Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size, deluxe-sized, or sample 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 2018 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 one is a black fabric with white lashes painted on, and platinum faux leather trim and zipper tassel pull.
Now, on to the items!
Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara - 3.5 g Value $8.84
This is the best new mascara formula I've sampled this year! It gave my lashes incredible volume, length, and I had no clumping issues. I will definitely buy this in the future!
BELLÁPIERRE COSMETICS Matte Mineral Lipstick in Incognito - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $20
This formula gives full coverage in one swipe, the formula isn't too drying for a matte finish, and the color is a good neutral pink for my skin tone. Here it is swatched:
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primerizer – 4 ml Value $4
I’ve been using primer/moisturizer hybrids lately since my skin is so dry, and I really liked this one. It feels great on my skin, it gave me just a little bit of hydration, and my foundation has stayed put all day.
MARC ANTHONY Bye.Bye Frizz Miracle Treatment - 1.01 oz Value $2.97?
This hair mask is free of Sulfates, SLS, Parabens, and Phthalates! It's designed to help moisturize hair and fight frizz. You only need to apply it for 1-3 minutes post-shampoo, then rinse off. I was happy to see that it didn't make my hair greasy, but it didn't do much for moisture. (I think I noticed a very subtle difference in moisture and softness.)
BRTC Vitamin F Velvet Mask - Retail Value $4.50
(For this sample, Ipsy included two masks as a duo.)
BRTC Vitamin C Velvet Mask - Retail Value $4.50
The Vitamin F mask is designed to help hydrate and moisturize skin, and the Vitamin C mask is designed to help brighten uneven skin tone. Out of the two, the Vitamin F was my favorite since it was scented with Lavender vs the artificial fragrance in the Vitamin C mask. Neither were groundbreaking amazing masks for me, so I wouldn't buy them in the future, but they were good enough!
Verdict: This box has a value of about $44.81 I think that's a great value, and even though every product isn't for me, the mascara discovery alone was worth the $10 cost in my opinion!
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)
Good to know: Ipsy sends out variations. You may get a completely different bag than me.
What do you think of the September Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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