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Super exciting news! Ipsy has a new deal available for MSA readers!
For two days only, use this link to get a free Violet Voss Berry Burst Fun Sized Shadow Palette (Full-Size - $18) with your glam bag when you sign up for a new subscription!
You will see the Violet Voss Palette on the checkout page.
If you are new to Ipsy, it's a $12 a month beauty and makeup subscription box. Check out all of our Ipsy reviews to see what’s been in past boxes. And check out our Ipsy Spoilers to see what’s coming up in future boxes!
IPSY Glam Bag is one of the most popular and affordable subscriptions around, and our readers have selected it as one of the top beauty boxes for the last 5 years running! IPSY Glam Bag connects members with five makeup, skincare, hair care, and other beauty sample... read more.
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!
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I’d rather get the GBP than GB, but can you opt-out of product “worlds” with GBP like you used to be able to with GB? (And can you still opt-out of two types of products with GB?) I would want to opt out of highlighters and eyeshadow (get severe dermatitis from mica, which powder products usually include), but I don’t know if I’d be able to do that with GBP, especially as it seems to include palettes every month.
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Marion
Yes, your opt-out(s) from other bags will carry over to Plus & Ultimate, but since the pool of possible products is smaller, you’re more likely to still receive something, even if opted out.
From what I’ve read, Ipsy is now only allowing subscribers to opt out of one category, but if you already had two (or three) opt-out categories selected, the opt-outs should still be valid.
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Rey
I’ve seen people saying they’ve opted out of certain products. I’m new to Ipsy so is that just picking rarely in the quiz or do I email Ipsy customer service about this?
Rose
I’m very impressed with the VV palettes. I have a plethora of Le Metier de Beaute Kaleidoscope palettes, and these are comparable in quality (much to my chagrin).
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Rey
I really want this palette but I want the GBP instead of the GB. I wish they had this option for GBP because I don’t wanna spend money for both.
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Alice
I know it’s an extra expense you don’t want, but…you could sub for GB to get the VV gift palette. Then also sign up for GBP. After May, cancel GB and keep Plus. Only spending an extra $12/tax. Choice is tomorrow, so it would benefit you to sub now so you can select for both!
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Charlotte
FYI, if you’re already subbed to the regular glam bag but want to additionally sub to the GBP, you’re also eligible for the free gift! I wanted to get the GBP for May, and when I clicked the link in the post it took me to the order page for GBP. I received a confirmation email that I was getting the May bag, and a free gift.
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Tara W
Next month looks great for GBP! Did you only have to sign up for a monthly subscription or was it yearly?
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Charlotte
I signed up for the monthly!
Keri
Any idea when choice time is? I fee like it has happened on the 20th in the past.
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Charlotte
The 23rd.
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Mel
Hi, does anyone know if they bill you immediately or do they bill you on May 1st? Thanks!!! Great deal!
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Redhed36
I just subbed this morning and my Paypal account has a pending Ipsy charge.
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Mika
Hi Liz,
Is this deal ONLY for the ipsy glam bag?
I’m a new subscriber and want to sign up for the ultimate bag.
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Marion
There’s also a promo going on for subscribers to get a Huda Beauty Emerald palette for upgrading to an annual sub.
At first people got pop-ups when they logged into the site, & today I got an email. Not sure if it’s automatically in everyone’s account, but if you go here, there should be a banner with the promo at the top of the page: https://www.ipsy.com/upgrade/annual
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Mika
If you’re a new subscriber can you only choose the ipsy bag or plus? I want the ultimate but it’s not giving me that option. Only the ipsy bag, plus or a combination of both.
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Rhe
Worked for me! They even sent a separate email confirming that I’m getting a free gift. It does look like I’ll be getting the May bad though, not the April.
Thanks MSA!
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JenniferR
Looks like it’s not just new members. I cancelled my subscription last month and I’m still getting the gift when I use that link… wonderful 🙂
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Liz
I just tried this deal. I was subscribed to Ipsy around 2013 and 2014. Since they still have my email address, I am not able to get the free palette. Kinda disappointing. I haven’t been subscribed in six years…I might as well be a new customer! I’m actually shocked they still have my information (albeit old address and expired card number).
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Redhed36
I just unsubscribed around February and I was able to grab this promo. I also received an email confirming I was receiving it. I used the link on this post then immediately logged in and the free item was listed.
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Dibs
Liz that’s weird because I was able to through the link. Got an email and everything. It’s been less than a year since I was last subscribed
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Tara W
Try with a new email address? Probably a good idea anyway since they have your old mailing address saved with that other email.
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Jennifer Bush
It just took me to an order page for the glam bag plus. Wow.
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MSA
Hi Jennifer! Are you already a Glam Bag subscriber? This deal is for new subscribers to the Ipsy Glam Bag so if you’re already subscribed that may be the cause. If you are a new subscriber and not seeing the correct landing page, try opening the link in an incognito window or clearing your cookies. And then you should see this item during checkout (I’ve added a screenshot to the post for reference). Hope that helps!
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LongIslandGirl
Link isn’t working, even signing out then back in, or just signing out and trying without signing back in! NADA…..ZILCH…UGH
And today is the 20…the day article was published!
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MSA
Hi! This deal is for new subscribers so you will only see this when you are signing up for a new subscription. If you are a new subscriber and still not seeing this, try an incognito window or clearing your cookies/cache. Sorry for any confusion – hope this helps!
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Jennifer
It took me a few tries for the free palette to show up. I used the link from the MSA email (as opposed to the site) and I was finally able to get it.
Emily
If someone signs up with your referral link, do they still get the palette?
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MSA
Hi Emily! If you sign up for a subscription with one of the links in this post, you will receive the Violet Voss palette. Just verify that you see it on your checkout page (I’ve added a screenshot to the post for reference). Hope that helps!
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