I’ve mentioned on here before my love (ahem, addiction) of subscription services. Every now and again, I like to do a comparison of the items received in my monthly beauty deliveries from Ipsy and Birchbox. Over time, I’ve noticed that Ipsy is much more cosmetics-focused, while Birchbox is mostly centered around skincare. It works out though, because I end up with a perfect mix of both!
January’s Ipsy Bag
Hikari Cosmetics Mechanical Eye Liner
Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow in Ethereal
Probelle Into the Blue Nail Lacquer
Elizabeth Mott All Over Shadow Brush
La Fresh EcoBeauty Good Day. Day Moisturizer
I really like this bag! The flip side is cream-colored and it has an orange zipper.. Such a great color combo!
January’s Birchbox
Tocca Cleopatra Crema de Mano
Manna Kadar Lip-Locked Priming Gloss Stain in All of You
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Advanced Argan Oil
It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-in Treatment
Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream
December’s Ipsy Bag –
Tarte Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara
Pixi by Petra Fairy Dust in Brightening Bare – this is a product I didn’t care for much.. I’ve already passed it on to a coworker to see if she likes it. I found the consistency to be a bit chalky and the color quite blah.
Nourish Organics Eye Cream
NYX Butter Lip Balm in Ladyfingers – this is very pigmented, I was surprised! It’s a great bright pink shade.
CoolWay Boost Repair Treatment
December’s Birchbox –
Dr. Jart+ Beauty Balm
Acure Sensitive Facial Cleanser
Benefit They’re Real Mascara
English Laundry Signature Fragrance
Toni & Guy Prep Heat Protection Mist – I want to give this spray another chance, but the first few tries left my hair a bit on the crunchy side.
December’s Ipsy Bag
Be a Bombshell Eye Base in Submissive – I’ve tried using this twice as a base and it creases like no other! It’s a pretty color (bronze with shimmer) so I may try treating it like a cream shadow and wear it over another legit base.
Elizabeth Mott You’re So Fine Liquid Eyeliner in Black
J.Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint – this stuff is so concentrated! I’ve yet to try OCC’s lip tars but I can imagine that these are very similar.
Temptu S/B Highlighter in Pink Pearl
I wanted to love this bag but those wrinkles will just not come out, even after stuffing it with paper to help it get’s it’s shape back.
November’s Birchbox
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive
Camille Beckman Platinume Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy
Make Dual Phase Eye Makeup Remover
Toni & Guy Classic Shine Gloss Serum
Laura Mericer Kohl Eye Pencil in Black Navy
I’ve got to admit that I look forward just a little bit more each month to those shiny pink packages from Ipsy.. Birchbox has them beat though when it comes to hair samples!
What beauty subscriptions do you look forward to each month?
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