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3.6 · 1 review

Ipsy is a beauty subscription service founded in 2011 by Michelle Phan, Marcelo Camberos, and Jennifer Goldfarb in San Mateo, California. The company is a subsidiary of BFA Industries (Beauty For All), which also owns BoxyCharm. Ipsy is one of the largest beauty subscription services in the world, delivering personalized beauty products to millions of subscribers monthly.

Ipsy offers multiple subscription tiers: Glam Bag (five deluxe samples for approximately $14/month), Glam Bag Plus (five full-size products for approximately $28/month), and Icon Box (a quarterly premium box). The platform partners with over 300 beauty brands. All subscription plans include free shipping in the United States.

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Rating Dimensions

Value for Money 3.8

Product Selection 3.7

Customization Options 3.6

Packaging & Presentation 3.5

Shipping Reliability 3.4

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Ipsy is one of the largest beauty subscription boxes, delivering monthly bags of personalized makeup, skincare, and beauty samples. The personalization quiz aims to match products to individual preferences and skin profiles, which works better than random curation. Free shipping is included. The price point is very accessible, making it a low-risk way to discover new beauty brands and products. Delivery at 3-7 days is standard. However, the no-returns policy means you are stuck with products that miss the mark. Product sizes are often small samples rather than substantial deluxe sizes. Brand quality varies from well-known labels to lesser-known brands filling space. No formal loyalty program exists beyond the upgrade tiers. The Ipsy Shopper store for purchasing favorites is a nice extension. For beauty enthusiasts on a budget who enjoy discovery and are comfortable with some misses, Ipsy offers solid value, though expectations on product sizes should be tempered.