Various Musings of Kristy Gutierrez

Monday, July 29, 2013

Ipsy April 2013

I'm a little out of order here posting the May bag before April (couldn't find the photos), but anyway, here is the April Ipsy beauty bag themed "Pretty in Pink".

Ipsy April 2013 Contents:

Bombshell Cosmetics Blush (in Beach Please)

two Cosmetics Duo Eyeshadow (contains 1 eyeshadow in 2 finishes)

Big Sexy Hair Powder Play

Station Nail Lacquer Nail Polish (in Love at First Byte)

The theme for the May Ipsy beauty bag was "Spring Fling" and was an improvement to last month's disappointing beauty bag. The only thing I wasn't really interested in was the Juice Beauty lipgloss shade, which was practically no shade at all! I definitely prefer more color in my lipgloss.

Some other lucky subscribers received a full size Urban Decay eyeshadow and a Pacifica Roll On Perfume (and many other optional products personally customized) which in my opinion, would have really made this bag grade A for the month, but overall I am pleased with the May bag.

Ipsy May 2013 Contents:

juice Beauty Reflecting Lip Gloss

Zoya Nail Polish (in Blu)

Mirabella Colour Sheers Lipstick (in Daydream)

Pacifica Coconut Crushed Pearl Bronzing Body Butter

yaby Concealer (in Buff)

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Ipsy March 2013

The theme for Ipsy's March beauty bag was "The Great Escape". Truth be told, I wasn't completely thrilled over this month's bag and I am hoping next month will make up for it. I suppose there had to be a disappointment of a bag at some point considering they were on a roll for the past few months with decent to surprisingly awesome bags.

Ipsy March 2013 Contents:

LA Fresh Travel-Lite Makeup Remover Wipes

GLAM RX Mini Freestyle Palette

yaby Eyeshadow Refills (2)

juice BEAUTY Hydrating Mist

Ipsy February 2013

The February Ipsy beauty bag was themed "Get Red Carpet Ready" that contained beauty products to help you glam up for any event!

Ipsy February 2013 Contents:

pop Beauty Smokey Lash Kapow!!! (in No. 1 - Smokey Black)

MICA Beauty Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Gel Eyeliner

Lash Card Individually Wrapped Mascara Shields

Pixi Flawless and Poreless

Coastal Scents Mini Eyeshadow Quad ("Glitz and Glamour" set with Candlelight, Gunmetal, Incognito and Ashen)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Birchbox January 2013

Because of the frequent monthly disappointment with my Birchbox subscription, I finally decided to cancel my subscription in December. I didn't realize I was already charged for January and February. So here is my January Birchbox.

January Birchbox 2013 Contents:

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

Harvey Prince Ageless Fragrance

My Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer

Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Thickening Mousse

Oscar Blandi At Home Salon Glaze (Beauty Extra)

Ipsy January 2013

This month's theme was "Super Stars" with the January 2013 beauty bag compiled with the "best finds that the beauty world has to offer."

Like last month's bag, I am again pleased with the the items included and I would actually look forward to trying them out sooner than most other items I've received (i.e. Birchbox which has been quite disappointing).

Ipsy January 2013 Beauty Bag Contents:

Pacifica Body Butter (Tuscan Orange)

Nailtini Straight Up Color Nail Lacquer (in Frappe)

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray

SOHO Concealer Brush

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Birchbox December 2012

I was not impressed with my December 2012 Birchbox. Perhaps it may have been in part due to receiving my Ipsy bag first and being thoroughly pleased with Ipsy that this month's Birchbox couldn't stand a chance.

This may be my last Birchbox post since I have been debating for these past few months whether I want to continue on with the subscription. I've never been completely thrilled about my selection of products for some time now and I think I am ready to cancel my subscription.