SabrinaP
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 15, 2015 5:29:09 GMT
I received my bag yesterday. Overall I thought it was pretty lackluster. The bag itself is okay, but pretty boring. Looks more like a bag that would be good for July.
I received the eyeliner in silver. It seems pretty good, but I'm not sure I will use a silver eyeliner.
The moisturizer sample pouch, I tried it tonight and it was fine. Nothing too exciting about moisturizer though!
The Mojito lip balm, it's fine. Pretty moisturizing. I've been using before bed since my lips are super dry in the winter. Again pretty boring product.
The Sheer Glo highlight. Haven't tried it except on the back of my hand. I don't really use highlights, so not sure this will get used.
The Pacifica shadow in a shimmer brown. It's fine, but I have another eyeshadow from Pacifica that I got in an Ipsy bag that I don't use because the shadow was super powdery. I will give this a try.
Overall, I was disappointed in this bag. No products or brands that excite me. I've been disappointed in the last few bags, so I'm going to give it one more month. I've been thinking of switching to Boxy Charm. It's $21 per month, but you are guaranteed 4 full sized products each month.
What did everyone else get?
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Post by myshelly on Jan 15, 2015 5:37:36 GMT
I liked 3 products and hated 2.
So, better than last month but still a little disappointing.
I like the bag itself.
I got and like -
Blue nail polish...it's a pretty sky blue with a hint of gray. Excited to try it.
Pacifica eye shadow in Ethereal. Makes a great brow none highlighter.
Lashfood. According to the ipsy boards this is the product everyone wanted this month. I'm excited to try it and see if it makes a difference. But it's very expensive, so I don't know if I would buy it even if I do like it.
Didn't like - Lip balm in orange mint Lip moisturizer
Seriously, I cannot believe I got two colorless lip balms in the same bag. I subscribe to ipsy bc I want to try fun makeup, not collect boring chapstick. Wtf? I had high hopes for this bag bc I went in and changed my quiz and reviewed all the products I had ever gotten after I hated last month's bag so much.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jan 15, 2015 5:44:46 GMT
I got the brown pacifica shadow-- it's a nice texture and color. The elizabeth mott shadow brush (the pink one). Feels soft, haven't used it yet. The mojito lip balm which I already know I like. The bellapierre "shimmer powder" (aka eyeshadow) in the white shade. I'll give it a try though I have plenty of bare minerals in the cupboard.
And the Velvet 59 lipgloss, which I was really excited for, but I opened it and it smells like a strong rose perfume, and i don't want to put it on my lips.
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anaterra
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Location: Texas
Jun 29, 2014 3:04:02 GMT
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Post by anaterra on Jan 15, 2015 6:27:36 GMT
I am not a fan of this bag... but that's how it goes... good months bad months.. it all evens out... I received the pink eyeshadow brush n blue nail polish... both items I like n will use
I also received the moisturizer pouch.. not thrilled but will toss in my travel bag... Then I received the 2 shadows... I will leave those in the bag n pass them to my daughter...
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Post by pretzels on Jan 15, 2015 12:00:45 GMT
I signed my 13-year-old DD up for one as part of her Christmas gifts. She loved everything, but then again, she's 13. She was just excited to get something in the mail.
Edited to add that DD got the blue fingernail polish, the Pacifica eyeshadow in coconut, the shimmer powder in Ethereal, the eyeshadow brush and a moisturizer. She used the nail polish last night. :-)
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Post by smokey2471 on Jan 15, 2015 12:19:00 GMT
I haven't gotten lillies yet. She is also 13 so I hope she likes it.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 15, 2015 12:31:32 GMT
I think the Pacifica eyeshadow in Ethereal will get used. The Velvet 59 lipgloss doesn't have any odor that I notice but is really sticky. And I was disappointed that it's basically colorless. The Malin & Goetz lip balm is nicely moisturizing for the winter. The Hikari eyeliner is a dark silver that doesn't seem too metallic-y. I'm going to give it a try today. And I do like the Elizabeth Mott eyeshadow brush. I will definitely use it.
Overall, I'm happy. I find that Ipsy broadens my experience with products --- I would never just go buy silver eyeliner! But I ended up loving that green metallic eyeliner from several months ago... so, hey. You never know.
Personally I would not want to do a box like mentioned above with full size products at a higher cost. With the Ipsy sizes, if I don't love something it's outweighed by the other stuff in the bag that I do use. With only three full-size products, if you don't like one at all? Your odds are worse and that's an awful lot of product to throw away or pass on when disliked.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jan 15, 2015 12:50:56 GMT
I got the silver eyeshadow, shadow brush, Pacifica eyeshadow, juice beauty moisturizer. No lip product?
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Post by BoilerUp! on Jan 15, 2015 13:24:11 GMT
I received my bag yesterday. Overall I thought it was pretty lackluster. The bag itself is okay, but pretty boring. Looks more like a bag that would be good for July. I received the eyeliner in silver. It seems pretty good, but I'm not sure I will use a silver eyeliner. The moisturizer sample pouch, I tried it tonight and it was fine. Nothing too exciting about moisturizer though! The Mojito lip balm, it's fine. Pretty moisturizing. I've been using before bed since my lips are super dry in the winter. Again pretty boring product. The Sheer Glo highlight. Haven't tried it except on the back of my hand. I don't really use highlights, so not sure this will get used. The Pacifica shadow in a shimmer brown. It's fine, but I have another eyeshadow from Pacifica that I got in an Ipsy bag that I don't use because the shadow was super powdery. I will give this a try. Overall, I was disappointed in this bag. No products or brands that excite me. I've been disappointed in the last few bags, so I'm going to give it one more month. I've been thinking of switching to Boxy Charm. It's $21 per month, but you are guaranteed 4 full sized products each month. What did everyone else get? I have a silver eyeliner from Urban Decay and I LOOOOOVE IT! Give it a try, I think you will be pleasantly surprised! I havent received my bag yet, but what is coming in it is: blue nail polish - I think will be fun for spring break/summer toes, so it will be used! Pacifica coconut eyeshadow - My 14 yr old dd will use this! day time moisturizer - uuuuhhhh, I'll try it, but I agree with OP, nothing too exciting about moisturizer! Pink shadow brush - I like the reviews of this brush about it being so soft. DD will probably get it and some shimmer powder - I am in my early 40's, and do not do shimmer! DD will get this as well. But, I am ok with her getting the items I do not want/like monthly. She would love to shop at Sephora exclusively, but her 14 yr old budget doesn't allow it. haha I'm going to check out Boxy Charm, I've never heard of it.
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Post by elaine on Jan 15, 2015 13:31:58 GMT
So far it sounds like I'm one of the few that received liquid eyeliner in black and the exfoliater peel off mask.
I also received the mojito lip balm - I love how they rename "mint" to mojito to make it trendy. I've got it on now, it feels nice. The Pacifica Eyeshadow in Ethereal - nice neutral. The eyeshadow brush which will definitely get used.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 13:36:29 GMT
I cancelled my subscription..I just didn't love most of my products, I ended up giving at least half of them away each month.
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Post by anonrefugee on Jan 15, 2015 13:40:21 GMT
Lackluster is how I'd describe mine too. Pacifica shadow in a pale color, like the brush, lash food and a moisturizer pouch. And a blue polish that's oretty but going in my samples for friends bin.
I think my interest is waning. It's been fun experiment, but I'm probably ready to break up.... Maybe.... It's so much fun seeing that envelope in the mailbox....
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Post by krc11 on Jan 15, 2015 13:48:43 GMT
I got the eyeliner, mint lip gloss, moisturizer, beige eye shadow and highlighter. The bag is pretty boring this time. I will probably use the eyeliner - I didn't open it so I'm not sure if it's silver. Eye shadow is finally a color I would use. Not sure if highlighter will get used. Rest will get used. I wish I got the brush. I have tools marked on my quiz? It's a fun surprise in the mail for $10 but hopefully better stuff next time.
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Post by octoberbeauty on Jan 15, 2015 14:29:08 GMT
I got the liquid eyeliner in black (looking forward to trying it), Pacifica eyeshadow in coconut (have too many BE colors to care about eyeshadow), the honey mask (looking forward to this one too), Foundation primer, and mojito lip balm. Nothing exciting, but 4 out of 5 things I will use this month.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 14:43:49 GMT
I haven't even received mine yet. It's arriving later and later each month.
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Post by karinms on Jan 15, 2015 14:44:59 GMT
I got the Hikari eye liner in silver which I actually like because it's very subtle. I'm not an eye liner wearer but this might change my mind.
I also got the Pacifica eyeshadow (as did everyone), the Elizabeth Mott brush (a win), the blue nail polish (love this colour for my toes) and the Juicy Beauty Stem Cellular moisturizer.
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Elle
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Jun 28, 2014 17:59:40 GMT
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Post by Elle on Jan 15, 2015 15:39:17 GMT
I received a Bellapierre powder eye shadow? - will never use; a Pacifica non-color eye shadow - will never use; moisturizer sample - will give it a try; the Elizabeth Mott brush - already own something similar; and a Jouer lip treatment - boring
Overall this is the most disappointing Ipsy bag since I joined a year ago. Will likely be cancelling soon.
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Jan 15, 2015 15:54:58 GMT
Lackluster is how I'd describe mine too. Pacifica shadow in a pale color, like the brush, lash food and a moisturizer pouch. And a blue polish that's oretty but going in my samples for friends bin. I think my interest is waning. It's been fun experiment, but I'm probably ready to break up.... Maybe.... It's so much fun seeing that envelope in the mailbox.... I haven't received mine yet but I peeked online. I have the blue nail polish and shadow brush, but can't recall what else at this minute. That's a little how I feel. I'm sorta kinda ready to cancel, but then again it's only $10 a month and I have found some things I like.. I just don't know. Maybe we need to start trading. I would love the rose scented lip gloss (as I sit here, after showering in my Lush Rose Jam shower gel this morning. )
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SabrinaP
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Jun 26, 2014 12:16:22 GMT
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Post by SabrinaP on Jan 16, 2015 2:35:09 GMT
Ok, I'm going to branch out and try the silver eye liner tomorrow. I usually am pretty neutral on the lids, so we will see!
ETA: tried it this morning and it really doesn't show up on my. The pencil is not very soft, so it was super hard to apply any product.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 16, 2015 17:15:00 GMT
Sigh. I think Ipsy and I are breaking up. I really shouldn't come here and be teased by others getting products I would like to get, only to get 'blah'.
I got:
Hiakari Eye Liner in 'Storm" (Malin & Goetz) Mojito lip balm eco-beauty good day. day moisurizer .5 oz sample pouch Pacifica Nautral Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow in Ethereal Velvet 59: Velvet Rose Lipgloss (1.2 ml). "Noisette" (nude cocoa). - (This is the only item I'm looking forward to trying, so basically I paid $10 for it.)
And really, Ipsy. Two eye products? Again? When I want NO eye products?
I am canceling after February, only because I want the February bag for a gift for someone.
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Post by hennybutton on Jan 16, 2015 17:31:19 GMT
I received my bag yesterday. Overall I thought it was pretty lackluster. The bag itself is okay, but pretty boring. Looks more like a bag that would be good for July. I received the eyeliner in silver. It seems pretty good, but I'm not sure I will use a silver eyeliner. The moisturizer sample pouch, I tried it tonight and it was fine. Nothing too exciting about moisturizer though! The Mojito lip balm, it's fine. Pretty moisturizing. I've been using before bed since my lips are super dry in the winter. Again pretty boring product. The Sheer Glo highlight. Haven't tried it except on the back of my hand. I don't really use highlights, so not sure this will get used. The Pacifica shadow in a shimmer brown. It's fine, but I have another eyeshadow from Pacifica that I got in an Ipsy bag that I don't use because the shadow was super powdery. I will give this a try. Overall, I was disappointed in this bag. No products or brands that excite me. I've been disappointed in the last few bags, so I'm going to give it one more month. I've been thinking of switching to Boxy Charm. It's $21 per month, but you are guaranteed 4 full sized products each month. What did everyone else get? I think I got the same bag you did. I haven't tried the moisturizer yet, but I've used everything else. I really like the lip balm. Yeah, it's just a boring old lip balm, but it works really well. I like it better than the similar Carmex that keep in my car. I've been keeping this on my nightstand and it really helps with how dry my lips feel when I wake up in the morning lately. I was kind of excited about the mechanical eyeliner--no pencil sharpener needed. The slate gray is a nice choice for me because black is sometimes too harsh for over-50 eyes. Unfortunately, the liner is really hard and just pulls on my eyelid without leaving any liner behind. I can't even tell you what it looks like because it won't go onto my eyelid. The eyeshadow is meh. I'm wearing it now, but it doesn't have much pigment and barely shows up. I got the darker color. It does feel nice. That Sheer Glo stuff is useless. From the description, I think it's supposed to be applied all over to make your face glow. It's supposed to be great for older skin that has a tendency to look dull. I was looking forward to it, but was disappointed.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2015 17:41:42 GMT
Have you tried heating the pencil eyeliner with a lighter before using?
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Post by hennybutton on Jan 16, 2015 17:45:54 GMT
Have you tried heating the pencil eyeliner with a lighter before using? No, and I won't. I have a couple of eyeliners in that color that are nice and soft and go on well, so it's not worth the effort to try to make a bad product work. I saw that almost everyone has the same complaint about this eyeliner.
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Post by myshelly on Jan 16, 2015 18:42:54 GMT
Sigh. I think Ipsy and I are breaking up. I really shouldn't come here and be teased by others getting products I would like to get, only to get 'blah'. I got: Hiakari Eye Liner in 'Storm" (Malin & Goetz) Mojito lip balm eco-beauty good day. day moisurizer .5 oz sample pouch Pacifica Nautral Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow in Ethereal Velvet 59: Velvet Rose Lipgloss (1.2 ml). "Noisette" (nude cocoa). - (This is the only item I'm looking forward to trying, so basically I paid $10 for it.) And really, Ipsy. Two eye products? Again? When I want NO eye products? I am canceling after February, only because I want the February bag for a gift for someone. It helps to understand how they pick what goes in your bag. It's not that everyone gets 5 products out of a possible 20 or so. The products get broken into categories and everyone gets one item from each category. This month one category was Pacifica eye shadow. Everyone got either the light eye shadow or the dark eye shadow. If that's one of the categories for the month you get it regardless of what you said in your quiz. They don't cross categories, so it wouldn't have been possible for you to not get an eye product. I believe another group was the lash food and 2 different eyeliners. Everyone got one of those 3 products. When there are choices within a category then they will look to your preferences. But you don't get to skip one category and get 2 from a different category. If you want to understand the category system watch their reveal/sneak peek videos. They reveal one category or group at a time and say "everyone is getting one of these three products". No one gets all 3 from that group and no one gets to skip that group.
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Post by jesq on Jan 16, 2015 18:49:56 GMT
This was my least favorite bag in the approximately 6 months I have been getting Ipsy.
I got the light brown Pacifica shadow, super bronze loose shadow, moisturizer pouch, blue nail polish, and eye shadow brush.
I will probably use the brush and the light brown shadow. The rest, even my 16yo DD wasn't really thrilled with.
I desperately wanted the lash enhancer, as mine seem to be falling out at an alarming rate, but alas, I wasn't one of the chosen few.
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Post by Anne-Marie on Jan 16, 2015 20:10:36 GMT
I was less excited about this one than I have been about some of the other bags lately. But I'm not giving up, I do look forward to it each month and for $10 I still think it's a good deal.
I got:
the Malin + Goetz lip balm - it is my favorite thing in the bag this month. I have been leaving it out on my desk at the office and use it several times a day and I my chapped lips have not been bothering me as much as they had been
the Bella Pierre shimmer shadow in the white color - haven't tried it yet but will
the Nourish Organic avocado and argon eye cream - hoping to remember to try that this weekend
the Pacifica natural mineral coconut eye shadow - did try this and liked it, I just don't have any confidence AT ALL in my ability to apply eye shadow that has any color to it, I wear a buff color just for coverage daily
the Elizabeth Mott shadow brush - glad I got this, I feel like I can always use another brush and I'm sure it'll be good
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