June Ipsy First Impressions

I just got back from a week-long vacation (if you follow our social media, you may have noticed) and I received my Ipsy bag the day before I left. So I haven’t had much of a chance this past week to try anything out.

I used to like waiting a few weeks before reviewing the products so I could have a chance to try them all. But by that time I find that everyone has moved onto their excitement for the next month’s bag. So I want to share my first impressions of my June Ipsy Bag. 

The glam bag itself is super cute! It’s light canvas with white polka dots and a big ol’ pair of lips on the front. It’s small and lightweight, perfect for summer!

Kokie Cosmetics

Nail Polish – Atlantis at Last

The first thing I thought when I saw this product was: amazing packaging! While I don’t need the cardboard box it came in (waste much?), the packaging of the bottle itself is so cute and edgy! The second thought I had: I’ll probably never wear this color. I have a similar color from SinfulColors that I only wear once a year – that’s if my Tampa Bay Lightning go to the Stanley Cup playoffs. This color is the brightest cobalt blue ever! I’m also disappointed to learn that there was another color that I would have preferred to receive. 

theBalm Cosmetics

Balm Springs Blush

I’m always excited to try anything from theBalm and this long-wearing blush “In Full Swing” is no exception! The packaging is already a big step up from the usual sample size – which is hardly big enough for an eyeshadow blending brush, let alone a blush brush. It’s also the perfect peachy summer color. 

NYX Professional Makeup

Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé

I was so excited when I saw this in my Ipsy bag preview! I love trying lip products. This one has a great concept for not just lips but cheeks and eyes too for the new monochromatic trend. I’m really going to try to wear this color. It’s not normally something I gravitate towards – it’s a pinky nude called plush – and it’s way out of my comfort zone. But I guess that’s what trying new things is about! When I swatched it, it was light and smelled really good, so always a plus. 

Hey Honey

Uncover DETOXIFYING MUD MASK

Another thing I am always down to try – face masks! I know they can be tricky, some people have sensitive skin. But who isn’t doesn’t love a good facemask?

DOUCCE

Maxlash Volumizer Mascara

My first thought when I saw a mascara in my Ipsy bag was instant disappointment. I used to love trying a new mascara, but I’ve recently realized I cannot wear non-waterproof mascara. It’s just not my thing. In fact, I plan on writing a post about it soon. However, I still plan on trying it. It can’t hurt, I’m just not going to get my hopes up.

Overall, I’m not super impressed with this bag. I think it could have been tailored to my preferences a little more with the nail polish and lip colors. I think I even removed mascara from my preferences as something I want to receive. So, this bag has been a little disappointing at first glance. But I won’t let that get me down, there’s more time to use them!

If you’re interested in trying Ipsy yourself, here is my affiliate link. It’s only $10 a month and you get to try all kinds of makeup, ranging from high end to drugstore.

Let me know in the comments below what you thought of this month’s Ipsy bag. What were your first impressions? Do you have a favorite?

Related: May Ipsy Review

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Christina

Christina is a twenty-something living with her beagle, Mash, and husband, Nate in their van. She loves traveling, shopping, art, and photography. She’s also a vegetarian, pop-culture enthusiast, book-lover, and Dave Matthews Band fanatic. Catch her somewhere around the country in a converted camper van or at home in Florida for a visit.