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
My Ipsy Glam Bag April 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 is so spring appropriate! It is a pale lavender-pink shade with abstract flowers and the cutest wooden zipper pull.
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Seraphine Botanicals Berry + Juice 100% Vegan Lip Gel in 'Rose Currant', 0.2 fl oz - Full Size! Retail Value $19.00
I tend to like this brand, and especially their lip formulas! This is a totally wearable sheer formula, and quite a lovely one at that! It has a pearly shimmer and a pinkish peach base that enhances the natural shade of my lips without going overboard. It is also super hydrating and has a pleasant sweet scent.
Such a pretty shade! I will wear this a lot.
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Helios 'Livin' Lovely' Nail Polish, 0.5 fl oz - Full Size! Retail Value $12.50
I am such a sucker for a lavender-leaning nail polish. This exactly the sort of shade I already own multiples of, but will keep on buying and wearing forever. It is neutral enough to feel like it goes with anything, but still feels like I am wearing some color on my little stubby nails. Application was a breeze, though I do recommend 2 coats. I am really happy with how fast this dries too.
This shade also matches my Ipsy bag almost perfectly!
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AHAVA 24K Gold Mineral Mud Mask, 0.51 fl oz - Estimated Value $20.40 (Buy a full-size 1.7 oz for $68.00, currently on sale for $51.00)
I think I liked this mask as much as I did because I didn't find it drying at all, which is a godsend for my drier skin. It was also fun to have a metallic gold mask on my face and felt very fancy! I applied this generously to my face, let it dry for about 10 minutes, then rinsed it off. It took a little extra effort to rinse away, but left behind smooth and (dare I say) hydrated skin.
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Araceli Beauty Chiquita Blending Brush - Retail Value $14.00
I am a brush junkie, and this is a nice addition to my eyeshadow-centric brush collection. The bristles are dense but still soft, made of a very convincing synthetic bristle. I also appreciate the minimal black handle and ferrule.
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Thann Oatmeal Face Scrub, 15 g- Estimated Value $6.30 (Buy a full-size 100 g for $42.00)
If you are a reformed St. Ives enthusiast, this is a great alternative for you! It feels really similar in terms of texture, but instead of walnut shells it has apricot seed particles which are non-abrasive and so much better fo your face. It also smells amazing!
Verdict: My Ipsy Glam Bag was pretty well-stocked this month. I calculated a total estimated value of close to $72.20, which is totally awesome for a $12 bag. I am also thrilled with 3 full-size options inside too (I counted the brush in this!). The lip gloss and nail polish are exactly the sort of items and shades I would buy anyways, and I also loved the chance to try out the mask and scrub.
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, here is what you are paying approximately per item:
- Seraphine Botanicals Lip Gel $3.16
- Helios Nail Polish $2.08
- Ahava Mask $3.39
- Araceli Beauty Brush $2.33
- Thann Face Scrub $1.05
Alternatively, each of the 5 items has an average cost of $2.40.
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What do you think of my April Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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