Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
This is one of Liz’s top recommendations if you are looking for a subscription box – the value and sample sizes are amazing. (Check out our list of the best beauty boxes for 2019 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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About Ipsy Glam Bag
The Subscription Box: Ipsy
The Cost: $12 a month (free US shipping)
The Products: Full-size and samples of makeup and beauty products. (Plus, a makeup bag!)
Ships to: The US for free and Canada for $2.95
Delivered via: DHL, or FedEx + USPS
Visit the Ipsy Swap Page to swap for any of the items you see in this review!
My Ipsy Glam Bag December 2019 Review
My bag this month features makeup, skincare, and nail polish. Let’s see what I got!
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A card with information about the month's theme, your included items, and other Ipsy info is provided.
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Hanhoo Watermelon Illuminator Daytime Facial Oil, 15 ml/0.5 fl oz - Estimated Value $8 (Buy a 30 ml/1.01 fl oz full size for $16)
This feels more like a serum than oil to me. It has a sweet fruity scent and soaks in quickly, leaving my skin feeling hydrated and smooth. It layers well under moisturizer and sunscreen.
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Luxie Beauty 237 Blending Dreamcatcher, Periwinkle - FULL-SIZE! Retail Value $12
A small blending brush like this is great for softening harsh lines of color or getting into tight areas of the eye. The synthetic bristles are soft and flexible which makes building color a breeze.
Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara in Brynn, 4 g/0.14 oz - Estimated Value $8.84 (Buy a 0.38 oz full size for $24)
This was my product pick this month. My tube came without a brush connected to the wand, so sadly, I couldn't try it.
Update: I reached out to Ipsy Care, and they are sending me a replacement.
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tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Kisses, 1 g/0.035 oz - Estimated Value $5.18 (Buy a 5.6 g/0.2 oz full size for $29)
This is a well-known product by tarte because its high-pigment formula goes on smooth and lasts all day. This shimmery pink shade gives a natural flush with a light dusting and can be built up for a more intense look.
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Nailmedic Nail Polish in Mauvy or Nice, 10 ml/0.33 fl oz - FULL-SIZE! Value $7.99
I love this beautiful creme berry shade for this time of year. It's opaque with a thick formula that goes on smooth and is easy to control. It's 10-free, cruelty-free, and infused with lemongrass and biotin to help strengthen weak nails. The durability and shine definitely benefit from a topcoat.
Verdict: I love that Ipsy Glam Bag started letting subscribers choose one of the items included each month! This month, all of my products worked well for me except for the mascara, which I haven't been able to try because the product was defective. Ipsy Care was quick to address my email to them and they are sending me a replacement. The total value of the products in my Ipsy Glam Bag is $42.01. I think it's great to be able to try all of these products for just $12 a month.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? You'll start with January as your first month. As of publication, there was no Ipsy waitlist.
Good to Know: Ipsy sends out variations. You may get a completely different assortment of items than me.
Value Breakdown: At $12 for this box, each of the 5 items (not including the makeup bag) has an average cost of $2.40.
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What do you think of my December Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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