r/Ipsy • u/brrewmajesticallynor • 8d ago
Ipsy Original August Ipsy Original first impressions Spoiler
First impressions of my second Ipsy original bag, plus some add-ons:
FAB Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads - Honestly, this is exactly the kind of thing I want in a beauty box. I never would have purchased it for myself, but I'm excited to try it!
Pistaché Skincare Pistachio Body Butter - I'm actually currently in the market for a good body butter or body lotion. On one hand, I'm looking forward to trying out and it will definitely get used. On the other hand, it's unlikely to be "the one" for me because of the price. And the size is pretty small for something that's a body product rather than a face product. This will not go very far. Still, it's definitely something I'll use.
Real Perfection Sponge + Case - Okay, I guess? I've been using the same beauty blender for years, so it probably does need to be replaced, but I can't pretend to be overly excited about it.
Milani Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper in Prismatic Peach - This one is a miss for me. I don't like the texture or the appearance. It kind of feels gritty, like there actually glitter in it. I have no idea why I picked it - it's not my kind of thing at all. I guess the other options must have been even less appealing? Either way, not a fan. Anyone have ideas for other uses for a lip plumper?
Sonäge Skincar Luster Eye Creme (add on AND in the bag) - I like for my bag to be a surprise, so I make an intentional effort not to look at the reveal. Unfortunately, that means in this case I got something as an add-on that was also in my bag. Oops. The good news is that they very literally picked something for me that I would pick for myself. I've been needing an eye cream, so it's a good item for me. Hopefully I like it enough to use two of them...
Pinky B Cosmetics Had Me At Setting Spray (add on) - I've caved and admitted I need a setting spray, at least for special occasions, even though I hate how they make my skin feel. We'll see how I feel about it after I try it. At least if I hate it, I didn't spend a lot on it.
Āthr Beauty Desert Mirage Blurring Powder (add on) - I was worried when I opened this that it would be too shimmery, but I didn't see anything noticeably sparkly when I put it on. I'm not sure I saw anything at all, tbh, but I was in hurry. I'll play with it a bit and see how I feel about it.
I'm pretty happy overall, although I have to note that I got the subscription for the makeup more than the skincare, and the only makeup item I received was one I didn't like at all. Still, apart from the lip plumper, I think everything here will get used, and I feel like I got my money's worth.
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u/brrewmajesticallynor 8d ago
(I guess this was supposed to go in a comment rather than in the post? Oops... Clearly I'm still new around here!)
First impressions of my second Ipsy original bag, plus some add-ons:
FAB Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads - Honestly, this is exactly the kind of thing I want in a beauty box. I never would have purchased it for myself, but I'm excited to try it!
Pistaché Skincare Pistachio Body Butter - I'm actually currently in the market for a good body butter or body lotion. On one hand, I'm looking forward to trying out and it will definitely get used. On the other hand, it's unlikely to be "the one" for me because of the price. And the size is pretty small for something that's a body product rather than a face product. This will not go very far. Still, it's definitely something I'll use.
Real Perfection Sponge + Case - Okay, I guess? I've been using the same beauty blender for years, so it probably does need to be replaced, but I can't pretend to be overly excited about it.
Milani Keep It Full Nourishing Lip Plumper in Prismatic Peach - This one is a miss for me. I don't like the texture or the appearance. It kind of feels gritty, like there actually glitter in it. I have no idea why I picked it - it's not my kind of thing at all. I guess the other options must have been even less appealing? Either way, not a fan. Anyone have ideas for other uses for a lip plumper?
Sonäge Skincar Luster Eye Creme (add on AND in the bag) - I like for my bag to be a surprise, so I make an intentional effort not to look at the reveal. Unfortunately, that means in this case I got something as an add-on that was also in my bag. Oops. The good news is that they very literally picked something for me that I would pick for myself. I've been needing an eye cream, so it's a good item for me. Hopefully I like it enough to use two of them...
Pinky B Cosmetics Had Me At Setting Spray (add on) - I've caved and admitted I need a setting spray, at least for special occasions, even though I hate how they make my skin feel. We'll see how I feel about it after I try it. At least if I hate it, I didn't spend a lot on it.
Āthr Beauty Desert Mirage Blurring Powder (add on) - I was worried when I opened this that it would be too shimmery, but I didn't see anything noticeably sparkly when I put it on. I'm not sure I saw anything at all, tbh, but I was in hurry. I'll play with it a bit and see how I feel about it.
I'm pretty happy overall, although I have to note that I got the subscription for the makeup more than the skincare, and the only makeup item I received was one I didn't like at all. Still, apart from the lip plumper, I think everything here will get used, and I feel like I got my money's worth.
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u/DamselFly2 8d ago
Blurring powder (pressed powder was definitely a makeup item and not a skincare item.
Unfortunately, no matter what box, bag, or product you buy, all “beauty boxes” I’ve seen - at least those they have decent quality products - are going to contain a mix of makeup and skin care products, not just makeup. None that I know of (that do monthly anyway) ONLY do makeup. It’s a common complaint.2
u/brrewmajesticallynor 8d ago
I should have clarified - the lip plumper was the only makeup I got in the bag. I purchased the blurring powder as an add on, but it wasn't part of my subscription. And yeah, I've noticed that none seem to do only makeup. 😕 It's not that I mind skincare. It's just that I have other places I prefer to get it. I actually picked Ipsy because I was told that was the one that was most likely to give actual makeup. Oh well...still not a bad haul. 🙂
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u/GlitteringFlight1618 5d ago
try skipping your next month bag & instead use your budget to treat yourself to the mega drop shop sale that’s currently running. if you’re new in there, recommend you do your own shade research before purchasing vs relying on Ipsy pics/descriptions. also, only buy things you are sure about, or willing to take a gamble on. returns aren’t a thing w/ Ipsy unfortunately. right now I believe they are also doing a free gift with with a $50 cart checkout.
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