ipsy has a rating of 1.5 stars from 800 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about ipsy most frequently mention customer service, glam bag, and credit card problems. ipsy ranks 100th among Subscription Shopping sites.
This company does not typically respond to reviews
So disappointed! I signed for 25$ Glam bag and they've been taking that money each month + 12$ for WHAT? So it doesn't cost 25$ as it says that is 32$ each month! Not to mention how hard it was to cancel membership
Date of experience: May 21, 2020
I started to go through the motions to order but decided not to enroll at this time because of the recession. Everything is expensive! Makeup is the least of my worries. I used PayPal for the transactions and backed out of the deal, I didn't finalize or submit the order.
Well I got an email from PayPal and charged me 92 dollars. One for 30 the other is 55 dollars. Plus shipping on each Order. This was Friday 4/22/22. On Sunday, I went on the Ipsy website sent three emails with no response plus tried calling customer service on a bogus phone number that doesn't work.
I went through PayPal to file a dispute and canceled the ridiculous subscription.
Honestly, for All I know you're paying for something you may not like or be allergic to.
How do you know if it's the real deal and not a knockoff!
I'll go through legit stores and use discounts. At least if there's a problem I can take it back.
Good grief! This has been a big headache.
Date of experience: April 27, 2022
I am making a complaint against IPSY for fraudulent charges against my account after several attempt of cancelling my account. Ipsy refuses to refund me of products I never ordered nor authorized to keep an account open with them.
Products used:
I didn't use the products. Because I never received them
Date of experience: January 3, 2022
I never received a December glam bag, and was told that I will be sent a replacement. The replacement will leave the warehouse in 5-7 days, and with similar products in case they ran out with the original items in my bag! By the time I get my bag, I will (hopefully) already be receiving by January bag. If only their service was as fast as them taking their money out of my account on the first of every month, I'd be a lot happier!
Date of experience: January 1, 2016
Ordered on the 12 th Dec. I decided to cancel my subscription after the items for the first bag was selectedsince only one of the 5 items matched the info I put for my preferences. Paid for the first bag and got two separate tracking numbers. The first bag for lost according to customer service. They shipped another bag but the tracking number does not work. Still waiting!
Date of experience: January 11, 2020
Firstly, they sent me a bag of extremely tiny products. Secondly, one of my items were missing, I didn't make it into the bag. Thirdly, 3/4 of the "glam" bag products were lotions. It is a complete rip off. So, naturally I canceled my subscription, well I thought I did. They hit my account this month and charged me for a bag I NEVER got! Good luck trying to reach an actual person to address any issue you may have for the only offer communication via email! They had the nerve to tell me that I will have to send them back the bag I DO NOT WANT, AND foot the shipping! Do not waste your time with this crap service! If I could give 0 stars I would!
Date of experience: April 21, 2017
I subscribed to Ipsy after being subscribed to a lot of other boxes so the wait list was odd to me but I have social media acct I use specifically for things like my sub boxes. It keeps me from feeling like I'm harassing my friends and goes to people that are interested in sub boxes and beauty products. I've had some items I wouldn't use in my bags I save them up and donate to local ladies in need. It's 10$ so you're not really out anything.
Date of experience: November 6, 2015
I started out with glam bag But wanted more so I upgraded to glam bag plus. That was not so badd so I thought the glam bag ultimate would be absolutely wonderful! Boy was I wrong... They said you had a choice of one product So I chose Murad Exfoliating cleanser. Instead I got Farmacy green clean melt away cleansing balm. There is a huge difference between the 2 pricewise and effect. Half of what they sent me for $50 were samples Instead of The larger size. And all of their was cheap crap. They sent me absolutely none of the add ons that I had ordered and spent 66 more dollars on. This is total bait and switch! I am furious! Does anyone know a good lawyer?
Date of experience: October 9, 2019
The ipsy bag and contents are well worth the price you pay. The products are fantastic and designed just for you. I shared mine with my daughter and she looks forward to my next bag as much as I do. We play make-up and try new looks. If you order you will be well pleased.
Tip for consumers:
Sometimes you have try something different to get what you want, go for it.
Date of experience: March 16, 2016
Be careful...trying to cancel your membership is hell. I canceled and I am still being charged monthly and getting bags that I dont want. They make it really difficult to cancel the membership. It is not a easy 1,2,3 step. So once you are in, hard to get out.
Date of experience: September 1, 2023
I received my first bag, and was very disappointed. Small sample sizes and not worth the money I paid. I proceeded to cancel the subscription, and was informed I was still going to receive the rest of the 11 bags!
Which subscription service does that? After ONE MONTH, I am not able to get my money back. Ludicrous service plan.
Date of experience: November 16, 2015
This was my first glam bag and i have to say, i was really disappointed. I looked at some other products they had for this month, and i would have loved them, but they gave me everything i hated. I don't think they really personalize your bag, they use give it out by random.
Date of experience: May 15, 2014
Company told me to wait 15 business days, then wait till beginning of February and still no bag but Ipsy already took out of my account for February bag! Still can't even get my bag i paid for January 2,2021
Date of experience: February 3, 2021
This is my first monthly subscription box, i have had it for 4 months now. It's fun and a thrill to get unexpected things in the mail, but it would be nice if every product I got was good. You usually get around 5 things including a make up bag, there is always atleast one thing that I wouldn't use. One month I got an eyeliner so dried up it didn't work. I went to ipsy because I heard of these complaints from birchbox customers and I thought could escape that but I guess not. Overall it's good and value way over the cost, I just wish they had a more direct way of contacting them, to tell them what you might want from your subscription. Seems like not enough customer support for demand. Also ipsy makes you share and like on social media to get account, I share things but have it set so that I can only see it. Great way to get around being an annoying social media poster. Overall good but can be better. Just giving the negatives of it but I do still enjoy the majority of what I get.
Date of experience: February 17, 2015
I have canceled my subscription two months in a row now, and have a screenshot of the confirmation of cancellation. I continue to be billed and cannot contact anybody at customer service. The number found is no longer in service.
Date of experience: January 18, 2022
I had cancelled my membership months ago. Had only had the trial delivered. Now 4 months later i was charged 2 14 dollar charges for multiple things. They dont offer refunds even though it hasnt been shipped. Terrible terrible company. Im beyond upset because they overdrafted my account by almost 30 dollars that i dont have.
Date of experience: February 12, 2022
I would like to give Ipsy an AMAZING customer service review! They are soo understanding! In the last 3 months I've been having trouble with my mail receiving it through the USPS. I missed out 3 months of Ipsy and I reach out to tell them what was going on with my mail. They understood. Ipsy sent me out 3 months of what i missed out due to USPS messing up my mail. That was soo nice of them and I really do appreciate it! Thank you!
Date of experience: November 13, 2016
Absolutely ridiculous. Obviously I knew the items were not going to be full size, but come on, they are literally the size and width of my pinkie finger. 5 of these items for 30 dollars? Total rip off. I'm sticking to ultras extra bags. You can get. 2x or more items this size for only 10/12 dollars. And the items are otten bigger too. Don't waste your money on items whose purpose is to be free samples.
Date of experience: June 12, 2023
Love the products but in the process of moving and when I go to update my information it's as if I'm not a member... My info is not there... Tried sending several emails to their ipsycare and no response... And there is no customer service number to contact... Ipsy can you please contact me
Date of experience: May 25, 2016
I never received my December bag. I was told they'd send a replacement. I followed up twice initially over two weeks after my promised tracking code never came. After 3 wks and no codes and no bag tried contacting them again. Sent about 5 emails over a couple of weeks which were never answered (tho they say expect an answer within 24 hours) and 2 tweets and one DM. Totally ignored. The best? They have no telephone customer support because they say they don't need it since they handle everything best via social media and email. How awful for customers to have to chase them down for help. They are fine if they choose to answer you. If not? You have no recourse. Choose a different subscription box. There are too many with better products and better customer service.
Date of experience: January 26, 2019
Ipsy has a beauty quiz that asks you about product you'd like to try. It also asks about shades you like and scents. There is an option to also pick "barely use". I filled out the quiz and have found that I never receive products I would use, shades I would never wear and many products I had chosen or indicated I did not like. I find ipsy to be a waste of money. I have used very few things sent and have had my membership for over 5 yrs... I even receive products with shade I was embarrassed to give or gift my friends. Ipsy makes it hard to find out where to cancel membership and than they offer you a free month of products you are actually products you stated you liked in the quiz to sucker you in and than send you crap again. Ipsy is a huge waste of money and it is cheaper to just buy the products you want vs spending money and hoping this month ipsy will actual pay attention to the preferences they had you waste your time picking.
Tip for consumers:
Don't waste your time or money
Products used:
Makeup
Date of experience: July 19, 2023
Ipsy will not let you cancel the first time you try. I tried cancelling my subscription after the 2nd month because I don't think sample size products are worth $120 a year when you can get good quality samples for free at Sephora. Anyway, my cancellation did not go through and they charged me for a 3rd month and never sent me a "glam bag". I was able to cancel after they charge me, which was very frustrating to say the least. This company scams people. The profile they supposedly create for you is a waste of time because you won't receive what you select.
BTW, no one should pay money to try products before buying. Anybody can go to Sephora and try any product without obligation to buy. And if you do buy the product and decide it's not for you, Sephora will refund your money no questions asked.
Date of experience: November 7, 2016
I deleted my account 4 years ago. I got a notification that my password was compromised. So I thought I would just log in and delete my billing info just in case. HOWEVER, once I logged in I got an immediate notice that they had billed me for the next month cycle. When I tried to cancel it they said they couldn't do that. WHY NOT? I didn't even select anything to purchase, how are you charging me for something I didn't even ask for!?
What's more, they hide your billing information from you now. You can't delete your card once it's entered in.
Whats even MORE: I had to report this as a fraudulent charge to my bank and freeze my card because even though I canceled my membership, the account continued to say that it was ACTIVE after "canceling" it. So it would have kept repeating charges monthly.
There's literally NO WAY TO CANCEL. DO NOT PUT YOUR CARD INFO ON THIS SITE.
Tip for consumers:
This site is SHADY.
Date of experience: April 15, 2024
I have had many bags not arrive and each time I reached out to costumer service and they either did nothing and I lost my money or they send they would resend it and never did. Some of the products were the same as stuff u could get for free. Also when you try to cancel it you're only able to pause it so after one to three months you start getting charged again and can not permanently cancel. Overall it is awful and not a simple subscription service to try.
Date of experience: May 11, 2020
I have gotten Ipsy subscriptions for years. I really like the selection and all the new brands I found and was able to try before purchasing. They have a few different subscriptions each month I get the glam bag it's about 13 a month and glam bag plus I believe is 30 a month. They also have a glam x every 3 months or so you don't get the glam bag plus and that month you are charged about 50 they have a curator for each of the boxes every 3 months I did it once and it was Kholie Kardashian got some great products. Missing a few items and the shipping was delayed so I canceled glam x. I really love the brands I've gotten over the months.
Tip for consumers:
Great way to discover and try brand's.
Products used:
All of them or donated
Date of experience: January 25, 2022
ipsy co-founder Michelle Phan has captivated countless viewers around the world through her beauty video tutorials on YouTube. She envisioned a vibrant community where women could be inspired to express their unique beauty, and ipsy is that community!
“ipsy” comes from the Latin word ipse, meaning “sense of self.” By celebrating beauty of all forms in the world, ipsy provides a platform for anyone to express both their inner and outer radiance. With videos from ipsy's well-loved YouTube stylists, including co-founder Michelle Phan, as well as from a devoted and engaged user community, ipsy is changing the way women learn about and experience beauty looks.
When you become a member, you can learn new beauty tricks, participate along with your favorite ipsy stylists in monthly looks, and connect with other ipsters who inspire you.
Hi L M. We're so sorry to hear that your cancellation wasn't finalized. Per policy, you can cancel your subscription at any time, without any penalty. However your cancellation needs to be confirmed before 12 PM PT on the last day of the month to apply for that following month. If you're unsure if the cancellation process was completed successfully, your account status is always listed on your "Subscriptions and Purchases" page.
We'd like to look into this issue for you, and send you a replacement Glam Bag if you paid for an order that you didn't receive. Please send us an email at support@ipsy.com so we can help!