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
Check out all of my Ipsy reviews and the Beauty Subscription Box List!
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 one has mesh detailing, bold neon colors, and feels very '90s to me!
Now, on to the items!
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo - .9 oz Value $9
I love Oribe products - they make my hair smell amazing, and they work really well, too. This is your standard dry shampoo formula - goes on clear, helps absorb oil. (It does NOT add texture.)
Mudmasky Sleep Repair Renewal Nourishing Mask - 15 ml Value $20.75
This mask is ingredient-conscious and designed to smooth, hydrate, and repair skin overnight. It absorbs almost instantly, felt gentle on my skin, and my favorite part? No added fragrance!
theBalm Mary Lou Manizer - 1.05 g Value $2.96
This is a shimmery champagne-colored highlighter that is easy to blend and subtle to wear. It also can double as an eyeshadow. (And theBalm always sends out small samples, so it's a good eye-shadow size, anyway!)
(Swatched in lower photo.)
Dirty Little Secret Eyeshadow in Sangria - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $12
This eyeshadow is shimmery, super pigmented, and almost creamy in texture - no fallout! Here it is swatched beneath the highlighter:
So gorgeous!
SLMISSGLAM L36 Tapered Highlight Brush - Value $12?
(This brush is sold in a set, so I'm estimating on the value.)
I love getting makeup brushes in subscription boxes, and I think it is even better when the brushes are sparkly and pink! (This brush is designed for highlighter and bronzer application.)
Verdict: This box has a value of about $56.71. I'm happy with that value. All the items are usable, and the mask is a nice luxe skincare treat! (And while the bag design doesn't exactly fit my aesthetic, I have to give Ipsy props for not playing it safe with their glam bag designs!)
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:
- Dry Shampoo: $1.58
- Highlighter: $.52
- Eyeshadow: $2.12
- Mask: $3.65
- Makeup Brush: $2.12
- 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 January Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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