Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag. I think it’s one of the best value beauty subscriptions and a great way to build out your makeup collection on the cheap!
This is one of my top recommendations if you are looking for a beauty box - the value and sample sizes are amazing. (Check out my list of the Top Beauty Boxes for 2017 and our reviews of Cheap Subscription Boxes for more recommendations!)
(FYI – Just like Birchbox, Ipsy sends out many different variations of their bag each month – so my review is just one of the bag variations you might receive!)
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The Subscription Box: Ipsy
The Cost: $10 a month (free shipping)
The Products: Full size and samples of makeup and beauty products. (Plus a makeup bag!)
Ships to: US and Canada
Delivered via: USPS
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Visit the Ipsy Swap Page to swap for any of the items you see in this review!
Each month, ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their 5 items.
This is one of my favorite designs of the year - I love the ice blue and silver winter colors, and the band of glitter is a perfect accent!
(One word of warning though, there is a small amount of glitter fall out.)
Now, on to the items!
Barefoot Venus Wild Flower Mini Instant Hand Repair - Retail Value $6.50
This cream delivers on the "hand repair" promise! It's a rich formula that absorbs almost instantly and doesn't leave a greasy finish. I normally prefer unscented hand creams, but this floral one is subtle, so it doesn't bother me.
Seraphine Botanicals Orange + Cream Lip Polish - FULL SIZE! Value $18
This might be my favorite item in the box. It's ingredient conscious, and I love the orange creamsicle flavor!
Smashbox Always On Gel Liner in Fishnet - .03 oz Value $13.50
True to its name, this eyeliner glides on and stays put. The pigment is excellent, and it doesn't budge once it sets after a few seconds! Here it is swatched:
Lottie London Nail Polish in riot! - FULL SIZE! Value $8
This is a micro shimmer blue nail polish that feels very appropriate for winter!
Here it is on:
I got nearly full coverage in one coat, but add two coats just to be covered. (It takes a while to completely dry.)
MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash - 1 g Value $1.77
This is a tiny mascara sample, but I like the formula! Great length and lash separation with multiple coats - not so much with volume, but the resulting look is natural, long lashes!
Verdict: This box has a value of about $47.77. I'm happy with that value, I love the bag itself, and everything is usable for me, too!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, if you sign up in this month, you'll get next month's box as your first box. (Check out our Ipsy Spoilers to see what's coming up next)
Value Breakdown: At $10 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Hand Cream: $1.36
- Lip Scrub: $3.77
- Eyeliner: $2.83
- Nail Polish: $1.67
- Mascara: $.37
- Bag - Not counted toward value
Good to know: Ipsy sends out variations. You may get a completely different bag than me.
What do you think of the December Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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