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We had a sneak peek of the August glam bag but we now know that there are three variations!
You'll receive one of the following designs for August:
We created three unique August Glam Bags, inspired by sparkly summer sunsets, the magic of the universe, and free spirits everywhere. We hope it fills your world with good vibes and inspires you to spread them around all month long.
Which glam bag design do you want?
In case you missed it, here are all the known spoilers for August:
IPSY Glam Bag is one of the most popular and affordable subscriptions around, and our readers have selected it as one of the top beauty boxes for the last 5 years running! IPSY Glam Bag connects members with five makeup, skincare, hair care, and other beauty sample... read more.
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I have a friend who just signed up. Will she get the August bag or have to wait until September? I LOVE my bag! July was awful and I changed my profile choices and this is the BEST bag yet! <3
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Anita
I care more what’s in the bag rather than the bag itself though of course if I had a choice I’d want the lipstick phrase bag. The July bag with that egg thing on it was too much like something a child would get. So far I just keep my bags in a drawer except for the one I’m putting in my purse at that time. I try to switch them out once a month or so. All of this months bags are cute but I wish they were bigger & had no writing. I think I still have a box of old Clinique bags.
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Butterdaisy
I hate pink, so either of the other two will be great. I really like the orange one though!
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Tiffany Garcia
I’ve canceled all boxes but Ipsy, I am consistently surprised with the value they are able to bring for $10. Now that we are able to pick one item I feel like its not so much of a crap shoot anymore. Just saw whats in my bag this month and while It’s not my favorite I still think its totally worth $10 bucks I think maybe 2 bags in the last 3 years I’ve been getting ipsy I felt like I was ripped off as apposed to birchbox and sephora sub boxes where I felt like i was getting ripped off every month!
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Stephanie
This is my first ipsy bag ever and I’m receiving:
•belief the true cream- aqua bomb
•yoghurt mask duo
•crown brush- medium contour brush
•the balm cosmetics- vol. 2 eyeshadow
•Steve Laurent prediction tip liner in black
I’m excited to see what bag I get! Fingers crossed for good vibes or wild & free!
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Tiffany Garcia
you got every single thing I wanted! Lucky!
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JuJu
I am getting the Seraphine Botanicals Liquid Coal eyeliner. I specifically checked all the colors except black in my profile, so why am I receiving a black eyeliner?..
Pretty much the only item I am happy with in my August bag is the First Aid Beauty Red Clay cleanser.
(The other three items are The Balm eyeshadow, Naked Cosmetics setting powder which I think I’ve gotten before from somewhere, and the SLMissGlam blending brush. At least the brush is pretty. Eyeshadow brush would have been better.)
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Jenny Flowers
Everything in my bag is not listed, and nothing worthy, I yiyi, I even picked the sample choice, nope…..not in it.
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AmyR
I have 3 subs and I always get The Balm in every one if it is offered for a particular month which is almost always.. I hate The Balm. I have had luck with getting totally different products though. Ipsy must have a ton of The Balm makeup. And I don’t think those beauty preferences mean anything. The only thing I can think of is that they use a method that groups the most common answers together. Still I like Ipsy and I love this month’s bag.
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Korey
OK, I’m getting:
Pacifica Coconut Blush Duo
Super-Hydrating Eye Cream by Air Repair Skincare
theBalm Voyage Vol. 2 Eyeshadow in Willkommen or Kuwakaribisha by theBalm Cosmetics
HD Finishing Translucent Powder by Naked Cosmetics
T35 Precise Blending Brush by SLMissGlam
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Korey
And the blending brush is the prettiest, pale teal color. Very happy. I do wish I had a magnetic palette because I seem to be getting a lot of small eyeshadows and they’re just loose in my drawer.
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Kay
Never seen a bag twin, but that’s what I’m getting too! I hope I get the lighter “highlight” color because I have really fair skin and those dark browns look really muddy on me but most highlighters actually work as a light eyeshadow on me, haha. Honestly not sure what to do with the translucent powder though? The brush looks nice but my last 3 bags have all had a blending brush. I love brushes but kind of want a different style someday… That blush looks awesome though! I got a pacifica blush a few months back and loved it, and this one has two!
Carlie
Can someone explain the hack to me where I can see my products early? I am new to ipsy.. also is this article accurate when it says I can email support before the 1st of the month and request a sample product in my bag in addition to my regular products?
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Lisa
There is a hack tutorial on YouTube. Some people say you can see a review bag on app I never have until 5th or this time it will be 4th. And you have to email before 30th to request.
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Korey
I still can’t get the hack to work. Mine is still showing “unreceived” though I paid on the first and everything seems normal.
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Korey
“We’re still making your glam bag. Check back on 8-4..”
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Kay
Did the option appear to “review your bag” because if you click that it will give a preview of the items. Same works on the app if that button shows up now.
Super happy about the first three, I’m allergic to kiwi, so I can only use one mask (I’ll gift it), and I have dry skin so I’m not excited for the cream. I’ll try it, but I’ll probably gift it.
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Jessica
I think im getting the peace love and lipstick one (under the pic of all 3 bags that’s the 1 that’s pic and says about this bag) I really wanted the good vibes one 🙁 but still a cute bag
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Amyr
That one is showing for everybody. I wonder if we will be able to see which bag we are getting when we see our Glam Bag products.
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Cassy
I believe it shows that one for everyone
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Delilah
i think this months bag/bags are ugly
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Deliza
Peace, Love & lipstick please!! 💅😘💄💝
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Ashley
I agree!! I am a lipstick lover, and the colors are gorge!
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Darsh
Crossing my fingers that I -don’t- get the Good Vibes Only one. That pink is just not for me at all. Lol.
Might have to figure out a bag swap if I get that one. I’m totes up for either of the others though. 2 to 1 odds shouldn’t be too bad hahah.
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Jodi
Wild and free or peace love and lipstick please ipsy!!
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Marion
A little corny for me. I wish they’d have just stuck with the pretty ombre & pull tassel & left the words off.
That being said, the pink bag would match my “good vibes” pink yoga towel from FFF. I wonder if this bag will be big enough to store my “personal massager” as someone from the forum suggested.
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Cris
I agree it’s a bit cheesy, I think the ombre bag and tassel without the words would have been more my style. Regardless, I just hope I don’t get Wild & Free. Calm Yet No Free Time would be much more fitting for me. My husband would laugh in my face with no hesitation if I ever carried around a bag that said Wild & Free
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Joy
Hahaha I lol’d at this. I love a good pun!
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Korey
Any of the three bags are fine, but I like the color of the sunset orange one best. BTW, has anyone gotten the hack to work? I seem to be having a tough time this month
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Wendy
What hack are you referring to? I’m new to ipsy. Thanks!
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Lisa
There is a coding hack people do that allows them to see bag early. There is a ipsy hack tutorial on YouTube . I watched it 3x made my brain hurt. I can’t do it.
Joy
It’s not working yet. For some reason, I’ve had to wait until the 2nd to get the hack to work. This has been the case for the past few months for me. I am impatient! lol
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Kay
I’m pretty sure they don’t “pick” your stuff until the charge has gone through successfully, so that might be why there is that day delay before things show up. They won’t make a bag if you aren’t billed yet.
Cynthia
Yup so I picked up a second bag. I was debating it for next month because I want both colourpop lip products but these bags convinced me to do it. I hope I get the good vibes only and peace love lipstick ones. Wild and free doesnt really speak to me but I will take it if I get it.
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Noelle
When you get a 2nd bag, do you change up your profiles so you don’t get too many dupes? I’m thinking of popping for a second bag. for $10 I have a lot of fun!
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Heather
I have two subs, completely different profiles/preferences, and I always get at least 3 of the same items. I often get 4 or 5 the same. Been this way since I signed up 6 months ago. I don’t get it. I wish you could sign up for two bags under one account so they could try harder to give you more variety. It would also save them on shipping.
Cynthia
This is my first time with a second bag and I don’t exactly remember what is on my first profile but on the second one I was very specific and only picked a few items for products I like. My hair/skin tone/skin type are the same because I wouldn’t want something not fitting me.
Wendy
Love them all!!! Been collecting ipsy bags, they are fantastic.
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Apricot
So the pull is a tassel, cool!
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jodymthompson
I am seriously thinking about dropping Ipsy like I did Birchbox. They are sending the same old eyeliners and eyeshadows out every month. And, that advice column of theirs is seriously making me sick to my stomach. I also think they should shy away from tattooed models, but I guess that is to draw in the young rebels.
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Emm
I have a tattoo but I’m prudish enough that people only see it if I wear a bandeau maxi dress or spaghetti straps. The only reason I gasp at seeing tattoos on Ipsy creators is because I’m thinking of down the line if they ever have to get an office job (dumb of me, I know). That being said, I think they’re gorgeous and I love Bailey and Lynette’s looks. I work with a girl who has sleeve tattoos and I envy her to death but I could never do it. I’m already too old (33) and I would not want to screw myself out of employment or promotion opportunities in the future.
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Heather
Babe, I’m 38 and i have 37 tattoos and nose hoops ( yes, plural, two in one side) and I work in the healthcare industry. It may seem “different” to some but once they get to know you, it doesn’t even factor in. You are never to young or old to be you! Hugs:)
Jay
33 is too old? Bah. I’m 36, have a full sleeve on one arm, and am in the process of getting a half sleeve on the other arm. I’m a college professor, and was hired after I had the full sleeve. So yeah, unless it’s on your face or neck, or is of something truly distasteful, tattoos aren’t likely to impact your employment very much.
JuJu
Unless the tattoo is on your face, neck or hands /knuckles, it’s highly unlikely to affect your employment opportunities.
Jay
The “young rebels” can also be drawn in by models wearing pre-ripped slacks using gadgets.
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Lisa
I am 43 and I love all the make up, the beauty tips, and bags themselves including Gudetama. Even though I see posts that say people my age are not suppose to. I hate skin care which is probably something people my age are suppose to like . I don’t care you like what you like age has nothing to do with it. I am also OK with men AND tattooed women wearing make up!
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Marie
I’m 47 years old and tattooed and have piercings. She’s actually become my favorite ipsy gal 😍 She’s not a carbon copy, she does things her way and I absolutely adore her! She’s gorgeous! ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ ring a bell? 😉
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JuJu
Seriously, though, I have a corporate job, and a lot of the *managers* have visible tattoos.
Amyr
There isn’t a thing rebellious about a tattoo anymore. They are mainstream. Most everybody I know has a tat no matter what their age. Some are very small others border on comic books but tats are not that cool anymore. I am 62 and have 7 but none are visible unless I have short sleeves and then they are pretty small. I consider them faddish and almost passe’
The thing about all these beauty and sub boxes is that they carry one iteration or another of a brand. Ipsy’s makeup though is mostly made in China and really is for girls and boys from 13 to 25. I still like the bags most of the time.
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Chelsea
I agree it’s geared towards younger crowd (even tho I still fit in that crowd) but I don’t think their is anything wrong with tatted models. They are showing a variety of beauty. One person might not like it but another would. I personally like their models!
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JuJu
Why, what’s wrong with tattooed models?
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Cynthia
Ipsy is most definitely aimed at a younger demographic. I am sure many older women love it as well but I think their target is 16-30. I like them for the full size nail polishes and brushes mostly with some lip and samples of other things as a bonus.
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L
Wild and free and peace love lipstick..mainly because of the color. 🙂 Some pinks are too juvenile for me.
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Amyr
I will be happy with any of them! I love that we will get a surprise variation on the bag! How fun! I can’t wait to see which one I get!
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Karen
I tried emailing to request a bag, nope. Just FYI they said the bag you get will be a surprise. Save them a whole bunch of emails haha 🙂
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