Ipsy is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month you get full-size or deluxe-sized products, plus a cute makeup bag.
This is one of Liz’s top recommendations if you are looking for a subscription box - the value and sample sizes are amazing. (Check out our list of the best beauty boxes for 2019 and our reviews of Cheap Subscription Boxes for more recommendations!)
(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: the US and Canada
Delivered via: USPS
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My Review
My bag this month features skincare, makeup, and hair products. Let’s see what I got!
A little card is included with info about the theme and other subscriber info each month. There's also a product list with tips on how to use each one. This info is also available on your account, but I love having it right here in the bag.
Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their 5 items. March's bag is a rose gold vinyl bag with the phrase "and off she went to change the world" debossed on it. The interior is hot pink and the bag has a royal blue zipper with a cute star zipper pull. I've just started bullet journalling and these little bags are great for holding all of my stickers and tools.
First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothing Priming Moisturizer, .34oz - Estimated Value $5.60 (Buy 1.7oz full size for $28)
I love that First Aid Beauty's products are allergy-tested and fragrance-free. This moisturizing primer is perfect for prepping my skin for makeup on dry days. It feels super hydrating and smooths and brightens my skin.
Yensa BC Foundation in Medium, 10ml - Estimated Value $11.88 (Buy 32ml full size for $38)
This tube claims to be a BB, CC, and full-coverage foundation. I'm impressed with the coverage and lightweight feel, but I wouldn't say it could replace my moisturizer and primer. I do like that it has an SPF of 40 without any weird tint of feel.
tarte Maneater Mascara, 4.5 ml - Retail Value $12
The wand for this mascara is flexible and covered with fine, spikey bristles. It takes me a bit more time than normal to build the look I want, but the outcome is great – feathery, soft lashes with lots of volume. The whipped texture is easy to work into the base of my lashes without making a mess.
FoxyBae Flaminglow Leave-In Conditioner, 1oz - Estimated Value $2.12 (Buy 8oz full size for $16.95)
The fragrance of this leave-in conditioner is a decadent flowery floral. My hair soaks loves the gel-lotion texture and seems to drink it up. It helps smooth and soften my strands without weighing them down. I find it especially useful on 2nd and 3rd-day hair to help tame frizz and make me smell expensive.
RealHer I Am Adaptable Matte Liquid Lipstick, 1.5ml - Estimated Value $9 (Buy full size for $14)
This formula really impresses me! It's fast drying, comfortable and can withstand lots of talking and sipping. I love a bold red lip and this one is certainly intense!
Swatches of the RealHer liquid lipstick, Yensa foundation, and FAB primer moisturizer.
My Ipsy Glam Bag look this month is basically all lip! I smoothed my dry skin with the FAB Priming Moisturizer then used a damp blending sponge to bounce on some of the Yensa BC Foundation. I went with a simple eye look but wanted big lashes so I applied a couple of layers of Tarte Maneater Mascara. The last step was 1 coat of the RealHer Liquid Lip – one coat gives a fully opaque finish – and I felt ready to go with minimal effort.
Verdict: This Ipsy Glam Bag has a value of $40.60 which is lower than usual but still good for $10! I enjoyed trying each of the items this month and actually liked every product. I think my favorite is the liquid lip since I don't have many reds in my lip collection. This is one of the best, inexpensive beauty subscriptions if you want to try new items and play with new colors.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Possibly! As of publication, there was no Ipsy waitlist. Check here to see what month you’ll get first.
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:
- FAB Moisturizer - $1.38
- Yensa Foundation - $2.93
- Tarte Mascara - $2.96
- FoxyBae Leave In - $0.52
- RealHer Lipstick - $2.22
- Makeup bag - n/a
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