Ipsy May 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions

Hi y’all! It’s mid-month already so you know what that means. The subscription boxes are trickling in 😉 Today, I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my May Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.

May’s theme is Ipsy Summer Friday and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this oblong, transparent, ice cream-design bag.

Trestique Matte Lip Crayon in Tuscan Wine – Deluxe Sample Sized – (trestique.com)

This matte lip crayon glides on instantly with velvety color, and it feels ultra-soft yet weightless on lips. Its pure matte color is buildable, with a lasting, matte finish (sephora.com). This is a flattering wine shade that is perfect for everyday wear. The formula is pigmented, coating the lips in even color in one swipe and dries down to a comfortable matte finish. It is not at all transfer-proof, but will last between meals. I dig this formula ?

Adesse Organic Infused Nail Lacquer in Surfer Girl – Full Sized (11 ml) – Retail Price $18 – (adesseny.com)

A revolutionary long-wearing, fast drying nail polish that gives your nails the “plump” look of a gel manicure without a UV or LED lamp (adesseny.com). O my lanta, I am in LOVE with this gorgeous robin egg blue shade ? It just screams Spring and Summer to me. The brush does a good job of distributing color evenly over the nail. I did have to do 3 thin coats to get full opacity and a shiny finish, but it was totally worth it for this beautiful shade.

Luxie Precision Foundation Brush – Full Sized – Retail Price $23 – (luxiebeauty.com)

A larger traditional foundation brush designed to help you apply your foundation more efficiently while still maintaining an airbrushed finish with the coverage of your liking (luxiebeauty.com). I love the adorable periwinkle handle and the bristles are super soft, as I’ve come to expect from the Luxie brand. I tried using this 660 Brush for foundation application, but I found it left a streaky finish as the bristles are not very densely packed. It worked better for blending out the undereye concealer and for packing on highlighter on the cheekbones.

Starlooks Pro Luxe Pen Artist Edition – Full Sized – Retail Price $19 – (starlooks.com)

This luxurious formula is super pigmented and provides a rich, beautiful, black. The felt applicator allows you to create precise lines that last all day (starlooks.com). This felt tip is not as fine as I would like, but the formula is pitch black, dries quickly and semi-matte. What makes this liquid eyeliner so unique though is the star stamp on the other end. I don’t have anything like this in my collection and I’m not sure when I’ll next be rocking a starry-eyed look, but it’s still super cool 😉

Urban Decay Afterglow Powder Highlight in Sin – Sample Sized – (0.08 oz)

Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter isn’t your average highlighter; Urban Decay took the time to finely mill the powder until it was just right. The result: a lightweight (yet luxurious) feel and a super-soft, creamy texture (ulta.com). The formula of this highlighter is creamy to the touch and buildable. It adds more of a sheen to the highpoints of the face rather than an ultra reflective glow. Sin is a pale pearly shade that would really flatter fairer skintones. However, it is a bit ashy against my tanned skintone.Overall Rating: I would give this month’s Glam Bag a rating of 8/10 stars, based on my first impressions. May’s bag contain 3 full-sized products with a total retail value of $60, making it a great value. I liked that this month’s selection was mostly makeup which I prefer to receive in these beauty subscriptions. My favorite picks of the batch are the Trestique Lip Crayon and the Adessa Nail Polish ?