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 per 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 US for free and Canada for $2.95
Delivered via: DHL or FedEx + USPS
My Ipsy Glam Bag January 2021 Review
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I received a card that featured beauty resolutions for your sign. Love it!
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Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their items. This month's theme is "Dream It." This bag is waterproof and perfect for skincare products when you travel.
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Hanbang Mask: Collagen - Retail Value $5.00
Hanbang Mask: Hyaluronic Acid - Retail Value $5.00
Both of these masks are made of a biodegradable sheet and were fantastic! The collagen mask is good for all skin types and works to rejuvenate and firm your skin. It is made with Natto Gum and Adenosine. The Hyaluronic Acid mask is great for dry skin (it me!) for hydrate and moisturize. This mask is made with deep sea water and yes, Hyaluronic Acid. The collagen mask left me feeling plump and tight in a good way, my skin looked absolutely youthful! The Hyaluronic Acid mask was my favorite because my skin is always in need of extra moisture. When I woke up the day after using this my skin was glowing! I felt so hydrated and my makeup went on like a dream. Both of these masks had a light floral scent but weren't overwhelming and they fit my face perfectly! For the price and quality, I would absolutely use these again.
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Formula 10.0.6 Thirst No More Moisturizer, 1.0 fl oz. - Estimated Value $5.31 (Buy a full-size 1.69 fl oz. for $8.99)
My skin is so dry that I am constantly on the lookout for that it moisturizer that is going to finally help my skin. This blend is made with a natural complex of watermelon, lentil, and apple extract. The moisturizer is light so it is great to use with makeup. It is made with Hyaluronic Acid to deliver a second boost of moisture and white tea to maintain your glow. I am really enjoying this moisturizer in my morning routine as the last step before my makeup since it is so light. I can tell that this is going to be great for my summer skin as well!
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Jules Smith Beauty Power Slick Gloss in Skinny Dip, 0.08 fl oz. - Estimated Value $5.53 (Buy a full-size 0.26 oz. for $18.00)
I want to start by saying that I don't think I received the Skinny Dip gloss. The bottom of the bottle does in fact say Skinny Dip, but the color does not match the website. It looks like I received Namaste All Day. Maybe? Did anyone else have this issue that received Skinny Dip? This gloss has a high shine shimmer finish and is made with Vitamins A and E to add moisture. It really made my lips feel super hydrated! It was on the more shimmery side from what I typically wear, but I really like the fresh look that it gave me. This would be perfect to wear for a casual day or when I want to do a darker eye and a more neutral lip that still pops. The only thing that I didn't love was the super glossy finish that left my lips feeling sticky. Nothing major, more of a personal preference from someone that is usually in matte lipsticks all day.
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Item Beauty Air Hug Concealer in Fair Neutral (#100), 2.4 ml - Estimated Value $4.00 (Buy a full-size 10.8 ml for $18.00)
I really liked this concealer, but I do think it was a tad too light for me. I am already really fair, but I think this somehow washed me out even more. I think I could darken it up a bit though if I use a bronzer and some highlight. This has a medium to full coverage which worked great at covering some blemishes and really glided on my skin smoothly without any creases. This formula is made with Carica papaya fruit extract to give your skin a boost of antioxidants. I will absolutely be using this more,e specially to spot treat smaller areas before applying my foundation.
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SLMISSGLAM Flat Foundation B12 - Estimated Value $19.50
I really love playing with brushes! Sometimes you can be applying your makeup one way, try a new brush, and bam your makeup looks completely different. This vegan and cruelty-free brush was created by YouTuber and beauty guru, Stephanie Lewis. The brush is synthetic and is meant to blend liquid and cream foundations to make a streak-free application. I recently switched to a liquid foundation so I have been testing using a buffer brush, sponge, and now I tested this soft bristle flat brush. I have found that this was great to use around my eyes, and it was even perfect for blending my new concealer over blemishes to really work it into the skin without creasing. Another brush to add to my collection!
Verdict: This was my first time receiving the Ipsy Glam Bag. I must say that I really loved it! I am sort of in this new space of trying new products to try to get my dry skin in order, and I have this newfound love of makeup. Both of these new passions or missions mean that testing products are key! I also love smaller bags like this because the curation always feels so specific and clean. My favorite item this month was the masks because they felt so upscale and really helped my skin. I wish I could get that Hyaluronic Acid mask glow every day. The moisturizer is that perfect layer before applying my makeup, light but still hydrating. I loved receiving a concealer and foundation brush to test them together on blending and application. With a retail value of $44.34 on a $12.00 bag, this bag is perfect for the beauty lover!
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 $12.00 for this box, I calculated a value of $44.34. Here's how that breaks down per item:
- Collagen Mask: $1.35
- Hyaluronic Acid Mask: $1.35
- Moisturizer: $1.43
- Gloss: $1.49
- Concealer: $0.98
- Brush: $5.27
Alternatively, each of the 6 items has an average cost of $2.00.
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