How to Cancel Ipsy (Glam Bag) Subscription (2026)

Updated February 2026 · 6 min read

Ipsy sends monthly beauty boxes with sample-sized (and sometimes full-sized) makeup and skincare products. After acquiring BoxyCharm, they now run three tiers: Glam Bag ($14/mo), Glam Bag Plus ($28/mo), and Icon Box ($58/mo). The problem? Most people accumulate drawers full of products they never use.

💄 What You're Actually Paying

• Glam Bag: $14/month — 5 deluxe samples ($168/year)
• Glam Bag Plus: $28/month — 5 full-size products ($336/year)
• Icon Box: $58/quarter — 8 full-size products ($232/year)
• BoxyCharm (legacy): $28-$58/month depending on tier
• Add-ons/Pop-Up Shop: Additional impulse purchases each month

Method 1: Cancel Online (Website)

1. Go to ipsy.com and log in
2. Click your profile icon → "Membership"
3. Scroll down and find "Cancel Membership"
4. Select your reason for canceling
5. Decline the retention offers (they'll try discounts and skips)
6. Confirm cancellation
7. Screenshot the confirmation page

Method 2: Cancel via App

1. Open the Ipsy app
2. Tap "Account" → "Membership"
3. Tap "Cancel Membership"
4. Walk through the cancellation flow
5. If you subscribed through Apple App Store, you must cancel through iPhone Settings → Subscriptions (Ipsy can't cancel App Store subscriptions)

Method 3: Cancel via Email

1. Email help@ipsy.com
2. Subject: "Cancel My Ipsy Membership — [Account Email]"
3. Include: your name, account email, and which subscription(s) to cancel
4. Request written confirmation
5. Allow 24-48 hours for response

⚠️ The App Store / Google Play Trap

If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, canceling on the Ipsy website does NOT stop the charges. You must cancel through:

• iPhone: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Ipsy → Cancel
• Android: Google Play Store → Profile → Payments & Subscriptions → Subscriptions → Ipsy → Cancel
• Check your email receipt to see if the charge came from Apple/Google or directly from Ipsy

🎯 Retention Offers You'll See

💸 The Beauty Box Math

Beauty boxes sell on the idea that you're getting "$100+ of value" for $14-28. The reality:

• "Retail value" is inflated — brands give boxes deeply discounted products for exposure
• Most samples are too small to properly evaluate (1-2 uses)
• You end up with products for your skin type/shade that don't match
• The "curation" is partly inventory dumping — brands pay to be included
• Average person uses 2 out of 5 items per box — the rest sits in a drawer

🔄 Better Alternatives

• Ulta/Sephora free samples — free with any purchase, you pick what you want
• TJ Maxx/Marshalls beauty section — brand-name products at 40-60% off, you choose
• Ulta 21 Days of Beauty (2x/year) — 50% off prestige brands
• Target beauty deals — gift card rewards during sales events
• r/SkincareAddiction & r/MakeupAddiction — free advice on what actually works for your skin

✅ Cancellation Checklist

• ✅ Cancel ALL tiers (Glam Bag, Plus, and Icon are separate subscriptions)
• ✅ Check if billed through App Store/Google Play and cancel there too
• ✅ Cancel before the 1st to avoid next month's charge
• ✅ Use remaining Ipsy points in the rewards shop before canceling
• ✅ Save confirmation screenshot
• ✅ Unsubscribe from emails (they'll send "we miss you" discount offers)
• ✅ Monitor bank statement for 2 months