Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
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About Ipsy
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: the US and Canada
Delivered via: USPS
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Ipsy February 2019 Review #2
My bag this month features skincare and makeup products. Let’s see what I got!
A little card is included with info about the different add-on options subscribers have each month. This month's card also has info about each product along with tips to use them. This info is also available on your account, but I love having it right here in the bag.
Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their 5 items.
This month, subscribers will receive this light pink vinyl bag with hot pink kisses on it. The zipper and inside lining are also hot pink. Perfect for the month of Valentines!
Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic - 15ml Value $2.26 (Buy a 100ml bottle for $15.04)
I'm a huge fan of using AHAs in my everyday skincare routine, so I'm super happy to be able to try Pixi's Glow Tonic. It's a wipe on liquid made with 5% glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation, aloe vera to soothe, and ginseng for invigorating the skin. I simply apply this to a cotton pad (I love using reusable cotton rounds) and wipe it over my skin after cleansing. After a few seconds, once it's dry, I apply my moisturizer and SPF. This formula is alcohol-free, cruelty-free, and, even though it has some added fragrance, doesn't irritate my skin.
Kokie Cosmetics Be Bright Illuminating Concealer in Medium Beige, 6ml - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $8
Oh yay! I've been wanting to try this concealer! I like that it has a thin consistency, is super easy to blend and provides medium coverage with one layer. It also layers well for fuller coverage. The "illuminating pigments" help to brighten my under eye area without being light reflective, which can often exaggerate any puffiness. I find that it lasts a long time once I set it with some translucent powder and doesn't look crepey. You can see it swatched to the right above.
Chella Eyeliner Pen in Brown, .7ml - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $21
This isn't my favorite formula for liquid eyeliner. I find that it's hard to control and can look streaky without a couple of layers. I prefer felt-tips for precision (which this has) but the formula tends to bleed outside of my intended line and will transfer if you open your lid while it's still wet. I do like that the brown is rich and matte and that it doesn't fade or smudge once it's set. You can see it swatched next to the concealer above.
Eyeko Lash Alert Mascara - 2ml Value $6.50 (Buy an 8ml tube for $26)
Wow! This mascara is GOOD! It has fibers in the formula which help volumize and lengthen without looking clumpy. The wand has a banana shape spoolie which is perfect for wiggling close to the lash line and coating those tiny, inner lashes. The tube is great, IMO, because I can squeeze the product around and evenly coat the wand. I feel like I could get a lot of uses from this little tube without wasting any. Above, I've applied one coat and am super impressed.
Belle En Argent Lip Luire Lip Gloss in I Love That Car - 5g Value $17.19 (Buy a 6.4g tube for $22)
This is such a pretty, juicy red gloss. It looks beautiful and vibrant on its own or pairs well with any lip liner to change up the shade a bit. As with most intensely pigmented, shiny glosses, I experience some feathering around my dry lips, but I can easily wipe it back into place without a mess. The jojoba and castor seed oils make this formula super moisturizing and I LOVE that the company leaves out fragrances (along with lots of other irritants).
My Ipsy Glam Bag look this month is simple, yet bold with dark lashes, glossy red lips, and fresh skin. After toning with the Pixi Glow Tonic, I layered on some moisturizer and BB cream with SPF. I concealed under my eyes and around my nose (where I get redness) with the Kokie Be Bright concealer and set my whole face with a light dusting of translucent powder. Then, I swiped on the Chella liquid eyeliner and ended up going way thicker with my line than I wanted since it kept creeping out of line. I ended up layering some highlighter over the top of the line to soften it a bit. One coat of Eyeko Lash Alert mascara and a swipe of Belle En Argent gloss over a nude lip pencil, and I was ready to go.
Verdict: This Ipsy Glam Bag has a value of $54.95 which is great for $10! I enjoyed trying each of the items this month and really like everything except for the liquid liner. I can see myself repurchasing the concealer and the mascara again for sure. This is one of the best, inexpensive beauty subscriptions if you want to try new items and play with new colors. I almost always get 1 or 2 full-size items too!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Possibly! As of publication, there was no Ipsy waitlist. Check here to see what month you’ll get first.
Good to know: Ipsy sends out variations. You may get a completely different bag than me.
Value Breakdown: At $10 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Pixi Glow Tonic - $0.41
- Kokie Concealer - $1.46
- Chella Eyeliner - $3.82
- Eyeko Mascara - $1.18
- Belle En Argent Lip Gloss - $3.13
- Makeup bag - n/a
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What do you think of my February Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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