Ipsy: Full Bloom April 2020 Glam Bag Review

Each month I receive two Ipsy Glam Bags and I thought it would be fun to start posting what I receive in them each month.

For those who don’t know, Ipsy Glam Bag is a $12 monthly beauty subscription where you receive 5 deluxe-sized—occasionally full-size—beauty products plus a makeup bag (more info can be found at the bottom of the bottom of the page). Each bag also comes with a card telling you about the product and the full size MSRP.

My ‘Regular’ Bag matches my real profile: brown hair, brown eyes, fair skin, dry, sensitive skin. I’m comfortable with makeup and like all shades of lipstick/eyeshadow/blushers. My ‘Adventurous’ Bag still has my same skin and complexion profile but I say my eyes are violet, my hair is other, and I prefer all the adventurous/bright/bold shades; no neutrals for me.

Do they get it right? Sometimes, but having two different profiles usually means I receive two different sets of beauty products.

 Now onto my Glam Bags for April…

 

April’s bag is adorable with it wooden ring zip pull, orchid coloring, and lovely floating flower blossoms. It’s perfect for spring.

 

Here’s what I received this month…

 

 

Ipsy Full Bloom—Regular Bag

 

Youth To The People: Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask—I’ve been getting into overnight/sleep masks lately—they add a nice bit of extra hydration to my face while I sleep—so I’m eager to try this one out. This was my Choice product pick.

Aromatica:  Calendula Juicy Cream—this one’s a new-to-me brand and I’m eager to try it out. It’s a natural cream that contains 48% Calendula extract and calendula is supposed to minimize redness and itching, which I often get in the spring due to seasonal allergies.

Luxie:  209 Large Shader Summer Daze Tan Brush $12—I will never say no to brushes of any kind in subscription bags/boxes but these Luxie shader brushes are some of my favorites.

Helios: Livin' Lovely Nail Polish $12.50—I wasn’t too sure about this orchid shade—I’m usually a dark nail polish type, but I actually really like this color. It’s the perfect spring color, goes on smooth, and doesn’t look streaky. I’m planning on doing a spa/pamper day so I’ll let you know how this polish works out on my Sunday Post.

Sugar Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner in I'll Be Black $11.99—this is something I could have done without; I’m not the liquid eyeliner type so this will go to a friend or be thrown into a giveaway bag.

 

My thoughts on this bag: I liked 4 out of 5 products this in this bag and will get use out of four of them them. I received three full-sized products (brush, nail polish, liquid eyeliner) that had a value of $36.49.

 

 

Ipsy Full Bloom—Adventurous Bag

 

YC Collection Loose Setting Powder in #213—I’ve not opened this yet—I have a few open setting powders that I’m currently using up—but I’m always eager to try out new brands.

Kismet Pure Vitamin C Primer—again, this is another product I’m always glad to get. I’ll be opening this one once I use up a few of my other primers.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum—I just used up my previous Vitamin C ‘Brightening’ serum so this one came at a good time. This serum is lightweight, non-greasy, and sinks right into my skin.

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich—this was my Choice pick for this bag and I couldn’t be happier. Not only does this offer moisture to my skin, it gives me a nice dewy glow, which I love.

Space Case Cosmetics Fakecation Bronzer—when I pulled this out of my bag I was less than thrilled because every product that I’ve received from Space Case has been a cream to powder product and I’ve never been a fan of cream products. This one surprised me being that it’s actually a lovely powder bronzer. It’s a warmer shade of bronzer (thankfully, it’s not reddish) with a slight shimmer to it. I have a feeling I get a lot of use out of this one.

 

SOO’AE Panda Eye Brightening Mask—I redeemed my points that I received from reviewing my bags for this item. This is one of my favorite eye masks to use in the morning after having a long night—not only does it hydrate, it brightens my under eyes.

 

My thoughts on this bag: while I didn’t receive any full-sized products in this bag, the products I did receive were a nice size and I will be using all of them.

 

 Overall, other than the liquid eyeliner, I loved all of the products I received this month. While the bags weren’t makeup heavy, I liked that they included a lot of natural skincare items. Ipsy did a good job this month with both bags.

 

I do want to mention that if you’re new to Vitamin C serum (and you received some in your Ipsy Bag) there’s a few things you should know. While Vitamin C serums is one of the best serums for the health of your skin—especially in the summer—, it’s one of the trickiest vitamin serums in a skincare regimen. It can be used in your morning and evening routine but it’s most beneficial when used as part of your morning routine.  

Here’s a few tips when using a Vitamin C serum:

1. Wait 30 minutes to apply niacinamide (vitamin B3) or retinol (vitamin A) after applying Vitamin C so they won’t interact with each other and cause a skin reaction.
2. Make sure the Vitamin C serum hasn’t oxidized. Vitamin C serums should be white, clear (as in the case of the one received in the bag), or a light champagne color. It should also have little to no odor. If it looks cloudy, dark, or smells sour, toss it. Store it in a dark, cool place with the lid on tightly to keep it from oxidizing.
3. Wear sunscreen when using Vitamin C serum. While Vitamin C serum protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV light, sun exposure (without sunscreen) causes the Vitamin C serum to oxidize, which can cause an interaction with your skin.

Ipsy Glam Bag is a monthly beauty subscription that includes 5 deluxe-sized samples (sometimes full-sized products) and a makeup bag valued at $50+ for just $12 a month. The products are a mix of makeup products, haircare products, skincare products and the occasional beauty tool that have been selected based on an in-depth beauty quiz each subscriber takes. Each month you’ll be able to choose one product in your bag as your Choice option.
 
Other perks include:

1-Earning points when reviewing your Glam Bag Products that can be used to redeem extra products.

2-Purchasing add-ons at a discount price

3-Shopping Ipsy Offers at Member Prices

Price:

Monthly: $12  (plus tax where applicable)

Yearly: $132 (plus tax where applicable)

Shipping is free in the U.S. and  $2.95 for Canada.

 

You can join HERE 

 

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