ipsy | October 2019

ipsy | October 2019 | Review

Hi beauties!

Check out the products that came in this fun Betty Boop glam bag from ipsy!

Quick Stats:

Number of Products I'll Use Regularly: 2

My Overall Star Rating for October's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭑⭑⭑ (2 out of 5)

Thoughts on October's Glam Bag: A fun bag and a couple of great products. October was the first month where ipsy let us specifically pick out one of the products we would receive in October's bag. I picked a good one, the other four weren't all super stars, but read on 😎

October's ipsy products plus a few extra 😉

October's glam bag was super adorable with the big eyes of Betty Boop staring back at me when I opened my pretty pink package.

The reverse side has sparkly black sequins and a cute 'B' zipper .

1. BENEFIT COSMETICS: They're Real! Lengthening Mascara in Jet Black

Brand: Benefit Cosmetics

Product: Mascara

Size: Mini

Name of Shade: Jet Black

Color: Black

Waterproof: No

Formula: Lengthening

Wand Shape: Straight, Domed Tip

Lasts for: 10+ Hours

Smudges/Flakes: No/No

Pros: Like the name of this mascara indicates; it gives lashes a false lash look. The unique dome tip of the wand is great for reaching each individual lash and creating a separated, fanned out lash effect. It gives extra length and definition to lashes.

Cons: It tends to dry out fairly fast (this is my second bottle), so make sure it is capped tight. It's not waterproof (but it doesn't claim to be) so it isn't ideal for all occasions

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)

Would I Purchase: Yes.

Final Thoughts: It lives up to its name and gives a false lash effect to lashes. It's a little drier than most mascaras but it can be worked with. Overall a pretty decent mascara.

2. BETTY BOOP™ x IPSY: Satin Lipstick in Mauve It Baby

Brand: Betty Boop X ipsy
Product: Lipstick
Size: Full
Name of Shade: Mauve it Baby
Color: Mauve
Finish: Satin/Matte
Smudges/Drying/Sticky: No/No/No
Last for: 8+ Hours

Pros: This extremely pigmented lipstick glides on smooth and even leaving you with a perfectly flattering mauve colored pout. It is super comfortable to wear; it doesn't feel dry or tight on lips. It's also long lasting and the shade doesn't feather.

Cons: I don't really see any.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)

Would I Purchase: Yes.

Final Thoughts: Good color, good wear, good staying power. Definitely a good lipstick.

3. MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL: Strengthening Grow Long Leave-In Conditioner

Brand: Marc Anthony True Professional

Product: Conditioner

Size: Mini

Formula: Cream

Pros: A nice conditioner. It helps combat breakage and split ends. It gives all the benefits you would expect of a typical salon-grade conditioner.

Cons: I can't say that I saw that it strengthened or helped my hair grow longer, but it may need to be used for a longer period of time than the mini tube offers to see real results.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭑⭑⭑ (2 out of 5)
Would I Purchase a Full Size: Unlikely

Final thoughts: I'm not a big fan of hair products in my ipsy bags, but this conditioner does its job. I can't say it's anything special compared to other salon conditioners. But if you are in the market for a nice conditioner, this is one to consider.

4. LENI: Loose Eyeshadow in Byron Bay

Brand: Leni
Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: Byron Bay
Color: Champagne Pink
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Loose Powder
Fallout: Some
Blendable: Yes
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Lasts for: 4 Hours (without primer) 8 Hours (with primer)

Pros: A pretty shimmering pink shadow that has buildable coverage. The warm shade is universally flattering and is great for highlighting. Blends easily to achieve any look you want to create.

Cons: There is some fallout, as is typical with a loose shadow. It takes several layers of eyeshadow to reach the shade you see in the container.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭑⭑⭑ (2 out of 5)

Would I Purchase: No.

Final Thoughts: A decent shimmer eyeshadow with minimal fallout. It just takes a lot of work to achieve the shade you see.

5. APHRODITE SKIN CARE: Olive Oil Deep Cleansing Face Mask

Brand: Aphrodite Skin Care
Product: Face Mask
Size: Mini
Formula: Cream
Skin Type It Works Best For: Dry to Combination

Pros: There are tons of beneficial ingredients in this mask. The olive oil in this mask provides extra moisture and the aloe soothes irritated skin. It leaves skin with a nice clean feeling.

Cons: A little bit of oiliness to the consistency.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: If I needed a face mask, probably.

Final Thoughts: This is a very lovely face mask that offers a good amount of hydration and moisture. A bit of an oily feature but nothing that hurts the results much.

Here is a makeup look I created using some of the products from October's ipsy bag

Benefit Cosmetics: They're Real! Lengthening Mascara In Jet Black

Leni: Loose Eyeshadow In Byron Bay

Betty Boop™ X IPSY: Satin Lipstick In Mauve It Baby

Thanks for checking out my review of October's ipsy products featuring: Benefit Cosmetics, Betty Boop™ X IPSY, Marc Anthony True Professional, Leni, & Aphrodite Skin Care.