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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About Ipsy Glam Bag
The Subscription Box: Ipsy
The Cost: $12 a month + free U.S. shipping. Save with an annual subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: Limited Time Only! Subscribe Today & Get a FREE Plant Profusion Eye Cream from GOLDFADEN MD valued at $145! No coupon needed - just use this link.
The Products: Full-sizes and samples of makeup and beauty products. (Plus a makeup bag!)
Ships to: The U.S. for free and Canada for $2.95
Delivered via: DHL or FedEx + USPS
My Ipsy Glam Bag February 2021 Review
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Included is a card that usually details each of the items but also 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 "Send Love," and the bag is PERFECT. I think my favorite thing about this month's bag is this adorable little red clutch. It has the outline of a postcard in gold, as well as an adorable little pair of golden lips atop the clasp, and it opens like an actual envelope. The lettering says, "Sealed with a kiss." It's literally a valentine reimagined as a makeup bag. I'm here for it.
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BENEFIT COSMETICS 24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel, 3.5 ml - Estimated Value $12.00 (Buy a full-size 7.0 ml for $24.00)
Benefit Cosmetics is one of those brands that is always creating great products with amazing packaging design. This 24-Hour Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel comes in a dainty chrome-tastic tube. The wand has a double-sided applicator that is perfect for securing every last little hair in place. The formula is smooth, not thick or heavy, and doesn't dry down into crusty flakes that make you look like you're the only person in the world with eyebrow dandruff. I really appreciate receiving this product because I am a fan of thick brows, and also I haven't been able to get to the salon; therefore, my brows have been living on the wild side. This clear gel is perfect to keep them in place all day long without making them look stiff and painted on.
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HARUHARU Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner, 13 ml - Estimated Value $1.91 (Buy a full-size 150 ml for $22.00)
Haruharu Wonder's Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner is an experience in hydrating refreshment. This toner is not harsh and is super gentle for sensitive skin. It left my face feeling hydrated and all-around refreshed. In the winter months, I find that some toners can be really drying for my skin. This was the complete opposite. Formulated with a unique fermentation blend of raw ingredients, it not only helps condition skin but also prepares the surface for optimal absorption when layering products. I like that toner was included in this month's Glam Bag, it's a nice staple product that I use every day but don't always receive in subscriptions.
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RE:P Nutrinature Ultra All-Night Moisture & Relief Mask, 15 ml - Estimated Value $4.80 (Buy a full-size 100 ml for $32.00)
Masks are a huge part of my skincare routine, and this RE:P Nutrinature Ultra All-Night Moisture & Relief Mask is the complete nourishing overnight treatment. With a very light herbaceous scent, the mask is creamy but not heavy. The light texture ensures that the product will not clog pores while you sleep. In the morning, I awoke to hydrated, soft, dewy-looking skin. Formulated with lemon balm, tea tree oil, apple mint, basil oil, and olive oil, the product works through the night to smooth, soften, and moisturize skin.
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CODAGE PARIS Micro-Peeling Mask, 15 ml - Estimated Value $25.08 (Buy a full-size 50 ml for $83.60 USD)
This Codage Paris Micro-Peeling Mask works to rejuvenate the complexion and create a uniform radiance on your face. I am very intrigued by this product, especially since it's imported from France. I'm excited Ipsy is incorporating products from other countries into their Glam Bag, and this mask is wonderful. After applying, I could definitely feel a slight tingling sensation on my skin as the product worked to exfoliate and brighten. Formulated with AHA and BHA, the mask unclogs pores and eliminates blackheads, dead skin cells, and other imperfections, while stimulating cell renewal and reducing dark spots, fine lines, and other blemishes. After rinsing, the product left my skin feeling very, very smooth but was gentle enough not to leave behind any irritation.
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LOTTIE LONDON Ready Set! Go Loose Setting Powder in True Translucent, 5 g - Estimated Value $2.20 (Buy a full-size 15 g for $6.59 USD)
Oh, goodie, another European product! This Lottie London Ready Set! Go Loose Setting Powder in True Translucent is a superfine, super light setting powder that does not cake up over foundation but instead sits nicely on my skin, setting my makeup and reducing the blinding shine of my T-zone. After using this powder, I definitely feel it holds its own against some of the pricier, higher-end setting powders. At the retail price, it's a great value and works well as a smoothing setting powder, lasting for hours, and doesn't disappear on my oily skin.
Verdict: I enjoyed the products in this month’s Ipsy Glam Bag, but I do wish I had received more variety. While both the Codage Paris mask and the RE:P mask are great products that I will enjoy, they are both masks. The Haruharu Wonder toner is an awesome hydrating product that I definitely would like to use again. Benefit Cosmetics' clear brow gel is a great product for taming my brows and I'm happy to have received it. I also like that we received the Lottie London setting powder. I think it's great to receive a product with an accessible retail value that is also great quality and comparable to higher-end brands. With a retail value of $45.99 on a $12 bag, the Ipsy Glam Bag curates a unique group of national and international products that are exciting to try.
To Wrap Up:
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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 $45.99. Here's how that breaks down per item:
- Brow Gel: $3.13
- Toner: $0.51
- Relief Mask: $1.25
- Peeling Mask: $6.54
- Setting Powder: $0.57
Alternatively, each of the 5 items 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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