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 October 2015 (Check out the full Birchbox review)
Number of items: 5
Full-size items: 0
Deluxe size items: 2
Brands featured: Clinique, Darphin, Estee Lauder, Smashbox
Categories featured: Skincare (3) Makeup (2)
Total Value: $79!
Ipsy October 2015 (Check out the full Ipsy review)
Number of items: 5
Full-size items: 2
Deluxe size items: 1
Brands featured: MICA Beauty Cosmetics, theBalm, BWC, Lavanilla, Royal & Langnickel
Categories featured: Makeup (2) Skincare (1) Tools (1) Perfume (1)
Total Value: $36.50
Verdict: It is pretty hard to go up against Birchbox this month - the box is worth almost $80! I really enjoyed the Estee Lauder collaboration box from Birchbox - it was my favorite for October. (Any other month Ipsy probably would have won - I was really impressed with the brands I received from them!)
What did you think of the October Birchbox and Ipsy boxes? Which one was your favorite?
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