Ipsy Glam Bag- January 2013

My second sub box of 2013 that arrived was my Ipsy Glam Bag! I am still loving this little monthly hot-pink enveloped gem. There are always great products in either large samples or full sizes which makes this one a steal!

This has been the cutest bag I have received yet from Ipsy. The outside of the bag is navy blue, but the inside is a royal blue with my favorite....stars! I was so disappointed that my bag had a huge slice from one corner to the other. It looks like maybe a razor cut it :( I emailed Ipsy to see if I could get a replacement make up bag and I will report back when I get a response!
UPDATE: I sent my email to Ipsy on January 15th and received a reply the next day. The customer service rep, Alyson, had me verify my address before they sent out a replacement. I received the replacement in the mail on January 22nd, so one week later. Fantastic customer service even for something as minor as a damaged cosmetic bag!

I love the card this month. This is definitely one that I will be putting up in my bathroom as motivation. And what a great motto for a new year! This will be great to remember when I start my new job next week. Maybe I will put this up at my new office :)

I will start with this small bottle of Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil since it is a product I have used before and really like. I use this oil in my hair as well as on my hands and feet. It is not sticky or too thick, it has a pleasant smell and absorbs quickly. This little dropper will go a long way! Just 2-3 drops of this stuff will cover your hands completely.

Pacifica is a new brand for me but this Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter did not disappoint! It is not thick like I thought a body butter would be, more of a lotion consistency, but it is still rich enough that when you rub it in your skin stays soft and dewy. And the smell! It is a wonderful, juicy, and sweet scent that I am in love with! This 2.5 oz tube is a travel size and goes for $7.00 on the Pacifica website.

Gotta love having another nail polish! And another selection from Nailtini is awesome too! I was so happy with the one from November's Ipsy Glam Bag that I could not wait to give this creme red color called Bloody Mary a try! I painted my toes and as expected, the consistency of the polish is perfect, the brush is a great size, and the polish dried quickly. This polish goes for $6 on the Nailtini website which is a steal since it is a huge bottle at .5 fl oz. I am starting to wonder what is up with the blood theme this month though.....

I saw this travel sized can of Big Sexy Hair's Spray & Play and thought this would be great for those days when I put some curls in my hair. It says on the can it is volumizing hair spray and from what I could find, this little can goes for $8-10 for the 1.5 oz. I checked their website and it said this spray is supposed to "give incredible volume, lift and shine". The fine mist on this spray is great and it is wonderful for holding curls in hair when you don't want to starch them into place.

 Last up we have this Concealer Brush from  SOHO Beauty that features an ergonomic design and boasts that it deposits just the right amount of concealer to cover your dark circles. This brush goes for $7.99 on the SOHO Beauty website which is a great deal and I love the 80's feel to the site! The inside flap in the package had some tips like how to apply the perfect lip and how to achieve a dimensional look. I am excited to try some of these out!







That is everything for the January Ipsy Glam Bag! I won't say that these are the most glamorous products they have sent, but they are great and very functional! Who doesn't like a make up brush and a yummy smelling lotion?!?! I am hoping they have an adorable heart-themed make up bag next month for February...we shall see!

Jenn