Birchbox vs Ipsy: My October subscriptions
Friday, October 11, 2013Another Birchbox vs Ipsy comparison, this time my accounts on both Birchbox and Ipsy have updated with the items I'm scheduled to receive. Keep in mind until I get my actual boxes the items I receive may be different.
Birchbox - October 2013

- Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™
- Liz Earle Pure Muslin Cloths
- Alison Raffaele Reality Base Foundation
- POP Beauty Aqua Lacquer
- ChapStick® Hydration Lock
Points to be earned: 50 points
Ipsy - October 2013
Zoya Nail Polish, $8Bella Terra Mineral Cosmetics Mineral Shimmers, $14.99Buxom Full-On™ Lip Polish in Dolly, $9Ole Henriksen truth serum™ collagen booster, 0.25 oz; value $12Sexy Hair Blow Dry Gel, 1.4 oz; retail $6
Update: Looks like I was among those that experienced the glitch. Here's what my account now shows:
- Zoya Nail Polish, $8
- Bella Terra Mineral Cosmetics Mineral Shimmers, $14.99
- Coastal Scents Medium Shadow Brush, $2.49
- Nourish Organic Deeply Nourishing Coconut & Argan Body Lotion,
8 oz ; retail $11.99 (if it's a 2 oz tube then value would be $3)1 oz, value $1.25 - Sexy Hair Spray Clay Texturizing Spray Clay, 1.4 oz; retail $6
Points to be earned: 50 points
Overall, I have to say this month I'm more excited for my Birchbox than my Ipsy bag. I just got my tracking for Birchbox and it's expected to arrive on October 16 and I have yet to get my tracking from Ipsy.
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11 comments
I normally don't complain with my Ipsy bag I am hugely against complaining because 90% of time I am REALLY HAPPY. but my glam room updated and I think this is the first time I am going to be eerrhh. Ok, I am getting the loose pigment that's fine, voya ok that's fine, then here comes the EGGRGG if that makes any sence. Costal Scents brush, big hair clay gel grab, la fresh again, I not thrilled for this months bag at all, going to have to do some major swapping
ReplyDeleteI'm getting the exact same bag and I'm really disappointed. I also don't like to complain about my Ipsy products, because I'll give anything a go, but I have personal qualms with Zoya, I hate La Fresh products, and I'm so tired of Sexy Hair products. I really hope next month is better.
DeleteI have literally never been disappointed with my bag as much as I am with this one and I've had my sub about 8 months. I've always had two things in my bag that I like but the last few I've gotten none of the expensive items(Urban decay, benetint or buxom lip gloss!) I HAVE LIPSTICK CHECKED AND EYE SHADOW UNCHECKED! I got the loose eye shadow and I absolutely hate how messy loose items are. If I get them as sample I throw them away. I'm really upset. I wish I had gotten something better than what I got. I would've been fine getting the lip liner I got from last time!
ReplyDeletesince the eye shadow is the same price as the lip gloss, how are you not getting an expensive item??
DeleteMy account updated and I'm not happy with the new results. I rather have the Core Bag. A $2.49 brush compared to a $9 lip gloss? Yeah, no thanks. I'm seriously considering saying good-bye to my Ipsy account at the end of November which would make my two years being with them. My first bag was their first bag and so I think two years is enough. Tired of the drama with them over the new so-called IpsyMatch, the points system, the crappy shipping, the wide range of values to items so some people get a high value bag while others get a low value bag. I'm so over it. I think Ipsy needs someone who can sit down and go through each value and put together bags that have similar bag values (+/- $5).
ReplyDeleteI cancelled my Ipsy after last month and so far am not regretting that decision. But Bella Terra is the "mall kiosk" company that I buy my mineral foundation from here in Atlanta, are they related to MicaBeauty (formerly MicaBella), which I know is also one of the popular mall brands in other places?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if ipsy is going downhill because of Michelle's Em release...
ReplyDeleteThis will be my second month with Ipsy, but I might have to make the switch to Birchbox. The point system looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou should try Blush Mystery Beauty Box. It's $25 a month, and I've had it for three months now. I also have a subscription to Ipsy and Blush blows Ipsy out of the water with quality and product size. I do get doubles sometimes, like that stupid POP lip crayon, but I'm just going to go ahead and gift those.
ReplyDeletehow is the Liz Earle? possible review? I didn't receive it in my birchbox but I've been wanting to try it for awhile. I'm considering buying it off the site
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