november 2015 ipsy bag

hi guys! my november IPSY BAG* has arrived! (theme: beauty blast)

note: it has come to my attention that i failed to make a post last week. but i think i did pretty good with that blog goal for the year, i kept it for 10.5 months! lol. anyway, with that said, there'll be at least one more post this week, maybe two in addition (4 for the week) if i can manage it. work has been sucking busy--as you'll see in this week's work update. ~Lin-chan ^.~

here's my impressions:

1. trestique matte lip crayon in chile red (.02oz--mini, ret. $28 for .06 [$9.33] -- this has a really interesting texture. it glides on nicely, feeling very lightweight and super comfortable. when it dries, it has a slightly powdery-dry feel to it. this shade is really pretty, it has an orangy base, and it seems like it has a slight golden shimmer/shine to it. but on that note, orange-based reds are not for me and my skintone, so i'll be passing this off.
• likelihood to repurchase: no, maybe for other colors
2. skin inc pure revival peel (.16oz--mini, ret. $55 for 2oz [$4.40]) -- i haven't used a peel before, so this'll be interesting. i have heard of this brand and its wonders, but it's kind of expensive....
• likelihood to repurchase: probably not
3. smashbox full exposure mascara (.1oz--mini, ret. $20 for .38oz [$5.26]) -- i had a full size of this a long ways back, and when i finally got around to opening it. it wasn't good anymore. so i'm excited to try out a fresh tube of it.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
4. luxie beauty matte eyeshadow pan in aubergine (#290) (1oz--full size, ret. $6) -- this shadow's interesting. i'll try it out, but i'm not sure how much i'll like using it. it's a bit chunky chalky since it's a matte shadow. and the shade isn't that purple to me. more like a weird darkened gray. i'll have to get back to you on this one.
• likelihood to repurchase: nah
5. jelly pong pong liquid gossamer (.27oz--full size, ret. $22.95) -- this has a really pretty shimmer and shine to it. i don't totally agree with the packaging choice..it's literally regular squeeze tube with no special precision applicator.
• likelihood to repurchase: maybe
6. outer space themed ipsy bag -- omg all the pretty colors!
7. card with company info/discount codes
1. trestique.com: 35% off $40 purchase & free shipping, code: ipsynov35 (exp. 12/31/15)
2. iloveskininc.com: 20% off purchase & free shipping, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
3. luxiebeauty.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 12/31/15)
4. jellypongpong.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
5. josiemarancosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
6. jessesgirlcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy2015nov (exp. 12/31/15)
7. beautebasics.com: 60% off purchase, code: bbipsy60 (exp. 12/31/15)
8. beabombshellcosmetics.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 12/31/15)
9. maicouture.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
10. feelunique.com: free gift with $20 purchase, code: ipsyfigsandrouge (exp. 12/31/15)
11. moodmatcher.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
12. crownbrush.us: 25% off purchase, code: crownipsy25 (exp. 12/31/15)
13. dermelect.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
14. sigmabeauty.com: $10 off $50 purchase, code: ipsy10 (exp. 12/31/15)
15. albertiniinternational.com: 20% off purchase of warm love pumpkin exfoliating mask + free sample of divine skin hydrator, code: ipsy15 (exp. 12/31/15)
16. myaromachology.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy30 (exp. 11/30/15)
17. absolutenewyorkproducts.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
18. insprbeauty.com: 50% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
19. tuckerashley.com: 30% off purchase, code: ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
20. coolwayhair.com: 35% off purchase + free 2oz smoothing lotion, code: only4ipsy (exp. 12/31/15)
21. bdelliumtools.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy2015 (exp. 12/31/15)
22. leeanni.com: 15% off purchase, code: ipsy8 (exp. 11/30/15)
23. demeterfragrance.com: 20% off purchase, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)
24. jcatbeauty.com: 25% off purchase, code: ipsy1115 (exp. 12/31/15)
25. modelcosmetics.com: 20% off purchase + free shipping on $39+, code: ipsy20 (exp. 12/31/15)

approximate product value: ~$47.94

chile red

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