{Ipsy} Face Fashion

September 2015
“Sit back, relax, and strike a pose.”

Ahh September you have finally arrives, the cool air is quietly rushing in, pumpkin spice everything lines the shelves, and I start sneezing, as in really sneezing. Fall is my favorite time of the year, there are apples to eat, pumpkins to carve, and cool nights to cuddle in. Fall brings change, each fall I grow older and tick off one more year of survival, in the fall I find comfort in the changes around me.

Change is needed. This will be my last Ipsy review, I AmandaJean have shown Ipsy the curb. I know its only $10.00 but I am tired of hoarding baskets of useless crap. I have changed my style profile a million times and to no avail nothing changed. At first it was amazing, I received stuff that was perfect for me and each month I would eagerly stock my mail box waiting for the pink envelope to arrive. I now just roll my eyes and say “really that is what you are sending me…………………..boring and useless!”

As of late Ipsy keeps on recycling the same brands and concepts. A girl can only have so many taupe eye shadows, bright orange lipsticks, and curl enhancing creams. I mean come on, a girl with very curly hair does not need a spray that will give her beachy waves. Also I have nothing against taupe, I love taupe its a great color, just when you have a bunch of them it gets old. Orange based bright red lipsticks are not meant for every girl on this earth. I am pale, bright red or very dark purple hued lipsticks look horrible on me.

Anyways enough of my rant, I believe in being honest and want to assist you in choosing the right subscription box for you. Lets get to the bag……………………

“So AJ, What did you get in your Face Fashion Glam Bag?”

{Ipsy} Summer Lovin’ – July 2015

July 2015

“We’ll have whatever they’re having. Welcome back, summer, we’ve missed you.”

We need to have a heart to heart about Ipsy, I am no longer in love with the glam bag. At one time it was fun and filled with products that I would use, now its just stuff. Yet I cannot find it in my heart to breakup with Ipsy, I just get sucked in month after month, hoping things will get better. I’ve taken the beauty quiz so many times, yet every bag is pretty much a fail, a fail ladies. AJ don’t do fails. I am going to give Ipsy until the end of the year and if it does not get better, its getting the ax in January.

OK, what did you get in your bag lady!?

July 15

Ipsy – Summer Lovin’

Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser: This deep-penetrating, soap-free cleanser eliminates impurities and excess sebum without stripping the skin.

OFRA Cosmetics Bliss Eyeshadow: Bliss is a gorgeous shimmery powder that can be used as an eye shadow or as a highlighting powder on your cheek bones, brow bones or on the bridge of your nose.

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Balm in Ruby: Hydrating formula to leave lips feeling silky smooth with a hint of color.

Jor’el Parker Classico: Exotic, inspiring, and full of surprises, Classico whisks you away from the day-to-day. Indulge in the spicy seduction of Indian Tuberose, the striking and sweet sensation of Turkish Cyclamen and the purifying calm of Spanish Mandarin.

tarte deluxe Amazonian clay waterproof bronzer: multi-tasking bronzer is formulated to blend and build your perfect level of uniform bronze. Available in the signature park ave princess™ radiant bronze shade, the waterproof formula adds instant warmth and dimension across a variety of skin tones as Amazonian clay helps improve skin clarity, texture and tone for an overall lit from within complexion.

Fingers crossed that my August bag will be ten times better than this one. I have not used a single thing out of the bag this month and I have a few friends in my life that will be very happy soon. That is the nice thing about having friends, they always lovingly accept my castoffs.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Swim into Beauty – June 2015

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Hold your breath and get ready to dive in, live deep, and make some waves.

Swim into beauty is an interesting theme for the month of June. I happen to shudder at the thought of jumping into a pool with a full face of makeup, mainly because I fear the mascara streaks. But then there are the adventures types who just don’t give a damn and leap in with both feet. Those girls are my heroes!

For me summer beauty is simple and I do not want to be weighed down by products. Sunscreen is my mainstay, along with my hair in a bun, and a skirt or dress. I want to be cool, protected, and beautiful. Even while sporting my tankini pool side with a beverage in hand. As a Minnesota girl, I soak in every possible drop of summer, because in a few short months it will be gone and I will be wearing a coat.

“So what did you get in your glam bag?!” Lets unzip it and find out!

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Swim into Beauty:

J. Cat Beauty Liptitude Hydrating Lip Stain: Highly pigmented, hydrating, semi-matte lip stain. A delightfully creamy and lightweight stain for any occasion. Silky, smooth and packed with Vitamin E and plants extract, this stain is your go-to glam tool for sexy. Liptitude will last 24/7 and give you some serious ATTITUDE.

Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer: Create a perfect canvas for foundation application with this silky, lightweight blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract and green tea.

BioRepublic SkinCare Sheet Mask Trio: Each BioRepublic sheet mask offers a targeted 15-minute solution guaranteed to help you navigate even your most treacherous skin dilemmas. Packing over half a bottle of potent serum in every mask and loaded with active botanicals, these express facial treatments deliver the vital hydration and nutrients your skin needs to maintain its natural glow.

NYC New York Color Liquid Eyeliner: This long lasting, rich and creamy formula dries fast and stays put. This tapered natural brush gives you the control you need to create a precise and dramatic line.

tre’StiQue Mini Shadow Crayon: This amazing 12 hour eye shadow has customizable color that you can build from a subtle wash to intense vibrancy. It’s also super blendable with a crease free, smooth finish.

I am in a hit or miss relationship with Ipsy at the moment, we are on a low right now, but I just know that one of these days they are going to wow me. Or at least I hope they attempt to wow me again.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{IPSY} Jet Setter

May 2015

“Buckle Up, Buttercup.”

I think Jet Setter is a great theme for May, for me May is the gateway month to a summer of road trips and travel. I am in love with easy multipurpose products that I can throw into a day bag and hit the open road. In the summer months no girl wants to be weighed down by her beauty routine. Simple, portable and elegant is best.

Ipsy changed there sneak peeks this month, I don’t do snap chat so I pretty much missed them all. I hear rumblings that glamglow was included and that a lucky chosen few would receive it in their bags. I am not lucky, I also heard about a clear lip pencil and deep down I knew it was in my future.

“So what did you get in your glam bag?!” Lets unzip it and find out!

May 15

Jet Setter

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil + BONUS Revolution High-Color Lipgloss: long-lasting, waterproof liner glides on smoothly to prime AND define—for long-lasting lip color and clean lines. Smooch. Pout. Smack. Nibble. Lick. 24/7 stays put through everything (yes, EVERYTHING) you do. When you use this liner to fill in your lips completely, it primes them for lipstick or gloss, grabbing on to color to help it last.

Chella Eyebrow Color Pencil: The fine tip on this sleek European-designed mechanical pencil has a creamy consistency that glides into place and can also be lightly smudged for a more natural look.

Klorane Smoothing and Relaxing Patches: soothing eye patches refresh, moisturize and brighten tired eyes. Formulated with a unique combination of cornflower to naturally soothe and reduce puffiness; arnica to drain the eye contour; and chamomile to refresh and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

Luxie Beauty Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205: This Luxie Rose Gold Tapered Blending Eye Brush is a 100% Animal Cruelty Free brush with high quality synthetic hair bristles that are soft to the touch.

CoTZ Face Natural SPF 40: A Balanced Mineral Complex that feels silky & soft and blends translucent, with a sheer matte finish. Superior protection aginst sun-accelerated age-marks has never felt this nice.

I am in a hit or miss relationship with Ipsy at the moment, we are on a low right now, but I just know that one of these days they are going to wow me. Or at least I hope they attempt to wow me again.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Floral Fantasy

March 2015

This is what flower power looks like

Wake up your imagination with a crazy beautiful explosion of flowers. Vivid shades and inviting textures collide this March. Let the blooms begin.

Its March, so that must mean spring is on its way and winter can go fuck off! I get really antsy this time of year, the days are getting longer, the temps are creeping north of 30, and all I want to do is bask in the sunshine. Work, it gets in the way, but hey it pays for my subscription box habit and the dogs kibble, so I can’t complain.

Ipsy’s sneak peeks did not disappoint this month and the theme fit March perfectly. Bonus, the bag is so pretty, I am in love with its floral pattern and it is perfect for spring. The colors are bright and the products are so fun, they will liven up anyone’s skin care routine. If you are like me you are switching from your hardcore winter care routine, to your light airy spring skincare ritual. I love discovering new products and incorporating them into my look and skincare regime.

“So what did you get in that pretty bag of yours?”

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FLORAL FANTASY – MARCH 2015

NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipstick – in Hunk: Pamper your lips with a hydrating kiss of smooth Butter Lipstick in 22 luxurious shades. The delicate texture of satin fused with the high color saturation creates an even finish on lips that’s long-wearing and beautiful.
———————-> I got this in the shade called Hunk, Hunk is a very bright purple, not subtitle for me. So I passed it on to my coworkers daughters. They will surely put it to good use.

pūr~lisse beauty- pūr~delicate gentle soymilk cleanser & makeup remover: The 4-in-1 sulfate free & non-drying formula gently washes away dirt and makeup (even mascara!), while soothing and toning skin.

Boo-Boo Cover-Up: Medium Shade: Have a Boo-Boo? Skip the bandage and the shiny ointment. Look your best even while you heal with Boo-Boo Cover-Up for face and body. Our innovative formula offers great coverage for skin imperfections while containing ingredients known in nature to promote healing.

Dr. Brandt Skincare – pores no more anti-aging mattifying lotion: This oil-free, lightweight lotion is formulated with apple stem cells to help delay the natural signs of aging by maintaining the longevity and activity of stem cells in the skin. Simultaneously, retinol stimulates new cell turnover and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

VINTAGE by Jessica Liebeskind Illuminating Face Highlighter: Add a beautiful wash of color and subtle, sexy shimmer with the ILLUMINATING FACE HIGHLIGHTER. Created to be worn on top of fresh, dewy skin or as a delicate highlight over pretty blush – the reflective pearls add radiance on contact delivering a diamond-like finish to the skin.

My bag was so so, I have tried the NYX and Pur-lisse brand in other subscription boxes, its nothing worth writing home about. I do love the vintage highlighter, I have been using it as an eye shadow. Its the perfect color for daytime and adds a hint of sparkle to my eyes. I have yet to try the boo boo paste, once my concealer runs out I will give this one a shot. The bag is defiantly a hit, it is so pretty and just screams SPRING!!!

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Fresh Start – January 2015

Fresh Start

Fresh Start


OMG I cannot believe that I almost forgot to blog about my January glambag. That is like breaking tradition, as I have blogged about every bag that I received. Thank goodness I remembered, cause I sure as heck do not want to find out what happens when one breaks tradition.

It’s time to get fresh. That sounds like fighting words! Lets get fresh and down ladies. Anyways I love the theme for the first bag of 2015. It truly is a fresh start for all of us and especially our beauty routines. Tons of companies come out with new product lines in January, they know that we are all craving something fresh and new. New is always fun and hey if its fresh that works too. Especially if it is a new fresh start.

This months bag is double sided, one side is white, it reminds me of a blank slate, and the other side is a pretty blue, which reminds me of the ocean. An ocean of possibilities. I was finally able to use my ipsy points, 500 total to be exact, and was able to snag a NYX Butter Lip Gloss in Lady fingers. It shipped with my January bag and it was a nice little extra. So yes, people really do reclaim their ipsy points for beauty loot.

” Hey Lady?! What did you get in your Fresh Start Glambag?!”

Fresh Start with the bonus NYX Butter Gloss

Fresh Start with the bonus NYX Butter Gloss

Bellá Pierre Shimmer Powder in Celebration: Using 100% pure Mineral powder, these beautiful shimmer powders will provide long lasting, vibrant color without any additional filler that can often smear, crease, fade and even cause allergic reaction.

Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush: Don’t miss a spot with this ridiculously soft shadow brush. This brush with its 100% synthetic bristles is the perfect multitasker. Use it to highlight your brow bone and place the right amount of color for perfect and even application!

La Fresh Eco-Beauty Be Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer: This highly natural day moisturizer provides ample hydration and helps bring back a fresher & happier looking skin appearance.

Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow in Ethereal: An incredibly innovative formula that pushes natural makeup and mineral color to new bounds. Rich, lasting, creaseless eye shadows are infused with coconut water for a velvety, cream-like finish.

Probelle Into The Blue Nail Lacquer: Top quality, high gloss, long lasting nail lacquer in Into the Blue, a cool blue cream shade. DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde Free.

January was a pretty great bag. I was able to try or give a home to all of the items this month. I loved the ipsy included a skin care item and a tool this month. I cannot wait to see what all of my 2015 glambags will hold.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Thinking of You – December 2014

Thinking of You - December 2014

Thinking of You – December 2014


Our happy thoughts are filled with YOU this month. Thank you for a 2014 full of beauty, wisdom, and inspiration. You’ve given us so many reasons to smile and look forward to another amazing year ahead.

Wow its hard to believe that this is the last Glam Bag of 2014. It also means I have received an entire year of beauty filled Ipsy bags. Through out the year I have been able to try a lot of really great products and sample a few duds too. Thanks to Ipsy I now have a ton of must have go to products that I cannot live without.

“Hey Girl! Like what did you get in your Glam Bag?” Like whoa, lets unzip it and find out!

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Thinking of You – December 2014

Coolway’s Boost Repair™: Treatment provides a powerful boost of ionized amino acids and botanical extracts to eliminate damage caused by harsh chemicals and high heat tools.

Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream: provides rich hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes. This powerful product will leave your eyes looking brighter, smoother and younger looking.

NYX Cosmetics – Butter Lip Balm in Toasted Marshmallow: This Buttery Lip Balm is addictively soft and scrumptious and perfect for adding a subtle hint of color for a naturally flirtatious pout.

Pixi by Petra Fairy Dust: Elevate & transform your eye in a few fairy seconds with this glimmering dust. Loose pigments add a lit-up high shine finish to lids, reminding you what wishes are truly made of!

tarte deluxe lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara: Like a pushup bra for your lashes, tarte’s best-selling mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes and conditions to deliver a 330% increase in lash volume instantly. The high-performance formula is also infused with naturally-derived olive esters to help nourish and protect lashes.

This month every subscriber was guaranteed a NYX Butter Lip Balm and tarte mascara sample in their glam bag. This was a very nice touch from Ipsy and it left the other three samples up to fate. I really liked December’s bag and I cannot wait to see what the next twelve bags will hold.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{IPSY} Girl Meets Glitter

November 2014Why wait for festive fetes and fancy galas to take things up a sparkle or two? Just add glitter, or a generous pinch of shimmer and shine, to elevate your everyday routine and keep you looking and feeling brilliant. That’s why we packed this month’s Glam Bag with everything you need to leave a little sparkle wherever YOU go. Get ready for your daily grind to “glittery” dazzle and daze this November!

Holy buckets can you believe that its Gala season all ready? I’ve got a mountain of invites to holiday parties and charity galas. I’ve got one under my belt and 7 more to attend between now and Christmas. I love this time of year, people go all out and bring on the sparkle. Whether it be a glittery belt or a blinged out ring, sparkles land front and center during the holidays. My tree is filled with sparkly glittery ornaments, it makes me smile every time I look at it. So I was dazzled the moment November’s theme was revealed, bring on the glitz, the glam, and the fucking glitter!

“Hey Girl! Like what did you get in your Girl Meets Glitter Glam Bag?” Like whoa, lets unzip it and find out!

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Girl Meets Glitter – November 2014

SeaRx Skincare – Birch Sap Moisturizing Lotion: It delivers minerals, oligoelements, and sugars combined with birch sap to smooth and strengthen skin while providing long lasting moisturizing effects. It helps to maintain a healthy glow while providing a degree of protection from sunlight.

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Eye Base in Submissive: This eye base is a highly pigmented, long-lasting product that can be used as a single cream color or used as an eye base to build color.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye®: This multipurpose concealer improves the appearance of wrinkles and effectively conceals the appearance of skin imperfections including dark circles, bags, redness, hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, age spots and discoloration.

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray: Get extra volume, shine and hold with this dual purpose hairspray; nourishing and styling in one! This argan oil, keratin and grape seed oil infused hairspray gives you strong and flexible hold plus deep nourishment, strengthening and conditioning as you style.

Starlooks Lip Gloss: Starlooks Lip Glosses are created with a truly moisturizing, luxury, non-sticky formula. This neutral-rose, yet glamorous shade provides the perfect glisten for any lip look and complements any skin tone!

Ipsy had a lot of great products this month, its just I didn’t get any of them. I was sort of hoping to get the GlamGlow, however the ipsy gods gave me a bag full of meh. The only thing that got me excited was the actually glittery makeup bag. Sometimes you love everything and other months you just go with it. Most of the products I received will be going in my gift pile, I am going to give the hair spray a whirl and that’s about it.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Beauty Candy – October 2014

October BagThis month, we’re whipping up the most delicious beauty confections for you in your October “Beauty Candy” Glam Bag. You’ll find both beauty tricks and beauty treats all month long, with colorful and eye-catching eye-candy that you can see and sample!

Beauty Candy! Did someone say beauty candy? Beauty candy is the best kind of candy. Duh, its calorie free and it doesn’t stick to your waistline.

What did you get in your Beauty Candy Glam Bag?

October 2014

City Color – Be Matte Lipstick: Its rich formula is highly pigmented and enhanced with Vitamin E to nourish your lips and provide long-lasting color.

Doll 10 Beauty – H2Glo Highlighter: eatures a lightweight cream formula that glides on easily and blends beautifully to help you achieve a truly dewy complexion.

Figs & Rouge Hand Cream in Mango Mandarin: Shea Butter Enriched Limited Edition Hand Creams are deliciously fragrant & indulgent. These delectable creams soften, nourish & thoroughly pamper hands throughout the day, quickly absorbing to provide super-soft skin.

Modelco VOLUMEYES Extreme Black Mascara: The intensely black, volumizing mascara separates, coats and curls each lash to voluptuous perfection.

Skyn Iceland Mini Glacial Cleansing Cloths: these on-the-go foaming cloths are the ultimate skin savior. Infused with Icelandic glacial waters and beneficial natural extracts, they sweep away makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities while refreshing and soothing stressed skin.

I am not to impressed with this months bag. The only products I have been using are the hand cream and the mascara. Everything else has been tossed into my giveaway box.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***

{Ipsy} Street Style – September 2014

Street Style

Street Style

This month Ipsy took their bags to the streets and loaded them up with fall must haves. All eyes are on New York as the latest trends and fashions flow down the catwalks. Street style is more than fashion or a look, it is simply about attitude. Style is personal, no one is right or wrong. Wear what works for you, but please refrain from wearing leggings as pants. Whoever came up with leggings as pants should be drug out and thrown into a leaf pile.

Leaf piles aside, I have mixed emotions about this months bag. It wasn’t the best yet I wasn’t the worst bag. It was just meh and left me turning to my super awesome BirchBox for comfort.

“So what is in your Street Style Glam Bag?” Come on, lets unbag it together and find out!

Sept 2014

CAVIAR CC Cream 10-in-1 Complete Correction: A miracle leave-in product that delivers 10 benefits in 1 easy step, leaving hair perfectly polished. Can be used alone or as a foundation for the layering of other styling products.
——————> At first glance I thought this produt was for my face. Its not, its for your hair and I have yet to try this product.

Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush: The shadow brush is perfect for applying eye shadow or contouring the eye.

NYX Hot Singles Eye Shadow: Hot Singles are intense! Powerfully loaded with pigments, this versatile formula lets you make a statement for any occasion.
—————–> I received the Eyeshadow in Addiction, a pretty purpley plum hue.

Pacifica Natural Water-Proof Eye Pencil: rich water-proof, buttery smooth eye pencils glide on smooth and deliver big color pay off.

CAILYN Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss:delivers the stunning color impact of a lip stain and high shine of a lip gloss. This silky smooth gloss glides on your lips like butter, leaving you with a lacquer like finish.
————> I received the gloss in Basic Instinct a light pretty pink shade.

I have said this before, eye liners make me nervous and I have no use for them. Ipsy keeps me well stocked with a product that will never touch my face. I am annoyed with this as there is no way for me to tell them to stop sending them to me. I really wish that Ipsy would fine tune their questionnaire and let us the customer give more detailed info. I think this would help create a better bag and experience. Then again it is only $10 per month and that is an excellent bargain. The products always add up to more than the $10 I paid for the bag.

Do you want an Ipsy Glam Bag of your very own? Well then, for $10 a month (shipping is free) you will receive a Glam Bag filled with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. If you want a bag of your very own or more information please visit http://www.ipsy.com/r/1w1i Trust me you will be glad you did!

***I was no compensated for my post. Opinions are my own***