I just received my Ipsy Plus box for February, so I better get on the stick and tell you about my January box. Called Clean Slate, it emphasizes new beginnings. To that end, the Clean Slate box has 3 skincare products out of the 5 full size products. That makes sense to me. And since you know what a skincare junkie I am, I’m happy with that.
The makeup bag itself is cute: a mix of faux white marble and pale rose gold shimmer on the front and all faux marble on the back. The bag has a loop handle and is a nice size to carry as a purse.
Here’s what was in my Clean Slate Ipsy Plus box for January:
- Purlisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Adore Serum: The brand Purlisse was started by a former actress who used the skincare secrets of her Asian grandmother to create a line of skincare products that would replace the heavy makeup and skincare products that she used during her acting career. The products are created by skincare scientists from Korea, France and the U.S. Purlisse products are nourishing but relatively lightweight. I really like Purlisse skincare products, so I was happy to get this eye serum. The Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Eye Serum contains French sea plants, soy proteins and vitamin E to address fine lines, crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness. Because of my eye surgeries, I haven’t opened this one yet, but I’m looking forward to trying it out. $58
- Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum: I think I have tried a couple of travel size skincare products from a clean beauty brand Juice Beauty in my original Ipsy bag or my Sephora Play bag. So I was very pleased to see this full size pump bottle of Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum. I have just started using this natural, rich gel-cream serum. It contains a vitamin-rich juice base, aloe vera and brightening apple that were organically grown on Juice Beauty’s vineyard. How cool is that? $80
- AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin: I have used AHAVA Hand Cream and Body Cream in the past, and I liked their rich formulas based on mineral from the Dead Sea, but I had never tried any of the facial skincare products. Although I am not sure why they call this Essential Day Moisturizer because it doesn’t have any sunscreen in it, unless the cocktail of 21 Dead Sea minerals act as a physical sunscreen. In addition to the minerals, it has Pro-vitamin B5, amino acids and vitamin E as well as aloe vera for hydration, a strong skin barrier and protection from environmental stressors. After using it for a few weeks, its rich gel-cream formula is very hydrating for my winter dry skin. And though on their website, this moisturizer comes in a jar in a smaller size, I love the larger size plastic tube created specially for Ipsy. $67
- Nature’s Cartel Lip Stick: Nature’s Cartel is a new-to-me brand. Have you heard of it? The shade is called 90’s Nostalgia, and I get why. It’s a neutral brown-mauve MLBB shade. Though I myself like a brighter, more colorful shade, the color suits me, and I think it’s perfect for everyday wear. It’s a creamy, non-drying formula. Also it’s vegan and cruelty-free. $15
- Wander Wanderess RUSH Eye Palette: One of my favorite eye palettes from 2019 is cruelty-free Wander Wanderess Eye Palette Seascape. It has beautiful sea-inspired shades that I wore a lot all summer. So I was very happy to receive Wander Wanderess RUSH eye palette. The shades in this palette are more fall/winter shades. The palette includes 2 glitters, 2 shimmers and 2 mattes. The shades are neutral-is with a rose glitter and bronze glitter along with 4 true neutrals. $25
The value of the January Ipsy Plus box that I paid $25 for is $245. I am or will be using all of the products in the January bag. I didn’t purchase any add-on products along with the bag. But I still believe that being able to buy beauty products at deep discount is a definite plus of my Ipsy subscription.
As always, if you don’t subscribe to Ipsy Plus – I think the best and certainly fastest way to build your stash of beauty products – and want to subscribe, I’d be delighted if you would use my referral code.
What an amazing box, and the value is absolutely incredible! I am so impressed that you received that full size Juice Beauty serum! I like their products!
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Great value especially since you’ll use it all. I finally gave up Ipsy subscription since I was swimming in product. Between giveaways and using products I’m hoping to start again once I actually can see my shelves.
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That really is a great box for the price that you paid.
I adore a few Juice Beauty products so please review the serum? I would like to know how you like it.
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I only got one Plus bag, back when it first started, and that one wasn’t very interesting to me. I think this one has gotten my interest up again, though!
I think things were a little uneven in the beginning of the Ipsy Plus launch. By and large, I have been very pleased with every one of my Plus boxes, and I have discovered a number of products that have become staples for me. Thanks, Donna, for weighing in!