Ipsy Original April 2026

The bag itself is pink with a little fake pearl on the zipper. It's cute. Not really my style, but cute. 

1. BELLÁPIERRE Purifying Milky Cleanser

Will I use this? Yes. I always use cleansers. Eventually.

Excitement level: Mild shrug.

First impression: Neutral. It’s scentless, the milky texture is nice, and it didn’t offend me.

Do I feel cheated? No — the size is fair.

Verdict: The dependable background character of the bag. Not thrilling, not disappointing, just… present.

2. MEMOIRE ARCHIVES First Class

Will I use this? I always end up using scents, even the weird ones.

Excitement level: Low. It didn’t blend with my chemistry at all.

First impression: It sat on my skin like, “HELLO, I AM PERFUME,” and not in a charming way. Strong chemical opening.

Do I feel cheated? No — good size, even if the scent is socially awkward.

Verdict: The extrovert at the party who introduces themselves too loudly and too close. I’ll find a way to make it work, but we’re not friends yet.

3. RUBY ROSE Lip Oil in Watermelon

Will I use this? Absolutely. I’m in my lip‑product era.

Excitement level: High — a good lip oil is always welcome.

First impression: It sits so well on my lips. Smooth, glossy, looks great… and smells like watermelon if watermelon were in middle school.

Do I feel cheated? Not at all.

Verdict: Cute, fun, and easy to love. A little nostalgic, a little silly, very usable.

4. TATCHA Dewy Milk Moisturizer

Will I use this? Yes — it’s so tiny I could blink and it would be gone.

Excitement level: Hard to muster when the sample is the size of a lentil.

First impression: I know the product is good (I own the full size), but this sample is comically small.

Do I feel cheated? Yes. Deeply.

Verdict: Luxury in theory, dollhouse portion in practice.

5. YSL Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

Will I use this? Yes — even though Ipsy needs to calm down with the mascaras.

Excitement level: Surprisingly high once I saw it.

First impression: Substantial packaging, generous travel size, feels like a real product.

Do I feel cheated? Not at all.

Verdict: The unexpected winner. I wasn’t looking for another mascara, but this one showed up ready to impress.

6. SOL DE JANEIRO Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist

Will I use this? Oh absolutely. It will take restraint not to overuse it.

Excitement level: Deeply excited.

First impression: Gorgeous packaging, stunning scent, only flaw is that it tips over like a fainting Victorian heroine.

Do I feel cheated? Not even a little. Perfect travel size.

Verdict: The star of the bag. This scent sits on my skin like it was always meant to be there. Warm, sweet, confident — it’s a whole mood.

Final Thoughts

This month’s bag was a mix of practical, nostalgic, mildly disappointing, and genuinely delightful. The cleanser will get used, the perfume will need some coaxing, the lip oil is adorable, the Tatcha sample is a crime, the YSL mascara is a pleasant surprise, and Cheirosa 76 is the kind of scent that makes you rethink your entire fragrance wardrobe.

If every bag had one product this good, I’d never complain again.