march 2018 ipsy bag!

hi guys! so in my whatchu ben doin post, i mentioned how like i'm considering cancelling this subscription service. well... here's why...

hey guys! my march IPSY BAG* (theme: create) has arrived, and i've got a huge concern here, which i think will speak for itself. ~Lindsay

first off, let's review what i received last month: a brush, primer sheet masks (skincare-ish), eyeshadows, a pencil eyeliner, and a mellow cosmetics lipstick.
let's preview what i got this month: a brush, a balm (skincare-ish), an eyeshadow, a pencil eyeliner, and a mellow cosmetics lipstick.

hopefully you guys are seeing what i'm seeing because this does not make sense to me. i understand that they want us to update our profiles every now and then, and that reviewing each product we receive on their site will help the algorithm better choose what we get each month, but this is kind of ridiculous and sad in my opinion. i was not expecting to get near identical bags for two consecutive months. and while i do like these categories or types of products, that's not the point of having this subscription. i'm not trying anything new or innovative anymore here.

1. royal & langnikel prismatic ombre fan brush -- i haven't actually tried using this brush yet. i really like the brushes from this brand, and have high hopes for this one! the bristles feel pretty sturdy, slightly dense considering this is a fan brush, but definitely more substantial than other cheap fan brushes i've had.
• repurchase: other brushes
2. glossier balm dotcom in coconut -- i don't really get this product. as a 'lotion' it's too oily, like an ointment or something, but it's kind of ok as a lip balm? i need to try it a few more times, but i'm not sure about this one..
• repurchase: no
3. int cosmetics eyeshadow in goddess gold -- this is a really pretty shadow. i haven't really used it much, but it has an interesting texture. it's kind of creamy wet, but still applies pretty smoothly.
• repurchase: probably not
4. tarte sex kitten eyeliner -- i'm not even going to try beyond what i've swatched here. this is not the pigmentation or hardness (it's hard..) that i want to use on my eyes.
• repurchase: no
5. mellow cosmetics creamy matte lipstick in nude -- this is a bit pinker than i'd typically go for. i think for the sake of me not grabbing for this, i'm going to pass this along. the formula is nice and i really like how it feels and sits on the lips. doesn't really last very long through eating, but what lipstick does?
• repurchase: maybe other colors.
6. color-it-yourself ipsy bag -- love this concept! i think i'm going to pass this bag and markers along because i'm probably not going to use this bag and i'm sure it will be better enjoyed by someone else!

goddess gold, sex kitten, nude, coconut balm

nude

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