September sparkle

Beginning of fall brought some fond memories of beautiful foliage and long walks in the park. Unfortunately, before I was able to reenact them I fell sick and it took me almost two weeks to recuperate.Therefore I was really happy to have Ipsy bag as a small pick me up. I checked the content online and was not 100% excited, but that is mainly because I was set to receive another nail polish. I think I receive a nail polish every second bag or so. Here is my bag :

I have redeemed my points for a bonus em product- it has been my policy since I lost some points to redeem them every quarter or so. The full size sparkling shadow top coat in celestial sparkle is quite pretty and I am sure I will use it as a highlighter and accent product.  

 

The effect can be subtle or bold. I am mostly going to use it as a highlighter, and I really like the way it looks once applied.

Let's get to the bag review. I am rather fond of Trestique. Their products are just the right size for my purse and they work for me. Without further ado I give you:

1. Mini Trestique Highlight Stick in Maldives Luminescent

Size: 0.04g

Value: about $11 ? - the original size goes for $34; if you want to get a set of 5 mini products you are expected to pay $55 so that's how I arrived at the price

It is both subtle and noticeable. I still believe that the Chella highlighter pencil in Lace is my best secret correcting/highlighting product ever, but I am going to give this one a try. I just prefer a matte product. I am really happy with this product as it is easy to apply and blend and seems to be of a universal shade- this is a win in this Ipsy bag

2.Nuxe Moisturizing Mask Crème Fraîche de Beauté

Size : 15 ml

Value : $ 7.35

I would have been thrilled if it wasn't for the fact that I have already tested this masque and find it just ok. I wish I knew someone who would want to try it. The ingredients are good, and the mask does hydrate.

3. Be a bombshell Nail polish in holy fuchsia

Size:13.5 ml / full size

Value : $6

I'm just feeling a little bit of nail polish overload - since June (and counting September ) I have received nail polish in three out of four bags. I clearly have to adjust my settings on Ipsy. Plus all of my nail polishes are red based. Really I feel a bit exasperated. Having said that, I must admit that the nail polish formula is good- you can even get away with using just one coat- it covers well and stays on one's nail. If they were selling it in my local shop like Rite Aid or CVS I could see myself buying more.

4. Eva.nyc Forget Me Knot (spray conditioner for  dry hair)

Size : 0.75 oz. 

Value : $2.05  (though all the travel size items of 1 oz are valued at $7)

This is a new product for me as I tend to use leave in conditioners on wet hair. This product smells great. According to their website :"The Forget Me Knot Conditioner is a weightless spray that detangles without water, softens the cuticle and eliminates static and frizz." I tried it only once, and it made my frizzy hair shiny and smooth. I like it. It didn't weigh my hair down. I'm glad we get a discount on the products.

5. Too faced Lip Injection Extreme

Size: 1.5 g/ 0.05 oz

Value : $10

I don't usually go for lip plumper so it was a new product for me (except I did receive some Buxom lipgloss that had similar properties I think). This clear gel, once applied, starts with a slight tingling sensation and plumps the lips. It can be worn alone as a gloss or under lipstick. I was ok with the result, though I don't think it lasted for long. I will not be re-buying it as I am not that much into this type of product.

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If we add the conservative prices for the items I have received my bag would be valued at about $36, if we assume that the hair conditioner could cost $7 insead of $2 then the value raises up to $41. Overall I am happy with my bag though I would have preferred not to have received another bottle of nail polish.