Best of ipsy 2019 (Should I Get ipsy in 2020?)

Hi my lovely people!

Today's post is a quick run through of a year of ipsy glam bags. That year is 2019 of course.

This post will give you a glimpse into what you can expect in an ipsy glam bag each month and a little review of my favorite products from each of those months!

(Note: each ipsy subscriber takes a beauty quiz to give ipsy an idea of your beauty preferences. 

As ipsy sends you products you can review them -- super easy three multiple choice questions on their website -- so you get a more tailored glam bag as time goes on. 

My glam bag will not necessarily be the same as yours because yours is customized for you!)

If you are unfamiliar with ipsy, each month they send you a makeup bag filled with five makeup and beauty products, some are sample size some are full size.

So, if you've been on the fence about ipsy, read on for a glimpse of what your year in beauty could look like 😉

You can watch my video of my top 2019 ipsy products here

January

My Favorite:

Slmissglam: SB68 Eye Brush

Why It's My Favorite:

Slmissglam has many fabulous brushes and this one is just as lovely.

It is nice and fluffy, picks up color perfectly and blends eyeshadow incredibly well. Plus the handle is super sparkly!

You can read my full review of  Slmissglam's brush and the rest of  January's review here

You can also check out January's video review here

February

My Favorite:

Eyeko: Lash Alert Mascara in Carbon Black

Why It's My Favorite:

This mascara has an excellent curved wand that reaches every lash, even in the corners. And the squeeze tube makes it easier to get the right amount of product on the wand.

You can read my full review of Eyeko's mascara and the rest of the month's review here

You can check out my February video review here

March

My Favorite(s):

Tarte: Maneater™ Voluptuous Mascara 

&
Space Case Cosmetics: Eyeshadow in Alien Love Child

Why They're My Favorite:

Tarte Mascara: The short, tiny plastic bristles on the wand are perfect for giving major volume and a fanned out lash effect.

Space Case Eyeshadow: I was introduced to this brand by ipsy. This shadow is a beautiful lilac shade, with iridescent blue shimmer.

You can read the full review of Tarte's mascara and Space Case's shadow along with the rest of March's review here

You can also check out my video review of March's products here

April

My Favorite:

Sugar Cosmetics: Kohl of Honour Intense Kajal in Black Out

Why It's My Favorite:

Sugar's eyeliner goes on an inky black and super saturates lash line. It also stays put in the water line with no smudging or budging.

You can read my full review of Sugar's eyeliner and the rest of the month's review here

You can also watch my video review here

May

My Favorite:

Benefit: BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara in Black

Why It's My Favorite:

The wand has a unique triangle/pyramid shape with flexible bristles. This formula makes lashes look miles long, almost a false lash effect.

You can read my full review of Badgal Bang mascara and the rests of May's review here

You can watch my quick video review of May's products here

June

My Favorite:

Jonteblu: Felt Tip Eyeliner Pencil in Black

Why It's My Favorite:

A lovely liquid liner that lasts for hours. It's waterproof and doesn't streak or run.

You can read my full review of Jonteblue and the rest of  June's review here

You can catch my video review of June's products  here

July

My Favorite:

Color Club: Nail Polish in Palm to Palm

Why It's My Favorite:

This beautiful teal shade has quickly become my new favorite nail polish. It goes on smooth and glossy and it lasts for weeks. Simply adore Color Club nail polishes!

You can read my full review of Color Club's polish and July's review here

Check out my video review of July's products here

August

My Favorite(s):

Thrive Causemetics: Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara™ in Brynn (Rich Black)
&
Nails Inc: Nail Polish in Weekend Superpowers

Why They're My Favorites:

Thrive Mascara: This formula is so dark, it gives really black, defined lashes. It's also a great multitasking mascara because it gives lengthen, volume, and definition.

Nails Inc. Polish: A pretty forest green polish. It hits that sweet spot between bright and neutral shades. Very long lasting as well.

You can read my full review of Thrive and Nails Inc. plus all of August's review here

(No video review for August)

September

My Favorite:

Kaleido Cosmetics: Obsidian Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Why It's My Favorite:

This is another great liquid liner pen. It is super pigmented for an extra intense lash base. It's also waterproof and has a great tip on the pen for winging liner out.

You can read my full review of Kaleido's liner and  the rest of September's review here

(No video review for September)

October

My Favorite:

Betty Boop™ x ipsy: Satin Lipstick in Mauve It Baby

Why It's My Favorite:

A nice mauve shade of lipstick. It goes on creamy and dries to a matte finish. It isn't drying like the typical matte lipstick and last for many hours.

You can read the full review of this lipstick and the rest of the month's review here

(No video review for October)

November

My Favorite(s):

Nomad Cosmetics: Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Bronzer & Contour Powder in Manly Beach
&
Wander Beauty: Wanderess™ Glow Highlighter in After Hours

Why They're My Favorites:

Nomad's Bronzer: This fantastic bronzer is super pigmented and doubles as a contour shade. It is ultra blendable and buildable.

Wander's Highlighter: A beautiful shimmering highlighter that gives a lit-from-within glow. Applied to the high points of the face it looks stunning when the light hits it.

You can read the full review of Nomad and Wander's products plus the full  month's review here

Check out my November video review here

December

My Favorite(s):

Space Case Cosmetics: Blush in It's Not Me, It's My Sign
&
Luxie Beauty: 237 Blending Dreamcatcher

Why They're My Favorites:

Space Case Blush: Another out of this world product from Space Case. This dusty rose blush gives the perfect flush with a pearly matte finish.

Luxie Brush: I love every one of Luxie's brushes (also introduced because of ipsy). This is an excellent blending brush perfect for creating all sort of eyeshadow looks.

You can read my full review of Space Case and Luxie plus December's review here

You can watch my quick video review here

And that wraps my 2019 with ipsy.

I would call 2019 the Year of Mascara! And I loved it!

Again, you can catch my video review here

If you have been considering subscribing to ipsy I would recommend giving them a try.

Just make sure to review your products every month on their website (it's so easy!) and to update your beauty profile by re-taking their beauty quiz if your taste changes -- it really helps you get the best out of ipsy.

Thank you for checking out my best of ipsy products 2019

Was there a product you loved from ipsy last year?

Let me know in the comments below!

Stay tuned for all the ipsy products and tutorials coming in 2020 by subscribing so you will be the first to hear from me 😉

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Ultima Beauty

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