Your Complete Guide to IPSY Original



Maddie Aberman


If you’ve been curious about IPSY but aren’t sure where to start, IPSY Original (our resident OG subscription) is your best first step. It’s our most popular subscription, designed to help you experiment, discover new brands, and play with beauty on your own terms—all without breaking the bank. Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the beauty bag that started it all: how it works, what comes inside, and why beauty lovers everywhere call it their go-to subscription.
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What Is IPSY Original?
IPSY Original delivers 5 deluxe sample-sized products in a collectible IPSY Glam Bag every month. You’ll choose 1 product, and we’ll handpick the rest to match your style and preferences. With up to $70 in value for just $15/month, it’s the easiest way to try the buzziest products, test formulas before committing to full-size, and keep your beauty routine feeling fresh!
What Comes in My IPSY Original?
Each month’s bag includes a curated mix of makeup, skincare, hair care, and more. Your 1 Choice product—the one you get to select every month—ensures there’s always something you’re excited about, while the other products are selected to complement your routine and help you discover new favorites.
How Do You Know What I Like?
Your Beauty Quiz is your best friend here. Update it whenever your tastes change, and don’t forget to review products after you’ve tried them. This helps us learn what works for you and refine future Original shipments.
When Will I Be Able to Review My Products?
You can start reviewing your current month’s products around the third week of every month. If you’re still loving something you received months ago, we want to hear about it! You can revisit your products as far as five months back and review them.
When Will I Get My IPSY Original?
IPSY Original ships monthly. You’ll be billed on the last day of the month prior, and your Glam Bag will ship soon after. You can always track your bag through your IPSY account.
What Else Do I Get as an IPSY Original Subscriber?
With IPSY, the fun doesn’t stop at your membership.
Add-Ons: From the 1st–3rd of each month, shop bonus products starting at $3.50. They’ll ship free with your Original.
IPSY Shop: Unlock members-only shopping with fresh drops every week and deals up to 70% off. FYI, your purchase will ship ASAP separate from your monthly subscription and includes free shipping on orders $10+ (contiguous U.S.).Â
Mega Drop Shop: Four times a year—in February, May, August, and November—you’ll get access to our biggest sale of the quarter, with full-size products at 30–80% off.
IPSY Ultimate Access: Upgrade your subscription to include Ultimate, and once every quarter (in February, May, August, and November), you’ll receive it in place of your monthly OG subscription.
What’s the Difference Between IPSY Original, Extra, and Ultimate?
IPSY Original: 5 deluxe sample-sized products in a Glam Bag, $15/month, up to $70 value.
IPSY Extra: 5 full-size products in an IPSY Drawstring Bag, $32/month, up to $200 value.
IPSY Ultimate: 8 full-size products, $65/quarter, up to $400 value.
Each subscription offers something different depending on how you like to play beauty.
Can I Get Both Original and Extra (or Ultimate)?
Yes, 100 percent (and we love you for it)! A lot of members subscribe to multiple subscriptions at the same time to enjoy both deluxe samples and full-size products. IPSY Ultimate is a quarterly upgrade—meaning it replaces your regular shipment for that month with 8 full-size products instead. You can mix and match subscriptions however you like or pause one while keeping another active.
Where Is IPSY Original Available?
At the moment, IPSY subscriptions are available to our members in the U.S., U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico.
When Will I Get My Bag?
Your bag will arrive around two weeks after we successfully bill your credit card, which reflects the time we need to personalize the five products, pack everything up in a stylish and cute makeup bag, and then mail it to you via standard ground shipping. Once your bag has left our warehouse, we’ll email you a unique tracking number so you can keep tabs on when your mailer will arrive.
What if My Bag or Products Are Missing/Damaged?
We try our best to ensure every shipment meets our very high standards. That said, in rare cases, if a product is missing or damaged, please reach out to IPSY Care, and our team will happily take care of you.
When Will I Be Billed?
If this is your first IPSY Original (yay!), we will bill you as soon as you choose a plan and provide us with your payment information. After that, we bill you monthly for your upcoming shipment. If we aren't able to bill you successfully on our first try, we will email you and continue trying your payment method on file. At any time, you can go to "My Account" to update your billing info.
Final Thoughts
IPSY Original is more than just a subscription—it’s your monthly beauty playground. With your picks, our curation, and access to Add-Ons and the exclusive IPSY Shop, it’s an easy, affordable way to keep your routine fun and fresh. Ready to join the millions of members who’ve already discovered it? Your IPSY Original is waiting.
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