Ipsy September 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $10 monthly, $110 annual

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Ipsy sends out a cute makeup bag of samples and full size items. you can review your bag for points that you can trade in for reward items. The rewards change often and the range between 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 95 points every month.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate I don’t make any money or anything it’s just one beauty junkie to another.


Long time no see I have been away for a good chunk of the month so I haven’t had time to do any reviews. So we are jumping right back into it. I came home to an overwhelming amount of packages that I barely know where to start so I am starting with the smallest bags first and working my way bigger lol.

I was not that happy with this month’s bag so that is really disappointing.

Hempz Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Creme

Full Size: 2.25 g

Full Size Cost: $6.96

Sample Size: 2.25 g

Value: $6.96

Hempz Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Creme

I have recently fallen in love with Hempz lotion from a tiny sample I got in I think my most recent Walmart box I think that’s where it came from. Either way I love the thick but not greasy texture and the scents are amazing. This is a really nice bright herbally scent I love it so much. And it is a full size travel size so yay. It is $7.50 in stores but on Amazon it is cheaper.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $5.60

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

This is a deceptively small sample. It looks bigger then the 4 ml that it is. I am sorta not super into this I don’t like moisturizing primers they don’t work that great for my more oily skin. This feels just like a moisturizer and doesn’t have the smoothness or tackiness that a primer needs in my opinion.

Meech and Mia Pressed Eyeshadow in Gunmetal

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $11.50

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $11.50

Meech and Mia Pressed Eyeshadow in Gunmetal
Meech and Mia Pressed Eyeshadow in Gunmetal

So this is super weird the package says 3 g but the website says 1.2 g and then it says 1.5 kg neither of which makes no fucking sense. I am going to to go with 3 g since that makes sense. Also I have no desire to own another gunmetally grey eyeshadow shade so I will pass this own it is soft and not patchy but not impressive. Swatched Below.

Nomad Cosmetics Around-the-World Light Infusion Highlighting Blush in Positano Sunrise

Full Size: 10 g

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $2.55

Nomad Cosmetics
Nomad Cosmetics Around-the-World Light Infusion Highlight Blush Positano Sunrise

This is so freaking soft like the design stamped in it wore off from one swatch that is how soft it feels. I am going to try it as an eyeshadow but I don’t know I just don’t wear blush and Ipsy knows that. Swatched Below.

Trestique Lip Glaze in Mumbai Magenta

Full Size: 0.8 g + 1 g of primer

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 0.7 g

Value: $9.72

Trestique Lip Glaze in Mumbai Magenta

This is pretty much a thick glossy lipstick which I am not into and it is very pink. I don’t do pink lips. Good sized product though it is almost the full size of the lipstick that comes in the full size set. Swatched Below.


Pretty disappointing month this bag seemed not meant for me at all. And a super low value really not happy at all.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $36.33

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 4

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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