April Ipsy

This month's Ipsy theme was pink, which I at first had some concerns about. I like pink but it can go a little too kiddie or Barbie. Or it can just make me look washed out and sickly. I was pleasantly surprised when I received my bag, these products are wearable and pretty. The bag itself is of nicer quality then the last couple had been, but I've already got it looking dingy...white bags, clothes, etc and Heather do not go together.

 

 

 

Be A Bombshell Blush in Sweet Cheeks - $16.00 - I had never heard of Be A Bombshell Cosmetics before I received this blush. Sweet Cheeks is a gorgeous shimmery pink blush that is very pigmented. It doesn't take much on my fair skin to provide a gorgeous glow. It can be amped up a bit for a brighter cheek. To sweeten the deal, it's full size! This is my favorite product this month and will be put into rotation with my other blush and cheek stains. I tried to get a more accurate depiction of the color in the picture below. I need to find my (multiple) digital cameras and stop using my phone for my photos.



Be A Bombshell - Sweet Cheeks

Sation Nail Lacquer in Love at First Byte - $5.00 - I've read a few reviews about this lacquer and the main complaint I can find is that it takes too long to dry. Which I will have to agree with. I painted my nails and then ruined them (as I usually do) by trying to do laundry when they weren't as dry as I assumed. I don't know if this is necessarily the lacquers fault or mine. I do like the color, at first I thought it was going to be too orange for my skin tone, but its a perfect mixture of pink, nude, and pale orange. Very springy!

Mica Beauty Mineral Eye Shadow in Earth - $14.95 - I love the gel eyeliner from this brand that I received from Ipsy a couple of months back and I was happy to see another product from Mica Beauty. I don't normally like mineral eye shadows or any sort of loose eye shadow but the color on this is perfect for highlighting all over the face. Perfect for a nice summer glow. This is another full size product this month.

Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment - $21.95 - I actually received the Big Sexy Hair Powder Play Volumizing Powder but traded it with Clara for the oil treatment because I really don't use hair powders too often. This oil smells lovely and does well to tame my frizz. I think I like the Macadamia Oil Treatment better that I have, but this is much cheaper. The packaging on this is a little iffy, the bottle leaked on the bag (see...I should never have anything made of material that is white) and therefore it would not be great to throw in my purse, as I had originally intended.

All in all, I was impressed with this month's bag. I have not yet received my Birchbox (what's up with that BB?) so as of right now, Ipsy is the April beauty box winner. Once I receive my Birchbox I'll get something posted and we can see if Ipsy reigns supreme.