April's Birchbox is my 3rd one, and probably my least favorite so far. There are only 2 products from it that I am actually happy about. The rest I will just use for the sake of not wasting it, or give it to someone else. Oh well!
The product I am most excited about it the Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner. It goes for $11. I got the Jamun (Deep Purple) color, which I love! I've only tried it out once so far, but I am a fan. Goes on nice and smooth, doesn't seem to smudge to easily. This makes me happy since I have been stuck on the same eyeliner for years, Wet n' Wild because it was the only one I could get to stay on. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to last long. Hopefully this eyeliner does the trick! I'm also happy that it is purple. I usually only wear black eyeliner, but this might be a nice transition color for me.
The other product I am truly excited about this month is the Color Club Nail Lacquer from Gala's Gems Collection. A set of 4 is $13, which I can get on board with. I got the Breakfast at... color. I have more recently gotten into nail polishes, and this is a nice addiction to my new collection. I tend to purchase more pink and red colors, so I was happy to get the green color that I might not have picked out on my own.
This next product, I also enjoy because I think I will actually use it. I got the Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum. It goes for $20-42 for a full-size. I am a fan of anything sunscreen, especially for the face. I don't like putting regular sunscreens on my face because they tend to make my face feel like it is burning, especially when mixed with pool chemicals when I go swimming. So, hopefully this works well for me. I won't try it out until later in the year when it is actually sunny outside here in Wisconsin!
The rest of the stuff in my Birchbox I found to be "meh...". For instance the N.4 Lumiere d'hiver Clarifying Shampoo. Sorry, shampoo just doesn't excite me. Especially when a full bottle of it goes for $32! I can't imagine spending that much on one bottle of shampoo, but that's just me. Unless it magically styles my hair for me when I get out of the shower. A N.4 Lumiere d'hiver Reconstructing Masque came along with it as well. This stuff is supposed to purify and restore lost moisture and shine. I've always had pretty oily hair, so moisture doesn't seem like a real issue for me....
My least favorite item is the KIND Healthy Grains Gluten Free Non GMO Granola Bar. 15 of these cost $11.88. Not bad pricing at all. I got the Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt flavor. I would have preferred the chocolate flavor. I am not a big fan of granola. I have heard that these are good, but they just aren't really my thing. Plus, this particular flavor just doesn't interest me at all. Not really sure why I got it either since I asked to not receive snacks in my Birchbox. So that was a little disappointing
And now, on to April's Ipsy Glam Bag...
After last months awesome Ipsy Glam Bag, I was a little disappointed by April's. Especially since it is my birthday month, but oh well.
My favorite product from this month's Ipsy is the 24/7 Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil from Urban Decay. I got the Black Velvet color and I really like it! I am very picky about my eyeliners because I have terrible experiences with them, liquid eyeliners especially. This one really does glide on smoothly and it is a great color! This is something I may actually purchase in the future.
My second favorite is the lolli tint from benefit. I got Candy-Orchid. I will likely not use it as a cheek tinter, since my cheeks are naturally rosy against my very fair skin. Its a decent lip tint, though. It goes on a little weird in my opinion, but I enjoy the color.
I didn't care too much for the rest of the items in my Ipsy, unfortunately. I like the packaging of theCailyn Tinted Lip Balm. I didn't care for it at first, but then I realized the brush comes off the top, and that is cute! I got the Apple Pink shade, and yikes! I haven't used it because it is a VERY bright pink, which isn't my color. I will likely give it as a gift or sell it to someone else.
The City Color White Gold Mousse Eyeshadow, I'm not so sure about. I don't care for white eyeshadows, as I don't really think they look good on anyone. That is just my opinion. I haven't tried wearing it, but I noticed just from opening the lid that it feels a little greasy. This may be another gifter.
I was disappointed to get the KISS fake eyelashes. I have never worn fake eyelashes and I don't plan on ever doing so. I wear glasses, which seems to me would not go well with fake eyelashes. Also kinda pointless since the glasses usually cover that area.
Overall, I was disappointed with April's Ipsy Glam Bag. I'm still looking forward to May's though!
I was disappointed by both Birchbox and Ipsy this month, but Ipsy still beat Birchbox by a little bit. I just think I will get more use out of the items in the Ipsy compared to the Birchbox. Plus, Birchbox including the granola bar really hurt it since I asked to receive no snacks.
What did you think of the April's Ipsy and Birchbox?
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