June Battle of the Boxes| Ipsy Vs. Play by Sephora 2016

Hey Guys!

June was a great month of Unboxings and Unbaggings! I received a ton of new and great products to try so continue reading to find out what I thought about products and use coupon codes I have!

Ipsy: Ipsy is $10 a month beauty subscription that promises 4-5 deluxe sized samples and always guarantees at least 1 full sized product. Sometimes my bags are ALL full-sized which is awesome!

Theme: Rebel Rebel | Bag: Graffiti Print

The first item I pulled out was a sample sized eyeshadow from Urban Decay in the Color Fireball. This is a beautiful duo chrome pinky, lilac, coral eyeshadow. It is highly pigmented and super buttery. I actually have a $6 Makeup Geek Dupe called Mai Tai that I received in my Aspyn Ovard Subscription box. They are the same in feel, color and pigmentation. I recommend both as they are such a unique shade. I like to wear them all over the lid or lightly patted into the center and smoked out with a brozey shade. Purchase HERE

The next item was a sample full sized blush from Seraphine Botanicals in the color Happy Hibiscus. This is a darker coralish brown blush that feels really soft and pigmented. I am not sure if this works for my skin tone as I haven't used it yet. I am afraid it will make my cheeks look ruddy. I heard a little goes along way so I will get up the courage on of these days to wear it. Get 25% off HERE with code IPSY25.

Next was the Deep Pore Detox Activated Charcoal Exfoliating Mask from clariSea. This mask can be used as a cleanser or mask. It is a powder that you mix with water to create a paste. I only use this ask a mask and I use other products as cleansers. I find that it leaves my skin feeling purified and clean. The only con is that it is a bit messy since you do have to mix it yourself. Get 30% off HERE with code IPSY30.

Next was a baby sample of the Formula X nailpolish in the color Wingwoman. I LOVE this color! It is my go to pedicure color. It is a warm raspberry magenta that flatters my skin tone so well. I have tried other polishes from this brand before and they are super opaque and last long. Purchase HERE

The final item was the full sized Crease/Smudge brush from Royal & Langnickel MODA. This is in a beautiful teal color that was my wedding color. The bristles are soft and are great for buffing and smudging. I love it! Get 40% off HERE with code IPSY4016.

Overall the bag was awesome! I loved the variety as always and thought all of the sizes were great! My favorite is the nailpolish. I might buy a full size! Get Ipsy HERE

Play by Sephora: $10 a month with 4-5 high end deluxe sized samples +1 perfume sample

Theme: The Minimalists

The first item was a sample size of They're Real mascara from Benefit. I have tried this before and love it! I wish Benefit would send out other products to test out though since I feel like I only get this mascara. This mascara gives great, volume, length and sepereation. I love the brush. It is a bit difficult to remove but it doesn't flake or smudge during the day. Get the product HERE

The perfume this month was the Florence fragrance from Tocca. This does not come in a roller or spray which I don't like. It smells nice and fresh though. It is a very sophisticated smell that would work well in the evening. Purchase HERE

The next item is a sample size of the Don't Blow it cream from Bumble and Bumble. This stuff smells delicious! It is a blow dry cream to help style hair and tame frizz. I haven't used it yet but it will be in my travel bag to take with me on vacation. It is a decent size and I can get a few uses out of it. Purchase HERE

Next was a sample size of the Becca Backlight Priming Filter. I have always wanted to try a Becca product to see what all the hype is about. This is a great sample size where you could get a month's worth of product from. Unfortunatly this product is illuminating and I have oily skin. I didn't think it would work for me but I tried it anyway. It left a great glow and was super soft and moisturizing but by the end of the day Ijust looked like a grease pit. I think this products is beautiful and recommend it for dry and more mature skin. It was lightweight but still moisturizing. Purchase HERE

Next was the BareMinerals Bareskin Bronzer. This is a liquid bronzer that can be used multiple ways. It can be used to darken foundation, add color to lotions. or asa cream bronzer. I haven't used this yet but I can't wait to mix it with foundation as I get a tan. I like this idea because than I don't have to buy a new bronzer that would go bad before I use the whole thing. Purchase HERE

The final item was a sample size of the Tarte Tarteguard SPF 30 sunscreen. The packaging is super adorable as it is a bright neon purple and pink. I was disappointed in this because there was no product! The bottle was so small I figured I would only get a bit to try out on my upper body but I didn't even get 1 full pump! Oh well. I still like the packaging. Purchase HERE

I think Play by Sephora is a great box to try out higher end products. I love it and look forward to it every month. Subscribe HERE

What is your favorite subscription service? XOX Chan