Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
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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 with a few notes on some ingredients.
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Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their items. This month features a berry and mustard corduroy bag.
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HEMPZ Ultra Moisturizing Herbal Lip Balm, 14 g - Full Size! Retail Value $8.99
Starting off a bag with a full size lip balm is always a great way to grab my attention. While I tend to dislike the lotion scents from this brand, I actually found myself pretty fond of the fragrance in this balm. When something is going to hang out that close to your nose, a good smell is a must! This smells a little citrusy, a little sweet, and a little herbal, with a very soft cannabis note. I don't mind it! It feels thinner on my lips than some other balms but this consistency doesn't mean it is any less moisturizing. This is going to be a real treat when those cold lip-chapping winds kick up.
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EVIO BEAUTY Rejuvenating Mask, 15 mL - Estimated Value $8.25 (Buy a full size 40 mL for $22.00)
I enjoyed this pale blue mask. It is one of those that is going to be pretty great for dry skin. Side note: you don't technically have to remove this mask after 15 minutes. You could easily leave it on as a moisturizing sheet mask! Inside is a blend of hemp seed oil, glycerine, niacinamide, aloe, and hyaluronic acid. It has a nice clean spa sort of scent that isn't too strong. I chose to use this as a sleep mask for a few nights and found that my skin was very hydrated and soft in the mornings with added firmness. I will take it!
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Pacifica Beauty Desert Sunset Matte Blush & Bronze Duo
I have gotten a few of these custom Pacifica Beauty palettes and I always tend to like them. Sure, the bronzer is basically wasted on me, but I actually loved it as a soft eyeshadow in my crease. Its one of those shades that adds a little dimension, even when used on the lid solo. The blush is a very pretty peachy shade that compliments my face nicely and adds a very delicate flush to my cheeks. I like that both of these formulas are matte too, since I always seem to collect shimmering powders more often. This was a nice change of pace!
Yes and yes.
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P/Y/T Beauty Day to Night Cool Eyeshadow Palette - Buy the full palette here for $32.00
This was my choice item!
This palette was so tiny I don't know how they managed to fit 4 shades inside! I hadn't tried anything from this brand which let me to pick this as my choice item. I like that these are cooler than so many other palettes I have, though I would personally still consider these shades pretty neutral. As much as I loved the colors, there could have been more pigment here. The mattes applied much better with fingertips, while the shimmers worked about the same with a dense brush or finger. The mattes need a little extra work to really shine.
Top to bottom: Coffee Run, Daytrip, Happy Hr, and 2:02AM
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Maëelle Beauty Clearly Brilliant Tinted Lips in 'Nude', 1.6 g - Estimated Value $4.90 (Buy a full-size 2.94 g for $9.00)
My last little item is a very pretty pink lip balm crayon. This shade is called nude but it is much more cute and pink that suggested by its name. This is a sheer balm that adds a natural flush to my lips. It took a little work to really pick up on the pretty shade, but once the crayon was warmed up it was smooth and very softening. No real scent here. It's a great shade for a natural and effortless look.
Verdict: I quite liked my September Ipsy Glam Bag. Two of the items were custom for this bag, but the remaining 3 add up to a value of around $22.14, so you know there was value in this bag, especially since the two items I couldn't price were multi-shade palettes. I liked everything inside this time, though that cute eyeshadow palette needed more pigment to make it something I would reach for often. I especially loved the HEMPZ balm and the Pacifica palette! This month felt like a great value for an affordable $12 subscription.
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 item has an average cost of $2.40.
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