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 2020 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. Save with an annual subscription.
The Products: Full-sizes 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
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My Ipsy Glam Bag February 2020 Review
Included is a card detailing each of the items.
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Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their items. This month features a quilted blush velvet outside and a deep pink inside.
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Murad Renewing Eye Cream, 0.14 fl oz - Estimated Value $22.96 (Buy the full-size 0.5 fl oz for $82.00)
I have to admit that this is like, the world's tiniest tube. Especially for that estimated value I calculated above. I will say, in the tube's defense, a little bit of this goes a very long way, meaning you will get lots of use from this little guy, unless you lose it before you can use it, because it is SO small. This heavier formula feels incredibly luxe on that sensitive under-eye skin. Filled with peptides that help reduce fine lines, this is a really nice eye cream for any routine.
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Single Eyeshadow in 'Headliner' from the IBY Headliner Palette, 1.5 g - Buy the full palette here for $20.00
In addition to being so little and cute, this shadow is also a great shade for anyone. Picture a smoky mink with a bronze shimmer, and that is pretty close to what this shade is. It has the right mix of pink, brown, and purple to be very versatile when combined with others, or stand solo in a minimal smoked out look. The blending is smooth as butter too!
Super smooth!
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Micho Beauty Nail Polish in 'Lacquer of Love', 10 ml - Full Size! Retail Value $20.00
This was a very pretty color of polish, but I found it a little unruly to work with. Admittedly, I have nightmare baby-sized nails and dark shades can be extra work, but I still felt like this stuff was sliding all around my nails and collecting into my edges. It took 2 coats to get it firmly out of "jelly" territory too. I imagine if you have longer nails (or just a little more hand-eye coordination) you might like this more than I did.
A super shiny finish on a super messy application.
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MŌDA Pro Accentuate Brush - Retail Value $7.99
Hello, brush! Welcome to my collection. I had a few others from this line, so this was a nice addition. The medium shape is great for adding in precision highlight shimmer to the tip of your nose and cheekbones. The synthetic bristles are nicely dense, and I love the waterproof plastic handle.
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Perfumed Hand Essence in Magnolia, 1.01 fl oz - Retail Value $3.99
Our last item was a mini tube of hand cream. I liked the texture, but not the scent which was a wee bit too sweet and girly for my tastes. It reminds me of the super fun perfumes like Marc Jacobs Daisy or something in that vein.
Verdict: I wasn't really feeling this month's Ipsy Glam Bag as much as I usually do, which is a bit unusual for me. I feel like I have gotten used to liking nearly every product and I am more than a little spoiled. This month certainly wasn't bad, but I didn't love the nail polish or the hand cream. The remaining products were all great, but there wasn't a lot of excitement happening for me this time. I am sure next month will be better!
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 $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 February Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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