Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get 5 full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
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(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 September 2020 Review
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Included is a card that usually details each of the items but now outlines beauty tips and tricks.
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Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their items. This month's theme is "Good Vibes." I love this bag's texture and color. It gives me strong Letterman jacket vibes from a 90s high school sitcom. Perfect for fall and back to school.
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EVIO BEAUTY Rejuvenating Mask, 15 mL - Estimated Value $8.25 (Buy a full-size 40 mL for $22.00)
I am a huge mask fan; sheet masks, peel-off masks, any kind of mask. This Evio Beauty Rejuvenating Mask is so light and refreshing. It applies smoothly and rinses off easily with no oily or sticky residue left behind. The scent is truly high-end spa, in my opinion, a lovely, light, herbaceous scent. Formulated with cannabis Sativa seed oil, hemp, and antioxidants, this 15-minute mask nourishes, hydrates, and rejuvenates, reducing inflammation and healing dry and damaged skin, leaving behind a seriously dewy glow. I have never had the pleasure of trying Evio Beauty prior to receiving this sample and I am very happy to have gotten a chance to experiment with a previously unknown brand to me. It left my skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and soft after only 15 minutes. I also absolutely love any skincare and beauty products that contain cannabis or hemp. I've seen those natural ingredients work wonders for my skin.
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HEMPZ Ultra Moisturizing Herbal Lip Balm, 14 g - Full Size! Retail Value $8.99 (this item can be purchased here)
I'm so excited! I love the brand Hempz and I never realized they had more than just amazing hand and body lotion. If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with lip care products. After years of ignoring my lips in middle school and high school, I'm now making up for lost time by scrubbing, hydrating, and masking my lips every chance I get. I'm always on the hunt for a bomb lip product, and this Hempz Ultra Moisturizing Herbal Lip Balm is amazing, just like their lotion. This thick and creamy formula is enriched with 100% natural hemp seed oil that works in overdrive to condition, soften, and hydrate the delicate skin of your lips. I'm not the hugest fan of this applicator, but the product feels incredible on my lips and is long-lasting. It applies smoothly and isn't sticky. The scent is a sweet herbal with an emphasis on cannabis.
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IT COSMETICS CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ in Tan, 4 mL - Estimated Value $4.94 (Buy a full-size 32 mL for $39.50)
IT Cosmetics is a wonderful brand. I love their Confidence in a Cleanser, their moisturizer, and eye cream. But every time I receive a foundation product in a subscription from them, it is always just a bit too light for my skin tone. I love the feeling of this IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ in Tan. It applies smoothly, is buildable and super light, and leaves your face feeling like skin, but it's just the wrong tone for me. I'm planning to repurpose it as a concealer for my under eyes. I feel like with this formula and this color, it should work perfectly. If you do happen to get this product in your skin tone, I think you'll love it. It is a full-coverage color-correcting cream with anti-aging hydrating serum and added UV and UB SPF 50+ protection. Formulated with collagen, antioxidants, and peptides, this powerhouse CC cream does more than just offer coverage. It moisturizes, conceals dark spots, and fights wrinkles. Let me know if you received "Tan" and if that tone worked for you and what tone you consider your skin. Perhaps I need to adjust my Ipsy profile.
Here is a swatch of the IT COSMETICS CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ in Tan.
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ITEM BEAUTY Brow Chow in Deep Brunette, 26 g - Full Size! Retail Value $14.99 (this item can be purchased here)
I'm in love! I love thick, dark, beautiful brows on myself, and this Item Beauty Brow Chow in Deep Brunette is the perfect color match for me. The Deep Brunette blends perfectly with my natural eyebrow color, making me look like "I woke up like this." The triangle tip applicator on the pencil is perfect for precise and seamless application to the natural arch of your brow and the real winner here is the adorable, innovative little eyebrow brush on the other end. This little brush is absolutely fabulous and perfect for grooming brows. Formulated without talc, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil, this little brow pencil is made with love and clean ingredients. Vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist tested. This product, I would highly recommend and am going to bookmark myself for repurchase.
Here is a swatch of the ITEM BEAUTY Brow Chow in Deep Brunette.
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BEAU GÂCHIS Illuminator Brush - Full Size! Retail Value $11.95 (this item can be purchased as part of a set here)
This Beau Gâchis Illuminator Brush has firm, densely packed bristles that are super fluffy and soft. The handle is comfortable to hold and easy to grip for precise application of product. There was a little bit of fallout when I used the brush with a powdered highlighter but was perfectly for applying a cream or liquid highlighter and concealer. I like how this brush is a little more compact than others we've received in the past and fits perfectly inside an Ipsy bag, making it ideal for travel and touch-ups on the go. The brush is also socially conscious, which I love, made with synthetic bristles and a wooden handle that is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly. I have received a lot of brushes from Ipsy in the past and honestly more than I need, but this brush stands out because of the compact nature and ability to fit inside an actual Ipsy Glam Bag, so I'm happy to add this brush to my collection.
Verdict: This month's Ipsy Glam Bag was on point, in my opinion. The star of the show for me was the Item Beauty Brow Chow in Deep Brunette eyebrow pencil, with its ultra-fine triangle tip, amazing little brush, and the perfect color match to my natural brows. I also absolutely loved the Hempz Ultra Moisturizing Herbal Lip Balm. I'm so excited to have gotten to try another product from this incredible brand. The Evio Beauty Skin Rejuvenating Mask was another favorite of mine this month. I love how refreshed and hydrated it made my skin feel after only 15 minutes. The IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+ in Tan wasn't the right color match for me, but I love the brand IT Cosmetics and I'm confident the product can be utilized as a concealer for my under eyes. I'm also happy with the Beau Gâchis Cosmetics Brush Illuminator. I loved the soft, fluffy bristles and the compact design that will make it super easy for me to travel with this particular brush. This month had a nice value estimated at $49.12. That is great for a $12 subscription! You absolutely do get your money's worth based on retail value, and if the products are useful to you, you get even more value!
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, I calculated a value of $49.12. Here's how that breaks down per item:
- Mask: $2.02
- Lip Balm: $2.20
- CC Cream: $1.21
- Brow Chow: $3.66
- Brush: $2.91
Alternatively, each of the 5 items has an average cost of $2.40.
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What do you think of my September Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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