The theme for this month was the beach. I don't think all the items really fit the theme, but I was excited for this bag, none the less.
I didn't keep all the items this month and opted to trade the hair spray and the microdermabrasion scrub for other items. I'm currently waiting for the Soy Renewal Beach Hairspray and Benetint. So I'm not going to be reviewing these items and will update when I get the ones I traded for. Though I did open the scrub and it smells wonderful. If I hadn't just bought a similar scrub from Philosophy I would have kept this one and I can tell I would have loved it.
On to the reviews!
BH Cosmetics California Collection eye palette:
This palette looks really cute. I love the packaging and I like the color scheme. I wish these colors were as bright as they are in the palette when applied. The purple barely shows up, and the other colors are fair. They show up a lot better than purple, but still not as pigmented as I would like. I'm obsessed with eyeshadow so I will probably keep this palette around, but I doubt I will get much use out of it.
Pouty Pop Lip Crayon in Coral Crush:
I wasn't sure about this color when I first saw it. It looked really red, but when I tried it out it wasn't that bad. It's more sheer than a regular lipstick. It gives your lips a tint of color without being overwhelming. It also has a nice smooth, glossy texture. I think the little crayon is a cute design, you don't have to sharpen it. You just twist the bottom kind of like an eyeliner. I approve.
Coola unscented sunscreen for the face:
This is great to throw in your bag on the go. I find it a little dry, but I think most sunscreens are. This product requires moisturizer on top of it, so it's not something you can wear alone. Other than that, it's a sunscreen. There's not too much else I can say about it.
Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub: I initially traded this item for Benetint, but then turned around and bought it because it smelled like heaven and I knew it was going to be good. It's chock full of the little tiny scrubby beads and it sloughs off your dead skin like nothing I've ever tried. I like it about 10 times better than my scrub from Philosophy. The Philosophy scrub has a weird smell and not nearly enough of the scrubbing beads. The Derma E brand has it beat in all categories. Another A+
Traded for:
Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Beach Spray: This stuff smells so good. I've been dousing my hair with it daily since it arrived. I have pretty crazy hair and have always loved the beachy hair look. This stuff not only gives me that look but also give my hair some much needed moisture. I'm going to give this product an A+ and purchase the full size.(replacement for Sexy Hair Weather Resistant Spray)
Benetint: I wrote this it's own separate review, you can find it further up in my blog. But I will say that this goes on shear so it's no where near as dark as you think it will be. It gives your cheeks a nice tint and is easy to apply. Another A+(replacement for the Derma E scrub)
Overall I liked this bag. I can't wait to get my other items. This is my third month with ipsy and I haven't really been disappointed yet. Even with last month's j. cat glitter palette fiasco. There is always one really great item. In this bag I'm pretty sure it was the microderm scrub. I am almost kicking myself for trading it off, but I really wanted the Benetint.
Overall Score: A
Best Item: It's a 3 way tie! Derma E scrub, Benetint, Soy Renewal.
Worst Item: bh california palatte
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