How to Lower Your Ipsy Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Ipsy costs $15.00 per month as of February 2026.
Ipsy offers a pause option (skip 1-3 months) during cancellation. No direct discounts. Cancel via account settings online.
You can downgrade plans or cancel entirely through your account settings. No negotiation available.
Before you pay — do you already have Ipsy?
Ipsy is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
Ipsy — includes Glam Bag Original monthly
Direct monthly subscription at 14 dollars plus handling fee
What Happens When You Cancel Ipsy
How to cancel
Account → View Membership → Cancel Membership → log in again → Continue Cancellation
Steps (4 screens)
- 1Log in and find the active membership you want to cancel
- 2Click View Membership
- 3Select Cancel Membership
- 4Log in again to verify your account
- 5Click Continue Cancellation to finalize and view the confirmation
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
✅ Yes
Win-back email after?
✅ Yes
Access after cancel
Cancellation must be done by 11:59 PM PT on the 25th to skip the next month; otherwise you receive one more bag.
Your data
Beauty profile and account are retained so you can resubscribe later.
Deadline is 11:59 PM PT on the 25th of the month for the cancellation to take effect for the upcoming month.
Ipsy offers three tiers: Original ($15/mo, 5 beauty samples), BoxyCharm ($28/mo, 5 full-size products), and Ultimate ($65/quarter, 8 full-size products). With 10-12% monthly churn, Ipsy is one of the highest-churn subscription boxes. If you're accumulating products you don't use, cancel and buy specific items you know you like instead.
Quick Wins
Ipsy Subscription
Beauty subscription box. IPSY Original ($15/mo, 5 samples), BoxyCharm by IPSY ($28/mo, 5 full-size), IPSY Ultimate ($65/quarter, 8 full-size).
Ipsy Price History
Tracking: Glam Bag Original monthly
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2015-01 | $10.00 |
| 2021-01 | $12.00 |
| 2023-04 | $13.00 |
| 2026-06 | $14.00 |
Price forecast
The base Glam Bag has risen about a dollar every couple of years. Another step toward 15 dollars is plausible within the next year or two.
Best time to subscribe
Sign up using a first bag promo around 9 dollars, then stay on the base tier to keep costs lowest.
How to Pay Less for Ipsy
Save up to $14.00/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (2)
Stay on the cheapest tier instead of cancelling
Keep Glam Bag Original at 14 dollars rather than upgrading
Show Script →
In the cancel flow, decline upgrades and remain on the base Glam Bag if you still want monthly samples.
Ipsy promotes Extra and Ultimate tiers; the base bag remains the lowest cost option.
Occasional offers to keep your membership active
Bonus products or a reduced next bag
Show Script →
Click Cancel Membership and watch for a save offer such as a bonus item before confirming.
Save offers are inconsistent across accounts.
Hidden Discounts (2)
First bag is often 9 dollars for new members
See current promotion terms
Add ons and the Ipsy Shop offer member only deals
See current promotion terms
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
If you mostly want to try new products, stay on Glam Bag Original at 14 dollars. Only step up to Plus or Ultimate if you reliably use the full size items you receive.
- 5 deluxe sample and full size mix
- Lowest price tier
- 5 full size products
- Higher retail value
Free Alternatives (2)
Collect free samples at department store
Collect free samples at department store beauty counters
Use brand sample programs and Sephora
Use brand sample programs and Sephora or Ulta points for trial sizes
Best Strategy:
Cancel by 11:59 PM PT on the 25th to stop the next bag, and stay on the base tier unless you truly use the full size upgrades.
Ipsy vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Beauty and Grooming Subscription Boxes
| Feature | ipsy | fabfitfun | dollar_shave_club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Price | $14/mo | $79.99/quarter | $9/mo |
| Effective Monthly Cost | ~$14 | ~$27 | ~$9 |
| Items per Shipment | 5 beauty products | 6 to 8 full size lifestyle items | Razor blades plus add ons |
| Product Sizes | Mostly sample and deluxe sizes | Full size | Full size consumables |
| Customization | Beauty quiz personalization | Choose some items each box | Pick blade plan and add ons |
| Billing Cycle | Monthly | Quarterly or annual | Monthly or chosen frequency |
| Cancel Deadline | By 25th, 11:59 PM PT | Before next billing date | Before next box processes |
| Best For | Trying new makeup cheaply | Full size beauty and home | Routine shaving supplies |
Verdict: Ipsy is the cheapest way to sample lots of beauty products monthly, but sizes are small. FabFitFun delivers full size value quarterly, and Dollar Shave Club is a practical consumable subscription rather than a discovery box.
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About Ipsy: Beauty subscription box. IPSY Original ($15/mo, 5 samples), BoxyCharm by IPSY ($28/mo, 5 full-size), IPSY Ultimate ($65/quarter, 8 full-size).