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The Smartest Gift for the New School Year? A Beauty Subscription

By Susan Muramoto

Published on Jul 24, 2026 • 3 min read

Back-to-school season is all about fresh starts. Whether they're heading off to college, moving into their first apartment, starting a new semester, or simply refreshing their routine, there's something exciting about beginning a new chapter. And while notebooks and dorm essentials are always appreciated, why not surprise them with something they'll actually look forward to month after month?

An IPSY subscription gift is the perfect way to help the beauty lover in your life settle into their new routine. Every month, they'll discover personalized beauty picks based on their Beauty Quiz, delivered straight to their door—shipping included, so there's nothing extra to pay. Plus, every delivery comes tucked inside one of our collectible beauty bags: a signature Glam Bag with IPSY Original or a reusable drawstring bag with IPSY Extra.

The best part? You don't have to be an IPSY member to send a gift, and your recipient doesn't need to enter any payment information to redeem it. Choose a 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription, send it in minutes (or schedule it for the perfect day), and give them something they'll enjoy long after the first day of school.

It's about glam time you treated yourself.

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How to Give the Gift of IPSY

Step 1: Go to IPSY.com/gift

Ready to earn "favorite gift giver" status? Start by visiting IPSY.com/gift to choose the subscription that's right for your recipient.

Step 2: Pick the Subscription and Duration

Choose a 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription to IPSY Original or IPSY Extra (or really spoil them with both!). Your recipient doesn't need to be a current IPSY member, and they won't need to enter any payment information to redeem their gift.

Pro Tip: IPSY Original is perfect for anyone building their beauty routine. Each month, they'll receive five personalized deluxe-size products tucked inside a collectible Glam Bag. IPSY Extra is ideal for the beauty enthusiast, featuring five full-size products from coveted brands packaged in a reusable drawstring bag. Best of all, shipping is included, so they'll never pay extra to receive their monthly delivery.

Step 3: Add Their Info & a Note

Add your recipient's email address along with a thoughtful message to make your gift feel even more personal. Before you hit send, double-check that everything looks correct.

Pro Tip: Don't know their shipping address? No problem. Once they receive their gift email, they'll create their IPSY account, enter their shipping information, and take the Beauty Quiz so every delivery is personalized just for them.

Step 4: Choose When to Send It

Sending them off to campus? Celebrating move-in day? Want it to arrive on the first day of classes? Schedule your gift for the perfect moment—or send it instantly if you can't wait.

Step 5: Check Out

Review your order, complete checkout as a guest or with your IPSY account, and you're done! One thoughtful gift, months of personalized beauty discoveries.

Ready to brighten someone's semester? Head to IPSY.com/gift and send a subscription they'll be excited to unwrap every month.

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