lipstick I’m wearing! {Apparently it has 69 ingredients, hence the name}
- Price tag.
Verdict
I may be a new lipstick junkie! Good thing these will last a long time!
Here are some total package looks.
Again I was playing with Photoshop. 
I am beyond THRILLED that I was able to try out new & FAB beauty products worth about $50 for only $10!
I really don’t know how ipsy is going to top this next month!
What did you get in your ipsy bag?
