Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
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(FYI – Just like Birchbox, Ipsy sends out many different variations of their bag each month – so my review is just one of the bag variations you might receive!)
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About Ipsy
The Subscription Box: Ipsy
The Cost: $10 a month (free shipping)
The Products: Full size and samples of makeup and beauty products. (Plus a makeup bag!)
Ships to: US and Canada
Delivered via: USPS
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Ipsy March 2018 Review
This month’s bag features makeup, skincare, and hair products. Let’s see what I got!
The theme for this month is “Create”. The included info card encourages subscribers to get creative by stepping outside of their norm.
Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their 5 items.
This month, the bag is a black and white canvas print with a hot pink zipper and black satin lining. Two markers are included so you can color your bag. I love all of the different fabulous hair textures!
Benefit BADgal Bang Mascara – .1 oz Estimated Value $8 (Buy a .3 oz. tube for $24)
This is Benefit’s newest release mascara and I love it. It’s very black and lengthened my lashes without clumps. The bristles are really short and perfect for getting close to the lashline. This formula is very “wet” though, so you have to give it a minute to dry. Liz received this sample too.
Mellow Matte Lipstick in Nude - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $13
I may have found the best way for me to wear matte lip color! This creamy dark mauve goes on opaque and smooth. It lasts a long time for traditional lipstick and doesn’t dry my lips out like liquid matte lipsticks do. The packaging is cute and simple too.
Skyn Iceland Pure Cloud Cream - 10ml Estimated Value $10.68 (Buy a 1.7 oz. jar for $55)
This is literally cloud cream! It’s fluffy and super light. It’s specifically formulated for very dry, sensitive skin, and my skin loves it. It leaves a buttery-soft finish and has a light, citrusy scent. I'm impressed with the sample size and I’m already planning on buying more!
Glossier Mint Balm Dotcom - 7ml Estimated Value $5.60 (Buy a 15ml tube for $12)
This all-purpose balm is meant for dry lips, cuticles, or anywhere that needs some serious moisture. It’s petroleum based and feels similar to vaseline except it leaves no greasy feel. The mint is really tingly! The swatch on my wrist (below) was tingling within seconds. I think it is actually too minty for my lips but it will be perfect for my dry cuticles.
Royal & Langnickel Prismatic Ombre Fan Brush - Retail Value $5.99
Omg...I have a thing for pretty brushes and this one is mesmerizing. Besides its looks, the silky-bristled fan is perfect for dusting away shadow from under the eyes. Or, in my case, dusting loose dip powder away while doing my dip manicures.
Swatches of the Mellow lipstick and Balm Dotcom underneath. The balm is completely clear and has a natural finish (not glossy or matte).
Here I have on the Mellow lipstick and Benefit mascara.
Verdict: This box has a value of about $43.27. I think it’s a great way to try new products without much risk. I’m glad to have received a newly released product and a matte lipstick that I love. This is also the first time I have gotten a brush and no black eyeliner. I made sure to update my style quiz last month, so maybe that helped steer their product choices for me in a good direction.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, if you sign up in this month, you’ll get next month’s box as your first box. (Check out our Ipsy Spoilers to see what’s coming up next)
Good to know: Ipsy sends out variations. You may get a completely different bag than me.
Value Breakdown: At $10 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Mascara - $1.85
- Lipstick - $3.00
- Cloud Cream - $2.47
- Balm - $1.29
- Fan Brush - $1.38
- Bag – Not counted toward value
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What do you think of the March Ipsy Glam Bag? What items did you get in your bag?
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