IPSY Glam Bag X Review – February 2021

I finally got my X, or rather, the ‘replacement’ X they sent out when my first never arrived and was past the 15 business day window (Which was something like 22 regular days, long wait.) CS was helpful in sending a new box out, but did say the Sonic T-bar and Lash serum had sold out, so I got a $15 refund. A slight bummer as I pretty much got this for the lash-serum, but since the Sephora POP sale had the Grandelash, I’m more OK with missing out on the Babelash.

However, my now arrived box looks nothing like expected. Only 2? products were ones from the X box I was supposed to get – the Patrick Ta brow wax kit & brush, and the Creme Shop peach essence argan oil which was one of my choice items. The rest seems to be an assortmant of “replacement” products, some possibly from the March Plus bag?

Other than the brow kit/peach argan oil, I got:

– Kate Sommerville Squalane + Hyluronic Serum, RV $98
– Milk Makeup Kush Mascara, RV $25
– Huda demi-matte liquid cream lipstick in Bawse (Really, really dark burgandy. I’ll likely have to use this as a tint with some balm,) RV $20
– Belle en Argent “Plum Premonition” panchromatic palette, RV $30 (This appears to be from the Ipy Plus March bag.)

I also got the Karmela cosmetics lipstick in Bitten which I’d got as a $3 add-on

The CS lady did say they might have to sub in some cases (but for “equally great” products, she assured) but it looks like they subbed out everything but the Patrick Ta wax and the Peach serum, giving me six items in total (since they’d ‘refunded’ a bit for the two products they were out of.)

My first choice item was the the Private Doctor define serum, so subbing for the Kate Somerville serum does make sense.

It looks like they subbed the Milk Mascara for the Pat McGrath mascara – this seems like a sleight of hand, switching out a fancier brand for the more common (though good) Milk brand. However, since I rarely wear mascara, and do like fiber mascaras when I do, I might end up preferring this Milk one. So I’m OK with this.

It looks like they subbed the About Face lip cream for the Huda lipcream. I was actually looking forward to trying the About Face (especially as the shade they picked appeared to be a soft, dusty, rosy purple hue that looked like it *might* be perfect for me from the swatches) – and the replacement Huda lip cream is crazy dark. But the Huda shade is pretty, so I’ll try tinting and making it work,

But the last substitution, erm…not crazy about that. Instead of the Huda Rose Gold palette, they sent the Belle En Argent Plum premonition – a palette worth less than half as much and with only a third of the colors. Plus it’s wierd to be sent something from the Plus line as if that is “equally great” as the X.

I may write back customer service and ask if there is any way they can send the Rose Gold Palette. :S

Hi. Can someone help me???
Did the glam bag x for feb not come with an actual bag????
The regular plus came with one and ultimate always came with a super nice bag. What’s going on? I was really disappointed when I opened BOTH of my Glam X boxes and neither had a bag…..

Hey! Just thought I’d throw this in here. I use “seche vita” for my top coat when I paint my nails and it has made a huge difference, usually my nails last me about two weeks now instead of 3 days! Been loving the nail polish from ipsy. I always come here for spoilers and reviews. 🙂

I absolutely loved this box and thought it was a heck of a deal. The only product I didn’t love was the tool but I still think I will get some use out of it. It was nice to see some new things.

Hi Megan,
I really enjoy reading your reviews and even more so the green plaid sheet background (not a traditional “professional” solid black or white). Could you please tell me where you bought it & what is it made of (100% cotton or blend)?
My son’s best friend Patrick is Irish & away at Military Academy, they aren’t allowed a lot of personal things at the dorm but there is no tight restriction on sheets (as long as they are light color & can be washed with cotton). This green plaid set would be a perfect St Patrick’s Day gift that will keep on giving. Thank you!

It is. You have to look at the WHOLE review.

Megan, I always enjoy reading your reviews. Thank you for your insights and tips. The products look great on you – it makes me look really forward to spring. I love Huda eyeshadows, as well but was hesitant about getting this box in part because some reviewers on other sites said that that some of the shades (some mattes) were chalky and the Pat McGrath mascara was not that good so I am glad to hear otherwise. I signed up for the May GBX so I hope to get a good palette! Thanks, again!

I haven’t received an Ipsy bag in a while, but I had to have that lipstick when I saw it spoiled and in points. I picked it up and I am obsessed with the shade and the formula. I’m going to try it under my mask to work this weekend (lol, fingers crossed).

●•••Beware: the All About Face lip color caused an allergic reaction.•••●

I wasn’t given any makeup choices, only skincare. Ipsy needs to approve in this area. It’s been happening to me for months.

I was excited to try the All About Face lip color. I received the same color. I noticed that it had an odor that I couldn’t distinguish. I applied it and it had a strange tingling feeling. I assumed it was normal and proceeded to get in my car and leave. A few minutes later, my mouth felt really dry. About 10 minutes later, I started having trouble swallowing and my chest felt really heavy/tight. Long story short, the lip color caused me to experience anaphylaxis. By the time I arrived at my destination, the lip color was a very dark mauve/purple that had a hint of black. My lips were also burning. After removing it, my symptoms started to subside. I have no clue what’s in it, but it was a really bad experience.

I’m still waiting for my X. It was shipped but never arrived, but I had to wait 15 business days (til March 8th!) to email them. Fortunately once I did, they are remailing my box! Unfortunately, the t-bar and lash serum were out of stock so she refunded me about $15 for those.

I’m not too bummed about the t-bar since I bought the Trophy MD brightener wand thing as an FFF add on, and the concept looks similar just with the addition of led light. But the lash serum is pretty much why I bought the box. Although, since I really wanted the GrandeMD brand since it worked so well for my sister, I am now mollified as the Sephora POP set had that one.

Hopefully the new box makes it. There is even a small chance the old one still could, which would be nice.

I LIKED my box a lot. Received most of what you did but not the 111 skin. I got some kind of serum. Overall a very nice box and well worth $55!!! I will share and pass on what I wont use.

I had signed up for the glam bag x when it was first announced. I even got charged and went through the whole selection process. After waiting patiently and then anxiously, I found that my money was quietly refunded and I was issued 1200 points for my trouble. They canceled my order and I am really angry as a long-standing and well paying customer. Has anyone else had this problem?

I was thrilled with Pat McGrath mascara and Huda!! Hated the face tool! I got three hair care products and zero skincare which was not good too. There were three skincare items I’d have loved getting. I got that lipstick with points too it’s so pretty. Oh and I love the Patrick TA blush so glad I didn’t get the brow wax!

Thanks for the great review, Megan!
The palette is gorgeous! Thanks for showing the nails on, I am leary of fake nails because I don’t like the ‘fake’ look but those look very nice on you. After seeing you with them, I might actually give it a try!

I wasn’t impressed with this month, I kept the babe lash and serum, and sold the rest. Almost made up the cost of the bag so it was worth it.

You got the 111skin as a signing up early for glam bag x bonus item. The refreshment wipes were not suppose to be in it as it’s apart of the refreshments subscription so make sure you didn’t sign up for that and if you didn’t well you got a nice freebie! I also think the lipstick was an accident freebie also or you may have redeemed it for points as it was an item to redeem with your points

Do you gals feel it’s fair for Ipsy to count their house brand remover wipes as an item in this much-touted glam update box? The Refreshments line was supposed to be a separate purchase for people who don’t have access to the one-dollar packet of remover wipes I bought at Walgreens last week.

I would love to have gotten this or ANY box this month. I’ve been an Ipsy member for many years, each new upgrade and change I’ve done. Paid each new higher price happily. This month, meaning February, I got an email late in the month from PayPal saying I’d been refunded by Ipsy. The next day I got an email from Ipsy stating there’d been some sort of issue and I wasn’t getting the box. I replied back my disappointment and asked about my regular small Ipsy bag, and my two add on orders from each of my subs. Zero response. Early in March I received my add on and regular Ipsy. I emailed again about my other add on order. Zero response. A few days later I received a refund for my add on to the X box.

I cannot express my disappointment coherently as I’m still spitting mad at the way I’ve been treated. I understand we’re getting a screaming deal as consumers, we couldn’t purchase all these items, we wouldn’t. Ipsy as a company is making money on this or there would be no business, I’m the custome, LONG TIME customer. I feel like if they were somehow short on products or something, the chic whose been paying for almost 10 years isn’t who you screw.

There should only be 8 items not 11, something is not right here lol

I thought this only had 7-8 items, this one had 11 ?? Did I miss something or was this a influencer box?

I was thrilled by by Glam Box X items. That Rose Gold palette is a dream and I do love the hot pink, so there’s that. I got the same about-face shade that you did and the Patrick Ta blush in a soft pink that I adore. Can’t wait for May!

It would have been nice to see any of this actually on your face.

Wow that’s a lot of stuff! Great thorough review, Megan, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss you actually modeling some of the products (lipstick is your jam for sure!)

These types of sub reviews are so fun to read especially since I have whittled down my make up routine to the essentials (nothing to do with covid or masks, just sick of doing a full routine and the eye irritation that followed.)

If I were in my twenties again I would definitely be all over this.