July 2014 | ipsy Unboxing

derma e - BB Creme with SPF 25 in Light | Full Size 2oz $29.50 Sample 0.5oz $7.38

Instantly erase the look of imperfections and turn back the clock on aging skin. 

This multi-functional mineral beauty balm is an advanced skincare formula that also conceals with lightweight, color-correcting coverage. 

How does it work? An Intensive Skin Brightening Complex featuring Active Plant Stem Cells brightens and evens skin tone to boost radiance and revitalize skin’s youthful glow. Advanced peptide complex Matrixyl® synthe'6® diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenates skin’s visible firmness and elasticity. Antioxidants sourced from Green Tea, and Vitamins C and E shield skin from age damage while SPF 25 prevents sun damage. 

As a quick, easy, all-in-one skincare product, this BB Crème provides all-day hydration while softening and smoothing skin. Wear it alone, over serum, gel or moisturizer, or to replace foundation. 

100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free.

I haven't tried this on my face as the shade is slightly too dark for me (my sister would probably enjoy it), but when I swatched it on my hand it had sheer coverage and was a tad bit greasy... then again it's a BB cream.

wHet - Nail Polish in Facetious | $15

Facetious is defined as playfully jocular or humorous, and that’s exactly how you’ll feel in this flashy shade from wHet Nail Polish. This chip resistant, high shine, vegan polish is "three free" and void of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, and dpd (dibutyle phthalate). Plus, it’s exclusively made in the USA, and never tested on animals.

Meh... not too keen on nail polishes in my subscription bags but this is a nice shade. 

Elizabeth Mott - Tints & Sass Fabulous Lip & Cheek Stain in Cherry | $22.99

All day color that will kick some SASS! That’s right, we said it. Tints & Sass is the only head turning lip and cheek stain that gives you fail proof color every time! The non-drying formula lasts all day, even after a power lunch and yoga session, and was created to accommodate every second of a gal's busy schedule. 

The gentle and lightweight formula feels like it's barely there, unlike heavy lipsticks and rouges. The soft tipped applicator makes it ridiculously easy to swipe onto lips and the apples of the cheeks, creating a natural yet unforgettably sexy glow. 

This smells like cherries which is perfect for the lips but I'm not keen on putting fruit-fragranced things on my face. This is a gorgeous colour in the swatch and you can see it's also sheered out on my hand. It's a beautiful rose shade which I think would look stunning but I'm always weary of cheek stains because I don't want to look like a clown... ipsy takes me out of my comfort zone :)

pur~lisse - pur~protect essential daily moisturizer spf 30 | Full Size 50mL $55 Sample 15mL $16.50

Stay protected with pure flower power. Pur~lisse's unique peptide complex, Lotus Lupine 5, and Hydra-Shield Complex, offers superior full-spectrum sun protection in a light weight nourishing moisturizer. Skin is pampered and protected against premature aging caused by the day's rays. 

Recently featured in Vogue as Editor’s Favorite Summer Sun Product,this anti-aging moisturizer has SPF 30 built-in, so you’ll get extra protection for incidental sun exposure. You’ll love the lightweight, yet nourishing, texture. Plus, it doesn’t leave skin with a white tint, so you can use with or without makeup. This moisturizer dries down to a healthy glow, and is perfect for sensitive skin. 

So much pur~lisse lately, I was definitely happy to get this in my bag, and it's a good sunscreen/moisturizer combo, it can be slightly greasy at first but a bit of powder over top does the trick.

bareMinerals - READY® Eyeshadow 2.0 in The Inspiration | $7.50 Sample

bareMinerals READY® Eyeshadow 2.0 provides vivid, pigment-packed color with seamless blendability that lasts up to 12 hours. Powered by the proprietary SeaNutritive Mineral™ Complex, it delivers skin-nourishing benefits including reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness plus boosted moisture levels.

This is a pretty cool sample, but I'm not into eyeshadows on a day-to-day basis... the shades are gorgeous though so I may end up giving it a chance when I have an occasion to wear eyeshadow!

Overall Value: $69.37

This is definitely a high value bag! Some products I'm more excited about than others.. the bag this month is kind of odd and cheaply made but nonetheless this bag would have pleased lots of people, for sure!