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 Glam Bag
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 Ipsy Glam Bag May 2019 Review
Included is a card detailing your included items.
Each month, Ipsy subscribers get a makeup bag in addition to their items. This month is a really glam glitter pouch with a cute faux leather tassel pull.
R+Co Waterfall Moisture and Shine Lotion, 0.5 fl oz - Estimated Value $2.90 (Buy a full size 5 fl oz for $29.00)
I love this brand and I love this product, though I have seen it floating around a lot recently. I don't mind because I like stashing these little tubes all over, in my purse, desk, etc. I like to use this lotion on dry hair to help smooth my frizz and flyaways. It also smells incredible, like a moody perfume!
Lord & Berry 20100 Maximatte Crayon Lipstick in 'Here and Now', 0.055 oz - Estimated Value $16.50 (Buy 0.06 oz full size for $18.00)
What a pretty color! Not quite red, not quite orange, this shade sits right between and it a great color choice for summer. The coverage is excellent and the formula itself is mostly matte, but not nearly as drying like so many other matte lippies out there. It wore for hours without moving and looked even more beautiful with a little gloss on top. My only complaint is that it is a wood pencil that will need sharpening, and I literally never have a sharpener around when I need it.
F.A.R.A.H. Brushes 22E Shade and Blend - Retail Value $22.00
This synthetic little brush is very pretty and quite useful for eyeshadows. One end is a fluffier shading brush head and the other is a compact domed blending end. This holographic handle is exclusive to this subscription!
PIXI By Petra H2O Skindrink, 0.41 fl oz - Estimated Value $7.64 (buy a full size 1.18 fl oz for $22.00)
As you can see in our detail photo, this formula was super watery. I highly recommend shaking it before use, as it will then turn back into the gel form that it is meant to be! A moisturizing aloe formula, it is filled with little encapsulated bits of water that deeply hydrate your skin. It also smells heavenly!
BLOSSOM Compact Eyeshadow in 'Dusty Miller', 0.78 oz - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $18.00
Wow! This color is stunning. I mix of grey, green, and brown, you can use this sparingly for a subtle shadow look or heavy-handed for some major drama. It is a very smooth texture and has good pigment. I also think it is worth noting that this shadow has a remarkably low level of fallout, especially when applied gently with a fingertip.
Verdict: This Ipsy Glam Bag has an overall value of $67.04, which is excellent for such an inexpensive subscription. This box tends to really deliver on value! The curation was well rounded too, with products from hair care, to makeup, and even skincare. My faves would be the eyeshadow and the lippie, as well as the hair lotion. The brush and H2O gel were both really great too!
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:
- Makeup bag: n/a
- R+Co Cream: $0.43
- Lord & Berry Lip Crayon: $2.46
- F.A.R.A.H Brush: $3.28
- PIXI H2O Gel: $1.14
- Blossom Eyeshadow: $2.68
Alternatively, each of the 5 items (not including the makeup bag) has an average cost of $2.00
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