April Ipsy Glam Bag Review

Today I have another Ipsy glam bag review for you! This one is a review on the April bag, which I just received on Friday. So shipping is definitely way off this past month, since i generally receive my bags around the 12th or 13th. The theme for April was #BeautifullyBohemian, inspired by spring music festivals and warmer weather. 

The bag itself is pretty cute. It's a weaved straw bag with interlacing colors and it really says "boho" by the style. It's a nice sturdy little bag and I'm sure I'll find a good use for it. 

The first product I pulled out was this Hikari Blush is the shade "Tango." This is a brand I've never heard of until I subscribed to Ipsy, so I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with this blush though. It looks like a super neon pink in the pan, but it blends out into the prettiest pink flush on the cheeks. I also like how it can be built it into a deeper blush. 

Next up is a lipstick from KCO Colors. I don't know the name since the sticker came off, but I already love it. It's a brownish pink color, almost like a creamier version of Velvet Teddy. The pigmentation is great but it didn't really last too long without fading off.

 

The next product is an eyeshadow single from the new Nude Dude palette from the Balm in the shade "Flirty." I love he Balm and this palette is on my wish list so I'm glad that I got this sample to try out. It's a really pretty iridescent beige-purple and I can totally see myself wearing this color. 

Usually I'm not impressed with perfume samples from Ipsy, but this mini Jorel Parker Femina perfume is really nice. Is a very subtle fresh scent and the size makes it perfect for travel. It also lasted a long time without being too overpowering. 

The last product came with a broken seam and it spilled all over the bag, so I was disappointed that I couldn't try it. It was a sample of Lather Ultra Light Face Lotion. It had a light scent and it's supposed to be quite moisturizing, but again, I wasn't able to try it. 

 

Overall, this month (or last month rather) had some good products aside from the moisturizer. I'm excited to see what May's glam Bag brings and in hoping shipping won't take as long, since that's quite disappointing. 

What products did you receive in April from Ipsy? 

Ipsy referal code:

http://www.ipsy.com/r/9gn1?sid=ipsypoints&cid=email

Anastasia Beverly Hills Artist Palette | Review + Swatch

It seems that every time Anastasia Beverly Hills releases a new product, the Internet and Instagram explode with excitement and hype. The release of the new Artist Palette was no different and I shamelessly jumped on the bandwagon and purchased it. I have all five  palettes previously released by ABH and have yet to be disappointed, so I figured I couldn't question the quality of the eye shadows. 

 

The packaging is a cool abstract blend of different colors that look like an artist's brush strokes with the ABH logo in black on the bottom left corner, very vibrant and not at all hinting at neutral eye shadows within. It's the same cardboard packaging as her other palettes which definitely leaves something to be desired, since it feels a little flimsy and cheap. There is a mirror within, but again, it's a little cheap feeling since its plastic and distorts the reflection making it not very practical to use for applying makeup. The palette also comes with a double ended brush, though this one actually looks more usable compared to the brushes that came with other ABH palettes in the past.

 

The shades of eye shadows are gorgeous. They range from neutral everyday shades to more daring pops of color in a well-balanced mix of mattes, shimmers and satins. They practically scream summer. When I saw the first sneak peek of this online, that insanely bright yellow shade immediately caught my eye. This isn't a palette I would normally go for, but the colors in this one called to me. 

 

The shadows themselves are typical of ABH eye shadows: buttery smooth, easy to blend and super pigmented. A couple of them were a bit patchy like Aubergine and Blue Velvet, but not too bad. I also really love the fun names of each shadow in the palette. 

Top: Dusty Rose, Aubergine, Anaconda, Punch Fuschia, Buttery, Blue Velvet

Bottom: Coal, Unicorn, Phresh, Baby I'm a Star, Orange You Fancy, Beigely

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(With flash)

Overall I have to say that I really like this product. The colors are bright and fun and I think there is a nice balance of neutral and bright shades. The eye shadows are good quality and for only $30, its a pretty good bargain considering the prices of eye shadow palettes from competing brands. My only complaint would be shipping. I ordered from the ABH website and it took almost three weeks to receive the palette, when in the past I've gotten my ordered within a week.

 

Did any of you purchase the Anastasia Beverly Hills Artist Palette? What are your thoughts on it? Until next time...

 

The Artist Palette is available on the ABH website, Ulta, and Sephora.