A Peek Inside My Ipsy Glam Bag - June Edition

Ipsy never ceases to amaze me every month!  I was thrilled to learn that June's delivery featured a collab bag designed by Rebecca Minkoff!  I'm such a huge fan of hers and couldn't be happier that Ipsy teamed up with such a fun, hip designer!  My RM for Ipsy bag came equipped with some great beauties this month!  Here's what's inside:


NYX Butter Gloss
Kicka K NY Shimmer Eye Liner
Marc Anthony Dream Waves Beach Spray
Be a Bombshell Lash Out Mascara - full size
DERMAdoctor DD Cream

My bonus this month was a stunning full size Jouer Lip Gloss in the prettiest pink ever!

This month's theme - Pretty In Paradise

I'd say my favorites from this month's bag were the RM bag (obviously), the MA Dream Waves Beach Spray which smells AMAZING, the NYX Butter Gloss, the Be a Bombshell Lash Out Mascara and of course my Jouer Gloss which i redeemed my points for!  Honestly, i paid $10 for this bag and I'd say the value is way more than that!   Definitely got my money's worth this month and every single month in fact!

Wanna sign up for Ipsy?  Simply take a short quiz to determine which products best fit your profile. The subscription costs $10 per month (shipping included) and you'll get an average of 4-5 products to try. There's usually a full size product in the mix.  Also, refer friends and you'll accumulate points. Once you've collected 1000 points, you can redeem them for a bonus from the bonus shop.  Seriously, even when there's a product in the mix that I'm not crazy about it, the rest usually make up for it.  I don't think I've every been disappointed with this service and highly recommend it!

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Thank you so much for reading! xo, Carla - FMM

February Ipsy Glam Bag

I wasn't planning on posting this, but lately, I've been so impressed with my Ipsy Glam Bag that i just wanted to take a moment to let you all know what an amazing deal it is!  For just $10 per month, you'll get at least 5 deluxe and full size beauty samples tucked inside a super cute makeup bag.  I don't think I've ever been disappointed in any of my bags!  I just find it to be such an incredible bag.  Mine are usually filled with lipsticks or glosses, eye liners, shadows, blushes, beauty tools etc.  When you first sign up, you will take a beauty quiz so that the products and colors can be customized for you.   Another fun aspect of this glam bag is that each month, you can review the products you receive for points.  When you accumulate 1000 points, you get additional full size products!  So what are you waiting for... sign up!  I promise you will not be disappointed!

Thank you so much for reading! XOXO Carla- FMM

Ipsy Glam Bag - August

I'm obsessed with monthly beauty bags.  It's so fun opening up a little beauty surprise each month!  I realize that I haven't done many of these reviews lately but I felt a strong need to share with all of my readers just how GOOD Ipsy is!  In fact, I think they're getting way better than Birchbox!  I've been so disappointed with BB lately though i'm hoping it all changes in the next few months. However, Ipsy just seems to keep getting better and better featuring high end brands for the same( $10 per month) low price as Birchbox!  The difference you ask?  Well, lately, you get a lot more makeup with Ipsy and the sizes are quite substantial which is really nice! 

So here's my August Ipsy bag complete with favorites from Smashbox, Urban Decay and Pixie! 

Overall, I loved the formula/texture of the Urban Decay Lipstick.  I'll definitely look into getting a fuller size of this luscious lipstick.  The smashbox primer is my favorite and what I use on a daily basis, so it's really nice to be able to pop this beauty in my makeup pouch for when I need it on the go!  The Mica Beauty shadow is beautiful.  It's shimmery but not glittery which I love.  The color is pretty and subtle... I actually think it pairs really well with the UD red lipstick!  The Pixie mascara was a bit disappointing.  I'm a HUGE Pixie fan, but perhaps my lashes were a bit too much of a challenge for this mascara.  Still, it was a great size sample.  The pumpkin mask I have yet to use but I have used pumpkin masks before, particularly when I get professional facials and have liked them.  All of this wonderfulness comes packaged in a super cute makeup pouch!  What more could you ask for... for $10!!!??!!!

Overall, i'm very pleased!  I highly recommend subscribing to Ipsy to get the greatest bang for your buck when it comes to beauty subscriptions!  Click here to subscribe if you're interested!

Thank you SO MUCH for reading! XOXO Carla - FMM