The Birchbox vs Ipsy post series compares my Birchbox and Ipsy subscription every month to give you a good idea what you can expect from the two most popular beauty subscription boxes. (And since both boxes are $10 a month, it seems fair to stack them up against each other).
FYI – I pay for both of these subscriptions, and as a regular customer I get one of many variations available each month. So while one month alone might not be enough info to make a decision, looking at the results over several months should give you a good picture of what to expect with each box.
Birchbox January 2015 (Check out the full Birchbox review)
Number of items: 6
Full size items: 0
Deluxe size items: 2
Brands featured: Teapigs, Manna Kadar, Briogeo, Balance Me, Perlier, When
Categories featured: Haircare (1), Skincare (2) Body (1) Makeup (1), Tea (1)
Total Value: $38
Ipsy January 2015 (Check out the full Ipsy review)
Number of items: 5
Full size items: 3
Deluxe size items: 2
Brands featured: Coastal Scents, Elizabeth Mott, Probelle, Malin + Goetz, Pacifica
Categories featured: Makeup (3) Tools (1) Nail Polish (1)
Total Value: $31
Verdict: My favorite item from Birchbox this month is the Balance Me Eye Cream - I'm almost out of it already! For Ipsy it is a tie between the Malin + Goetz lip balm and the Pacifica eye shadow. I've been a fan of the mojito lip balm thanks to other subscription boxes, but I'm always happy to have more. The Pacifica eye shadow was a nice surprise since I had tried their formula before in a past ipsy bag and found it to be very low-pigmented. This new version is perfectly pigmented though, and the shade I received is perfect as a brow bone highlighter.
I'm having a hard time picking a "winner" this month - both boxes sent a good variety of items, and the sizes of the samples are great as well.
What did you think of Birchbox and Ipsy this month? Do you have a favorite for January?
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