Ipsy

Ipsy

Overall Rating

1.9

46 Customer Reviews

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Summary

Ipsy offers monthly subscriptions for beauty products that let you receive deluxe-sized samples and full-sized products based on your preferences.

Pros

  • Guaranteed $50+ in value for each $12 subscription box
  • Customers can choose one item per month
  • Possible to purchase full-sized products from Ipsy
  • An affordable way to experiment with new brands

Cons

  • Ipsy might not take your preferences into account
  • Some customers found sample sizes too small to test thoroughly
  • Customization items tend to sell out quickly

Customer Reviews

1.9 Stars out of 46 Reviews
5 Star:13% 4 Star:8% 3 Star:0% 2 Star:13% 1 Star:65%
24% Recommend This Company
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Posted on Jan 8, 2019

Worst customer service

By Haley M., Georgia, Verified Reviewer

WORST! Don't waste your money, I got better products from PlayBox. The last two boxes I had I got duplicate eyeliners and customer service just argued with me about it until I gave up! Why would I make up being sent two crappy $5 eyeliners? I don't know if they just reserve the worst products for new subscribers or what.

Also, the survey they give you means nothing...I specifically said no hair tools (does my hair look long enough for wands or straighteners?) and my last box had, you guessed it, a flat iron as the "high-value item." Good luck unloaded unwanted items on eBay, there are so many postings (maybe other unhappy customers?) listing items that they are worth next to nothing. I'd suggest skipping the subscription, and if you see a product you want, go on eBay and buy it cheap. So happy it's my last month this month!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 9 People Have Voted

Posted on Jan 15, 2019

This company is a scam

By Becky B., Atlanta, GA, Verified Reviewer

Forking over your money to Ipsy is a GAMBLE. You may or may not receive what you ordered. If you do run into any issues, "IpsyCare" will refuse to do anything for you. They acknowledge the orders have not shipped, but they will not refund you. They will not make sure you get your order. I am missing an order from nearly two months ago and my most recent ones still haven't shipped either (orders placed about two weeks ago). I thought the missing order was a one-off, but it WAS NOT. Please do not believe the good reviews online. Ipsy gives their customers points for leaving positive reviews. They are NOT reliable.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

Don't buy into this "beauty bag"

By Debbie G., California, Verified Reviewer

It's all lies. First, you fill out a beauty survey, next, you get nothing that is on your survey. You end up with 10,000 eyeshadow brushes and 9,000 ugly lipsticks/glosses. Eyeshadow you don't request because you don't wear eyeshadow. Broken items and no help from "customer service."

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 13 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 1, 2019

Products didn't show and they are never like the personalized products

By Laura A., Kansas City, MO, Verified Reviewer

Not worth even $10, if you don't receive the product you pay extra for. And can't use the products they send. I've kept even for as long as I have hoping it would change. Now I'm just left with a bunch of product I can't use.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 31, 2019

Misleading advertising

By Nettie G., Michigan, Verified Reviewer

I subscribed recently as I couldn't find another online customizable glam bag service. They sent me confirmation and promise that I would receive a collection each month based on my colors and preferences. What I received however in the first 2 shipments were cheap 1.5 oz. sample sizes, not full-sized products. And the email offers are only click-bait, that open to individually priced products costing over $30.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 4 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 10, 2019

No customer service, no contact

By Debra G., Idaho Springs, CO, Verified Reviewer

I have been with Ipsy for about a year now. While their glam bag has arrived every month, I was suddenly charged a year's subscription of $127.02 that I was not expecting and did not authorize. No way to contact the company, every email comes back as undeliverable, no phone number either.

I have to report it as a fraud through my bank because I cannot get a response from the company.

So disappointed!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 7 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 24, 2019

Unable to call company or talk to live person to cancel membership

By Joan P., San Diego, CA, Verified Reviewer

I started membership on 5/29/2019 for $10 GLAM BAG. I like the glam bag but they upped the price. I can't afford to pay for a year in advance. I'm a senior on a limited income and can't afford any longer. The customer support phone 1-888-769-4526 not in service. I can't access my account online because I don't know my user name so even if I reset my password I still can't get into account because it depends on user name being correct. Also the online instructions are long and convoluted. It makes me feel like somebody deliberately makes it next to impossible to stop my membership and I am stuck. So now it looks like my only option is a stop payment at my bank which will cost me money which I can't afford. Please, someone, phone me to fix this now.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 3 People Have Voted

Posted on Oct 24, 2019

Worst product service ever - SCAM!

By Bella Q., Leawood, KS, Verified Reviewer

I got the plus bag - supposed to be more products. Got it and WORST BAG EVER! It sent me items I told them NOT TO SEND ME! It sent me colors too dark and anti-aging products. I am only 18 and don't need that. Worst service too. Won't respond to any emails of any kind or ever a message! I canceled right away when I got the bag in the mail! DO NOT USE THEM - THEY ARE A SCAM!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Jul 1, 2021

They will not cancel my subscription and keep charging!

By Kacee C. , Mesa, AZ

I hate this company, you can't get ahold of a person. For 4 months, the computer says, "can't cancel subscription," they just keep charging my card. I'm suing.

Length of Use: 1–2 years

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 1 Person Has Voted

Posted on Sep 16, 2021

Worst service

By Shonna B. , Fort Worth, TX

I sighed up for this monthly goodie bag because I heard from others about how fun it is to receive all the goodies. Well, not in this case. I get the same bag each month with the same facial wipes and the same hand lotion. If I want anything extra I have to pay for it on top of the regular fee. This has truly been the worst experience in receiving a goodie bag. So I wanted to cancel but I can’t call them since they don’t have a customer service phone line. I can see why. I would NOT recommend doing this service, maybe other companies are better.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

No “pros” were specified in this review

I thought I was getting a goodie bag

It was the same thing each time

I was with them too long, a few months

Posted on Oct 15, 2021

Not age-appropriate

By Karol H., Mississippi, Verified Reviewer

I’m over 60 years old and filled out my preferences. Each bag I received was not age-appropriate or based on my preferences. I don’t like eyeshadow but got one in at least every other bag. I got neon nail polishes that I would never wear.

Length of Use: 6–12 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Pros and Cons

Shipping was timely

Bags are nice

Not age-appropriate

They do not go based on preferences

No phone number to contact and customer service is by text, which keeps repeating

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