JAN '13 Ipsy Glam Bag

Today's post isn't necessarily about nail polish (gasp!), but it does include a nail polish so that kind of counts right? We're going to broaden our horizons & explore the January Ipsy Glam Bag!

For those of you who aren't familiar with Ipsy (formerly Glam Bag), it's a monthly beauty subscription service that sends you an adorable cosmetic bag filled with deluxe samples & full-sized beauty products for only $10/month! The website itself is also a great beauty community that allows you to share looks, find out more about the products & ways to use them & to see what others are sharing. I believe there is a bit of a wait to subscribe, so if you're interested in Ipsy head over to the website & get yourself on the list.

So far I've been extremely happy with all of the Ipsy Glam Bags that I've received & the January bag is no exception. Here's what was inside!

First, the bag itself...this month's Glam Bag is a small/medium navy bag with a top zipper. The interior of the bag is a lighter blue with a star pattern & the Ipsy logo stitched onto one side.

January '13 Ipsy Glam Bag

January '13 Ipsy Glam Bag - Interior

And now for the contents! First up is the SoHo Get A Grip Eyeliner Brush. This brush has nylon bristles and what SoHo calls a "Tri-Grip Handle". I do like the ergonomic handle of this brush, but I fear that it may be a bit too "fluffy" for precise eyeliner application. Either way, I'm sure I will find a use for it in my makeup routine as it is pretty well constructed.

SoHo Eyeliner Brush

SoHo Eyeliner Brush - Close Up

Next we have Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter. There's not too much to say here. It smells heavenly, not artificial like a lot of orange-based scents can, & it's the perfect size to throw in a purse or bag for travel. Love it!

Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter

One of the things that I was most excited about receiving this month was the Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil. I have a couple of other Argan oils that I've been trying out here & there, so I was happy to add this to the bunch. Since I've been sick this week I haven't been wearing any makeup, my only beauty routine has been washing my face & slathering this on & it's been taking pretty good care of me.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

This next item, Nailtini polish, was surprisingly the one that I was least excited about. Not excited about nail polish?! I know, right? It's nothing against the brand or anything, it's just that the only color options were the very sheer, very light pink that I received or a bright cherry red. I have enough reds & I don't really wear light sheers, so either way it would have been a bust. Oh well, this little polish will go to a deserving friend who enjoys a sheer wash of pink.

Nailtini polish in Frappe

Lastly, they included a mini can of Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play. Nothing much to say here, either. Who couldn't use a nice travel can of hairspray? This will definitely be put to use!

Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play

So there you have it! The January Ipsy Glam Bag. With the exception of the polish, I'm definitely a fan of everything included in this month's bag & will put them all to good use.

Are you an Ipsy subscriber? What did you think of this month's bag? Let me know in the comments!