This month, IPSY was all about “Decadence After Dark,” and let’s just say I’m still trying to find the decadence. Maybe it’s too dark in my house? The box was supposed to bring, and I quote, “smoky eyes, vampy lips, lived-in liner, and a little extra mystery.” I’ll let you decide if it hit the mark, because honestly, I feel ghosted.
What is IPSY Extra?
IPSY Extra is a $32 monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. It always provides great value compared to the cost of the box and includes 5 beauty items, including nail care, skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. (At least 4 of those items will be full-sized.) If you are a makeup or skincare addict, we recommend this box!
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What's Inside
Touchland Power Essence Body & Hair Fragrance Mist - Retail Value $20
Scent: Cashmere Woods
Okay, this box had exactly ONE decadent item, and it’s this fragrance. Straight out of the box, I wasn’t sold. Once I tried it on, though, I was quite surprised. It’s a luxurious woody scent that isn’t too intense for daytime wear, and it lasted longer than I expected from a body mist. Touchland is best known for its hand sanitizer mists, so for once, they surprised me in a whole new category.
Would I repurchase? Yes.
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara – Retail Value $24
I think I’ve tried this one before? I’m like 99.9% sure I have. Honestly, it’s one of the best tubing mascaras I’ve ever used. The formula gives you serious volume and a full lash look without clumps or smudging. And because it’s a tubing formula, it forms little tubes around each lash, so removal is a breeze with warm water. No scrubbing, and no losing a couple of lashes every time you take your mascara off.
Would I repurchase? Yes.
Ofra Cosmetics Mini Mix Face Palette - Head in the Clouds II – Retail Value $42
Be sad with me. Why would IPSY send this blush palette as their idea of vibrant shades and deep hues for October? Like, no. It’s a refillable, magnetic palette, which is a nice touch, but the shades themselves are an okay blush-and-highlighter combo. Nothing I haven’t seen before, and I’m sure I’ll see something like it again.
Would I repurchase? No.
Camellia Deep Collagen Firming Gel Mask – Retail Value $4.20
The most decadent item in this whole box, hands down. This is a single-use hydrogel mask from the K-beauty brand Round Lab, made with Jeju camellia extract, hydrolyzed collagen, and niacinamide, and it’s one of my favorites. I usually buy it single or as a pack, that’s how great she is. Before a big event, I put it on two to three hours before my makeup appointment, and I never need to leave her on longer than two hours. My skin looks flawless afterward. (Always check the packet for the recommended wear time, though.)
Would I repurchase? All the time.
Byroe Black Rice PDRN Collagen Boosting Gel Cleanser – Retail Value $32
Okay, I see you, Byroe. For once, I’m actually happy with a gel cleanser. This one is a gel-to-foam formula made with plant-derived black rice PDRN, peptides, and charcoal, and the brand says it’s inspired by Korean rice water rituals. What I care about is how it felt: it didn’t leave my skin squeaky clean. My skin could still breathe, and nothing was pulling in every direction afterward.
Would I repurchase? Maybe.
Value – Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $32
Total Value: $122.20
Value-wise, this one is a clear yes. The five items add up to $122.20, almost 4x what the box costs. And I was happy with more of the products than I expected: the Touchland mist, the Thrive mascara, the Round Lab mask, and the Byroe cleanser are all keepers for me. The Ofra palette is the only miss. But “Decadence After Dark” promised smoky eyes, vampy lips, and lived-in liner, and nothing in this box was smoky or vampy. So the box was worth it for the products, but not for the theme. Still looking for that little extra mystery, IPSY.
Other Things You Should Know
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be from the next curation.
What do you think of this month's IPSY Extra Box? Which variants are you getting?
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