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I’m slowly healing from my dental surgery. With the extra time I’ve had being laid up I have given April’s ipsy products a thorough vetting and I am more than ready to review them! 🦷
Quick Stats:
Number of Products I'll Use Regularly: 3
My Overall Star Rating for April's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on April’s Glam Bag: April may have brought showers but ipsy’s April glam bag brought me smiles (even though smiling hurt) 😆
My Overall Star Rating for April's Glam Bag: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on April’s Glam Bag: April may have brought showers but ipsy’s April glam bag brought me smiles (even though smiling hurt) 😆
ipsy's April glam bag is a pretty lilac purple and has lovely little flower accents around it. The cute wooden circle on the zipper also gives it a fun nautical vibe ⛵
Now for the #ipsyfullbloom April products!
1. ORYZA BEAUTY: Nude Shimmer & Contour Eyeshadow
Brand: Oryza Beauty
Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: N/A
Color: Nude Bronze and Browns
Finish: Multiple (3 Shimmer, 1 Matte)
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: Approximately 8 Hours
Product: Eyeshadow
Name of Shade: N/A
Color: Nude Bronze and Browns
Finish: Multiple (3 Shimmer, 1 Matte)
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky: No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: Approximately 8 Hours
Pros: This eyeshadow quad was my pick for April and I don’t regret it!
These shadows are great range of more neutral shades. The matte shade is great for contouring the eye around the crease. The shimmer shades are so vibrant they almost have a metallic appearance. No fallout and it lasts all day without creasing.
Cons: The plastic palette itself is a bit flimsy.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Gorgeous nude eyeshadows that brighten eyes with a subtle sparkle. Long-lasting formula that doesn’t smudge or flake.
2. ESTATE COSMETICS: Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Lit
Brand: Estate Cosmetics
Product: Highlighter
Name of Shade: Lit
Color: Champagne
Finish: Pearl
Formula: Pressed/Baked Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Blendable: Yes
Product: Highlighter
Name of Shade: Lit
Color: Champagne
Finish: Pearl
Formula: Pressed/Baked Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 10 Hours
Pros: Super lovely highlighter that always seems to gives just the right amount of glow.
It is buildable, so you can have a subtle dusting or a more powerful shine. It doesn’t streak or cake and it lasts for several hours. My first time hearing of or using Estate Cosmetics and I’m very pleased!
Cons: None.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: Fantastic highlighter (and I’m not usually a fan of baked powders) that gives perfect shine and radiance to the skin.
Great staying power so there is no need to reapply throughout the day 👍
3. KALEIDO COSMETICS: Skin Blush in Primadonna
Brand: Kaleido Cosmetics
Product: Blush
Name of Shade: Primadonna
Color: Rose
Finish: Matte
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 8 Hours
Pros: This blush is in a charming shade that compliments all types of skin tones. It's perfect for a natural flush and can be built up to a more intense blush. The rosy hue stays put for many hours 🌹
Cons: It can take a few layers to build up color.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A versatile blush that works for whatever type of makeup you like; natural to dramatic. It blends well and won’t streak as the day wears on.
Name of Shade: Primadonna
Color: Rose
Finish: Matte
Formula: Pressed Powder
Fallout: None
Chalky/Flaky/Crumbly: No/No/No
Blendable: Yes
Lasts for: 8 Hours
Pros: This blush is in a charming shade that compliments all types of skin tones. It's perfect for a natural flush and can be built up to a more intense blush. The rosy hue stays put for many hours 🌹
Cons: It can take a few layers to build up color.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ (4 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: A versatile blush that works for whatever type of makeup you like; natural to dramatic. It blends well and won’t streak as the day wears on.
4. PUREHEALS: Propolis Softening Toner
Brand: Pureheals
Product: Toner
Formula: Liquid
Skin Type It Works Best For: Dry/Combination
Pros: A very nice toner that gets rid of any residual makeup or dirt left on your skin after cleansing. It does leave skin feeling soft to the touch
Cons: It didn’t notice it do much to combat my blemish prone skin.
Product: Toner
Formula: Liquid
Skin Type It Works Best For: Dry/Combination
Pros: A very nice toner that gets rid of any residual makeup or dirt left on your skin after cleansing. It does leave skin feeling soft to the touch
Cons: It didn’t notice it do much to combat my blemish prone skin.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭑⭑ (3 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: No (already have a go-to toner)
Final Thoughts: A very fine toner that cleans and softens skin. Definitely a great option if you are looking to add a toner into your daily skin routine.
Final Thoughts: A very fine toner that cleans and softens skin. Definitely a great option if you are looking to add a toner into your daily skin routine.
5. ARACELI BEAUTY: Chiquita Blending Brush
Brand: Araceli Beauty
Name of Brush: Chiquita Blending
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes, Dusting
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Blends Makeup Well: Yes
Bristles Splay: None
Name of Brush: Chiquita Blending
Feature for Brush: Eyes
Feature I Use it for: Eyes, Dusting
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Blends Makeup Well: Yes
Bristles Splay: None
Pros: This narrow brush is perfect for blending in and around the crease of the eye. The rounded tip gives precision shadow application. Using a sweeping motion gently buffs and defuses eyeshadow.
It also works great for dusting loose powder under the eyes or highlighter around the face.
Cons: None.
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)
Would I Purchase: Yes
Would I Purchase: Yes
Final Thoughts: An excellent blending brush that has multiple uses. The soft bristles make it super easy to blend shadows and products and to create everything from a “no makeup” look to an intense smoky eye look.
Of course what would a review be without a few ways to use the products:
ORYZA BEAUTY: Nude Shimmer & Contour Eyeshadow
ESTATE COSMETICS: Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Lit
ESTATE COSMETICS: Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Lit
KALEIDO COSMETICS: Skin Blush in Primadonna
ORYZA BEAUTY: Nude Shimmer & Contour Eyeshadow
ESTATE COSMETICS: Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Lit
KALEIDO COSMETICS: Skin Blush in Primadonna
ESTATE COSMETICS: Dew Me Baked Highlighter in Lit
KALEIDO COSMETICS: Skin Blush in Primadonna
So appreciative that you checked out my review of ipsy's April glam bag featuring Oryza
Beauty, Estate Cosmetics, Kaleido Cosmetics, Pureheals, & Araceli Beauty.
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