ipsy Glam Bag: Prep School Queen or Wannabe?

The August 2015 Glam Bag from ipsy was themed: Prep School, which was very clever since August is the month when summer comes to an end and everyone heads back to school. Unless you've graduated, of course. The "prep school" theme was cute yet juvenile at the same time. But then again it's always fun to channel your inner Blair Waldorf. But the real question is, would Blair Waldorf wear any of these makeup products? Or were these products made for the Jenny Humphreys out there?

This month's Glam Bag came with a houndstooth patterned makeup bag, which indeed is Blair Waldorf approved. But instead of a cloth pouch it feels more like plastic or rubber, and it certainly will be easy to clean and won't get stained. Inside the pouch you'll find: the Starlooks Luxe Longwear Eye Liner Pen, the OFRA Comsetics Lip Liner in Wine, the JUARA Skincare Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Facial Mask, the Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco Oil Treatment and the tarte deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip gloss in energy.

So first there is the Starlooks Luxe Longwear Eye Liner Pen, obviously in the color black. It is a felt tipped pen and contains a pro formula. It applies smoothly, dries quickly, and lasts all day or all night. This product is easy to use and it does not smear or get too messy at all. It does go on dark which the Jenny Humphreys out there would surely love.

Next, the OFRA Comsetics Lip Liner in Wine, disappoints because the color does not look like a shade of wine, so to call it that is misleading. And the image of this lip liner on ipsy and on OFRA are completely inaccurate. When you think of wine as a lipstick shade you imagine a red/purple shade instead of a nude pink shade. Would you ever drink brown wine? However, the shade is nice if you enjoy wearing neutral tones. This liner gives your lips a matte finish and according to ipsy, you can add some "serious drama to your pout" if you smudge the liner over your entire lip before applying a top coat of lipstick or gloss.

Then, there is the the JUARA Skincare Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Facial Mask. This mask is supposed to detoxify, brighten and strengthen stressed, tired, or dull-looking skin. Turmeric helps brighten and even out skin tone and provides antioxidant protection. It also has kaolin clay to purify the skin and refine pores. Then with the little touch of candlenut oil to soften and nurture skin. This product is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oil, gluten, artificial colorants and no harsh chemicals. Best of all, it is not tested on animals and is 100% vegetarian friendly. The mask should stay on for 10-15 minutes and then be rinsed. It is advised to use this product 1-3 times a week or whenever your skin needs a little radiance boost. It can also be used as an overnight treatment if you want to wake up with a glowing complexion. The mask has a clear coat so it's not like one of those white or clay masks that makes everyone think you're some kind of ghost or monster. The mask really does not harden and it starts to feel oily after some time but it ends up leaving your skin soft and smooth once you rinse it off.

Next there is the Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil of Morocco Oil Treatment. It is a lightweight oil that will give you strong, glossy, frizz-free hair and it works on all hair types. It has Mediterranean Olive Oil and Moroccan Argan Oil which are used to protect and condition hair, and it also has Vitamin E and shea butter to hydrate and soften. You apply 1-3 drops, depending on how thick and long your hair is, to either damp or dry hair. The oil softens and soothes the hair and not much oil is needed for good results.

Lastly, there is the tarte deluxe LipSurgence™ skintuitive lip gloss in energy. This lip gloss is infused with rich antioxidants to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while delivering intense hydration. This lip gloss pairs well with the OFRA Comsetics Lip Liner in Wine. The most unique thing about this lipgloss is the shade energy which creates a custom pink tone just for you. This is because of the skintuitive™ formula which responds to your skin’s natural pH and energy, and therefore gives you a personalized tint that is truly your own unique shade. If that doesn't scream Queen B to you, what would?

So who does this Glam Bag belong to? The prep school queens or the wannabes? Neither, there's a little something for everyone. In fact, with one of these products, it was made for literally everyone. With the tarte lipgloss, it creates a shade made especially for you. So instead of picking out one another's differences and trying to all blend into one form of perfection, celebrate the differences! That's what makes society so great and unique.

Overall, this Glam Bag wasn't bad at all, and on a scale of one to five, I'd give it a 3.5. Thanks for reading and until next time!