Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription – get five makeup, beauty, skincare, and haircare items in a cute bag for $10 a month! It’s the most popular subscription box and a great way to sample new colors and beauty brands.
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The theme for May is Summer Friday.
This ice cream bag is so stinking cute this month!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for this Glam Bag dream! May’s bag (inspired by our fave Summer Friday treat) is water resistant, AKA perf for making a splash at pool parties!
Everything in my May bag. There are many bag variations every month for ipsy – log in to your account to check out how-to videos and tips for your products. They’ve also started emailing out product information and tips from their influencers!
All swatches at the end of the review.
PEEK Beauty metalimatte Naturally Quick Drying Cream Blush in A-Boo ($6.25)
There’s a little haiku on the back.
I’m still not sure if a blush can be matte and metallic at the same time. This gloss blush doesn’t turn out glossy, so i think that’s what they mean. It applies on like other cream blushes like Tarte. Cute little container great for touching up after the pool and it has a super-pretty champagne sheen.
Pacifica Island Life Eyeshadow Palette ($10.16) I based the value on the weight of the shadow and the weight/price of this Pacifica palette.
I didn’t dig in too deep, but these pans must be nice and full.
Definitely a pretty set of shades. Unlike previous Pacifica shadows sent out in Ipsy, they seem to be retail quality. They went on really well, they’re nicely pigmented, plus they’re vegan and paraben-free!
Shades: Skinny Dip, Coral Sand, Golden Treasure, Sandalwood.
There’s also a 20% off Pacifica cosmetics at Ulta coupon.
Luxie Beauty Luxie Dreamcatcher Precision Foundation Brush 660 ($23) It’s always great to get a pricey makeup brush in your ipsy bag!
This one has synthetic cruelty-free bristles and has a nice round shape to control foundation application. The size is just right to give you a lot of control without being too slow.
Pixi by Petra Endless Silky Eye Pen in Opal Overcoat ($9) This gel liner really is that silky, and it’s 3/4 of the full size. No preservatives, no parabens, and no mineral oils and the color is like a rose gold opal. I love how I can wear it with the shadows from the Pacifica palette!
Manna Kadar Cosmetics Radiance Split Bronzer and Highlighter Duo ($21) Since this item has been in every box in the past year, I decided to skip swatching it, but you can see them here. The paraben- free and cruelty-free duo can be mixed to create the perfect shade for your skin tone. It can be used as a highlighter, bronzer, and eyeshadow. Wet the brush to give your eyes a metallic look.
This item needs to go away, I never want to see it again. All the Hello Subscription reviewers concur. I think Debbie has four of them. It’s been in so many subscriptions that unless you only get Ipsy, you probably have one too.
The 5 Pacifica shadows, coppery Pixi liner, and the pinky matte metallic blush.
My bag had a high value this month – about $69! About 2/3 of that was concentrated in just 2 items, one of which I am completely uninterested in, but if it’s new to you, it’s a nice product. My fave product this month? Probably the bag (and I am never crazy about it!). That and the gorgeous shadows and liner!
What did you get in your Ipsy this month?
Comments
I also got the Pacifica palette, the Luxie brush and the Peek blush!! Loved them all!! Also got an Urban Decay highlighter & a Trestique mini lip crayon in a wine color!! This is probably the nicest bag of products I’ve gotten since I started my subscription because I loved every product & this bag is by far the cutest thing ever!! Ipsy really knocked it out of the park this month!!
Ooo that liner looks gorgeous! We got 3 of the same things, the Luxie brush, Pacifica Palette & Peek Blush. I like them all! I didn’t think I’d be able to pull of the peachy-pink blush, but it really has a nice natural flush!
Is the MK highlighter/bronzer bad or just overdone? I got one when I had BB5 a couple years ago, but I’m not sure it was the same shade or same product. It had a twist off lid. I liked the highlighter side but it got really grainy/chunky in the pan right away.
I love the Peek blush, so pretty. Their products are so cute, with the packaging it comes in. I got their lip plumper in my bag once, and I loved it so much! Even though I didn’t get the blush this time, I was able to snag 4 blushes and 4 eyeshadows by Peek as an ipsy offer. For only $12! I can’t wait until they get here.
I also love Luxie brushes! You’re a lucky girl this month. And I stand beside you with my love for this cute ice cream bag! It’s perfect for summer.
Hey, Brandy , do you still pick a winner monthly for your Ipsy points ? Just curious.
Thanks,
Ronhda
Bag twins except I’m getting Mellow in Posh instead of the brush. Well, of and when my bag appears…
If and when, dang you autocorrect!
Mine showed up unexpectedly yesterday, along with a pile of stuff from the Hebron DHL center: Barkbox, sephora, and a few more things. I did some searching and there was a Scottish DHL strike over the past couple weeks. What I *believe* is likely is that the DHL workers engaged in a slowdown in support. I can’t find anything about it, it’s a little frustrating, only because I’m super curious.
Curiouser and curiouser…
My bag finally came, plus several of the ALMOST last point redemption items that I won in the SWEET contest you had! Thanks again so much! You’re the greatest.
Hahaha ive only got 2 MK bronzers so far. I’m giving one to a friend. I dont have a lot of subs, but it be a tad annoying getting another one. My bag is similar to the one here minus the palette plus the brow gel
The Pacifica Palette looks so pretty, and I’ve lost count of those Manna Kadar’s. You get an MK, and you get an MK, EVERYONE gets an MK!!!! Heck, have 5!
I got some of the items you did too. I sended back up to get the It Cosmetics contouring palette. I also recieved the eyeshadow and the peek blush and that darm MK blush and bronzer that is in every box in the world. I think I have at least 10.I recieved a brush too but a smaller one and a cream mellow lipstick. Not bad. Either it’s worth the 10..
Oh yeah it’s totally worth the $10, but the MK bronzer highlighter has got to go! The palette sounds exciting!!